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glbarlow got a reaction from Tony Hunt in HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert
There are no words. Your work is amazing, working cabinet drawers and door that are then covered by a deck…..
Really outstanding!
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
I appreciate postage is not within your control. For reference it’s near the same amount as when you mailed me Sphinx a few years ago. Hence waiting for a bigger order. Adder appeals to me 😊… once my Winchelsea is complete.
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
I wanted a 1:48 version but unfortunately the postage to the US is near equal to the boat. Guess I’ll have to wait for me to have a larger order to optimize the postage. Still, very nice offering. I’ve never like making ships boats the old way.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Nirvana in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
I appreciate postage is not within your control. For reference it’s near the same amount as when you mailed me Sphinx a few years ago. Hence waiting for a bigger order. Adder appeals to me 😊… once my Winchelsea is complete.
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glbarlow reacted to chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Damn! That's the trouble with the pre made hulls, they need to be packed well and in a box, otherwise they just won't make it in one piece. Stuff like that is always better if ordered with larger items.
But we will look at the postage options, these are always a nightmare and sometimes way over charge. When that is the case, I always refund the difference.
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glbarlow reacted to Chuck in Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
Deadeye test in the "English Boxwood" color along with a test of fiddle blocks and shoulder blocks. Keep in mind these pics are just taken with my phone. They look pretty good in reality.
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glbarlow got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Ronald-V - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Nice garboard. Always the hardest plank to get right in my opinion.
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glbarlow got a reaction from cdrusn89 in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Ronald-V - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Nice garboard. Always the hardest plank to get right in my opinion.
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glbarlow got a reaction from rcweir in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Ronald-V - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Nice garboard. Always the hardest plank to get right in my opinion.
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glbarlow got a reaction from CiscoH in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Ronald-V - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Nice garboard. Always the hardest plank to get right in my opinion.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ronald-V in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Ronald-V - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Nice garboard. Always the hardest plank to get right in my opinion.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Tossedman in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Freebird - Syren Ship Model Company - 1/48
I almost literally planked 3 full sides of a hull on my Cheerful. You know the answer, rip it off and do it again. In the long run you’ll be proud of your decision to do so. Trying to force it to work is probably more difficult than pulling back to do it over. Just a heads up, it likely isn’t the last time you’ll want to do something again. I sometimes feel like the first time is just practice. It’s not a race.
How’s that for the feedback you requested😊🙄
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glbarlow got a reaction from Tossedman in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Freebird - Syren Ship Model Company - 1/48
You’ll be happy with that decision….once the pain goes away. 😁
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
So you’re saying you will have a new boss?
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glbarlow reacted to Ronald-V in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Ronald-V - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Changed my screen name by the way...now it's just my birth name, feels a bit more personal
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glbarlow got a reaction from FrankWouts in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Rustyj - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:32 Scale - POF Sloop
Glad you’re healthy, that is good news. Your framing, as with all your models, looks great. What a process!
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
So you’re saying you will have a new boss?
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glbarlow got a reaction from Rustyj in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Rustyj - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:32 Scale - POF Sloop
Glad you’re healthy, that is good news. Your framing, as with all your models, looks great. What a process!
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glbarlow got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Ronald-V - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Well done, it will look even better sanded, no worries about gaps.
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glbarlow reacted to Rustyj in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Rustyj - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:32 Scale - POF Sloop
I had mentioned earlier I had a medical issue that needed to be addressed. I met with the doctor and the
good news is I've been given a clean bill of health.
The bad news is I've been given a clean bill of health and have to return to work! 🤣
Work will slow considerably now. 😢
And the adventure continues,
I've now set 7 "tall" frames and 4 "short" frames. I've also added 2 sweep ports and 2 gun port sills on each side.
I used the supplied template to ensure that the spacing and height is correct.
As Mike mentioned earlier toothpicks were used on the jig for minor adjustments to fine tune the frame spacing.
My plan is to now add all the forward tall and short frames. I'll then use the template to adjust them to their correct position.
Once I confirm they are placed correctly, I'll start adding the sweep port blanks and the gun port sills.
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glbarlow reacted to Ronald-V in HMS Sphinx 1775 by Ronald-V - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Small update:
Finish line is in sight, just closed the 3rd band. One more band on both sides, and I'm done.
I thought the 3rd band would be easy, but the first 3 strakes at the stern were the hardest I've encountered. The sharp curve up was difficult. A combination of measuring, using a template and just eyeballing worked reasonably well.
Now first the garboard strake and continue working from there. Photo's are a bit crappy, when it's finished I will shoot some better pics.
Not sanded yet
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glbarlow got a reaction from davyboy in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
So you’re saying you will have a new boss?
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
So you’re saying you will have a new boss?
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
So you’re saying you will have a new boss?
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ronald-V in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
So you’re saying you will have a new boss?
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