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  • Birthday 06/14/1961

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  1.    FrankWouts reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Ronald-V - Vanguard Models - 1:64
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  15. alde
    Thank you, I bought some but have not tried it yet. I'll follow your lead and do some testing on scrap.
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  17. alde
    Ronald, your planking is absolutely beautiful. I have been enjoying your build log and have been learning quite a lot. Thank you for explaining everything.
  18. alde
    That stain color loos perfect. I'll definitely pick some up. Did you use any type of pre-stain?
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  25. alde
    First, this model is absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to have one. After reading through several Vangaurd kit build logs and reading some of the instructions available on the website and following this thread, Surprise looks like although a challenge would not be out of reach for someone with a couple of kits built. I currently have HMS Sphinx on my shelf. I'll take that on after I finish Syren and before Surprise. It's amazing how taking on new challenges builds the confidence to take on more difficult kits.
  26. alde
    You have built a beautiful model. Thank you for putting the build log together.
  27. alde
    Same here, I've never done copper. I've been reading up on it and it doesn't look too bad. Right now, I'll be happy to finish the planking and having it look decent.
  28. alde
    Looking really nice. I'm at exactly (right down to the number of planks) the same place on my Syren. I'm really enjoying the kit.
  29. alde
    I've spent the last few evenings going through your build and am really enjoying it and learning a lot. Your doing a fantastic job. I'm just starting the planking on mine and will go back through yours as I progress. Thank you for taking the time to log everything.
  30. alde
    For those wanting to improve the carronades in the Syren kit there is good news. Model Monkey has 3D printed versions for sale. They include the whole carriage and all other details. They look really nice and I have 2 sets of 8 on the way. They have several photos to look at as well as many other nice looking parts for the kit. https://www.model-monkey.com/product-page/1-64-us-navy-24-pounder-carronades-with-carriages
  31. alde
    I know this is an old thread but I'm really enjoying reading through it. I only wish I found it before I started but I'm not to far along. I'm just fairing the stern frames. Thanks for posting your build.
  32. alde
    The beginning of my career working for the US Navy as a civilian I was a draftsman laying lead on vellum. We used to compete to see who could but more detail into the drawings until the chief engineer put a stop to it. He said he enjoyed looking at them but said it was too much detail. One day he dropped one of my drawings on my drafting table and said "you miss spelled a word" and walked away. It was 9 sheets of H-Size with 2 full sheets of notes and a sheet of List of Materials. He came back after lunch and signed off on it and showed me the word. Those were fun times. I did a bunch of drawings for the battleship reactivations.
  33. alde
    Looking really good so far.
  34. alde
    She looks amazing.
  35. alde
    Thanks for the detailed response. That's really good of you to have both options available. I love the book series and the movie but I'm pretty sure I would prefer the 1796 option.
  36. alde
    Chris, I don't know if this is answered somewhere else but I'm wondering if the upcoming HMS Surprise will be based on the actual 18th century ship or the movie ship? I will be getting it either way but I'm just curious. Thanks, Al

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