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Diver

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  • Birthday 11/10/1952

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    Kingston Ontario
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    History, Watches , Cars, anything mechanical.Born

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  13. Diver
    I was initially going to paint different colours on the suspension but I have not yet received my airbrush system. I am going to paint the model as per photos in the build manual. Front friction dampeners added.
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  18. Diver
    I have started on this build, my first car in over 50 years. It will be a slow build as I am still waiting for my airbrush set up. There will be a learning curve and lots of practice before putting paint to the model. Step 1 and 2 complete
  19.    Diver reacted to a post in a topic: Sanson by Diver - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1:50 - Tugboat - Updated Version
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  22. Diver
    I am going to call this build Finished. The small boats ended up in the garbage, new ones will be ordered from AL. I started this build with great enthusiasm but that was lost when I ran into problems with some of the materials, and lack of drawings. The videos are a great help but drawings would be better in my opinion. No mast lights are provided with the kit so I used plastic thumb tacks. This build gave me great frustration at times and complete joy at others
  23. Diver
    Just about finished. Only the mast and fenders to complete. The small boats ended up in the garbage so I will order a new set from AL. All the parts for the boats are on one small sheet so it should not be a problem. I have lots of material for planking.
  24. Diver
    I am just finishing the up dated Sanson from AL. Has not been the most enjoyable build. I will follow along on your version.
  25. Diver
    Making some slow progress. I will finish everything but the small boats. More on that later
  26. Diver
    I just purchased the DSPIAE photo etch bending tool so the ladders and other parts could be shaped . The tool is well made and worked very well. Unfortunately the operator not so good. After bending the ends of the ladder I twisted the steps in the wrong direction. When trying to correct this the steps broke off. The sides were drilled and some copper wire cut and soldered in. It’s not perfect but with some paint it will be acceptable. The towing deck of the tug is pretty much complete, now it’s onto the boat deck.
  27. Diver started following Speedwell Battle Station Kit 1752 by CiscoH - Syren Ship Model Company - 3/8" or 1:32 , Brabham BT45 by DocRob - FINISHED - Model Factory Hiro - 1/12 - multimedia and Philadelphia 1776 by palmerit - Model Shipways - 1:24 - American Gunboat
  28. Diver
    A bit more work on the aft deck
  29. Diver
    Looking at these photos it appears the capstan shifted when I glued it down. I used CA and Titebond so I don’t think it can be moved
  30. Diver
    I have started on some of the fun stuff. The capstain and anchors are secure, the ventilators require a bit more work before they are glued in
  31. Diver
    Welcome aboard. I am a novice builder having completed the Medway Long boat by Syren and am in the process of doing the Sanson Tug by AL. What I have found with the video instructions is that they leave out some important steps. An experienced builder would think of these. In my case it was bevelling the planks on the hull. If I had not built the Longboat that came with very detailed instructions I would not have known to do this. In hind sight I would have viewed the videos numerous times to to see if the steps were in a logical order, case and point, the gunwales and deck/pilot house would not have been installed til after the hull was planked. Good luck with the build.
  32. Diver
    Two coats of blue on the uppers. Had a bit of bleed through on the rub rail. Should be an easy touch up with a small brush and more masking tape. I am pleased with the Taniya tape for doing curves. Starting to look like the photo on the box.
  33. Diver
    I am using the AL acrylic water based paints on my SansonTug. The paint is quite thick and does not seem to flow very well. If you brush on paint in one direction and then come back with the brush it pulls the paint away. The hull is well sanded with a primer sealer applied. Is there away to thin the paint to slow drying time and help it flow better? Thanks
  34. Diver
    Two coats of Red Hull paint applied. Levelled the hull in display cradle, fore and aft, and port to starboard and applied the water line marking with my cobbled up contraption. It worked out well. Next I will mask of the water line and apply the blue hull paint
  35. Diver
    Put the Hull Red on this evening. There are a few areas that will need some more attention. I am pleased with the progression so far.

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