popeye the sailor
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first day of my four day week end.............I got up........snow. I had my coffee, and I planked. the Syborn sat on the main table untouched this day. second day of my four day week end........I got up.....unsettled and snow. I had my coffee, and I planked. it was good to see the light at the end of the tunnel. the syborn sat on the main table, but there was a brief shuffle of the clutter that lay on the table. a pair of parts were painted, and lines got ties off. the dead eyes are now all tied off, and the forward haul lines are tied off as well.......I just need to cut the excess thread. the spreader bars are painted.....they need to be added to the shrouds. there are only two lines that need to be added {one added, one terminated}, to finish off the mid ship. I laid out the stuff I need to make the rope coils for the haul lines on my desk, but there was a lot of sanding dust about, so I cleaned my desk. it turned out to be enough of a distraction, to set me off on another tangent {the previous one I was on before}. back to planking. this third day of my four day week end.......I got up.....supposed to get some freezing rain today, but my big toe says no I have my coffee......my camera and adapter lay before me, after I've shuffled through all the pictures I took during the days before.......appalled that bad lighting had ruined some of the key pictures. hopefully, I can fill in the gaps somehow. I found that I did take one picture of the syborn.......the lines tied off and such. I hope to do more today. I brought out a tool that I had made during my Cux build........it will be interesting to see how many folks remember it the day is young........even I don't have a clue, as to what I'll find myself doing this day
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sounds good Marc......glad I could contribute in some way or another. sure thing 'decal it' is a basic program for the computer to create decals. I bought it a while ago, but found that images couldn't be imported into the program. that's when I bought the standard edition of the decal it program. stencils have been a gold mine......I just scan the images into a folder, and I can import them whenever I need them. I've also been able to scan other decal sheets and use those images as well. the decal bonder is the most important thing to get, besides the paper. it's like a lacquer.......dries quickly, but smells terrible. after the decals are printed, wait for about 20 mins or so.......then spray then lightly with the bonder. takes about two coats to do the job. glad I could help
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down........but not out you have two options.........replace the section of mast, or repair. it looks like the break area is quite large......to cement it back together, would be a strong enough bond. keep the star shinning my friend
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you could use photo shop to create the name plates........set them up for size. but instead of paper, use white decal paper. you will also need to purchase a can of decal bonder to seal the decals. the stars though could be done in a cool idea. on one of my scavenges through Hobby Lobby, I found these stars, used for leather studding and / or decorating. I found them in copper, gold, and silver.........but I also bought a pack of red, white, and blue. it might give it a cool touch for the flag, it involves making a mirrored opposite to the left of the image. here's the kicker........set up a piece of sail cloth and run it through your printer. I've done it for embossing sails, and for flags too. if the cloth your using is rigid enough, it should go through with no problem.......guide and assist if needed. seal with decal bonder.........do not use a water based product. PM me if you have questions, or this appeals to you.......gotta take m' dog out
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thanks for your confidence Dupree. I though about doing it, but my lack of knowledge kept me from following through. I may try it out on a future project, but not at the moment {no way to install it anymore}. anyway......I appreciate the thought.
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nice work with the hole saw Nils
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super job on the armament Greg.......all that repetition would be enough to drive anyone ga-ga. they came out look'in great, so it was worth it
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interesting thought about sails.......do you think it would be susceptible to cracking over time?
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look'in sweet Andy
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super progress Tom.......the bow rigging looks really good!
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I'm amazed by the comments.....thank you I'm glad I let my imagination get the better of me, instead of just doing the bare bones, like I was going to. I still have more to go, till I can get to the aft section. one more day of work thanks to all who hit the like button as well thanks Dupree..........when you begin you next build, please let me know. you have me curious now thanks Derek......I normally use brass rod, but I had run out. the MIG wire would have been thrown out anyway, so I put it to good use. it solders well to boot and fit in the Billings stanchions. I've not seen TIG wire, but I'm sure there isn't much of a difference. should you see anything else you'd like to try, be my guest. it's all about sharing, here at MSW thanks Pat.......still a ways to go.......so I won't be seeing the finish line any time soon. glad you like the progress there are kits around Medic.......Billing's has a few. although, they are generic and lack certain qualities. I have many pictures of fishing boats and trawlers......they give me the ideas, to add in some of the aspects of detail. for Christmas, the admiral got the the Billing's Norden. it's an advanced beginner's kit. it makes a nice model out of the box.......but add some rope coils, buoys, and other bits.....it really makes a difference. if you settle on one, let me know.......I'd like to follow along thanks for the good word! thanks Rob! I wish I knew how to that....I have pictures of models done up like that. really neat stuff! thanks Lawrence thanks Kees.........I'm dying to see yours! I hope you are well and getting back into the ship building groove again thanks John.......yea.....getting all that rope off of it did wonders actually, that's a good picture of the fore deck I need to make some vents for it, just like the ones I made for the A.G. more to go my friend....... again....thanks for the kind comments. hope to have more progress soon.
