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    Beautiful work going on there Pat.
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    Welcome back home, Dragzz.
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    Possibly not a fresh can methinks. Many times even in the hardware store I've purchased apparently old stock. I wish the manufacturers would put a date on the tins... either the "made" date or the "use by" date. The problem also seems to be worse for the small cans than large ones.
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    I'd say definitely not a kit but either a homebuilt scratch but more likely a decorator model.
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    Hi Gary, here's my view. Others will most likely add their experience. Glue: There are as many answers to the "right" glue as there are builders or so it seems. Experiment with some scrap and see what works for you. Bending: I use a curling iron and a tub of water. Dip the plank in, and use the iron to heat. When the bending gets harder, reapply water and heat. Cutting: Cut as close as possible. Then after install, touch up by sanding. I use sandings sticks from a beauty supply shop. These the nail sanding sticks. Keel: No input here as I've not build one like that. Finishing: The problem with sheet rock filler is that it's more like plaster and thus, can crack. Deck planks: Again, many different answers. I tend to use white wood glue and wipe of any excess with a damp cloth before it drys. Don't take my methods as verbatim. Everyone uses different methods. For example clamps... some use specialty clamping, some pin, some use clothes pins and/or rubber bands while others use a mixture of clamps. Depends on what the builder is comfortable with and the task at hand. I see 4 logs for the Norden. You might read through them to see what they did.
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    I pinned this here to give it some visibility and for additional posts on this topic.
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    Chris, Welcome to MSW. I quite agree with what Roger says, but I'll add.... this isn't a race or a contest. One should work at one's own pace. Doing that keeps the family happy and you happy. It is after all, a hobby.
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    You might be right then on the shading and what it points out. Pity that there's no "artist" notes on this.
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    Very nicely done on the framing and planking.
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    So it sounds like small bottles of housepaint.
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    I'm not sure I agree with you on the Berain drawing. To me it looks like shading to maybe add some depth. Note the lower portion of the hull. I also see the shading except for the carvings high up on the stern on a lot of the other drawings.
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    KP, it appears that Murphy has decided to come visit you. Which probably explains the glue being "too good".
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    Your MG sounds like my old Fiat 850 Spider. Fun car to drive when it wasn't in the shop. Use to tell folks that FIAT stood for "Fix It Again, Tony".
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    The Hobbymill link/file is worth it's weight in gold and then some. Much of the information such as blade tooth count, etc. is also useful for non-Byrnes' saws.
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    Budget, time, and tools are big three questions. I've turned brass cannon using a Dremel and files. Killed the Dremel in the process. As for materials... wood, plastic, metal are all options as well as making masters and casting them out of various materials. It all goes back the 3 questions and then add one more: "what do you want to try or feel most comfortable doing?".
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    Being prototypes I wonder how many were clay or wood?
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    Hello Gordon, Welcome to MSW. I see you started a buildlog and that's the best way to get help. There's also a couple of Greyhound logs that might help. Just hit this link and the logs will be found for you: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/search/&q=greyhound&type=forums_topic&nodes=10&search_and_or=and&search_in=titles&sortby=relevancy
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    Indeed, there are several things that make us modelers scratch our heads... the capstan with the main mast coming out of the center of it comes to mind. Ah... movie magic....
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    The detail on your Ironclad "Peresvet" is amazing. I notice that cannon rifling is even visible. It is indeed the work of a master.

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