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Omega1234
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Omega1234 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit
Hi Denis
Now, that's really great work! Having said that, what's even more important is the inspiration that you're giving the boys. We need to entice this and future generations away from the digital world so that they can experience and appreciate what it's like to build something with their own hands.
I'm sure they're going to love it and be inspired to build their own.
Nice!
Cheers
Patrick
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Omega1234 got a reaction from Canute in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit
Hi Denis
Now, that's really great work! Having said that, what's even more important is the inspiration that you're giving the boys. We need to entice this and future generations away from the digital world so that they can experience and appreciate what it's like to build something with their own hands.
I'm sure they're going to love it and be inspired to build their own.
Nice!
Cheers
Patrick
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Omega1234 reacted to popeye the sailor in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit
thanks George......too bad they're still too young to play with paints. that's why I chose car models.......these particular kits, they throw them together and they can play with them. I don't think they can grasp the concept of leaving them on a shelf
nice to meet you JLuebbert......I'm glad you enjoyed this little build. actually, the scale helped out a lot....otherwise I'd be drilling through masts.
thanks for the good word John I didn't mean it to be, but it turned into another example, that it really doesn't matter what level the kit is......anyone can take a kit and make it what they want it to be. I've been partial to the advanced beginners kits that Billing's puts out.......but I did the Nordkap too, and that was an expert kit. I bashed it just as much as any other kit
I can hear the first question the boys will have......where are the sails? the box art shows the model with sails........it should be fun telling them that the sails are furled. the rigging will be another one, I'm sure I'll let you know what happens I thank everyone for joining in with me on this one. I didn't do the best paint work, and hardly any detail.....but the rigging proved to be fun...and I know the boys will get a kick out of it. I really appreciated all the kind comments
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Omega1234 reacted to michael20 in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit
Great work Dennis. Before you know it the grandkids will certainly look forward to building something cool with grampa.
Happy Modeling.....
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Omega1234 reacted to CDW in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit
Denis,
What a great story - and an excellent looking little model. Those grandsons are going to be thrilled!
Craig
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Omega1234 reacted to mtaylor in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit
Sweet work, Denis. They will love it.
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Omega1234 reacted to Jim Lad in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit
You're really making a very nice job of what started out as a very simple kit, mate!
John
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Omega1234 reacted to JLuebbert in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit
Beautiful! The boys are going to be thrilled, Dennis. This has been a blast to follow. Thank you!
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Omega1234 reacted to GLakie in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit
Very nice Dennis. You're giving the boys a great introduction into the modeling world with this perfect example of what can be accomplished with a little extra work.
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Omega1234 reacted to popeye the sailor in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit
thank you Piet......I try my best on every model I do
yes Patrick.......those are the last set of windows for the Jingle Belle......not finished or painted. I'll be getting back to them shortly
yepper Nenad........if there were, it probably would have taken the fun right out of it.
thanks for bearing with me on this........and everyone who hit the like button
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Omega1234 reacted to pete48 in Buzzards Bay 14 by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" = 1' scale - SMALL - L.F. Herreshoff design
That is true Cap'n'Bob, It did help a lot having built this boat 2 other times.( along with a mock-up that I started before the first one was built ) I have solved the issues that I had encountered on the previous builds. Wich brings up an interesting topic, How many people make mock ups or partial builds to solve problems ( I make mock-ups all the time ) The Buzzards Bay Mock-up has been under construction over 2 years thrown in the garbage and pulled out of the trash ( by Kate )more than once re-decked twice, painted a few times, sanded numerous times Here is a shot of it in the background
Best Regards,
Pete
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Omega1234 reacted to captainbob in Buzzards Bay 14 by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" = 1' scale - SMALL - L.F. Herreshoff design
Some designers knew how to create beautiful boats and still make it easy on the builder.
Bob
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Omega1234 reacted to pete48 in Buzzards Bay 14 by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" = 1' scale - SMALL - L.F. Herreshoff design
Thank You, Patrick and Michael, and everyone that hit the like button, I am very pleased with how she is turning out, This build has gone very smooth and has been an absolute pleasure to build
Best Regards,
Pete
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Omega1234 reacted to mtaylor in Cutty Sark by NenadM
A beautiful throne fit her presence, sir. Well done.
And a great story about the hand... or glove as it turned out.
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Omega1234 reacted to popeye the sailor in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Nenad.......the stand looks awesome! I love the two color variation. with a few strips of felt, ans she'll be complete
BTW.........whoever made that second throne was ill!
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Omega1234 reacted to aviaamator in Clara May by Moxis - FINISHED - 1/48 scale - ketch - after David McGregor plans
Where's the pulleys in the blocks?
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Omega1234 reacted to Moxis in Clara May by Moxis - FINISHED - 1/48 scale - ketch - after David McGregor plans
Thanks again aviaamator and Patrick.
The pulleys are there in the slots. However difficult to see because they are dark brown. Also diameter could be a little bigger.
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Omega1234 reacted to mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Wow.. seeing mass destruction is never a pretty sight but I'm confident the reconstruction will be excellent. Bold move, Dave... very bold.
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Omega1234 got a reaction from Piet in Black Diamond by popeye the sailor - FINISHED - Revell - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - snap tite kit
Hi Denis
Nice work! Now, would those windows in the bottom right of the last picture be from your Holiday Harbour build???
Cheers
Patrick
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Omega1234 got a reaction from Jond in Boothbay Harbor One Design 1938 by Jond - FINISHED - 1:6 - RADIO - 21' racing sloop
Hi Jond
...ahem... I've looked at your photos and I have to say that I'm finding it a real challenge to distinguish between your models and the real boat; such is the realism that you've achieved.
Very impressive!
Cheers
Patrick
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Omega1234 got a reaction from Moxis in Clara May by Moxis - FINISHED - 1/48 scale - ketch - after David McGregor plans
Hi Matti
Now, that's clever!
Nicely done.
Cheers
Patrick
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Omega1234 got a reaction from Piet in Buzzards Bay 14 by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" = 1' scale - SMALL - L.F. Herreshoff design
Wow!!!!! She's one looker; that's for sure.
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Omega1234 got a reaction from Piet in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Hi Nenad
The colour of the stand is really nice and, you're right, it does have that 'old but shiny' look that you were aiming for. Nicely done.
Your story about your mother's gloves is a good one, too. It just goes to show how easily we can be fooled at the best of times!!
Keep up the great work, Nenad.
All the best
Patrick
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Omega1234 got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Hi Nenad
Really great work on the stand!
Cheers
Patrick
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Omega1234 got a reaction from mtaylor in Clara May by Moxis - FINISHED - 1/48 scale - ketch - after David McGregor plans
Hi Matti
Now, that's clever!
Nicely done.
Cheers
Patrick
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