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  1. popeye the sailor
    I'm kinda surprised that you didn't get anything in the kit. the good thing with the decal maker is that it is sized for the decal paper half sheets. using photo shop or something similar, unless you size down the field, you may run the risk of the decal not beiing all the way on the paper. all ink jet printers will not print white or metallic colors. very little can be done with the matallics......but you can cheat with the white issue, by using white decal paper. you'll more than likely have to change the background to get rid of the residual white
  2. popeye the sailor
    coining a phrase by George Bush........."not gonna do it.........."
  3. popeye the sailor
    Model Train Stuff - HO Scale Microscale Decals here's another one
  4. popeye the sailor
    hey there John......I used the Testor's decal maker. not too sure if it can be purchased in a hobby store........I know they carry the 'basic' program. I had to get mine from the site. Testors it called the standard edition. with the basic program, you cannot import anything into it, but with the standard program, you can. I've been looking around for all kinds of thing to import.......stencils and stuff. it does have it's draw-backs though......it's a work in progress. if you just want lettering, try some of these....I hope they are good for you. www.walthers.com -- main page Decals :: Decals, Trim, Pilots, Scale Accessories :: Airplane Hardware :: Airplanes :: Advantage Hobby Scale Model Decals Products - Decals & Graphics - Woodland Scenics - Model Layouts, Scenery, Buildings and Figures try these...........hope they help.
  5. popeye the sailor
    looking good Sjors moving right along, I see.
  6. popeye the sailor
    two thumbs up Bud! you gotta love it when the whole plan comes together!
  7. popeye the sailor
    your question has good and bad points. without a proper 'sanding jig' to support the hull while your finishing the planking, you could run into a problem knocking the dead eyes off. although, he is correct that this would be a good time to cement them in place. I'd suggest doing it later......a small pair of snips can be used to trim the excess thread.
  8. popeye the sailor
    ....and you avoided them for what reason???? you did a very good job in cutting them out..........simply superb! the stern face looks the nine as well!
  9. popeye the sailor
    you did a very nice job John.........all prim and proper!
  10. popeye the sailor
    I did that with the Gothenborg.......a few cracks here and there, and broke the bow stem clean off. glad to hear the damage was minor, luck was on your side
  11. popeye the sailor
    very well spoken Daniel!
  12. popeye the sailor
    another great build Mario! the finish was well waited for! you did a superb job!
  13. popeye the sailor
    was he embarrased to hear that the hull was plastic?
  14. popeye the sailor
    didn't matter when we got it..........the feeling and thoughfulness was still there.......it never left
  15. popeye the sailor
    I have done more planking to the other side, in order to even it out on both sides. I have done some tapering to the planks so far in the process. now that I'm reaching the chines, it will require more. I don't know what the thought was in creating the ribs with such an edge at the chines. in past pictures of the hull frame, you can see just how much of an edge there is. this must be removed and rounded to compliment the contour of the hull below the water line.
  16. popeye the sailor
    hello Anja........we got the card you sent today in the mail. thank you so much..... we had a quiet annaversary.....recapped the 25 years we've spent together. we both came to the conclusion, that we've done quite well for ourselves. lots of fun! thank Sjors for me as well.
  17. popeye the sailor
    good to see you've started to plank her.......looking good Mark
  18. popeye the sailor
    the hull came out great Bob.........it looks very smooth. looking forward in seeing the paint
  19. popeye the sailor
    it is good to get away.....this hobby is a great outlet. you've got the right idea!
  20. popeye the sailor
    I have always known that there is photo etch out there for plastic builds........but I am seeing more and more for plastic ships, as well as wood. very interesting work Daniel......I enjoy every new installment
  21. popeye the sailor
    thanks Ron, Eric, and Mark.........I guess the thing to say should be, that it's about time I got to rigging this bad girl! the word from you Eric, tells me I'm on the right track. thanks again for that belaying diagram....it's going to come in handy. I only have a few mins......I am almost out the door for work. I tried to do this last night, but I had internet issues in the middle of it. I have done a bit more to the fore mast, going with the double blocks for the main yard rigging. I want to get the fore mast in place........shrouds......fore rigging....more rigging!
  22. popeye the sailor
    looking good ron.......... I can't wait till I get to run some shroud lines.
  23. popeye the sailor
    by all means......make sure all of the lights work. then.........slow down.......take one thing at a time and correct the problems. I have the same problem........working on more than one aspect at a time. somethimes it works for me.......sometimes it don't. you'll sort it out, I'm sure of it
  24. popeye the sailor
    .....and he even up'ed the anti in the first aide kit
  25. popeye the sailor
    I read that link.......if that's what your planning, your off to a very good start. most of all......have fun in what you do

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