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thanks Patrick........I have been trying to do a little planking over the week end....but I haven't been able to. that's OK........tomorrow is my 'Friday'.......playtime is coming! I was confused at first to your post.......then I realized what you meant. I still have to level out the aft bulwarks, and then I can sand it to the proper height. then she'll look nice 'n trim. thanks for the good word thanks for the likes too!
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I didn't put a like to the results of your trying to cut out the designs.......I can sympathize with you......I know what petrified wood cuts like but after seeing what you did........I don't feel so bad for you........you did a far better job, IMHO! very nicely done.....the rest of your structures look splendid as well. can't wait till you do more
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hello J welcome to the log on this fine vessel I do it both ways actually. I've gone down the frame enough.......I don't think there's much of a threat that it will warp out on me. it's not a big hull either. I just concentrated on one side.......which is done now. folks do both sides at once, so both side can be done alike. once stained, the planking shows and looks more appealing to the eye. where this hull is to be painted, it's really not going to matter much at all. I have a few visible plank line that I need to get rid of, since I plan not doing the second planking. I have a good idea of what I want the hull to look like, I should flip the plans over {I have them pinned to the wall}, and work on the structures. they are similar to what your doing, but I have some photo etch, that I got for it. I will most likely assemble them both ways and see how they look. the extra ones won't go to waste..... not a problem Dr. Per.......as long as your comfy enjoy
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glad to see your back Bug..........she's look'in awesome!
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your definitely on a mission now but do be careful......balsa is a great impressionist .....dings very easy. I am glad that you didn't think I was being pushy or something........purely suggestive other folks have done it this way as well.......Capt. Bob, on some of his builds......Nenad, on his Cutty, and Catopower {Clare Hess}, on some of his as well. due to the scale of the model, the plug might have been the best alternative, but I know you can do this. Billings assembles their pilot houses.......the odd shape with windows and doors openings. I get a kick out of doing those they use a sort of plywood though......but it gives a flat surface. what you've done so far looks real good.........gonna be interesting to see
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welcome Dr. Per.........I consider it an honor I hope you brought your couch with you I may need therapy I hope you enjoy.
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How much are you willing to pay
popeye the sailor replied to Worldway's topic in Wood ship model kits
I think the most expensive kit I've ever bought, was like $249.00. I've got this habit of saving the parts panels and tracing out the hull parts for other hulls. I outfit them any way I want. all I buy is wood and fittings. I did get a kit for Christmas........that keeps the 'gene pool' fresh. he...he...he -
I've put together an update for 'ole Thermie.........still in a kind of rough state. I've done a bit of sanding......not a lot...just a nervous twitch I got. it bothers me if I don't see glimmers of hope, while I'm progressing along. so, from my last update, I was at this point with the planking. equal on both sides, the counter area was pretty much planked, making way for the planking of the transom. this is to be done with vertical planking. the planking at the counter did not go as well, as I would have liked, so the transom planking was beveled slightly at the root, so they would fit better in the recess left all around. there are a couple of chiggers, where the planking cracked and broke, but with a bit of filler, they will be gone. it looked like a pick-ed fence. some sanding made it look a bit better. I was critical with the deck line inside.......I have one picture, where this area looks like it was carved....and not very defined either. I have what I want to do here in my head.....if it works out, I'll be a happy camper. a little more sanding was done, before I gave it a haircut. it was left with a rise, so I can add to the bulwarks and level them off to the poop deck. from here, I settled on the starboard side, and began planking to the keel. I'll get one side done....and then the other. after a while, the starboard showed a noticeable difference to the port side....best seen in this view. so now, it's focus on this side and close 'er up. then I;ll have a good idea of what to do for the other side. still planking away........making sawdust
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thanks Nils......and to all who hit the like button there is a small update.....hoping to get more done today. the starboard side is to get the shroud treatment. added here are the fore stays at the bow. the jig I made works great....yea......I'm kick'in myself for not making one sooner. the shrouds are all tied now........waiting to be made permanent. so tie them off and add the spreader bars are all that needs to be done.......then I can tie off the forward haul lines and make rope coils for them. oh........and the few other things
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unbelievable work Nils! very impressive!
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thanks Pat......yep.....I am adding one. this will be where I will tie off the base net line. thanks for confirming that as well
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