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  1. glbarlow
    Welcome to the Speedy club. Mine is still in the box waiting until my current project completes. We all learn and share on this forum, some might be better than others but that doesn’t matter. I’ve built 8, almost 9, pretty nice models. I’m not too bad at it, but then I look at work by Blue Ensign, Chuck, and lots of others. I learn new things seeing their work and strive to get better at mine. Be proud to share and willing to ask for help. I’m sure I’ll learn something following your log. I think we’ve divided ourselves into CA and non-CA people, I’m sorry to see the non-CA people have a new member 🤣😂 Great start! A small suggestion. I glue strips of felt to the building cradle after the second planking to protect it from scratching. I work from it more than the vise once I’m done planking. Just a thought.
  2. glbarlow
    I'd like to see some of your work Bob, I recommend your adding links to galleries or build logs to your signature line so we can see how you do it.
  3. glbarlow
    I have several dentist tools that come in handy for a lot of tasks - the scraper shown in this amazon listing (the one on the left in the photo) is one of my most used tools. It works great for scraping away extra glue. The other tools come in handy from time to time, like putting a drop of CA in a hard to reach place. https://www.amazon.com/Dental-Scraper-Stainless-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B07XF4KQTL/ref=sr_1_19?crid=32L1T8YIOC1DH&dchild=1&keywords=dental+scraper+tool&qid=1586277043&sprefix=dental+scraper+tool%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-19
  4. glbarlow
    You're doing exceptional work! I have a very careful process for marking waterlines -but its now history. From here on I'm stealing your laser level idea - very clever.
  5. glbarlow
    Good, and well done! As a photographer I'm a big believer in the value of backups, can't have too many backups.
  6. glbarlow
    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.
  7. glbarlow
    I think we all need more to do.
  8. glbarlow
    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.
  9. glbarlow
    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...
  10. glbarlow
    This doesn’t look like a frigate☹️😏😂
  11. glbarlow
    I’m not sure why you think this unusual, lots of ships are designed this way, including this one.
  12. glbarlow
    And again I enjoy my decision to not copper 🤣😂
  13. glbarlow
    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 😊
  14. glbarlow
    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.
  15. glbarlow
    That would be great, thank you! I’ll enjoy it while I’m in our lock down.
  16. glbarlow
    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?
  17. glbarlow
    That's a good idea, thanks!
  18. glbarlow
    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/
  19. glbarlow
    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?
  20. glbarlow
    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.
  21. glbarlow
    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.
  22. glbarlow
    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 🙂
  23. glbarlow
    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
  24. glbarlow
    Really nice job, the top edge is very clean.
  25. glbarlow
    May I ask your source for these drills?

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