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« Last post by SG on 21 Oct , 2022, 13:13 »Awesome!
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« Last post by GlennCauley on 20 Oct , 2022, 15:38 »The completed launch pad, weathered, and with wood strips installed.
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« Last post by GlennCauley on 20 Oct , 2022, 09:19 »Fading & weathering the wooden slat seats.
(In giant 1:16 scale, the canvas is much bigger... so more effort is required to make things look good.)
Began with brown wood stain, then darkened edges with smoke & black, then used a spray template to add salt staining.
(In giant 1:16 scale, the canvas is much bigger... so more effort is required to make things look good.)
Began with brown wood stain, then darkened edges with smoke & black, then used a spray template to add salt staining.
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« Last post by GlennCauley on 19 Oct , 2022, 10:40 »Primed and painted... sealing, weathering, and fine details to come.
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« Last post by GlennCauley on 18 Oct , 2022, 12:58 »I cannot believe it actually worked!
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« Last post by SG on 17 Oct , 2022, 12:25 »Spectacular! 
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« Last post by dougie47 on 16 Oct , 2022, 12:56 »Hi Glenn,
Nice one, you have been busy and the project is looking first class.
Well done,
Dougie
Nice one, you have been busy and the project is looking first class.
Well done,
Dougie
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« Last post by GlennCauley on 16 Oct , 2022, 12:49 »Launchpad nearly complete
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« Last post by GlennCauley on 12 Oct , 2022, 14:15 »Slat seat made from 1/16" basswood.
Just need to fill in the slot and add underside clamps (later on).
Just need to fill in the slot and add underside clamps (later on).
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« Last post by SG on 11 Oct , 2022, 22:08 »Speechless 
. Bravissimo Glenn, keep it up!
. Bravissimo Glenn, keep it up!