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  1. glbarlow
    I actually found the old cast metal cannons the cheapest part of older kits, they never looked at all good. The new technology “plastic” ones finish so much better primed, painted with acrylic, and weathered, and much more realistic fitted out properly. As you said, can’t please everyone, especially the uniformed.
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    Well deserved success, glad things are going well! I hope Surprise stays on your radar.
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    That’s excellent, you’re right there! Checking all this stuff now makes the next steps a little easier
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    Agree with all, well done on the mouldings. I see a problem though, they didn’t have cars like those in the parking lot next to where they were building Winchelsea🤣
  5. glbarlow
    That’s excellent, you’re right there! Checking all this stuff now makes the next steps a little easier
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    I actually printed and cutout the lower counter decoration (in B&W)to see how it would fit, of course the planking and wales add width. Looks like your ready to plank, let the fun begin.
  7. glbarlow
    Those letters definitely don’t work on your wonderful model.
  8. glbarlow
    Looks good, seems like excellent work on the fairing. One suggestion if you haven’t already done it. Make a copy and cut out the transom diagram and check your fairing, especially the lower counter where the curve meets the wales. It doesn’t have to be exact but it should be close, almost a reverse C.
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    Your painting skills are exceptional, it brings such character to the model.
  10. glbarlow
    I completely understand, makes me even more grateful for the beautiful boxwood carvings available separately for Winchelsea. Your solution is perfectly grand. My statement regarding James OOB build was not a reflection on your skills, more one wondering what Chris had in mind. You always bring something extra to the table. The session clips are on my order list, so many times these would work where I had to resolve to a finger clamp (and the resulting cramp).
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    I’m definitely interested in a 1:48 POB version if that’s on the table.
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    I’m still a year or two from completing Winchelsea, the design and quality of parts are second to none. I don’t think I’d be a buyer of the POF model. Not because of price, the work required for framing isn’t something that appeals to me. Not that I don’t fully admire the work of those that do. I will however be very interested in a fully rigged POB model. Is there a chance it might be 1:48, I’m running out of prime display space for very large models, or at least my wife says I am.
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    The session clips are quite creative, I guess they have enough tension to hold things. I’m surprised the drop is so ‘off.’ It’d would be interesting to see how it fit on James prototype. Your attention to detail is always so impressive, the galleries are shaping up despite the drop problems, the transom looks great.
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    I think to answer that fairly it would help to know your material costs. Certainly your time and your design has value but too high a price for the first two chapters without knowing what the eventual full kit cost would be makes for a difficult buyer’s decision. Not much help I realize.
  15. glbarlow
    Thanks Frank. I do try to get it right.
  16. glbarlow
    The dory is a way to go for sure. The very best models for beginners at every level is Vanguard Models. Check them out by clicking this link Vanguard @chris watton instructions are detailed, filled with color photos, and easy to follow. There are multiple build logs of most of his models including the prototype built by James. Unlike most other manufacturers both are active members on this forum. There are multiple levels of models, you could build nothing but a sequence of models by Vanguard for years to come. Give your first experience you can’t go wrong for a better with Chris and Vanguard.
  17. glbarlow
    Thank you, I appreciate the comment.
  18. glbarlow
    The great cabin is amazing. It isn’t the furniture so much as the tiny little portrait on the wall and charts lying on the table and bench. Well done!
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    Looking good! So important to get this part right or you’re chasing errors later. Taking your time really pays off. Those hance pieces are a bit tricky, you’ve handled them nicely.
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    Thank you BE, your logs have always been ones I follow, especially in my early days of modeling. You’re very good at it as well. No, that’s the pouch the brushes came in. I ordered them a the same time as the powder set. It’s been a bit ‘weathered’ itself as I’ve used the brushes which may give it that look.
  21. glbarlow
    Thanks Chuck. They really do look pretty cool sitting there. It will be nice to give the bow some attention now.
  22. glbarlow
    It’s definitely helping, keeps me focused on doing the best I can. I’m happy with my results and I’m willing to do things over until I am. You’re off to a great start too.
  23. glbarlow
    Thanks Bob. There are little things but I feel like my obsession keeps the big things looking ok. I appreciate your comment.
  24. glbarlow
    I appreciate the comment. So much of what I do now learned building Cheerful. Yours is looking great.
  25. glbarlow
    Thanks JJ. It does look so much more like a ship now.

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