Tigerdvr
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Professional Building Slip - Hobbyzone
You couldn't turn a hull over for planking. If your ship's stem and stern were strong enough you could adjust the fore and aft clamps to work on the deck for instance. I just stick some pieces of firm Styrofoam under the side I want elevated to get a slant as needed.
Harley
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Scottish Guy in Professional Building Slip - Hobbyzone
I've been using mine for a couple of years now. Big enough to easily handle the ME Confederacy. Configuration is very flexible. I've even used some the
parts independent of the base. You won't use all the fixtures all the time. The wing nut idea is the way to go.
Is it better than what works for you right now? Probably not but I think it's pretty handy and have not been tempted to use anything else since I got it.
Cheers, Harley
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Scottish Guy in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
Thanks John, saved for when frustration starts to overcome the fun.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Canute in CV-5 USS Yorktown, Aftermarket items?
I have that Yorktown kit and have never been able to find aftermarket stuff for her.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Canute in Mikasa by Captain Slog – Merit International/Pontos Model/KA-Model – 1/200 – PLASTIC - Group Build with Richmond
Very professional. Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and photography.
Cheers, Harley
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from mtaylor in Mikasa by Captain Slog – Merit International/Pontos Model/KA-Model – 1/200 – PLASTIC - Group Build with Richmond
Very professional. Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and photography.
Cheers, Harley
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from mtaylor in CV-5 USS Yorktown, Aftermarket items?
I have that Yorktown kit and have never been able to find aftermarket stuff for her.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Dadeo911 in USS Missouri (or any Iowa class) 1/350 by Joy Yard
My Joy-Yard 1/350 Missouri is complete. She was a challenge and the instructions caused some stress occasionally. I learned a lot. Experience can be a tough task master.
I spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to get this pic to display horizontally but it just wouldn't work!!
Cheers, Harley
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Dadeo911 in USS Missouri (or any Iowa class) 1/350 by Joy Yard
This is my 98.75% completed Joy-Yard 1/350 USS Missouri. She is shown in early 1945 venue.
I'm finishing some main deck railing work, paint touch up, and a matt clear coat and she will be ready
for her seascape base. It was definitely a challenge for me and I learned a lot.
I was tempted to walk away from her and did take a ten day period of abstention but the challenge remained.
I spent an inordinate amount of time working through the instruction puzzle. The good amount of supplementary
material I had accumulated was a great help.
I have the framework for her seascape ready to finish and she will be complete.
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Tigerdvr reacted to Bob Cleek in Mini self contained airbrush
My initial impression is that if these "self-contained" airbrushes which have recently hit the market are really the best thing since sliced bread, the big-name airbrush companies would be making and selling them, too. The jury's still out and I have no first-hand experience with them, but for the low prices of a lot of them, compared to the cost of a decent airbrush alone, I greatly suspect that the airbrush part of them isn't close to the traditional airbrushes in terms of quality and reliability.
I agree that if one is "just painting models" and not interested in airbrushing fine lines and "special effects" such as weathering and camouflage patterns, a less expensive "plain vanilla" high quality single-action airbrush would be the way to go, They aren't all that expensive. That said, for a few dollars more, why not go for a double-action model because you never know when you might need one.
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Tigerdvr reacted to Massimodels in HMS Hood by Massimodels - Flyhawk (Deluxe) - 1:700 - PLASTIC
Slow progress with more deck detail – should pick it up.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Obormotov in Medway Longboat 1742 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1/2" scale
Chuck
Would not seeing how planks are spiled by a professional be a great training tool/method?
Having an good example in your hands brings much more meaning to the printed instructions of
"how-to".
IMHO that's as close to having a professional like you looking over my shoulder and guiding me through the process.
Cheers, Harley
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Obormotov in USS Confederacy 1778 by CRI-CRI - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/64
Welcome to the Confederacy Clan. You are doing very well. Started mine 8/9/16.
Getting ready to paint the inside of the bulwarks.
Regards, Harley
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Tigerdvr reacted to mtdoramike in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I started putting on all the time consuming tidbits on the main deck.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Maury S in Emma C Berry by Maury S - 1:48 scale - POF - rigged as schooner
Nicely done. I did that conversion many years ago but not nearly as extensive as your project.
Will enjoy watching the progress.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from mtaylor in Emma C Berry by Maury S - 1:48 scale - POF - rigged as schooner
Nicely done. I did that conversion many years ago but not nearly as extensive as your project.
