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So photos can be deceiving. If the real guns were blackened, then I'd say your blackening would be accurate. Nic -
To my eyes, Avi's pix of the real cannon look very dark gray as opposed to flat black. Then there is the "scale effect" of distance, which means the further away you are, the more washed out colors become. People looking at your model from 2 feet away is like looking at the real thing from 20 feet away. Nic
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I think they look fine.
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Hi, That kit you bought in September 2021 was from the estate of a good customer of ours, Dr. Jack McD. who passed away and his wife wanted us to disburse his hobby stuff. When you finish this build thread, you will get a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us. Nic
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Exactly. You have to remove any solution, then of course dry them. Nic
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Yes, the toner works great 10:1 is recommended, but it can be stronger or weaker, it just changes how long it takes. After rinsing and drying, a coat of flat clear will preserve the finish. It is kinda like rust, in that it can rub off with handling.
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Nice work, John. Attention to detail is outstanding. Nic
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DAYUM! Scary perfect! Nic
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One thing about modeling - it doesn't have to mimic the full size, just LOOK like the full size. I agree with some thin material and pinning the rudder. The rest of your build is excellent, BTW Nic
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Yes, we sell true silkspan, lite grade. It does have a "grain" which means it tears differently in one direction vs the other. This is important when you layer several sheets, you must alternate the orientation. Nic
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If you're re-doing the footropes, consider using fine wire. It can be shaped to have realistic curvature. Go to this link and then to post #251
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The templates are on the plans. Nic
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Very similar - they are both 3-masted extreme clippers. Arrangement of deck furniture is a little different. FC - 225 ft, built 1851 Boston by McKay RJ - 251 ft, built 1853 Rockland by Thomas
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Unfortunately, copying is subject to dimensional errors due to paper humidity content, ambient temperature, etc. Nic
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Hi, We looked at some of our older kits. We did re-introduce the USS Perry (similar to Cabot) and we have the Red Jacket to replace FC. Otherwise, no plans. Nic
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Quick update - the Santa Maria won 1st place in its category, and also best ship of all 3 ship categories.
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Flag with ship name reversed on one side?
MrBlueJacket replied to daschc01's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Definitive answer from a flag company. Double sided not recommended for outdoor use. https://auroraflags.com/2019/02/singlevsdouble/ -
Oops indeed. Can he send it to you without great expense? At least you can work onother tings in the meantime. Nic
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