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  • 6 November 2015 at 22:19 #61236
    Mel Davis
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      @meldavis39462

      This is my first post about my first model. I have built this from a kit, it is planked on bulkheads and the hull building and finishing was to say the least a challenge but not so much that i won't do another.

      Spray Port Bow

      Not sure how to include the album of pictures or how to include a link, perhaps this could be my first be of advice

      Have some video, will try and figure out the YouTube link next
      Thx

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      6 November 2015 at 22:19 #2518
      Mel Davis
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        Joshua Slocum “Spray” from the BlueJacket kit

        6 November 2015 at 23:12 #61237
        Charles Oates
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          @charlesoates31738

          Congragulations. To build a first model plank on frame is a great achievment. The model looks great, and the finish is fine too. Give yourself a pat on the back, you’ll have an itch to build another now, then another……..etc.

          7 November 2015 at 03:45 #61238
          Mel Davis
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            @meldavis39462
            I worked out the video link and wow can you see the imperfections in the model when it zooms in!!
            Must try harder!!
             

            Edited By Mel Davis on 07/11/2015 03:48:17

            7 November 2015 at 03:52 #61239
            Mel Davis
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              @meldavis39462

              So I could really do with some hints on the following:

              Material for sails
              Material for the running rigging, you can see my reefs stick out here and there smiley
              How to generate authentic looking lettering, I used standard adhesive graphic letters

              Any additional suggestions would be welcome and I shall be browsing the forums for hints and tips

              7 November 2015 at 13:02 #61243
              Paul T
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                @pault84577

                Hello Mel

                For a kit build your model has gone together remarkably well and you are to be congratulated on the quality of your build.

                I presume by imperfections you are referring to the lines showing through on the cabin roofs.

                I wouldn't worry because, as in full size wooden boats, it reflects honest construction and gives the model character.

                For sails I use cut down Egyptian cotton bed sheets with a mild starch to stiffen the material, for letters I make my own with an electronic cutting machine called a Silhouette but if you don't want to invest in a machine there are people on line who will cut vinyl to your specifications  

                Well done on a great build.

                Paul

                Edited By Paul T on 07/11/2015 13:08:49

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