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gerritv:
Beautiful workmanship.
How do you display your models and keep the dust off? My father used to build plank on frame ship models from drawings, the challenge is still to keep them on display but dust free. Most are in glass/plexi cases but for a 3' tall ship model these get unwieldy.
Gerrit
J.L.:
Hi Gerrit,
You ask a very good question. From early on, I knew I could not display all the models I was making, so there had to be a way to store them and bring out just a few to display at a time.
I decided to archive the collection in cardboard boxes. But to keep the lids from slipping around and damaging the models, a dedicated rabbet was cut into each base.
The lids were kept on with velcro strips.
Finger holses allowed the lids on larger models to be lifted straight up to avoid damaging such things as spires and towers.
On some cases, a drawer was cut into the base (last picture)
wagnmkr:
Just gorgeous John. I always meant to ask you ... what did you use for glue on those builds?
Tom
J.L.:
Hi Tom. Good to hear from you.
Another good question.
I simply use plain old white glue.It dries clear and will not mess up the printed finish if you are careful gluing with a syringe.
wagnmkr:
Thanks John ... I'm having another go with the paper.
Tom
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