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📝 Henamel Humbrol colors are back on the market.
4 days ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP (
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Thank you Alessandro. All the 50ml tins I have are like your 1st photo so they must be the old type! I paid £7.50 for this small tin which works out at about £100 per litre!!! Having said that Matt White isn't something I will not want to use again so 500ml tin would be an over kill! I've also got gloss red, black, grey and white in 50ml tins which were used on my RAF crash tender. I have found that the Humbrol enamel gives a good finish even when applying with a brush. It does smell quite a bit so perhaps in future I will have to wear gloves and wear a face mask - plus do it out in the garage which is rather too cold now! I haven't used a Matt version before but I'm presuming it will go on as good as the gloss versions. Here are some photos of the details on the 50ml tins. Still too small to read comfortably without magnifying!☹️
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📝 Henamel Humbrol colors are back on the market.
4 days ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Yes I would like that if you would please send me the photos. That will be most helpful. Might also be helpful to others if you put them on this site. Thanks. Cheers, all the best D😊
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📝 Henamel Humbrol colors are back on the market.
4 days ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Do you know when the new ones came available? I've just bought a 50ml matt white off the internet. Were they toxic to use or toxic to the environment? I've always used humbrol enamel on all my models starting from when we had the COVID lockdown. I wasn't aware of the ban! Is there anything that I should look for on the tins?
Cheers Duncan
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💬 Re: Superglue!!
19 days ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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I use craft syringe needles on the end of the bottle nozzle. This allows allows fine control of letting a blob of glue out. I don't put a top back on because if the glue has sealed the end a few seconds in a gas lighter releases the blockage! You can get a pack of craft syringe needles off Ebay for not very much and they last for ages! My bottles of superglue therefore last for many months.😊
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📝 Question of the Day?
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Simplysailor - this one caught me out as well! Ah well ! 🙄
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📝 Definitive definition of scratch build
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Hi Chris - It was a kit model that I had previously built!
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📝 Definitive definition of scratch build
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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The reason I posed the question is I saw a model at a model show and the description said it was scratch built. Looking at it I thought that is a plank and frame kit and therefore this left me a bit confused! My question has certainly generated a lot of comments!!
Thank you to everyone for your input.
Thank you to everyone for your input.
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📝 Definitive definition of scratch build
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Does a boat kit that consists of plank on frame type of build class as a 'scratch build' model?
I always thought scratch build was the person finding plans of the original and then a scaling it down, then sourcing the materials and finally building it - but I might be wrong - or are there two levels that can be called scratch build? 🙂
I always thought scratch build was the person finding plans of the original and then a scaling it down, then sourcing the materials and finally building it - but I might be wrong - or are there two levels that can be called scratch build? 🙂
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📝 Question of the Day?
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Same here! I had always thought it was 'save our souls' which sounded quite appropriate! 😊
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📝 Models being built
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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The daily quiz seems to have taken priority over build blogs! I'm still building my Bruma motor sailor and will update my blog when some more progress has been made. The original plan was for it to be ready for the Blackpool Model Show but unfortunately other priorities got in the way! One of which was my wife falling in the house and breaking two vertebrate in three places. So everything has fallen on myself to do! 😊
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📝 Paint type recommendation
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Humbrol paints are specifically designed for use on plastic but I also use them on my wooden models after first applying a wooden primer. They give a very good finish and when applying with a brush the brush marks also disappeared. They are classified as an enamel paint which is a lot harder and more waterproof than standard paint. The standard size is 14 ml tins but when you search for the paint state 50 ml tinlets. Good luck!
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📝 Question of the Day?
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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A 'no brainer!'
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📝 San Diego Argonauts Model Boat Pond
5 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Great video. How many sail witches are you using on the schooner. I would like to see the winch arrangement that you have used please. Cheers Duncan
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📝 1st coat of primer applied
5 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Finally managed to complete the double layer of planking in limewood on the Mantua Bruma which is a plank on frame hull. I then did some filling and sanding before applying two coats of sanding sealer. Having 'chewed over' all of discussions about fibre glassing the hull I 'chickened out' and instead just applied a coat of Z-epoxy 2 part finishing resin. Another sand down with 120 grade paper (as advised on the bottles) before applying a Rustins primer & undercoat. This has now shown up some imperfections so I plan to remove these with Holts Knifing putty which is designed to fill small scratches and paint chips. I need to fit the bulwarks but I'm not sure about how to cut a 2mm 'slot' along the limewood planks. The slot is from around 6" from the bow to about 6" from the stern. I've tried a steal ruler and modelling knife but it still seems to follow along the grain of the wood on these 6mm wide limewood strips. Any suggestions gratefully received.
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📝 A look back in time !
5 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Happy birthday for tomorrow Zooma!
Have a great day.
I now have a wooden 34" Aerokits crash tender which I built over 50 years ago.
Cheers Duncan
Have a great day.
I now have a wooden 34" Aerokits crash tender which I built over 50 years ago.
Cheers Duncan
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📝 A look back in time !
5 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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A photo of my two model boats from when I was about 12 years old - now 73. The plastic model of the Vospers RAF crash tender and a non specific model yacht. Had lots of fun as a boy sailing these two models. Not sure what happened to them in the end! Happy days!
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📝 Question of the Day?
5 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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I have never heard of John Speke - going down rapidly in my score having spent quite a bit of time at 100% - now down to 88% with just a few wrong answers!
