Nirvana
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Eric, a warm Welcome our amazing world at ModelShipWorld. Glad you found us, you have just entered a world where questions can repeated and you will an answer and guidance. Start a build log, when you get stuck (which will happen) just ask for help and we will do our best to get you past that point. Again, warm welcome.
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Good morning Amalio. Thank you for my "morning treat". Even better, it's on a Friday.
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Rich, I just read up regarding FlexSeal. Nasty stuff, as it can solution can explode just by electrostatic touch.
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RPaul, Unfortunate getting them the true way from modelshipbuilder seems to be the only way. I would like to get copies of them as well. Am building ModelshipWays version of Bluenose.
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Amalio, this is my morning treat when I have breakfast before heading to work. Enjoying the pictures of your progress. Thank you for a beautiful build.
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I used automotive custom tape, seals the painting area extremely well without tacking hard to surface. Used the same type of tape on Bluenose.
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I have tried to find a website related to Trident Models, but didn't .... any search on the cutter went to SoS. From ShipofScales website. Uwek the admin is taking orders for the kit. They have been using the plans from " Anatomy of the ship" -The naval cutter Alert. From the Owner of Trident
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I think the windlass was removable. When building the small longboat I didn't attached the windless, I omitted it. Yes, leg space must had been an issue.
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Yes, you're absolutely correct. Octagon it should be, after looking at the pictures.
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Aft hatch coming together with eye-connectors on port and starboard side. This is a composite picture, so there might some misalignment within. Sorry about that.
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Let me see if I can be true and finish her before the summer is over............ which I doubt...😎
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I have finally been able to work on my dear Bluenose. Starting up where I left off wasn't to hard. A light clean up of the work-area and I was ready again. Creating the Gammon iron for the bowsprit was easier than I thought, using the plywood from bulkheads and false keel, I had the right thickness and with a bowsprit ready shaped I clamped it down and used a plier to get the angles. The aft hatch was created with a center block and strips on the side. The sides are taller to sit the umber top piece. Again this will be natural colored just like the other hatch.
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Nice work, it's a great feeling when things are getting together.
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Spotless!
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N-gauge..... hmm how I would like to get back to R/R modeling. Back in late 70's in Sweden I had (for me) a huge H0 Märklin landscape. The landscape along with rail covered only 3 x 4 meters. Good enough for several setups. Today I would be happy with an 4'x6' N-scale yard of some kind. However, ship modeling is equally fun and stimulating. Besides I have my good share of ships to build. Dr. PS I like you build …… I didn't remove the false stanchions from the bulkheads. I found them very useful when shaping and installing the remaining "glue-on" stanchions.
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Being part of this huge project, (which we never expected from the beginning) I am very honored that the barge design I did got the name of the former president of the union Alan Cote. I would never believe such a thing would happened. As Floyd mentioned, it feels extremely good to have been part of a project that will benefit Maritime students in their learning process of getting a well paid job. I am thankful for all the support and help provided during this time. Without Neal and Floyd this would have never happened. This joint venture has been a challenge and a lot of hair tearing.... lol, but at the end we pulled it together. I am very proud of what we have accomplished. I know for sure there will be a picture of the barge and tug together while being used for educational purpose.
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I don't mind the clutter, makes your workspace more alive. Nice rigging though.
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I have the drill press plus from Vanda-Lay and the double multi-clamp hold it. Amazing quality of machined aluminium parts. Easy to assemble.
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Adding a rendering of the barge. From not knowing anything about Fusion360 and it's tools, I have learned a lot. A great tool where you can send files for 3d printing, laser cutting and CNC/routing machining. The barge has it's name dedicated.
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My part of this project is coming to an end, the design of the barge. There are a few small details to be fixed but also being a support to Floyd for remaining part of build period. Looking forward getting back to my Bluenose, who is waiting for attention again.
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That's the way to go, right approach.
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This build log is so interesting, twice the scale of the regular longboat. From another perspective, I kit bashed my 1:48 scale longboat and added armament before this kit came out on the market.
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Thank you Bobby, for the nice comment. She is a nice build, sometimes I have stayed true to the instructions other times other sources have been to help. Right now I am in stand still due other commitments. Looking forward to get going again, and also seeing your build log.
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UK - wipe-on-poly brand?
Nirvana replied to bruce d's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Hmm, that is worth trying.... WOP for sizing.
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