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Cutty Sark by NenadM
popeye the sailor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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I saw the radar blip and rushed right over! my.........what a cute little boat! very nice I think you should name her the Mariquita...you already have the hull color down gee.......a few days into it and your this far already ......amazing! wonderful job Daniel.........looking really sweet!
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
popeye the sailor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
if there are to be waterways, I would think that the stanchions anchor to the deck at the edge........the deck planking can follow after, at the point. I think this would make it easier to do, and still retain some margin of correctness -
yea........still some rails to go looks very nice Adam.......the color blends nicely with the hull planking. sweet!
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I was going to mention the spray starches and hair sprays...........but I have never tried them, and can't attest to the results. I like the diluted white glue, because it seals up the edges as well and reduces fraying. if you have reef lines, they can be treated as well. I wouldn't leave yourself out Den.........you've come to the table with some very nice methods as well just makes us one big happy family!
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man......these large scale kits are popping up all over the place! very nice start on the build Hank.......lots of tiny bits to drive a person mad the use of P.E. and the detail one can achieve is astounding! I'd be pleased to follow along and watch you build this one......I used to do the smaller kits when I was young
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thank you folks for dropping by and the likes.......I just hit the deck. my son had the coffee going and everything. so, as soon as I can pour some in my eyes, I will get to work thanks Adam, Augie, and Sjors for the likes.....it's good to be back in 'kit builds' again thanks Mark......I'm one of those folks that tends to reason verbally.......I've already been eyed by a few thanks Nenad.....thanks for the good word and welcome to the log. don't know what I can teach you......but whatever it is, I hope it's useful. this isn't a complete kit, so I'm going to have to pre-fab some of the parts. I'll have to do a count of the number of part, as opposed to what I have.......but the worst area is the crow's nests......missing a lot of parts for them. glad to have you join in
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you know.......I looked at the date on the last post on this build and I thought to myself {can't talk to myself.....they'd put me away} that I've been away from this one way too long. for some strange unseen reason, the ship appeared on my table. hey.........what's a poor boy to do?........I started to tinker with it lo and behold.........I do believe I have enough for an update as soon as I get it all together, I'll get it up here for ya.
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wow Max............your on a roll! she looks awesome! your doing a super job. I usually buy dowels....not 100% on what type of wood. the kit supplied dowels......some are pre shaped to some degree....I just use sand paper to get the desired effect. I've not had too many problems with them.
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I can agree with you.......the ones I've done came out alright........but some of the methods I've seen here on MSW astounds me! here's to hoping your next one is a winner! ........and perhaps a bit more progress
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very nicely done Vivian! I'm one of those guys that pull the brads out to use another day.........but hey..........it's all good you can buy flat lacquer.......gives a nice hard finish without the shine. I use a semi gloss......over time the shine begins to dull down. your doing some really good work.......keep going.....your doing great!
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however you do it Den..........I'm sure it will look great! pictures............yum...........pictures! cool idea with the flags...........I've been just painting them with diluted white glue and toss'in 'em on something wavy {just kidding}....I shape them before they are dry
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great looking ship Peter.........I've not seen one of these Billing's kit before. I was following it from the beginning.........glad to see your picking her back up. very nice!
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nice progress.........the metal work is really sharp.......and it doesn't look bad painted
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NICE!!! and you left more than enough room for the pin rails............looking good!
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making some good progress there, Sjors..........the rats look great!
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
popeye the sailor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
the overview of the Cutty looks great Nenad.......you've made some good progress with her. you've done so much to the starboard side, but have you done anything to the port side? it'll look great when you mimic the bulwarks. -
shrouds are looking great...that's a nice shot of her, the bow, looking aft
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thanks Augie and Sjors.....now that I've seen both hulls together.......I'm happy with them. now.....to get them straightened out thanks for the good word! thanks Bob and Adam.....this is what I get for thinking that this hull was simple I should have known better, after the Boulogne. oh well...... thanks for the good word.......when I start to fit them out.....whoaaa...what a thought
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good to see your back! that's quite a kudos..........congratz!
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ahhhhh....the good 'ole "paint yourself in a corner " routine
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