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Well done, thanks for sharing your technique for planning it out. What is a “boxwood color mix” to cover the char before painting?- 607 replies
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Just need a 20/0 or 18/0 Spotter brush and you’ll be fine. That gold looks pretty good!
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Nice to see another Speedy underway, the sister to the Flirt I'm working on now. You're off to a nice start. I too am a convert to plank bending, its so easy to do and makes such a big difference. I started with the hold-down on my bending station but determined I didn't need it and like being able to apply the iron to the whole area being bent. Either way it's such a superior method. I taper planks with the ruler and knife, the opposite of you I can't handle the planer consistently. I'd be interested to see how you hold the plank while you're planing it to fit.
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I've seen that. The Winnie without that is more than enough challenge for me.
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Virginia Tech Hokie I'm guessing, though don't know about EE substituting for the ie
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I understand English isn't your first language, and it far exceeds the little German I know from my years living there. Rant implies and angry, attacking, or defensive tone, I'm sure not what you meant.
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I completely agree, nor do I. Odd wording to use for someone like you who takes the time to share and explain his techniques.
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Thanks Bob, but next up is Winchelsea. That will consume at least the next two years if not longer. Go big or go home 😄
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I've had the wood kit for this cross section for years, just never motivated to start it. I'm sure following your log will motivate me to look at it again. I did manage not to break into the lovely boxwood that I have for some other project so it must stay on my mind some. The practice runs on the keel are a really good plan, taking it slow to get it right.
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Your model looks quite nice, not rushed and finished well. You really should post a build log to inspire others to build this kit.
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Clear acrylic or watered down PVA are best for rigging, it just takes what it takes to dry. Tie a knot and try the phatic. I’d guess it dries hard and maybe discolors the rope.
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Can these be done really fast and without removing the char 😂🤣😂🤣
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Best of luck. I’m sure it will be an excellent learning opportunity. ….what’s a bench pin….?
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Congratulations on completing Cheerful. It’s a wonderful model to build and you’ve done a very nice job of it.
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Ok, build slower and take longer not build faster to finish sooner, I think that’s the message.
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Not removing char also leaves a rough and ragged, unfinished surface whatever color you paint it.
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I said any color OTHER than black, which is true.
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I’d love to have it on my log. I work hard at removal but always concerned about removing too much wood. I appreciate you’re taking the time and along with BE would appreciate the value add on my log.
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I agree with Chuck and James. Removing all the char from pieces before assembly is not an advanced skill. That alone makes a big difference and should jump past any “good enough” qualifier. Chuck’s initial comments aren’t to belittle, but to encourage taking a little more time to get a lot better result. At least that’s how I read it.
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If you're properly painting thin coats of virtually any color other than black that char is going, and is, showing through the paint. It isn't a race, nor is the model a Lego toy to push together parts. Taking the time to do it right costs you only time.
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The level of detail, accuracy, and outright wow factor is what excites me about this project. I think others may gush over those other designs because they themselves are major steps above older kits and designs and a lot for a basic, anyone can assemble, kit. As appealing as they might be they are not in that same league, not even close, as to what you’re doing for us with Winnie. You make the deal for us by providing your advanced designs in way we mere mortals can still build them. Please don’t cut corners to make it simpler unless it's a simpler way to achieve an advanced design. This is why Winchelsea stands alone.
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Don’t give up on the square tuck, it’s a signature item. Your planking looks great.
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I’m glad this works for you but not how I would recommend.
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I applied only black Strylex primer with the airbrush then weathered them. I’m sure the fixative is a good alternate approach. You do have to do something, I don’t think applying it directly to the resin would work well. When I build Winnie’s stove I’ll apply Dull Coat after the weathering powder as Chuck did. I saw no need for it on either Cheerful or Flirt’s guns. So far both look fine.
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Looks great, congrats on almost being done!
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