glbarlow
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glbarlow got a reaction from Edwardkenway in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
You're doing exceptional work!
I have a very careful process for marking waterlines -but its now history. From here on I'm stealing your laser level idea - very clever.
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glbarlow got a reaction from chris watton in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
Good, and well done! As a photographer I'm a big believer in the value of backups, can't have too many backups.
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glbarlow got a reaction from DelF in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
Good, and well done! As a photographer I'm a big believer in the value of backups, can't have too many backups.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I'm pretty sure I wouldn't put paper decals on my model, as just another opinion. I painted and installed the frieze on my Pegasus. It wasn't simple or quick but I like the final look - the yellow ochre painted brass on a blue painted background has a nice relief that paper couldn't achieve. Again, just one opinion. Paper isn't for me.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
This doesn’t look like a frigate☹️😏😂
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in K & S Metals has discontinued many items......buy what you can now.
Anyone have any luck finding 1/64 x 3/32 brass strips. I only need enough for Cheerful so buying cutters isn't a practical solution for me. I've looked high and low for this simple little thing with no luck.
Update: I just found this site: https://www.zoro.com/ks-precision-metals-brass-flat-bar-164-x-332-x-12-815021/i/G9105621/ I placed an order, let's see what happens.
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glbarlow got a reaction from coxswain in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I'm pretty sure I wouldn't put paper decals on my model, as just another opinion. I painted and installed the frieze on my Pegasus. It wasn't simple or quick but I like the final look - the yellow ochre painted brass on a blue painted background has a nice relief that paper couldn't achieve. Again, just one opinion. Paper isn't for me.
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glbarlow got a reaction from VonHoldinghausen in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I'm pretty sure I wouldn't put paper decals on my model, as just another opinion. I painted and installed the frieze on my Pegasus. It wasn't simple or quick but I like the final look - the yellow ochre painted brass on a blue painted background has a nice relief that paper couldn't achieve. Again, just one opinion. Paper isn't for me.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Murphy in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
This doesn’t look like a frigate☹️😏😂
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I'm pretty sure I wouldn't put paper decals on my model, as just another opinion. I painted and installed the frieze on my Pegasus. It wasn't simple or quick but I like the final look - the yellow ochre painted brass on a blue painted background has a nice relief that paper couldn't achieve. Again, just one opinion. Paper isn't for me.
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in K & S Metals has discontinued many items......buy what you can now.
Anyone have any luck finding 1/64 x 3/32 brass strips. I only need enough for Cheerful so buying cutters isn't a practical solution for me. I've looked high and low for this simple little thing with no luck.
Update: I just found this site: https://www.zoro.com/ks-precision-metals-brass-flat-bar-164-x-332-x-12-815021/i/G9105621/ I placed an order, let's see what happens.
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
This doesn’t look like a frigate☹️😏😂
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glbarlow got a reaction from CaptnBirdseye in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
Thanks for the inspiration. I bought a set of 6 Vallorbe files, then also bought two of the barrette files (#1 & #2), so much better than the files I’ve had for years. I used them in making my hatch lap joints for my in-progress cutter. Their precision cutting really helped. Admiral Cochrane approves.
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glbarlow got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
I have a few tools just for that purpose, It works great as long as you're careful. The key is to have a flat tool that has a slightly dull edge - sharp, but not very and pulling flat across the wood. The tool not to use is your #11 blade, neither flat nor dull.
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glbarlow got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
I'm happy for you both - and happy for me not to 🙂
Far too tedious a task for me, even on a small ship, and in my opinion, I don't care for the look, historical accuracy aside.
But again, I understand its modelers choice and glad you both are enjoying the process and your results.
We all get to be happy in our little wooden world...
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glbarlow got a reaction from DelF in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
I have a few tools just for that purpose, It works great as long as you're careful. The key is to have a flat tool that has a slightly dull edge - sharp, but not very and pulling flat across the wood. The tool not to use is your #11 blade, neither flat nor dull.
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glbarlow got a reaction from DelF in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
I'm happy for you both - and happy for me not to 🙂
Far too tedious a task for me, even on a small ship, and in my opinion, I don't care for the look, historical accuracy aside.
But again, I understand its modelers choice and glad you both are enjoying the process and your results.
We all get to be happy in our little wooden world...
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
This doesn’t look like a frigate☹️😏😂
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glbarlow reacted to DelF in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
Believe it or not I'm quite enjoying the coppering, despite the CA fumes. It's a new challenge, and for me that's half the pleasure of modelling.
Having said that, I suspect I may not want to do it again once I've finished Speedy!
Derek
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
But first a frigate please
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I’m no professional model painter but decided I was tired of Cochrane being gray. So here he is on the deck of my current project, a Chris design from long ago.
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glbarlow reacted to chris watton in HM Cutter Alert by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Amazing build, very well done.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Blue Ensign in HM Cutter Alert by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
That would be great, thank you! I’ll enjoy it while I’m in our lock down.
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glbarlow got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HM Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
You don’t, they are disposable single use. I trim the tip a little at a time as needed to keep it neat, keep it upright when not in use with a little stand and keep the tip clear (by squeezing it till air comes out at the end my work day). At some point I toss it and reach for a new one. I use 1-3 per build.
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glbarlow reacted to VTHokiEE in HM Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Thanks! I’m hoping this is the ticket, I was laying it on it’s side after I did my best to empty it. Then I ruined the second after one use trying to clean it.
I’m still slowly plugging away on the second planking.
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