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 Hi Alan . I Have used Paduk in long bow making  It is as hard as hell  And it will be a pig to cut and sand . Hope this helps Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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NMBROOK wrote:Hi Alan,the same place that I got the black boxwood from does coloured veneer.They do two different shades of red.This is 0.6mm thick,however you will have to cut into plank widths yourself.
Kind Regards Nigel Hi Nigel, thanks for the tip.... am going to go and have a look but with all the advice given so far I think using inks at this stage will be no no..... I may end up just painting the black and red using acrylics.... Thanks again for helping me along...  Regards Alan
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Alan Inks are a good way of staining wood but the wood will need to be stained before cutting and fixing in place, venear's are also another way to go but if the colour is not right then it will niggle every time you look at it. What you must also consider that the position of the model after finishing as displaying in direct sunlight will fade the inks and natural colored venear's very quickly. hope this helps regards Andy Hi Andy, thanks for that and yes it helps me a lot in deciding the way to go.... .. Problem I am having is there are so many different modifications that can be made but I know I don't have the necessary skills yet to undertake them all... Being my first build I really am going to air on the side of caution mainly sticking to the official build with a few asthetic changes here and there... .. My next build may entice me to carry out more advanced modifications where appropriate.... .. Appreciate the advice as always.... Regards Alan
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Martyn Ingram wrote: Hi Alan . I Have used Paduk in long bow making It is as hard as hell And it will be a pig to cut and sand . Hope this helps Rgd Martyn Thanks for tip on Paduk Martyn, thinking I will probably just paint the black and red areas.... Thanks again... Regards Alan
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Happy to say the trenailing on one side of the upper hull is now complete and am very pleased with the overall results.... .. Once it has received its final sanding and coats of matt clear varnish then it will finally give the appearance I'm after, nice and subtle.... .. Now to get started on the other side.... and to think the lower hull is still to come....  Regards Alan Gandale attached the following image(s):
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Hi Alan! A very nice job you have made and a good progress!!! Regards, Bernd
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der Gohfelder wrote:Hi Alan!
A very nice job you have made and a good progress!!!
Regards, Bernd Thanks for the nice comments Bernd, appreciated.... Regards Alan
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Very nice work Alan .Your storming on with the treenailing! Kind Regards Nigel
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Lovely work Alan Stunning Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Looking great really nice finish - good job  “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Love that treenailing, it really gives the model character. Patience has paid off. 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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NMBROOK wrote:Very nice work Alan .Your storming on with the treenailing! Kind Regards Nigel Thank you for the positive comments Nigel, very much appreciated.... Now about to start on the other side and go through the process all over again.... Love it though.... Regards Alan
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Martyn Ingram wrote: Lovely work Alan Stunning Rgd Martyn Thanks again Martyn, always appreciate you taking the time to look in... Regards Alan
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jase wrote:Looking great really nice finish - good job Thanks Jase, am pleased you like the finish.... Regards Alan
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Well now I really do feel humbled and honoured....  It appears a link to my SOTS build diary has now been placed on the ModelSpaceUK official Facebook page to help promote both the product and of course our Forum.... .. I'm not sure I deserve such an accolade but will obviously do my very best to do the service and our forum proud..... ... The selection process was a complete surprise to me and can only thank those involved in making the decision.. Regards Alan
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Congrat's Alan
As a novice builder you've done very well and taken to it like a duck to water..
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lovely work alan! proof treenailing is a great idea, cant wait to get started on mine! (i say that now but soon i'll be drained  ) Processing - Progressing
Previous builds: HMS Victory
Current build: HMS Sovereign of the seas
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Tomick wrote:Congrat's Alan
As a novice builder you've done very well and taken to it like a duck to water.. Thanks Mr T, appreciate the very kind comment of support.... Regards Alan
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Admiral Anti Spiral wrote:lovely work alan! proof treenailing is a great idea, cant wait to get started on mine! (i say that now but soon i'll be drained ) Hi Admiral, glad you like it.... Hope you will decide to treenail the hull, think you will find the effort all work while.... Look forward to seeing your work... Regards Alan
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