druxey
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Again, caution should be taken as many models with 'original' rigging have been repaired over time and not all the lines may be OEM! -
If you must use wire wool, use bronze not steel for the reasons given above. However, it's hard to find these days.
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That is one of the critical points in forming the quarter gallery; everything is parallel to each other. You should be fine from here on.
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Ships name 1700s
druxey replied to DaveBaxt's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
B. E.: I know that the French usually showed the ship's name in a compartment on the counter, but was not aware of this being done by the British in the early 19th century. Victory's name was certainly seen this way in early 1900's photographs (below), and persisted until changed to something more appropriate recently.
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Wet and dry paper is used for metal, not wood. This, and the fact you are using extremely fine grades is why you are getting clogging. Garnet, emery, aluminum oxide and silicon carbide are used on wood. See: https://www.empireabrasives.com/blog/sandpaper-grit/ Usually, for wood, 400-grit is as fine as you need to go.
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Best wishes as you manage an elderly parent. It's never easy.
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It is see-through, peels off easily and has a matte surface that takes a fine pencil line.
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Ships name 1700s
druxey replied to DaveBaxt's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
British ships' names appeared across their counters officially in 1772, although this may have formally been done for a few years earlier. The practice seems to have been discontinued during the Napoleonic wars. -
A lovely result, Giampiero.
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Soft, medium or stiff brushes?
druxey replied to CPDDET's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Look after a good quality sable and it will last you years. I have some over 30 years old and they are still in good shape. Cheap brushes are a snare and delusion. You have to keep buying them over and over and they will shed hairs in your beautiful fresh coat of paint! -
Nice progress, Maury. I assume the rest of the model will be weathered eventually?
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I find Scotch Matte Removable tape even better than masking tape for the purpose.
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Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
druxey replied to stuglo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
The illustration shows full-size practice. You can cheat, as long as the end-result looks right. -
Glad you had such a good time. I'm so sorry that I had to miss the great showing this time. U.S.: Why you no open land border to nice, polite, vaccinated Canadians?
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Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
druxey replied to stuglo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
"When all else fails, read the instructions!" Good save, though! -
Still awaiting my copy....
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Welcome back. Glad business is booming!
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Are you using temporary spacers to keep the toptimbers from waving in the breeze and gettigng knocked?
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Looking good; gryphons notwithstanding (or flying, for that matter).
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Roger: I think Joe meant adjusting the photography/lighting, not altering the fine paint job! I certainly did not wish to imply that the paint be changed.
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Magnifique, Monsieur! Thanks for the update and best wishes at new London.
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That netting is a work of art in itself, Keith. Congrats to your good lady. Glad you've solved the turnbuckle problem as well.
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I've just stumbled across your terrific build, Brian. There are just too many posts to click 'like', so please take them as read.
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