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Overlander

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  1. Hello Alfons, I am starting to plank the quarter deck and I wasn't sure if I should start at the waterways and work inboard or from the centerline and work outboard? Logic dictates I should start at the waterways as the planking needs to follow the sweep of the waterways but so many times this hobby defies logic, or at least my logic, and I get bit in the butt. Looking forward to your next update. Frank
  2. Alfons, Ships in Scale had a 5 part article about building Smuggler and in the Sept/Oct 2012 issue the author describes how he made his seine net. If you don't have that issue I can copy the text for you. I ordered the back issues and they arrived this week. Overlander
  3. Alfons, Thanks for taking the time to share your techniques and your advice. Those edges are razor sharp and obviously are what make your work so much admired. A build log, well maybe one day when I reach an acceptable skill level. I have found Humbrol paint on Amazon, but I am having trouble finding primer based on aceton (or as they label it here in the States, acetone). I have not given up and will keep looking. Waiting with much anticipation for your next update.... No pressure. Frank
  4. Alfons, I wanted to join everyone in congratulating you on really amazing work. I too am struggling with Smuggler and your build log has been an inspiration and much needed additional guide. Your excellent photos help explain some of the difficult to understand text included in the kit. This is just my 2nd build, BlueJacket's Yankee Hero being my 1st. Although I really had fun with Yankee Hero and it did get me hooked on the hobby it certainly didn't prepare me for the difficulties with Smuggler. So, again thank you! I do have a couple of questions; What paint are you using? Are you air-brushing? If you prepared the wood for painting what technique did you use? The BlueJacket guide suggest Floquil paint but they no longer manufacture that brand (or at least that is my understanding) and Floquil is difficult to find! Your paint job is so perfect that if you could share your techniques it would be very helpful. Again well done on a fantastic job. Frank
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