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Thanks guys  @Gauncer - I have no idea how many hours, average prob 20 a week but there were months went by with no work on her at all so hard to say  Steve
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Hi Steve, Congratulations on a superb build. I've thoroughly enjoyed following (and borrowing from...) your build  Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Steve, Excellent trick with the flags. I'll have to remember that for when I get to that point. Dominick
On the Bench: DeAgostini HMS Victory, Moebius Creature From The Black Lagoon
Up Next: We'll See
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delboy271155 wrote:Hi Steve, That tool magic stuff looks brill. Could ask your better half  where she got it from please. I`ve found it on ebay but only american sellers. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Look for "plasti dip paint"
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Wow, stunning build Steve. Regards Paul Building: DelPrado HMS Victory. Building: DeAgostini Sovereign Of The Seas.
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Hi Steve, stunning build, really love the way you done the flags. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Stunning build there Steve, well done, you have earned the right to brag and be proud. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
Current Build:
Endeavour Cross section,D51
Completed: HMS Victory
Under the bench: Endeavour x 2,Sovereign of the Seas, Akagi and The Black Pearl!HMS Victory Cross Section
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Fantastic work Steve,a credit too you.
Al
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Stunning build, I hope mine looks as good when it's finished.
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 well that is some tidy work young shipper got pull me socks up
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Thanks for your comments Captain and a belated thankyou to all the others who have commented since June Steve
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Hi Steve,
I've been observing your progress of your victory build and I must say it's the best I have seen. I really admire your work and it's inspiring me to use some of the tips and techniques you have used.
I'm interested in your weathering techniques for the wood. I wonder if you could tell me what products you have used to weather your decks. What oils, vanishes you have used. Also how did you create the rust effect on your copper tiling?
I have been going through your posts but I cannot find the info I need.
Any help you can provide would help me greatly.
I'm just on with planking the lower hull now. I'm looking forward to using the copper tape like you have and creating the same effects.
I looking forward to speaking with you.
Kind regards,
Neil Woods
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Fantastic build Steve, a stunning job. Been reading parts of your diary as I am progressing and picking up some useful tips. Alan. Today is the tomorrow you wished for yesterday!
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Thanks for looking in The deck weathering is mentioned in post #9 of this build diary, there are pics to show the deck firstly with just a 50/50 mix of "Weather it" and water, the next pic shows with a single coat of Danish oil on top. Since then I have made my own weathering solution using wire wool (finest grade) soaked in white vinegar for a few days, then just bottle the brown/gray liquid and it ages wood perfectly The copper tape and patina is explained here - http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=7800
Cheers Steve
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Steve What a stunning model, so expertly put together. Really enjoyed your build diary with so manybgreat hints being given. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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stevie_o wrote:Thanks for looking in The deck weathering is mentioned in post #9 of this build diary, there are pics to show the deck firstly with just a 50/50 mix of "Weather it" and water, the next pic shows with a single coat of Danish oil on top. Since then I have made my own weathering solution using wire wool (finest grade) soaked in white vinegar for a few days, then just bottle the brown/gray liquid and it ages wood perfectly The copper tape and patina is explained here - http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=posts&t=7800
Cheers Steve Hi Steve, Thank you for that! I have been looking for the "weather it" product on the internet but cannot find it anywhere. Are you able to provide a link of where is purchase it? I appreciate your help ;-) Thanks, Neil
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Thanks for looking Tony @Neil, the Weather-it is made by a US company called A-West. I bought a pack of 3, weather-it, Patina-it and Blacken-it from the US ebay. Its very hard to find these days and those who used to sell it seem to have no stock, like here - http://www.modeltrainstu...ng-Solution-p/awt-1.htm
I honestly have the same results by using the homemade stuff from this guide - http://keepingitcozy.blo...steel-wool-vinegar.html
Dont forget to paint on the tea first Danish Oil was Wilkos own brand, no particular shade - they only had one type but it really brings out a nice matt finish. Steve
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stevie_o wrote:Thanks for looking Tony @Neil, the Weather-it is made by a US company called A-West. I bought a pack of 3, weather-it, Patina-it and Blacken-it from the US ebay. Its very hard to find these days and those who used to sell it seem to have no stock, like here - http://www.modeltrainstu...ng-Solution-p/awt-1.htm
I honestly have the same results by using the homemade stuff from this guide - http://keepingitcozy.blo...steel-wool-vinegar.html
Dont forget to paint on the tea first Danish Oil was Wilkos own brand, no particular shade - they only had one type but it really brings out a nice matt finish. Steve Hi Steve, Thank you for this. I have gathered all the components you have recommended and I look forward to cracking on with it. I will get round to posting my own build diary at some point. Thanks again, Neil
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Steve That was a really interesting link you posted on the wood aging and i have printed it for future reference. I had tried something like this a while back and got zero results but your link explains about tanin being part of the process and this is not in some wood so to paint on cold tea. That explains why it never worked for me so i have learnt something really useful from your post so many thanks for that. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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