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Scrappile

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.🙂

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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.

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