Will enjoy watching the progress.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from LEGION 12 in For Sale, Large Ship Building Stand
This stand is a great aid in providing a sturdy base to build your ship. It's big enough for the Model Shipways Confederacy.
It can easily be reconfigured for various size projects.
It is 3 feet long and has all the options. My large wooden ship building days are over so this needs a good home.
Located in South Florida (33066)
$85.00 obo plus shipping (it's heavy)
Sorry for the photos laying over.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Canute in For Sale, Large Ship Building Stand
This stand is a great aid in providing a sturdy base to build your ship. It's big enough for the Model Shipways Confederacy.
It can easily be reconfigured for various size projects.
It is 3 feet long and has all the options. My large wooden ship building days are over so this needs a good home.
Located in South Florida (33066)
$85.00 obo plus shipping (it's heavy)
Sorry for the photos laying over.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from mtaylor in For Sale, Large Ship Building Stand
This stand is a great aid in providing a sturdy base to build your ship. It's big enough for the Model Shipways Confederacy.
It can easily be reconfigured for various size projects.
It is 3 feet long and has all the options. My large wooden ship building days are over so this needs a good home.
Located in South Florida (33066)
$85.00 obo plus shipping (it's heavy)
Sorry for the photos laying over.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from JeffT in For Sale, Large Ship Building Stand
This stand is a great aid in providing a sturdy base to build your ship. It's big enough for the Model Shipways Confederacy.
It can easily be reconfigured for various size projects.
It is 3 feet long and has all the options. My large wooden ship building days are over so this needs a good home.
Located in South Florida (33066)
$85.00 obo plus shipping (it's heavy)
Sorry for the photos laying over.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from Ryland Craze in For Sale, Large Ship Building Stand
This stand is a great aid in providing a sturdy base to build your ship. It's big enough for the Model Shipways Confederacy.
It can easily be reconfigured for various size projects.
It is 3 feet long and has all the options. My large wooden ship building days are over so this needs a good home.
Located in South Florida (33066)
$85.00 obo plus shipping (it's heavy)
Sorry for the photos laying over.
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from hollowneck in Mogami 1944 by Azzoun - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC - IJN heavy cruiser
Doing very nicely. PE is definitely a love/hate relationship. Sometimes it's your best friend and then there are those other times. 🤪 Your work station looks well set up also.
Cheers, Harley
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in A Happy Day, U.S.S. Arizona BB-39 by Trumpeter Completed
Construction started 12/19/2021. My first 1/200 scale project. Kit was purchased from private party and included the Mk1 upgrade. She is shown as I see her in December 1941.
Paint is Vallejo AV, AK, and Scale Colors. My first time using Scale Colors, I like them. Rigging is Ezline and stainless steel wire.
The kit decal sheet is quite complete but appears too large so I used 1/350 decals. The "ARIZONA" on the port quarter is bare brass which is just a bit of artistic license. Starboard is correct.
The kit is quite complete and detailed. It could easily produce a nice model right out of the box.
I used the usual vast amount of references covering the Arizona. The Kagero Super Drawings in 3D is a fine reference and helped to clarify a number of points in the kit instructions.
The case is by AcrylicJob. I have enjoyed using them previously.
The attached pics are some quickies. I intend to do a finish set when I add her crew.
Sorry for the picture problem.
Cheers, Harley
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from ScottRC in A Happy Day, U.S.S. Arizona BB-39 by Trumpeter Completed
Construction started 12/19/2021. My first 1/200 scale project. Kit was purchased from private party and included the Mk1 upgrade. She is shown as I see her in December 1941.
Paint is Vallejo AV, AK, and Scale Colors. My first time using Scale Colors, I like them. Rigging is Ezline and stainless steel wire.
The kit decal sheet is quite complete but appears too large so I used 1/350 decals. The "ARIZONA" on the port quarter is bare brass which is just a bit of artistic license. Starboard is correct.
The kit is quite complete and detailed. It could easily produce a nice model right out of the box.
I used the usual vast amount of references covering the Arizona. The Kagero Super Drawings in 3D is a fine reference and helped to clarify a number of points in the kit instructions.
The case is by AcrylicJob. I have enjoyed using them previously.
The attached pics are some quickies. I intend to do a finish set when I add her crew.
Sorry for the picture problem.
Cheers, Harley
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Tigerdvr got a reaction from mtaylor in HIJMS MIKASA 1902 by Jeff59 - FINISHED - HobbyBoss - 1/200 - PLASTIC
A pleasure to view your work and log, Thanks for sharing.😀
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