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03-12-2009, 04:29 PM
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Hello Everyone,
I’ve been feeling bad for not having anything new to post for some time - I’ve had a lot of other projects going on. My next step on the Berlin is the hull sides (my least favorite part). I tried something new with the portholes. I glued a small piece of acetate on the face of the porthole before gluing on the short tube that insets the porthole. In the right light it gives a good effect of glass and is smoother than the clear acrylic paint I tried with the first portholes (see arrow on photo). I opened all the scuppers and I used the alternate 3-dimensional parts for the hawse holes. Since this main part of the hull side is a straight, flat piece it wasn’t too much trouble. I’m a little apprehensive about the other compound curved parts that come next. Stay tuned... Cheers, Corbin 
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#33
03-13-2009, 03:07 PM
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This is looking real straight and neat. Bravo. It appears to me as if you have developed some reliable techniques.
Mike
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03-18-2009, 03:54 PM
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Hello Everyone,
I wanted to thank everyone for all the kind words. The fact the everything with this kit has fit so well (so far) has really helped with my construction. I finally got around to finishing the hull. :D I was more than just a little apprehensive because of the curves that needed to match up, but in the end it didn’t turn out TOO terribly. I’m not completely happy with it, but it’s acceptable and now I can move on. Now that the hull is finished, I removed it from the board it was attached to which will make it much easier to handle. I’m looking forward to all the deck fittings that come next. Cheers, Corbin
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#36
03-18-2009, 06:42 PM
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great looking hull, joint looks perfect.
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#37
03-18-2009, 09:15 PM
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Very clean build, that is a sign of someone who has an eye for details. I really like the porthole trick, the glass is recessed in the hull giving a true protypical effect. Your hull is straight and flat, I too like waterline, but I usually remove from building platform once the main deck goes on. I have enjoyed your thread and like your techniques.:D Rick
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#39
03-19-2009, 06:11 AM
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Very very nice technique. Everything looks like it fit together perfectly. Nice curve on that bow. I am enjoying watching Berlin take shape.
Mike
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