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  • Member since
    March 2012
  • From: Marysville, WA
Imai Chebec Pics
Posted by David_K on Thursday, February 27, 2014 7:11 PM

Hey Everyone!

Not sure who's interested, but I made an album on Photobucket with some pics of my recently-finished Imai Chebec....feel free to check them out!  I like it!

Dave

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Current Project:  Imai/ERTL Spanish Galleon #2

Recently Finished: Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark

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  • Member since
    September 2013
  • From: San Antonio, Texas
Posted by Marcus McBean on Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:17 PM

That is one fine looking model.  The finish on it is excellent.  

  • Member since
    January 2005
  • From: Cave City, KY
Posted by Watchmann on Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:18 PM

Yes

Superb!

  • Member since
    February 2014
Posted by bluewavecaptain on Friday, February 28, 2014 1:53 AM

Great work!

Shipyard - Revell 1/570 Titanic

Next Scheduled Build - Lindberg North Atlantic Fishing Trawler

"Take her to sea, Mr. Murdoch. Let's stretch her legs." - Titanic (1997)

Captain Charles Nelson

  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Hobart, Tasmania
Posted by Konigwolf13 on Friday, February 28, 2014 3:04 AM

Looks great.

Looks like it belongs on base on a tilt, pushing a few knots.

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Friday, February 28, 2014 9:08 AM

Beautiful!  The rigging is superb.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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    September 2005
  • From: Central Nebraska
Posted by freem on Friday, February 28, 2014 12:37 PM

I'm with these guys--that is outstanding work!

Chris Christenson

 

  • Member since
    March 2012
  • From: Marysville, WA
Posted by David_K on Friday, February 28, 2014 5:56 PM

Thanks for the positive comments, you guys!  It was a lot of fun to build!

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Current Project:  Imai/ERTL Spanish Galleon #2

Recently Finished: Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark

Next Up:  ???

 

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    March 2006
Posted by TD4438 on Friday, February 28, 2014 7:25 PM

This is f$#king spectacular!

  • Member since
    December 2010
  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Friday, February 28, 2014 7:52 PM

David,

Your rigging shows lots of patience detailing the blocks (In the pictures you posted they look like wood and are very realistic), cutting off the ends of attachment points to the blocks, etc. In general a neat, orderly appearance. The painting is really wonderful. The techniques that you've evolved to simulate wood are on display here in force.

It's a real pleasure to view your work.

MIke

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

Hector Berlioz

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    March 2006
Posted by TD4438 on Friday, February 28, 2014 8:04 PM

Simulate wood?

  • Member since
    March 2012
  • From: Marysville, WA
Posted by David_K on Friday, February 28, 2014 8:09 PM

Thanks, Mike!  

I'm really not fishing for compliments here, but they are welcome!

It's amazing to me that just a couple of years ago, I was introducing myself to the group and asking my first questions...I've learned a lot so far, thanks to the support and guidance of such excellent peers on this site!  

One of my favorite parts about any kind of hobby is the sharing of ideas, and I'm so glad I can take the information I've learned here to shape my own style, and develop my techniques.  I thank the folks here for inspiring me.

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Current Project:  Imai/ERTL Spanish Galleon #2

Recently Finished: Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark

Next Up:  ???

 

  • Member since
    September 2009
  • From: Miami, FL
Posted by Felix C. on Saturday, March 1, 2014 6:20 AM

Looks like it is made out of wood.

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    November 2009
Posted by santa on Thursday, March 6, 2014 9:14 AM

beautiful--The cloth sails and rigging are far beyond what I could have dun.

  • Member since
    March 2012
  • From: Marysville, WA
Posted by David_K on Thursday, March 6, 2014 6:33 PM

Actually, I have a co-worker who is good with a sewing machine...I gave her some muslin fabric, and the material from the kit as a pattern, and she sewed them up for me (I enticed her with a Barnes & Noble gift card!)...I took the airbrush and gave the sails a heavy dose of dark tan overspray for the dingy look, and voila!  I don't think I have what it takes to actually sew the sails up myself!

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Current Project:  Imai/ERTL Spanish Galleon #2

Recently Finished: Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark

Next Up:  ???

 

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Lacombe, LA.
Posted by Big Jake on Sunday, March 9, 2014 9:57 AM

David,

I believe that yours is the very best I've ever seen and should be in a museum for the long term.

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2012
  • From: Marysville, WA
Posted by David_K on Sunday, March 9, 2014 1:08 PM

Well, if by museum, you mean on a bookshelf in the *Dave-Cave*, then you're right!...Actually, I think it might take the esteemed position in the big glass case that now houses my Black Swan...

Thanks for the kudos, Jake!

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Current Project:  Imai/ERTL Spanish Galleon #2

Recently Finished: Revell 1/96 Cutty Sark

Next Up:  ???

 

  • Member since
    July 2010
  • From: Tempe AZ
Posted by docidle on Sunday, March 9, 2014 6:23 PM

As you know, I am no where near being completed on mine.  As I said before, nicely done Dave!  I agree, you should at least case this one!

Steve

       

 

 

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