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arpurchase wrote: Hi Kobus another colour to try is Barley White which has a brown off white tinge that sometimes looks better than the green tinge regards Andy  Hi Andy Thanks for the information, will investigate!  Regards Kobus
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I've finished the stern today, after a few hicups!  Some of the initial planks were not glued in flush and when dry fitting there were too many crooked joints. Decided to steam the planks loose and refit them! Fitted all planks together and is happy with the end result!  Happy building!  Kobus
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Looks as if it has all fitted together nicely Kobus, well done... Next step is to attach it to the hull which with care is a fairly straight forward process.... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan Thanks for the positive comments! Regards Kobus
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Hi Kobus, Welldone looking good! Regards claret Also working on:
SOTS.
Moebius 1/32 Flying Sub with PE & lights.
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Polarlights Spindrift from Land of the Giants.
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claret wrote:Hi Kobus,
Welldone looking good!
Regards
claret Hi Claret Thanks for the nice comment. Regards Kobus
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Hi Kobus, looking good, take your time and check everything you do and you will do fine. I was just reading your diary and I think we in SA all have the same problem with the finding of solid woods, poarticularly in small sizes, I have started collecting veneeer rolls of the various woods I would like to use. Easily obtainable in long lengths and varying thickness and reasonably easy to use with patience. Even managed to source thin sheets that are used as samples by the kitchen and bic manufacturing trade.Just a thought. Rgds, Hans
"It's okay to make mistakes. mistakes are our teachers - they help us to to learn, even if it is painfully"
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Hans wrote:Hi Kobus, looking good, take your time and check everything you do and you will do fine.
I was just reading your diary and I think we in SA all have the same problem with the finding of solid woods, poarticularly in small sizes, I have started collecting veneeer rolls of the various woods I would like to use. Easily obtainable in long lengths and varying thickness and reasonably easy to use with patience. Even managed to source thin sheets that are used as samples by the kitchen and bic manufacturing trade.Just a thought. Hi Hans Thanks for the feedback. I've contacted a few veneer places without any sucsess  ! But I'm looking around and lucky have some time before it is needed. Regards Kobus
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A small update! My launch in its ivory white coating!   In it's burgoundy coating  And in both!  Regards Kobus
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Some fine work there Kobus, very well done.... Regards Alan
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looking good kobus! Processing - Progressing
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Gandale wrote:Some fine work there Kobus, very well done.... Regards Alan Hi Alan Thanks very much for the nice feedback . Much appreciated! Regards Kobus
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Admiral Anti Spiral wrote:looking good kobus! Hi Admiral Thanks for the nice feedback ! Regards Kobus
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KobusBeukes wrote:Another update for the day. Painted the launch with a wood primer. Tested the Humbrol RC417, ivory white, but it seems green?  The stick on the right is painted white.  Regards I saw the painted version of the Victory. That put me off the route of using paint. I am using wood stain for a natural look. The painted version looks like a toy from the toys shop. For this built with its second layer, I prefer the varnished look "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Hi Marcel I'm painting te launch, but going for a maple plank finish on the bottom. That is to say if I can find maple in the size required! . I'm contemplating in buying maple and cut it to the require size myself! Currently looking out for a table saw that will do the job. Enjoy your build! Kobus
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Kobus,Look at the pic to give you an idea. I use the Home brand from Builders Warehouse at home for cabinet making. Since I do not have a table saw, the Router comes in handy to cut/trim planks with the suitable straight router bit. Marcel attached the following image(s): "Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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Hi Marcel Thanks for the info. Have seen the Proxxon table saw and other machines available, but they are very expensive!  I've found a timber supplier in Pretoria where I can buy maple planks, 25 x 200 x 3000. I just need a saw to split it in a smaller size. I've got a router which I can use to 'plane' the panks with. I want to use the maple as Nigel did with his model, it looks fantastic!  Regards Kobus
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I was fortunate to visit Mdel Ships when visiting Mosselbay. They do 4 metre long boats and do an amazing job. The owner let me browse through his workshop. It was a first for me to view such craft in live. Kobus,contact them to solve our problem of exotic wood supplies. http://kits.shipyard.co.za/frames.htm"Rather try and fail than had failed to try".Sovereign of the Seas Model Space forum: Marcel's build
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I've finished my walnut bows spirit, and happy with the outcome this far!  Regards Kobus
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[quote=Marcel]I was fortunate to visit Mdel Ships when visiting Mosselbay. They do 4 metre long boats and do an amazing job. The owner let me browse through his workshop. It was a first for me to view such craft in live. Kobus,contact them to solve our problem of exotic wood supplies. http://kits.shipyard.co.za/frames.htm[/quote] Hi Marcel Thanks very much for this link! Much appreciated! Regards Kobus
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