Popular Post Scrappile Posted July 13, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Well it will be finished when the finish dries. I met a young man a few months ago, that was a Navy Submariner. First submarine person I have ever met. I made him a military plaque and added the submariner emblem to it. Anxious to give it to him. Jim McDonald, rjweb, BadBob and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 You did a fantastic job, I am sure he will cherish it forever danny and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 More I look at this the more I think the backer is too dark. I was more happy with it before I applied the finish, I tried a different, to me, finish. I used Varathane, Spar Urethane, because I am low on DEFT satin or flat. Should have stuck with my most favorite.. I may just have to do the whole thing again! Made other mistakes that kinda what me to redo the whole thing. It happens, never too old to learn. MarieC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red river Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 you know what you like and do what you want to, but i think it looks awesome. Scrappile, MarieC and danny 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Nicely cut! Not to nitpick, but, as a submariner myself....the dolphins (submarine insignia) is reversed. The boat should look like its heading to the right, not the left. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Paul, you have done an excellent job on this, RJ Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, RabidAlien said: Nicely cut! Not to nitpick, but, as a submariner myself....the dolphins (submarine insignia) is reversed. The boat should look like its heading to the right, not the left. Well that clinches it. DO OVER! thanks for pointing that out. To be honest, I did not know. I thought about it briefly, but being a woodworker I picked the best looking side of that piece and put it outward. The other side had on little chip in it. No way I could remove it and replace it. I'm one of those dumb Marines,,, ,what do I know. Thanks for being a nitpicker, I know how proud this guy is of his service,, I want to do it right for him. Sad, I didn't like the finish I had on it so I cleaned it up and sprayed with my favorite finish,, I looked much better to me. Edited July 14, 2023 by Scrappile MarieC, Gene Howe and RabidAlien 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, Scrappile said: Well that clinches it. DO OVER! thanks for pointing that out. To be honest, I did not know. I thought about it briefly, but being a woodworker I picked the best looking side of that piece and put it outward. The other side had on little chip in it. No way I could remove it and replace it. I'm one of those dumb Marines,,, ,what do I know. Thanks for being a nitpicker, I know how proud this guy is of his service,, I want to do it right for him. Sad, I didn't like the finish I had on it so I cleaned it up and sprayed with my favorite finish,, I looked much better to me. Wait a minute, here, hold my beer! I was able to get the sub emblem without damage, and the rope.. Now it is sand and refinish, I'll see how that goes. Don't you dare drink my beer! Charlie E, Gene Howe, MarieC and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Looks great from here but I know how it is not to be satisfied the first go round. I always start out thinking, "No way I'm doing that over" but I always do. Sure does feel good when you get it done to your satisfaction though. Scrappile and MarieC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Charlie E said: Looks great from here but I know how it is not to be satisfied the first go round. I always start out thinking, "No way I'm doing that over" but I always do. Sure does feel good when you get it done to your satisfaction though. Charlie, I am with you there! Paul, I hope it won't be too much work to redo. I am glad you were able to salvage at least some of it. It looked pretty darn good in person when I was over there the other day. Edited July 14, 2023 by MarieC Scrappile and Charlie E 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Scrappile said: Wait a minute, here, hold my beer! I was able to get the sub emblem without damage, and the rope.. Now it is sand and refinish, I'll see how that goes. Don't you dare drink my beer! **burp** Oh....that was YOUR beer? No idea what happened to it. Glad you were able to get it updated!!! Most submariners, like any other specialized group, are proud of what we accomplished. Scrappile and MarieC 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter N White Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Look very well done. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Nice and clean. Looks fine to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 okay got things turned around and refinished. Thanks again to @RabidAlien for pointing out my error. That is what makes this forum so great! MarieC, Charlie E, cooldavion and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 I guess the first one was "Sub Par" Ha! This one looks great! MarieC, RabidAlien, Wichman and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 4 hours ago, munzieb said: I guess the first one was "Sub Par" Ha! This one looks great! As a qualified submariner on 637-class (and one 688, briefly) fast-attack submarines, I can assure you, sir, that THIS is a quality submarine pun. [[hoists beverage in salute]] MarieC and Scrappile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamieline Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Scrappile, looks great. I like the sub emblem. I completed the all the branches of service for an American Legion Post in GA. I even made one for the Space Command. They are a fun project. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) Paul, It looks great! I am sure the person you are giving it to will love it! Edited July 16, 2023 by MarieC danny and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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