glbarlow
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I'm pretty sure I wouldn't put paper decals on my model, as just another opinion. I painted and installed the frieze on my Pegasus. It wasn't simple or quick but I like the final look - the yellow ochre painted brass on a blue painted background has a nice relief that paper couldn't achieve. Again, just one opinion. Paper isn't for me. -
I think we all need more to do.
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I have a few tools just for that purpose, It works great as long as you're careful. The key is to have a flat tool that has a slightly dull edge - sharp, but not very and pulling flat across the wood. The tool not to use is your #11 blade, neither flat nor dull.
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I'm happy for you both - and happy for me not to 🙂 Far too tedious a task for me, even on a small ship, and in my opinion, I don't care for the look, historical accuracy aside. But again, I understand its modelers choice and glad you both are enjoying the process and your results. We all get to be happy in our little wooden world...
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This doesn’t look like a frigate☹️😏😂
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I’m not sure why you think this unusual, lots of ships are designed this way, including this one.
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And again I enjoy my decision to not copper 🤣😂
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I’ll take some. 🙂 Thanks for the tutorial. I’ll do a little practicing following your approach. I appreciate your doing this. I’ve printed this to put with my building reference documents 😊
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You don’t, they are disposable single use. I trim the tip a little at a time as needed to keep it neat, keep it upright when not in use with a little stand and keep the tip clear (by squeezing it till air comes out at the end my work day). At some point I toss it and reach for a new one. I use 1-3 per build.
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That would be great, thank you! I’ll enjoy it while I’m in our lock down.
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On another note, like Chuck you have a very pristine way of seizing blocks - I've seized hundreds of them but my method (actually Bob Hunt's I learned) leaves the ends of threads and ropes hanging there. If I cut them off too close the whole thing unravels (though I do use diluted white glue). Can you share your process or point me to a tutorial?
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Update: I just found this site and placed and order, let's see what happens https://www.zoro.com/ks-precision-metals-brass-flat-bar-164-x-332-x-12-815021/i/G9105621/
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I'm looking for just enough 1/64 x 3/32 brass strips to build Cheerful. So expensive cutters or large quantities isn't a practical solution for me. I just need the little bit for my one model. Any suggestions?
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Anyone have any luck finding 1/64 x 3/32 brass strips. I only need enough for Cheerful so buying cutters isn't a practical solution for me. I've looked high and low for this simple little thing with no luck. Update: I just found this site: https://www.zoro.com/ks-precision-metals-brass-flat-bar-164-x-332-x-12-815021/i/G9105621/ I placed an order, let's see what happens.
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Do you have an alternate source for either these black plastic or realistic photo etched hooks (for both Speedy and Cheerful, I'm stocking up for these two models)? Thanks for any help. Beautiful work and an excellent reference source.
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Perhaps its the brand, I've never had any issue with the CA I use. Sorry you're having that issue, maybe the UK has the allergic kind 🙂
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Thanks! A set is on the way. I only drill by hand and have tons of tiny drill bits, I'm always fumbling with the calibers to get the right size. These should be great
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Really nice job, the top edge is very clean.
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I appreciate the effort but I’m not comfortable sitting my models on a stand, I need to have them mounted and fixed, so from my standpoint it isn’t needed. But that’s just me.
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Good, I prefer it as well.
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So caved to the demand and moved from MDF to ply...? My Speedy will have white stuff anyway, historical issues aside no copper for me. Sure wish I had boxwood though
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The hull behind the rudder show how much nicer boxwood is over walnut. I’m sure pear wood is great but wish there was still a boxwood option. nicely done!
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Basic but Good kit recommendations for granddaughter and I
glbarlow replied to glbarlow's topic in Wood ship model kits
I have two Midwest kits on hand and my own plan for working with her. We’ve built lots of magnet block works, STEM Towers and all kinds of art projects. My post was looking for kits, I have found those, so thanks and appreciation for those kit suggestions.
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