I wish prices of goods and bills went down as quickly!!😂😂
I wish prices of goods and bills went down as quickly!!😂😂
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📝 Fibreglassing a wooden hull
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Thank you to everyone for their input. My question has certainly generated a lot of interest and useful discussions about different methods! I will now spend time finishing off the planking and will 'mull over' the different methods and make a choice. Oh and Roy, thank you for all your interactions on this subject - I never felt you had hogged the topic! I welcome
your's and everyone else's input. I'm sure many more modellers have also found this to be an interesting and helpful discussion.😊
your's and everyone else's input. I'm sure many more modellers have also found this to be an interesting and helpful discussion.😊
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📝 Fibreglassing a wooden hull
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Thanks for your input Roy. Because I'm having trouble applying pressure with my hands these days the planking isn't as tight together as I would have liked. I managed to do a very tight job on the planks on my Riva but especially with the curvature on the stern I have found this to be more difficult. Filler wasn't really an option when building the mahogany varnished hull of the Aquarama! I've got some Holts Knifing putty for car body repairs that some one had recommended.
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📝 Fibreglassing a wooden hull
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Hi,
I'm building a plank on frame motor sailor (Mantua Bruma) and I'm wondering whether to fibreglass over the hull to waterproof. This is something I haven't done before. Therefore my questions are:-
1)What ounce of fibre glass matting do you need to buy?
2) What is the best resin to use in UK?
3) Where is best to get these from in UK?
4) Do you try to apply a complete sheet of matting and if so how do you avoid kinks on the curves?
5) Do you apply resin to the hull first and then lay the matting on?
6) Do you then apply the resin on top of the matting?
Thanks for reading my queries
Cheers Duncan
I'm building a plank on frame motor sailor (Mantua Bruma) and I'm wondering whether to fibreglass over the hull to waterproof. This is something I haven't done before. Therefore my questions are:-
1)What ounce of fibre glass matting do you need to buy?
2) What is the best resin to use in UK?
3) Where is best to get these from in UK?
4) Do you try to apply a complete sheet of matting and if so how do you avoid kinks on the curves?
5) Do you apply resin to the hull first and then lay the matting on?
6) Do you then apply the resin on top of the matting?
Thanks for reading my queries
Cheers Duncan
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📝 Fibreglassing a wooden hull
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Hi,
I'm building a plank on frame motor sailor (Mantua Bruma) and I'm wondering whether to fibreglass over the hull to waterproof. This is something I haven't done before. Therefore my questions are:-
1)What ounce of fibre glass matting do you need to buy?
2) What is the best resin to use in UK?
3) Where is best to get these from in UK?
4) Do you try to apply a complete sheet of matting and if so how do you avoid kinks on the curves?
5) Do you apply resin to the hull first and then lay the matting on?
6) Do you then apply the resin on top of the matting?
Thanks for reading my queries
Cheers Duncan
I'm building a plank on frame motor sailor (Mantua Bruma) and I'm wondering whether to fibreglass over the hull to waterproof. This is something I haven't done before. Therefore my questions are:-
1)What ounce of fibre glass matting do you need to buy?
2) What is the best resin to use in UK?
3) Where is best to get these from in UK?
4) Do you try to apply a complete sheet of matting and if so how do you avoid kinks on the curves?
5) Do you apply resin to the hull first and then lay the matting on?
6) Do you then apply the resin on top of the matting?
Thanks for reading my queries
Cheers Duncan
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💬 Re: My 46" RAF Crash Tender, Some much needed refurbishment!
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Love your workshop - it looks fantastic. Just remember to keep it this tidy!!🤣🤣
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📝 Question of the Day?
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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What difference will the latest android version make? My phone android version is 13 and everything seems to work fine. 😀
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💬 Re: Update July 26, 2024
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Looking great. Well done!
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📝 Question of the Day?
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Hi SimpleSailor,
I agree it is very confusing! I had about 3 weeks at 100% and then I got a couple wrong and my score went down to 93% and for probably the past week it has stayed now at 93%. I know it has been explained that it is the average over the past 30 days but surely it should have started to go back up again!😀😀
I agree it is very confusing! I had about 3 weeks at 100% and then I got a couple wrong and my score went down to 93% and for probably the past week it has stayed now at 93%. I know it has been explained that it is the average over the past 30 days but surely it should have started to go back up again!😀😀
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6 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Belated birthday wishes Roy! Glad you had a good day. My Bruma build is not getting much time with all the jobs my wife keeps adding to the list! Also got the 3 grandchildren all week so that will mean another week with no time for modelling! Having said that it is still it is good to see the grandkids and spend time doing things with them. 😊
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💬 Re: CGINGA1V
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Beautiful looking yacht! She looks really great on the water. Worth all the heartache, pondering how and effort to get such a fabulous result. You can just relax now and enjoy the sailing! D😊
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💬 Re: Harro Koebkr
7 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Looks great!
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💬 Re: CGINGA 1V
7 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Well done Chris. A beautiful model to be proud of! 😊
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📝 aerobats crash tender
7 months ago by 🇬🇧 DuncanP ( Lieutenant)
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Hi, I also have a 50+ year old fireboat which was refurbished during lockdown. I've installed a brush less motor with a prodrive 35-42 1000kv motor and a 50amp ESc. She goes really well on a plane but I have to be very careful on tight turns and reduced the throttle back.😊
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