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Very well done, Jorge.
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Choosing the best kit. The Mantua Panart or the Caldercraft.
mtaylor replied to Roy Harran's topic in Wood ship model kits
Cannon balls can easily be fixed at minimal cost... there's birdshot (but down side is packaging as you'll get more than you'll ever use) or visit a craft shop and see what they have in the way of beads. -
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I moved this to the kit area from the scratch area.
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Ron, Practice and test. The only problem I see with a dremel for sanding is that it's too easy to take too much material off. A light touch and frequent checks are needed.
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Gixli, I suggest first, don't panic. Look over the cross-section kit and instructions. Once you have all the models in hand, look them over again also. All kits and model types have their advantages and disadvantages. They also require different skill levels. From here, I would still say start simple with the Providence (no masts) or the Cross-Section. Either one will give you skills for more complex models. Good luck on your choice. Once you've picked the one, open a log and let the learning process begin. There will be successes and failures along the way and re-works of bits previously done, but even the most skilled builder has reworks in the process.
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I split this one off from the original topic as it was not the place this discussion.
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Good choice, Gixli. Not much rigging to overwhelm you. Do plan on using the resources here such as planking tutorials located here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/98-planking-downloads-and-tutorials-and-videos/ and open a build log when you have the kit and are ready to start. And also look at the other builds for this model. The search feature here will be very helpful in finding build logs and also getting answers to questions.
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Welcome to MSW, Gixli. I would recommend starting with the Providence Whale Boat as there are no masts and you'll learn much the model. We do suggest you start a build log as it's a great way to document your build and also meet other modelers. I did a search for the Whale Boat and found these results: https://modelshipworld.com/search/?&q=Providence Whale Boat&search_and_or=and&sortby=relevancy And there's this one... which is finished.
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Welcome to MSW, Francis, MSW is an English language site, so please use English. If needed, Google Translate works very well. Bienvenue sur MSW, Francis, MSW et le site de langue anglaise, donc s'il vous plaît utiliser l'anglais. Si nécessaire, Google Translate fonctionne très bien.
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Welcome to MSW, Dan. This is an English language site so please use English. Google Translate works very well for translating. Bine ați venit la MSW, Dan. Acesta este un site în limba engleză, așa că vă rugăm să folosiți engleza. Google Translate funcționează foarte bine pentru traducere.
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Sights? Optics? Thermals? Whatever happened to watching the tracers? Man, do I feel old.
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Deck Planking on Essex
mtaylor replied to shortgrass's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Go for the Titebond or any good wood glue. Contact cement looses it's bond fairly quickly. -
I'm going to follow the others and crawl into a hole. Working door hardware.... who would have thought?
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Thanks for pointing that out time.. a window... <smacks forehead>
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Die Kogge Von Bremen by kentyler
mtaylor replied to kentyler's topic in - Subjects built Up to and including 1500 AD
I think Steven hit the problem. I've run into that also. More of a matter of just relaxing and taking it slow. -
I have an arrow pointed to it. I don't think it's a reflection.
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Looks good, Mike. Just a question... what's that large chrome handle on the driver's side for?
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Welcome to MSW, Effie. Nivana is right... we'd need more info to help you out.
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HMS Bounty by AdamA - 1:48
mtaylor replied to AdamA's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Thanks for the reference. Swiss Pear is another one of the those hard to find woods. -
Die Kogge Von Bremen by kentyler
mtaylor replied to kentyler's topic in - Subjects built Up to and including 1500 AD
Just a guess here on the jig saw... low tooth count maybe compared to the saber? Or the blade is dull. -
Pictures in wrong order
mtaylor replied to Tomasz B's topic in How to use the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT**
Not so strange to me. I run 3 browsers.... Edge, Chrome, and Firefox and occasionally one of them just goes weird. Probably from "silent" updates which the software makers now do a lot. A day or two later and all is well again. But then I'm a slacker and run Win 7 for the same reason as MS loves to run updates and kill your OS in Win10 for hours at a time.
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