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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
09-21-2012, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 23
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Re: HMS BagleHi Tom You are doing a fantastic job. Kit bashing is one of my favorite hobbies. I especially like your ships boats. A useful tip if I may be so bold. Have you glued the masts into the hull? I... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
07-27-2012, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 178
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
07-27-2012, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 378
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stickyfingers
Re: Question about planking the Artesania SwiftHi I have never made this kit so I can't comment about the false keel. I wouldn't worry too much about cutting a rebate into the keel though. Its an advanced modeling technique that is essential if... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
07-16-2012, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 313
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stickyfingers
Re: Flying fishHi Standing rigging was used to support the masts and was tarred as it didn't move. In reality tarred ropes went a very dark brown with time, almost black but not quite. black tread is therefore a... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
07-14-2012, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 553
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stickyfingers
Re: Which glue is best?Hi Don You may be right about the wood shrinking, but the really surprising think is the way that the glue had turned dark brown and stained the surrounding wood. White glue dries an invisiable... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
07-13-2012, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,013
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stickyfingers
Re: planking problem HMS RacehorseHi Steven It is rare that I can give a definitive answer to questions posed re wooden model ship building, but I have just finished Racehorse so for once I can speak with authority. The 5 or 6... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
07-13-2012, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 553
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stickyfingers
Which glue is best?I have seen a lot of posts both on this and other forums arguing whether super glue is better than white wood glue when building model ships. I tend to use super glue these days as it is quick... |
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Forum: Experiences and /or reviews of model kits
07-13-2012, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 957
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stickyfingers
Re: Kit ReviewMantua HMS RacehorseHi I was interested to read about the history and yes I agree it should be called Thunderer and yes she was lightly armed with cannonades for self defence and these are not included in the kit. The... |
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Forum: Experiences and /or reviews of model kits
07-09-2012, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 957
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stickyfingers
Kit ReviewMantua HMS RacehorseHi everyone This is my first post on the forum so apologies if it lands in the wrong section. I have just finished my 4th kit, Mantua's HMS Racehorse. I bought the kit on ebay. It was sold second... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
06-08-2012, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 146
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stickyfingers
Hi everyoneMy name is John. I live in Norfolk in England. I have made a number of wooden model ships, but I still have a lot to learn. Best wishes John |
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