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The vids work for me, and are a lot of fun to watch! Popeye, maybe use a different movie player? Alan
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I'm in the same "boat". I'm not fond of this aging thing. Glass lenses then? Sigh... ok... Alan
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I think natural looks best. Maybe with a wash applied? That would be an interesting experiment. Alan
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I've noticed a lot of art prints at exhibitions now have clear acrylic coatings "painted" on, so the piece looks like it was painted rather than printed. Would that add another layer of authenticity to the friezes, if the clear acrylic was painted over the shapes with a very small, fine brush? Alan
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Superb instructions, Chuck. That last post was a lot of fun to read/watch. Alan
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US Brig Syren by knightyo
knightyo replied to knightyo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Thanks! I'm eager to restart progress on this one. Now that it's been a few years, I can copy the techniques of the higher skilled builders who went before me. Alan -
It will really be fun to watch how you create them; I think I can visualize the method you described. Not having to solder anything is also definitely appealing. It's really going help a lot of builders to see both of these methods! Alan
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Oh my. That's exactly what I'm going to do. Beautiful. Thanks Dubz. Alan
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Gorgeous work as usual Chuck. Have you decided how you are going to approach the gunport hinges? "Real" blackened metal hinges and straps would really look nice. (I basically want to see how an expert does it, so I can copy the same method on my Syren) 😁 Alan
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This is really an excellent point, and I think is probably why most people don't even try to take on a project of this nature. I think I have the same amount of free time that you do, Beckmann. Chuck, those templates look great! Alan
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The difference b/w the yellow cedar vs basswood is just night and day. I'm sold, and will actually never use basswood again on anything that will be visible to the viewer. Alan
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Man that's going to be crucially helpful to a lot of modelers. Did you by any chance try that with basswood scrap as well? I still remember the horror I felt when my initial staining of the Syren went awry, and spending hours of nervous work re-sanding, staining, applying washes, etc etc in order to end up with a decent finish. Alan
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Hi Mark, It sounds like you have a good support system. I went through a difficult time a number of years ago with no support system; it was "interesting". One thing which did help immensely however, was biking. If you have a good/safe area you can ride, I highly recommend it. 20 minutes into each ride (a ride lasting 2 hours, 2 or 3 times per week), my head would clear and things wouldn't seem as overwhelming. The additional physical benefits of the actual exercise were also amazing. Alan
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Just my 2 cents Joe, but if you've already done the Syren, this project would be a great next step. Especially since it's going to be done in this forum format with so many builder logs, and the teacher always within hail.
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The planes will definitely be a challenge. It will also take a lot of time to install the appropriate RC gear so they can all be individually flown and landed on the flight deck.. Alan
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Whoever is trying to charge $100 USD for a 1/350 model should probably receive a kind note that they might want to think about reviewing their pricing structures. lol
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Welcome to the hobby! Since this is your first go, it might be a good idea to trace the bulkheads onto a very inexpensive, soft wood, and then practice planking the model with inexpensive soft wood planks. Maybe even over and over until you have the "feel" for how to do it. It's pretty easy to create test hulls to practice upon. Alan
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Maybe even a V-1 and it's portable launching pad. How's that for interesting? 😀
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Greg, The below elevator looks incredible. It's really fun to see your work. P.S. Was there a specific book which inspired this build, or just an interest in alternate history in general? Alan
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