popeye the sailor
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with what you've done on your Victory Gil........I am so jealous.........I could never do one, as you have here. chalk it up to water temp, or something, but I see no reason for concern. did you happen to find a copy of my 'modeler's creedo'......I might have had one lying about. perhaps, one of these days, I'll put them on paper and post them. I believe that everyone who comes through these doors, has an artistic touch about them........and it's a joy to see them develop and expand their knowledge of this wonderful hobby, that we enjoy.- 753 replies
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sorry to hear of the mishap........look forward to seeing the continuance
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is the model 1:1 with the plans? I'd check that out before I did any sanding. when you had the ribs on the keel, they looked fine how are you going to square up the ribs as you cement them in place?
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shhhhhhh Bob.....you'll make me break out in verse! :D
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thanks Marc this part of the build will go slow........I'll be working on other builds while this is going on. yepper.......it's going to be fun, especially the scavenger hunt
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nice looking kit Dragzz.......I'm sure someone will be looking over your shoulder
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of course I'll stick around......nothing short of total coolness can come of this one
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yea.......you know.......'the stockings were hung by the chimney with care.............' ....but I won't get into the kerchief and cap thing.............TMI
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nicely done steve.......I really like the 'construction photo'
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planking looks very good..........a little filler and paint........and you'll have a fine looking hull
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nice bit of progress there .........and you did some of the ratlines too! I try to keep my dead eyes dome side out......I might even have a few that snuck in there......for all I know still........it looks great........another giant step forward. is the front catharpin, in front of the mast or just behind it? I want to do them on my build too....be great to know where they go very nice!
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super looking build Bob..........this should be a fun build
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I have a rule of thumb with cases like this.......if it can be done without damage, then I 'd change it. but, if there is a chance, I wouldn't. sounds to me like you had a good reason to do it this way........I wouldn't change it.
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nice progress........looks very good you can use varnish........I use a clear lacquer
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yepper.......it's strange, but the pictures don't lie. in earlier times, rigging was distinct with every country.......through time and war, it changed.......some saw a style of rigging was better than their own....others saw it as a way to mimic their enemies. I'm glad you like it.... thanks!
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then your going to like what one of the trio is going to be hope it gives you many ideas! glad you found the piece of windlass.....a part is a terrible thing to waste
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your too cool John.........too cool {you have a trowel at 1:20 scale........even cooler!} your a busy guy Adam........gotta slow down and smell the sawdust............*ach....choo!*......on second thought....don't do that {use a mask} thanks for the good word!
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popeye the sailor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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this should be a neat little build........some really cool bash work going on. I'll look forward in seeing what you do with this one
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thanks Frank and Bob.........I had been wanting to do these additions for a while now.......finally they are done! back to the shrouds now thanks for the good word! I'm not sure........if you do the railings like I did, instead of the cap rails, you could do it with no trouble at all. either that, or you would need to install extra cleats. I do know that the port lid ropes were done this same way.......glad you like it
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the last segment is cut and cemented in place......even though there is a 1/32 difference, it looks much better. I am thinking of using some .5mm strips to make up the difference. it would cover those nasty seams and it would look a bit better. I ran a center line down the middle. I have some 5mm wide strips.......but then I thought of the dark mahogany strips I have. these strips are an inch wide {about 25 mm}......the insert is about 5 inches wide. it will save me from dealing with all those smaller strips. not to worry about that cover I wasted my time on.........I'll put it to good use......somewhere
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well Bob........you did say you wanted to see me back at work on my builds :D ...careful what you wish for I found out that I'm not on Santa's nice list........I guess in a way it'll be good......I'll need all the coal I can get to power the heaters at the wharf never a dull moment Adam.........never a dull moment I love it as well! well.......the cover is dry now. I fitted it in place, and to be honest, I'm not happy with it. it sticks up in places, the curvature isn't right, and there's gaps. I could add a border strip around it, raising it up a little, but then I'd have to contour it to the deck curvature.....too much work, in my view. since there is a lip around the hole, and I do have some 1/16 flat stock, I decided to go the route I should have done in the first place. the cover will have to be made in three pieces......so I cut the first segment. the decking is 3/32 thick.....I'll have to make up the difference somehow. I cut the second segment, and held it in place. it looks pretty good........I cemented them down. for the seam in the middle, I reinforced it with a strip of wood, so it would mate flush. now to cut the last segment......I reinforced the seam here as well.
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thanks John........SUV is still in the shop.......haven't heard anything yet {probably a good thing}. the hulls are about 22 inches long, they mimic the Boulogne build at 1:20 scale. still pretty much in their beginning stages for now.....need to get some flat stock for the decking. hey........you got experience........how are you at making scale fireplaces? just wondering............ :D thanks for the good word, my friend!
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