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HM Brig Harpy - Vanguard Model Build log

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This will be a very slow build log. I am a new builder and have only fully completed one model prior (Sherbourne) and now moving on to Adder but doing the Harpy in parallel. For me, having done something once and being able to do it again immediately gives me the opportunity to improve and better retain the skill. The Sherbourne took 8 months (I told you I was slow!). So if I learn how to put ladders together, it will be over a year til I do it again. Hopefully parallel reinforcement will help skills retention.

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I enamel painted 2.5mm brass rings and looped them with 28 gauge wire. The deck was stained with Minwax Natural and sealed with lacquer.
 
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