popeye the sailor
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I found this site while building the Titanic http://titanic-model.com/paint/ there are articles that discuss the white star buff- 749 replies
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your not wasting any time Bob............the paint on the Pequot barely had time to dry I hope there's a seat available........love to see what you do to these two little gems
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I like your boats too Mike.........I've done a few things with the kit supplied boats...even the plastic ones who says you can't make gold out of lead?!?! the fire bucket and rack sounds like a good idea
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......ohhhhh......what the heck was that?!?!? the earth moved!?!?!? nawwwww, it was just Jerry! so good to see your getting back! take it easy though.....do just that......come back slow welcome back!
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another work week out of the way........I was checking to make sure I did the logs on these past few updates. finding that I did, and am all caught up, I transferred them to my file in the memory stick, and I thought you might like to see the difference in the design of the fish box. the box itself looked kinda choked......the receiving bins would not have been able to do their job. with the modification, the bins are opened more and conceivably, can accept a net full of fish. the second idea that I have will further automate the box, in how the catch is moved from the receiving bins, to the sort area.....and then, into the hold. that will be a little bonus, I'll throw in for fun
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I have one of those helping hands too...........that's a really good idea! good you will be able to save the ladder it might have been tough to try and make another matching one
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wow.......aft structure looks sweet! super detail and the railing are very well done!
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awesome looking ship tozbekler.....really like all the scratch built and P.E. stuff..............very well done!
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
popeye the sailor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
pretty neat........different phases of operation a great definition of the level of detail, with as the degree of detail. very good work Nenad!- 4,152 replies
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I do the same............I use them over and over. I have two sizes....7 mm, which I use a pin pusher to insert them, and 10 mm, which has a better defined head to them. I don't use them for planking {there isn't a pin pusher for them}, but they can be used for rivet detail, levers for fishing boats winches and dash boards.......and yes......the all helpful locator pin. I also stick one in the bottom of the mast, for when your setting the rake....put mast in hole, set the vertical and rake, and press in place. the pin will mark the placement hole......not too hard to find afterwards.
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thanks for all the nice comments and for the likes....I really appreciate it one more day of work to go.......I wish I had the gumption at night to do a little bit, but I'm usually too pooped to pop! hopefully, there will be an update soon .....thanks again!
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I knew it! when I saw that bit of bow spirit in the first picture......it was that gorgeous cutter! sweet little nook you got there! that's a super dolly/table...if you put a bench on the other side, you'd be able to turn it around and work without skipping a beat! jess say'in!
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thanks Mark when the winch is done.........all this can be added to the mid ship. this will also include some rigging thanks for the good word!
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I wasn't to photogenic with the block pulleys........I glued the other side to them.....let it dry, and cut them up. I still need to sand them and finish shaping them. almost ready for paint........the holes are drilled for the pulley pins I took a larger dowel stub, and cut it into slices. these were glued to each end of the short dowels. the dowel is a hard wood........there may be a threat of splitting. it didn't happen .......I used one of the small gears to center the holes. I wasn't going to drill all the way through.........but I did. I made some hooks as well.......fashioned from larger eye bolts.......I decided to make two more block pulleys. I'm not sure if I'll set them up on the bulwarks or the deck.......I still have time to make up my mind. I'm going to use the metal frames after all.........I filed the edges to smooth them out. I hope to have assembled soon, without so much disassembly this time
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I'm back at work today.........it was inevitable. all good things gotta come to an end........I'll plan another one real soon I started to make some of the parts for the gallows winch.......like the beginnings of these block pulleys. I wanted some larger dowel for the reels.......I hated to use this one.....I have a set of three, which would have made great masting, the grain is awesome. it will be cut up into short lengths. it was also time to get that other ramp on the fish box. I was so miffed........this one went on perfectly ! .........and they both work quite well I took a couple more shots on the deck all that's left are some small additions I think would add to the look
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thanks Jesse...........I just realized that my son must be basing his brood, to my age. here I am at 60..........and he has 6 kids! although, since he's had the big 'V'......he might be suggesting that I might not live past 60! Quick! get the reversal!!! thanks Tom it felt good to be able to visit......and finally catch up....on all the builds I frequent. so many sweet looking builds out there it's great to share what makes us smile
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oh! it's art Mike........well worth the wait! great looking turnbuckles.....kit supplied or hand made? I do notice the starboard side doesn't follow the slot in the deck......minor adjustment? it looks superb though........a stunning key point of the model
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it gives them a swivel, by the looks. it will be to your advantage when rigging the shrouds. there's nothing worse than having to bend them to the proper position, and having them break away. saves the ticker from skipping a beat looking sweet Bob
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I have never used P.B. saw too many folks burned by their reliability. I keep all mine on memory sticks. we all have our days where nothing goes right. chin up.......your doing a great job there are lots of sites and places to buy thread and different size cordage......I hear Chuck has a good selection. he has an add on the forum page.........check out the other adds *** well
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truly awesome progress Greg........I use the same method of extrusion with filler.......tiny nozzle so neat to have the extra hull......you can try your ideas before you commit them to the original ship I'm just lov'in the extra detail, the etch lends to the hull. such a great build
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cannons and fitting are great Jesse.........any way you look at them. a grain of sand is a grain of sand, until you put it under a magnifying glass.......then it becomes a rock! your doing a super job!
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she's look'in super Grant.......I've done very little with resin. great to see someone shed light on the process
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she look'in super Mike........love what you've done with the pilot house and all the frilly decorations! if I recall the paddle ship, that flappy round thing on the back is going to be a work of art all by itself! the big reveal is gonna be awesome
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very nice bit of progress Andy........those hatches look sweet!
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