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goddo
#1 Posted : 22 October 2021 11:41:36

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As the title suggests, I thought it would lighten the mood round here if I asked what were the best pieces of advice you have been given with regard to ship modelling?
My two most pertinent ones are:
1. Read the instructions properly and if you don’t understand, ask for help.
2. Always pre-drill the holes in rigging blocks and dead eyes. The ones you don’t are the ones that cause the biggest problems later.
I’d be interested to hear what your top tips would be.
Chris.
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#2 Posted : 22 October 2021 12:09:30

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When using masking tape, paint the colour underneath the tape first to stop bleeding.

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#3 Posted : 22 October 2021 12:18:58

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z8000783 wrote:

When using masking tape, paint the colour underneath the tape first to stop bleeding.



Good one John.BigGrin BigGrin
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#4 Posted : 22 October 2021 17:48:36

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After ensuring the holes in blocks are clear by drilling, use a needle threader to pull the thread through the block. It makes the job easier, Its easier to pull the thread through rather than try to push it through

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#5 Posted : 22 October 2021 17:49:52
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goddo wrote:
z8000783 wrote:

When using masking tape, paint the colour underneath the tape first to stop bleeding.



Good one John.BigGrin BigGrin


Here`s an addition to the above:

Use a quality masking tape. By the time you`ve had three goes at getting it right with the cheap version it`s cost you more and wasted a heap of your time.

I use:

https://www.diy.com/depa...1m-w-24mm/152707_BQ.prd

Like I said, not cheap, but if when pressed in place run a wet (with water) painting brush along the edge of the tape (wipe of any excess water) and the seal is even better.

I`ve even used this and the same method on the stripes on my cruiser.

PERFICK LOL


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goddo
#6 Posted : 23 October 2021 14:37:19

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delboy271155 wrote:
goddo wrote:
z8000783 wrote:

When using masking tape, paint the colour underneath the tape first to stop bleeding.



Good one John.BigGrin BigGrin


Here`s an addition to the above:

Use a quality masking tape. By the time you`ve had three goes at getting it right with the cheap version it`s cost you more and wasted a heap of your time.

I use:

https://www.diy.com/depa...1m-w-24mm/152707_BQ.prd

Like I said, not cheap, but if when pressed in place run a wet (with water) painting brush along the edge of the tape (wipe of any excess water) and the seal is even better.

I`ve even used this and the same method on the stripes on my cruiser.

PERFICK LOL


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delboy271155

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Just done a quick check and can't seem to find any of this tape narrower than 24mm.
Do you know if it is available in smaller sizes?

delboy271155
#7 Posted : 23 October 2021 16:06:57
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goddo wrote:
delboy271155 wrote:
goddo wrote:
z8000783 wrote:

When using masking tape, paint the colour underneath the tape first to stop bleeding.



Good one John.BigGrin BigGrin


Here`s an addition to the above:

Use a quality masking tape. By the time you`ve had three goes at getting it right with the cheap version it`s cost you more and wasted a heap of your time.

I use:

https://www.diy.com/depa...1m-w-24mm/152707_BQ.prd

Like I said, not cheap, but if when pressed in place run a wet (with water) painting brush along the edge of the tape (wipe of any excess water) and the seal is even better.

I`ve even used this and the same method on the stripes on my cruiser.

PERFICK LOL


Regards
delboy271155

(Derek)





Just done a quick check and can't seem to find any of this tape narrower than 24mm.
Do you know if it is available in smaller sizes?



Sorry that`s the smallest size, I just cut it down with a sharp pair of scissors for modelling purposes or use it full width for diy etc.

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goddo
#8 Posted : 23 October 2021 16:27:09

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OK Thanks, Derek.
It's not a problem to cut it down but thought I had missed something.
Chris
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#9 Posted : 14 February 2022 23:01:52

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One great help I learned building my Constitution, Chris: run the tip of rigging thread through some ca glue, smear it smooth, snip a point on the end, it's now it's own needle.
Bruce
goddo
#10 Posted : 14 February 2022 23:12:01

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ENJAY49 wrote:
One great help Chris: run the tip of rigging thread through some ca glue, smear it smooth, snip a point on the end, it's now it's own needle.

That's a good tip Bruce.
Once the CA glue is dry, I have been snipping the thread at an angle as well which definitely helps with threading.
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