Nirvana
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John, your first stage of priming looks real good. I learned long time ago to apply light colors first then darker. As for my Bluenose. See my log how I did the painting. Which worked out fine. -
Having lines in various colors depending what they are, is a help if it's related in the building instructions. Helping to identify a certain plan or level.
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PJG, The Vallejo Air works real nice with a regular brush. Yes, we have to add another couple of coats, but the turn out is so good. Even using air compressor and painting wood, metal works real well. Details stand out really well.
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Dan, My test was a 100% success. This is the pencil I am recommending, it covers the area completely after a couple of runs and no smudging at all. Prismacolor Premier Black, PC935 part no. 070735033635 available at Michael's nut probably at many other places.
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Dan, I found an art pencil at Michael's I haven't tried on wood yet. But when using it on paper and then adding finger to "smooth" the area - no smudging! If this will work in wood I will let everyone know the brand and pencil to go for.
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Dan, when it comes to caulk simulation, do some testing first as many graphite pencils will smear upon touch. Don't ask me how I know....😁
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I found this very nice and in depth tutorial of how to use Micro-Marks photoetching kit. If this is the best tutorial I will leave up for discussion.
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Bulging 2nd Planks
Nirvana replied to drjeckl's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Apply directly from bottle but thin, not diluted. That's how I attached the cap rail on my longboat. -
Dave, you might have to come up with something yourself. According to Hobbyzone website in Poland it's still not available. And they will direct ship to the USA. Their website has gotten new products during the past 9 months or more. I see two scenarios: 1- There's a new version coming out, which would be great. 2 - It will be discontinued, which would be sad. Brexit has just made it harder to export and import only to England, it's not affecting other countries to my knowledge.
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And I do respect that, plus I am totally against copyright infringement. So let's leave it there. Thanks though.
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Lyle, I have a 3d printer, shouldn't be to hard to re-create such for personal use, based on pictures and measurements. Not a bad idea! HobbyZone in Poland are still showing unavailable for this product.
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Bulging 2nd Planks
Nirvana replied to drjeckl's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Apply PVA in-between the bulging area (not to much), let air dry for a minute. Don't touch it during the time... you can wait another half minute if you like to. Now here is the trick, use a warm (not burning) iron and move over the area you want to "seal". If you done this right the heat will create a bond that is really hard, and not bulge. Try on separate piece before to find your best outcome. This has worked for me. Good luck. -
I have sent an email to HobbyZone in the USA and they don't know when or if the slip will be back on the market. They are not getting replies from Poland themselves. Which is weird. I would like to get one slip myself.
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Hi Marty and welcome to MSW. If you haven't built any wooden ships I like to suggest to go NRG's shop and buy the halfhull. This kit will give you a lot of needed skills for more advanced models. Signing up as a NRG member will also give you 20% discount of the model. Well worth the money.
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Hello from Northern California Foothills
Nirvana replied to bobandlucy's topic in New member Introductions
Bob, and from the PNW warm -
Build log moved to correct time-era!
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Hi Darryl, from Pacific Northwest, I will join the voices saying warm welcome and thank you for supporting our hobby no matter the scale. Seems like you have some very interesting kits as well.
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Dan, Your build log along with others will certainly help me building this half hull. This kit should be on every ones list to build as number one. Will certainly give you all the skills needed for building a full kit. As for my kit, yes it arrived two days after placing the order (same evening I gave you hard time.... 😉) hope you didn't took it wrong. USPS did a remarkable and fantastic job shipping from IL to WA in two days. That's impressive! See post #9.
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Håkan, An insulated garage is good to have..... I have sever upgrade to do in that matter. That jig for the frames seems to work real well. How's the snow situation?
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Jeff, You have just entered a fantastic world with the most brilliant builder and helper available. Again, warm welcome, or we say in Sweden, Varmt Välkommen!
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Dan, Your build log is very good and inspiring, thank you. I am excited to have this kit in my hand very soon. As I mentioned in post #5 I placed the order. Here is what is going on with that one, this is directly from USPS. January 20, 2021, 10:16 am USPS in possession of item WESTMONT, IL 60559 January 22, 2021, 7:08 am Out for Delivery, Expected Delivery Between 2:15pm and 4:15pm CENTRALIA, WA 98531 So with that USPS is working well. Now back to your build log.
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John, I have a 3d printer that will be used for that purpose as well.
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