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glbarlow reacted to Vane in HMS Speedy by NewbyMark - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64
If u dont like the copper it should be easy to turn it into the Flirt and paint the hull white instead.
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Making Rope Coils with a Jig by Peta_V
A better version than what I’ve done. Your method of creating the loop is excellent and one I’ll adopt. Thanks!
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HMS Speedy by NewbyMark - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64
I don’t copper ships anymore, historical or not. I don’t like the look or the work.
Don’t quit, remove all the copper, sand it smooth (there’s plenty of wood to do so, wood isn’t plastic. You can get the glue off), and paint it Matt White below the waterline. Check out the photos in my signature for Nelson or Pegasus. I only do white stuff hulls.
The thing with modeling is rarely does everything go according to plan. Adapt and overcome is what makes it fun.
Hang in there. We’ve all done our first model ...
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glbarlow got a reaction from Peta_V in Making Rope Coils with a Jig by Peta_V
A better version than what I’ve done. Your method of creating the loop is excellent and one I’ll adopt. Thanks!
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Serving Rope
Applied along the whole line or just at the end. If just at the end then I guess the rest of it holds all along the length as it’s installed?
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glbarlow got a reaction from Jonny 007 in Serving Rope
Though I’ve rigged 9 models now, I confess I’ve never served a line, at 1/64th scale I just couldn’t get excited about it. Now I’m about to build Chuck’s amazing Cheerful at 1:48 and I want to do it right. I’ll get his Servo-metic to do the serving but I have a couple of dumb, servo-novice questions:
-What keeps the thread wrapped around the line in neatly in place so that it doesn’t turn into a unraveled mess as I work to install it?
-is it terminated And run in a different way due to its added thickness and again so it doesn’t turn into a ball of thread.
-Any suggestions tips or tricks?
Thanks in advance for any advice offered.
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glbarlow reacted to el cid in Serving Rope
Not sure how this works at small scale, but this is how I serve bow strings...
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glbarlow reacted to Jim Rogers in Serving Rope
I don’t know about others but I use a spot of CA to terminate.
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glbarlow reacted to dvm27 in Serving Rope
Diluted whited glue (50:50) works great as does matte medium.
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glbarlow reacted to Justin P. in Serving Rope
While holding the tension with one hand Ill use a micro-applicator (modified sewing needle) and CA to end as others have described. Some use Shellac or White Glue for this. Either way the Serv-o-matic will make the job easy, just follow his assembly instructions carefully. Speaking from experience, it is critical to get those gears perfectly aligned when putting them together.
Download his instructions for use from the website and you'll get a sense for how it works. Basically, one hand holds the serving line while the other cranks, the tension from the serving hand keeps everything neat and clean, when you reach your desired end, use the crank hand to reach over and grab some CA while you maintain tension with the serving hand. It works well, but you'll want to make sure you've got what you need handy because letting go of that serving line will result in some unravelling.
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glbarlow reacted to druxey in Serving Rope
While the advice above is good, I would not recommend CA glue as it ends up making line brittle. Dilute white glue or acrylic matt medium are better choices, as Greg recommended.
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glbarlow got a reaction from DelF in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Congratulations on your next best seller. Well done!
And...amazing instructions. I agree with the best way to bring on new modelers is kits with sufficient instructions to guide them to success. Chris does just that.
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Serving Rope
Though I’ve rigged 9 models now, I confess I’ve never served a line, at 1/64th scale I just couldn’t get excited about it. Now I’m about to build Chuck’s amazing Cheerful at 1:48 and I want to do it right. I’ll get his Servo-metic to do the serving but I have a couple of dumb, servo-novice questions:
-What keeps the thread wrapped around the line in neatly in place so that it doesn’t turn into a unraveled mess as I work to install it?
-is it terminated And run in a different way due to its added thickness and again so it doesn’t turn into a ball of thread.
-Any suggestions tips or tricks?
Thanks in advance for any advice offered.
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glbarlow reacted to druxey in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Glenn: when I think of all the hours Chris puts into writing instructions, I think he'll feel crushed when he reads your post!
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glbarlow reacted to chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
OK, have just put the Fifie Lady Eleanor on pre-sale. I expect the printed material next week, and all orders will be sent out as soon as I have the plans, manual and box label delivered.
I have 14 kits in stock and 12 pre-stitched sail sets in stock.
https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product/order-fifie-lady-eleanor/
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glbarlow reacted to Glenn-UK in HM Brig-Sloop Speedy by glennard2523 - Vanguard Models - 1/64
Thanks for this. I have just tried the clove hitch method on a test piece, looks better and seems to be more manageable. I will try this on my actual shrouds and I report back in due course.
Donnie's YouTube method replicates what is illustrated in Lennarth's excellent rigging book and I have concluded it is too complicated for me for the time being.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Ronald-V in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Which one of those is mine 🙂 ?
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glbarlow got a reaction from tkay11 in HM Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Your method produce great results so go with what works for you. I use the drill only for the corners and slice my way there with a #11 blade, finishing with the files. I also do it with each layer of planking both inside and out so the final bulwarks layeyer is just following the previous two. But again, it’s whatever works and yours did.
I’m with you on the paint. Some acrylics come in a tube and have to be thinned. I use Admiralty paints exclusively, one coat generally does it Except for my white hull, to get that look takes about 10 coats). I may try the thinned method on Cheerful, but for now... Your paint work looks great as well.
Maybe paint the gun ports before removing your tape.
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glbarlow got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in HM Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Your method produce great results so go with what works for you. I use the drill only for the corners and slice my way there with a #11 blade, finishing with the files. I also do it with each layer of planking both inside and out so the final bulwarks layeyer is just following the previous two. But again, it’s whatever works and yours did.
I’m with you on the paint. Some acrylics come in a tube and have to be thinned. I use Admiralty paints exclusively, one coat generally does it Except for my white hull, to get that look takes about 10 coats). I may try the thinned method on Cheerful, but for now... Your paint work looks great as well.
Maybe paint the gun ports before removing your tape.
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Congratulations on your next best seller. Well done!
And...amazing instructions. I agree with the best way to bring on new modelers is kits with sufficient instructions to guide them to success. Chris does just that.
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glbarlow got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Congratulations on your next best seller. Well done!
And...amazing instructions. I agree with the best way to bring on new modelers is kits with sufficient instructions to guide them to success. Chris does just that.
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Congratulations on your next best seller. Well done!
And...amazing instructions. I agree with the best way to bring on new modelers is kits with sufficient instructions to guide them to success. Chris does just that.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Bobbuild in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Congratulations on your next best seller. Well done!
And...amazing instructions. I agree with the best way to bring on new modelers is kits with sufficient instructions to guide them to success. Chris does just that.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HM Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Your method produce great results so go with what works for you. I use the drill only for the corners and slice my way there with a #11 blade, finishing with the files. I also do it with each layer of planking both inside and out so the final bulwarks layeyer is just following the previous two. But again, it’s whatever works and yours did.
I’m with you on the paint. Some acrylics come in a tube and have to be thinned. I use Admiralty paints exclusively, one coat generally does it Except for my white hull, to get that look takes about 10 coats). I may try the thinned method on Cheerful, but for now... Your paint work looks great as well.
Maybe paint the gun ports before removing your tape.
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glbarlow reacted to Glenn-UK in HM Brig-Sloop Speedy by glennard2523 - Vanguard Models - 1/64
Having two Glenn's is bit confusing. I am really glad I pre rigged the mast now I've started the shrouds as it will make the rigging easier I think.
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