cog Posted October 30, 2017 Share #121 Posted October 30, 2017 They should have checked what they sent off to you. That would have avoided your problem, the set might have been partly taken by a shop visitor ... not very kind, but shoplifting still happens, untill nothing can be obtained but for through the internet Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share #122 Posted October 30, 2017 Now that i think bout it, it was not sealed. Theres so much more pontos than mk1 with more detail, but There has to be an easier way of doing this! yvesvidal, coxswain, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted October 30, 2017 Share #123 Posted October 30, 2017 1 hour ago, semorebutts said: Now that i think bout it, it was not sealed. Theres so much more pontos than mk1 with more detail, but There has to be an easier way of doing this! Sand it off using a sanding stick thats been smoothed a bit to loose a bit of its grit, thats what I do. OC. lmagna, mtaylor, cog and 4 others 7 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted October 31, 2017 Share #124 Posted October 31, 2017 looking good semore.....good you were able to remedy the bumps along the way Canute, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted October 31, 2017 Share #125 Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Scott, I use a hand chissel, a small straight one like this: It gives me far more control than an exacto like knife, and doesn't flex Edited October 31, 2017 by cog mtaylor, coxswain, Dubz and 4 others 7 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share #126 Posted October 31, 2017 ooooh I'll have to go to home depot now. That's a great idea. hopefully they sell small chissels. mtaylor, cog, coxswain and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted October 31, 2017 Share #127 Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, semorebutts said: That's a great idea. hopefully they sell small chisels Hobby lobby has a set of 4 or 5 small hand chisels run about 16 to 18 dollars perfect for what your doing price is right. Takes a little longer to hone the edge after all its not a 75 dollar chisel it resembles what Carl posted Edited October 31, 2017 by John Allen correction mtaylor, cog, lmagna and 3 others 6 Quote John Allen Current builds HMS Victory-Mamoli On deck USS Tecumseh, CSS Hunley scratch build, Double hull Polynesian canoe (Holakea) scratch build Finished Waka Taua Maori War Canoe, Armed Launch-Panart, Diligence English Revenue Cutter-Marine Model Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share #128 Posted October 31, 2017 Perfect John thanks! I will order that later. I must say I like Pontos better than MK1 PE. The PE itself has much more detail. I think the instructions are also better. this is how much more Pontos offers over MK1. And thats just for that piece. And theres still alot i wont use like the louvers. Don't get me wrong MK1 makes a great upgrade set, but on my next model I would have to go with Pontos... actually why not both again Old Collingwood, Cathead, mtaylor and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share #129 Posted October 31, 2017 Finished this section. I think im going to airbrush this before I move on to the floor above this. And complete each floor one by one. harvey1847, Robin Lous, Dubz and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share #130 Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) What a mess! Edited October 31, 2017 by semorebutts Canute, lmagna, cog and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted October 31, 2017 Share #131 Posted October 31, 2017 49 minutes ago, semorebutts said: What a mess! What a great idea tackling section by section including painting, its easier that way to get a quality job in a controled area at a time. OC. yvesvidal, coxswain, Canute and 5 others 8 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted October 31, 2017 Share #132 Posted October 31, 2017 I agree with you. That is the Flory's approach and it is by far the best. There are so many parts that it is difficult to keep track of all of them. You are doing great. I am looking forward to reading you every day. Yves Canute, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vadas Posted October 31, 2017 Share #133 Posted October 31, 2017 I take the "section by section" approach to my models as well. As Yves said it makes keeping track of all the parts a lot easier. One thing I'd do though - I'd leave painting each section until they are ALL done in case there is an "overlap" with some parts, and also in case there is any filling needed between sections. You'd also get a more even colour overall. Danny popeye the sailor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share #134 Posted November 2, 2017 I have the next 11 days off so im going to try to get alot done in that time. I haven't painted yet because I want to try tamiyas liquid surface primer. I dont knowwhy im going to prime as i dont think it needs it, but ill give it a shot. Electrical conduate, catapult catwalks, phone booths and signal light guard rails cut out ready to bend or apply. Cathead, Canute, Old Collingwood and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted November 2, 2017 Share #135 Posted November 2, 2017 Lucky you ... ET phone home ... That's some nice PE. You've got Blue Tack or something like it so you won't blow away your parts when you pull the trigger ... ? Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and Canute 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share #136 Posted November 2, 2017 LOL I use tamiya tape taped on a block sticky side up. mtaylor, Old Collingwood, cog and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted November 3, 2017 Share #137 Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) So you see the ribbon with parts fluttering out of the window, instead of a single piece Edited November 3, 2017 by cog semorebutts, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share #138 Posted November 3, 2017 Done with those 6 pieces. They Re now ready for paint. Theres alot of brass here so I think its best to use primer. mtaylor, Canute, coxswain and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted November 3, 2017 Share #139 Posted November 3, 2017 really nice! Canute, semorebutts, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted November 3, 2017 Share #140 Posted November 3, 2017 Nice job on the PEs. Very impressive. Yves Old Collingwood, mtaylor, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share #141 Posted November 3, 2017 thanks guys! Canute, mtaylor and Old Collingwood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share #142 Posted November 3, 2017 Now im ready to solder! New toy. i got these sryinges to precisely apply flux. hexnut, Robin Lous, Canute and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted November 3, 2017 Share #143 Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Oho ... nurse ... I need a flux shot ... Edited November 3, 2017 by cog Canute, mtaylor, hexnut and 1 other 4 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share #144 Posted November 3, 2017 Then ill cauterise the wound with the hot soldering iron. mtaylor, Canute, Robin Lous and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share #145 Posted November 4, 2017 Im very unhappy with how the electrical conduit came out. Its so crooked... I have to rethink how I apply them. Canute, mtaylor, cog and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share #146 Posted November 4, 2017 My first practice solder joint. This is harder than i thought. The melting point of 50/50 solder is 420f. I had to turn it up to 850f before the heat transfered fast enough to the brass. I got alot to learn. Canute, cog, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted November 4, 2017 Share #147 Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) That's why most use silver solder and a mini torch, Scott. It heats quicker, but is hotter, and it flows nice in between the parts. However, PE will easily burn in front of your eyes, literally, so usually CA thin or thick (even gel form) is used in stead of soldering. You are a brave man to solder, not one of the faint of hearts. Edited November 4, 2017 by cog Canute, lmagna, harvey1847 and 2 others 5 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted November 4, 2017 Share #148 Posted November 4, 2017 Man, I could never bring myself to solder, so much PE, so much work! Ive decided the quick set binding fluid for Ca is now my friend. Its a massive build. hexnut, Robin Lous, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share #149 Posted November 4, 2017 I only bought the soldering iron for the masts. When the model is done the only thing that i want soldered are the masts. I just couldn't resist I had to try on a spare PE part. I have always wanted to scratch build something use just brass stock so maybe this will get more use than just a mast. I think I still may buy a torch and silver solder. harvey1847 and cog 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semorebutts Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share #150 Posted November 4, 2017 Today and tomorrow I will be painting and weathering. Lots to do! cog, popeye the sailor, coxswain and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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