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I get that. I thought my purpose built room was more than big enough, now I wish I had more bench space, but then the rule of fill all available space would result in more tools. What I really need is a dust vacuum to attach to those nice holes on my Byrnes tools and doesn’t take up all the floor space. You have a nice shop, we don’t have basements in Texas due to the soil conditions.
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You may want to check the rake of the masts mounted this way, or maybe it will look like it’s charging forward 😂
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Nice crisp paintwork, so important to do right yet some seem to splash it on, well done. Ultimately it’s up to you and seems you’re committed now. However the model will appear unleveled once mounted in my opinion. I used two different height brass pedestals to account for the natural waterline. I believe the provided stand also accounts for this and could be used to mark the line. I think it would be hard to change course from here on the paint but you may want to see how it looks with the sheer parallel to the stand verses the keel.
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That’s really excellent paintwork, makes for a very nice overall look. Well done!
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The ladder is a nice trick. More of your crisp clean work, your log is always a fun read.
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I’m sure I borrowed it from someone else when I was building Cheerful, you’re welcome to it. It was especially helpful down around and below the deck area, far away from the fairing cap. The balsa makes it easy to cut and install.
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How do you get on with this tool Thank you for the comment. I do recommend it, It only does light work on small areas, but sometimes that’s what I need and it can be more targeted than me with a sanding stick. For the price it’s worth it as another tool in the bag, and who doesn’t need more tools.
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Taking out all that inside stuff and sanding to keep the bow the right shape and the hull symmetrical, slow is the only option😊
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Here’s a task I’m glad to have behind me, completing the bulwark/inside fairing. Always a bit nerve racking to get a consistent 3/16 throughout. Chisels, sanding tools, a Proxxon Pen sander, and a light touch with a Dremel all came into play. In addition to the fairing caps, which eventually will be covered up, I elected to use the same method I used for Cheerful, I inserted 1/8 balsa as a guide which together with the planking got me close to 3/16. This too will eventually all be covered, it has served its purpose. My son said it would be helpful when he floats it in the pool, not funny. It’s looking more and more like a ship. Now for the wales after adding two rows of planking below. Once that’s done I disappear into a deep cave planking and planking and planking. Thank you for all the likes and comments, they are always appreciated.
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Congratulations, your work is well deserving of the award.
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Gun Port Yellow?
glbarlow replied to Dave_E's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
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Gun Port Yellow?
glbarlow replied to Dave_E's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
I am a fan of Admiralty paints. The yellow and red ochre along with Dull and Ironworks Black look great in combination on my Vanguard and Pickle. The Ironworks Black actually looks great on wood, it covers the boom and yards on my Cheerful and Pegasus as it will on Flirt when I go back to its rigging. I like not only the color but how easily it goes on and covers. -
That all looks great, the pear/cherry really stands out.
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