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Cutty Sark by NenadM
popeye the sailor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
I use the small staples for ladder rungs and grab handles.....I keep a small box around. as for paper clips, that's a different story. the admiral bought a big box of them, for what reason, I don't know. I find them lying around......I toss'em out. I have quite a bit of the brass and steel wire, but you have plenty of ideas there. one thing to consider, is depending on the type of metal, it will dictate on the type of bonding you can use. it is easier to solder to softer metals, than to harder ones, so harder metals requires more aggressive bonding. softer metals are OK.....especially if there is no stress that will be put on it, on the model. solder will bond much better as well. I have been fooled many time with brass coated steel wire, so you have to shop around to be sure your getting the good stuff. silver would be an expensive metal to use....in my country anyway, but copper is readily available, and very easy to straighten out after it's been manipulated. I have a container of paper clips....I may have an use for them now.......thanks!- 4,152 replies
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awesome work Daniel.........I see that they've chosen a good spokesperson to shed light on your hobby. very nice work!
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too fantastic and awesome for words Nils.........there's just so much detail.......the eye will never see it all! I'm trying very hard though.....see me in about a week or so........OK beautiful!
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it's good to know that I'm not the only one who has to have their color schemes approved watch out if she says something like : "that one would look good in the blue room" {and you don't have a blue room}.........there's a subliminal message there can't wait to see what color you choose.
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she looks great Piet! you have created one heck of a model it's nice to see the person behind it all......good to meet you, and you really need to get a frame for that last picture! simply superb!
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your off on what looks to be a very long road.........your going to give your tools a good work out. very nice!
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thanks Daniel........I look at the top rail for the main nest, as opposed to the fore nest, and yea......I need to do something with it. I'm having a problem finding a piece of plywood the same thickness, so I'll probably be making adjustments to the original one. I'm still on the look out though......with the amount of cast-off wood I have......I'm shocked! thanks for the good word thanks Patrick........I thought about using a compass to trace out the rail rings, but I never have good luck with that. splitting is a big problem.....I don't have the cool tools. I'll just have to see what I come up with thanks for the good word and the suggestion, I really appreciate it
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that's a possibility John.......I used the kit base for the nests, because they have the pre drilled holes. let me see if I can make another base.
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hello Andy! glad to see your back yea......too much time on the planking makes for a very bored boy! I was looking at the 'last paid any attention to' dates, and figured I'd start with this one. at this point of the build, there was plenty of itch'in........and the scratch'in feels good not to worry, my friend.........glad to see you.......thanks for stopp'in by and the good word
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you gotta use a screw driver to keep the tab in............ I see you don't drive the dish washer too much....huh? I told the admiral, she better look around for a newer model......this one is getting old! I did some sanding on the main mast crow's nest...it looks OK.......but it still looks a bit off. I figured that I would make the fore mast nest......if it comes out any better, I try to do something with the other one. while this was drying, I dolled up the pump a little. the first set of railings are on then the top railings went on. of course I used the same method as the other one, so I added a little putty on the joints. the fore mast nest looks a bit off too.........it's going to be close now that the fore mast nest has been sanded........yea, it's a little off too. it looks better than the main mast nest though. not sure if i want to mess with the main mast nest and risk botching it up.......I'll have to think about it.
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good to hear you've found a solution! got pictures?
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awesome looking cannons Doris........nicely done!
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agreed Bob.....really looking sweet Walter!
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good to see your getting back to the build.........your little friend looks so cool! did you carve him?
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the picture of you holding it, really gives a sense of how small she is...........super workmanship!
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nice method......definitely one to keep in mind
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nice progress Bob.......I as well like the bulwarks. very well done
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your just getting more comfortable with it Mark........a keener eye, makes sawdust fly!
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it's also something you don't usually see in a build.......and just for the sake of a little extra detail. I'm as detail oriented as the next guy, but there would be a natural feel to it. I'm sure there were times, where the complete gun battery was not needed. build 'er as you see fit..........you'll be much happier for it
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so, you use the motorized method Nenad.........interesting actually, when at home, I used the age-old method..........dish washing :D :D yea.......I can get Palmolive and be gentle on the hands {you know your soaking in it} .......or I can use Dawn......and take that grease, right out of my way!!! believe me gents......your admirals will love ya for it........better than flowers!
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I have a friend who is doing a 1:350 of the I.J.N. 'Kongo".........the P.E. for this kit is astounding as well. I have not had the privilege of working with P.E. yet.........strange, because I do have a bending tool. I'm seeing so much of it.......it's giving me a case of envy it's a far cry from what I used to build when I was younger.......kits have really come a long way. but they had to though, to keep up with interests of the modeler
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very nice Dave.......the decks look really good
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thanks for the tip.......I'll try it after I make the fore nest
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