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  1. Diver
    I am closely watching you build. I am sure my next project after my Medway longboat will be a Vanguard kit. I like the Yellow cloth you are resting your build on. It looks like a Kiwi shoe polish cloth we used to use in the military back in the day to Spit Polish foot wear.
  2. Diver
    Just a quick question about card modells. Do they come colored or do you have to paint the pieces?
  3. Diver
    Hello Phil. I am really enjoying your build of Alert. I am at present muddling my way through the Medway longboat by Syren. I have decided that when it is finished my next project will be a Vanguard kit. Your build is inspirationel. The Medway is my first ever build and it is teaching me patience and skills.
  4. Diver
    My first ever build is the Medway longboat from Syren. It is challenging but the kit is excellent and the instructions are easy to follow. There is also the Group Project covering this build and lots of help from the people in the group, and Chuck.
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    I will attempt to do the belaying pins with this method, to Chucks dimensions. The one I did with the hardwood dowel was an excuse to try out the Dremel drill stand as a lathe.
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    Finally got back in the shop and installed the floor boards. With out a doubt I found this the most challenging step in the build so far. I had a difficult time getting the glue to take in some areas. I purchased new glue today and assembled the platforms. I will install the reinforcing pieces later this evening and make the templates. The Admiral bought me the Dremel drill press last year, so today I chucked a piece of dowel and turned a belaying pin. I made a small chiesell out of a drill rod and it worked very well. Hope to have more shop time now that the Honey Due list is complete
  7. Diver
    Great work. I finished installing my floor boards last night. I must admit that for some reason this has been the most challenging part of the build. I will be doing the platforms tonight. I will post some pics later on today. For some reason I had a very difficult time getting the glue to take on the floor boards, I wonder if it had something to do with the coat of WOP. Off to town today for new glue and eye glasses. Really enjoying you build. Bob
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    Beautiful work. I am doing the same project and will follow along on yours.
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    By the way, It is US made
  10. Diver
    I purchased my Pin Vise from Lee Valley tools. It cost $25.00 Canadian and comes with an assortment of Swiss made drill bits. I have used it regularly with no issues. Check out there web site.
  11. Diver
    Your build is looking great. I had to cut at least 6 new planks for my Medway. It is my first ever build so a pretty steep learning curve. I have made many mistakes but still look forward to the build.
  12. Diver
    I will follow along on your build. Like you, born in England, Yorkshire to be exact, and have been an Grand Prix fan as long as I can remember. Looks good so far.
  13. Diver
    Not much to report on my build. Have been installing some new doors in the house over the Xmas break and just have not had the energy to go to the shop in the evenings. I have got the floor boards in now and will be proceeding as per the instructions very soon. When I have a little more done I will post some pictures.
  14. Diver
    One more novice question. Do any of you builders use Tite Bond and CA on the same joint?
  15. Diver
    Hello Bob. No need to post pics. This evening I went into the shop, and soaked the 2 thick floor boards in hot water for 15 minutes. I then wiped them dry and with a bit off hair-dryer heat twisted and bent until they went in almost perfectly. I have now drilled all the holes for the nails and will install them tomorrow.I will wait until I have installed all the floor boards before I do the WOP. Your thoughts on that appreciated. Bob
  16. Diver
    I will post some pics tomorrow
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    A question for my fellow builders. I am having a heck of a time getting the thick floor boards to lay flat on all the frames. I have been heating and bending numerous times and no luck yet. Any and all suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Bob the Diver
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    Good evening Bob. Sorry for taking so long to reply. In the last few days I have got the urge to get back in the shop. I just came up from working on the thick and troublesome floor boards. During the nice weather, most of my off time is spent helping the Happy Gardener and doing house renos, repairs and general up-keep. I have a birthday coming up and my wife is in the process of ordering the Mast and Rigging kit for me as well as some of the Lee Valley miniature tools. Thanks for asking and I hope to up date my build log soon. How did you go about shaping the thick floor boards to fit the frames? Bob
  19. Diver
    Hello Peter. Welcome from the east side of the province. (Gananoque)
  20. Diver
    Stihl power tools make an excellent shop vac. When it is running you can carry on a conversation right next to it. They are pricey but are a great machine.
  21. Diver
    Beautiful work. I hope mine is half as good. Been a very buy summer with no shop time but the Medway sits proudly on my work bench. I started on the floor boards today. Shorter days mean more shop time.
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    Thanks Kurt and everyone else. I am looking forward to purchasing and using an air brush. I will probably try painting some one use water bottles just to get use to process. I am very interested in trying the different types of paints and will listen to all suggestions on what is best for a very detailed plastic model. Bob
  23. Diver
    Good day Kurt. I am planning on building the Italeri 1/12 scale Fiat 806 Grand Prix car. I do not think it will be more that 12" long. I will want tp use water based paints if possible. I do have a Porter Cable pancake compressor, and an 8 gallon shop compressor. Your advise appreciated. Bob
  24. Diver
    I am pondering the purchase of an air brush. Going online is daunting. They seem to range in price from $90.00 to many hundreds of dollars. I want it to be reliable with available replacement parts. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
  25. Diver
    It has taken about a year, but chapter 3 is complete. Time in the shop will be less for a while as the Admiral and I get going on the gardens etc.

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