Senior ole salt Posted August 7, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 7, 2015 I find myself and some work on my present build. taking the hull on my lap or between my legs to hold the hull in place during some application. Any body else do the same ? Or shouldI see my shrink ? BTW I do have various vises. SOS mtaylor, tasmanian, robin b and 6 others 9 Quote New Bedford Whaleboat build. Kit by Model Shipways I've been making progress on my model and according to the instruction booklet I should be painting it, at least parts of it. Are acrylic's ok ? I did apply a sanding sealer. but I want to stain the untreated floor boards which are walnut. Thanks S.O.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 7, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 7, 2015 SOS, I think you're in good company. I read that Hahn did that a lot as he felt he had more control. Canute and CharlieZardoz 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet Posted August 7, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 7, 2015 Since most work is done with things that are very sharp, often pointy and sometimes even quite hot, I tend to avoid using the groin area as a workbench. I can do more than enough damage to my extremities even when my build is mounted in a vice on a workbench. CaptainSteve, mtaylor, Canute and 8 others 11 Quote Hornet Current Build: - OcCre Shackleton’s Endurance. Completed Ship Builds: Caldercraft - HM Bark Endeavour. (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HMAV Bounty (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HM Brig Supply (In Gallery) Aeropiccola - Golden Hind - Constitution Clipper Seawitch (maker unknown - too long ago to remember!) Corel - Victory Modeller's Shipyard - A Schooner of Port Jackson - In Gallery - Brig `Perseverance' - In Gallery - Cutter `Mermaid'- In Gallery - Sirius Longboat (bashed) - In Gallery - Sloop Norfolk - In Gallery Completed Cannon: - French 18th Century Naval Cannon - Napoleonic 12 pound field piece - English 18th Century Carronade Non Ship Builds - Sopwith Camel - Artesania Latina - Fokker DR1 - Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted August 7, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 7, 2015 When I was planking Bluenose, she spent a lot of time upside-down in my lap. No sharp objects were in use - all cutting was done on the work desk. If you need to see a shrink, I do too... I wonder if we can get a group rate? Bob mtaylor, jonny.amy and Canute 3 Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 7, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 7, 2015 Contact Dr. Per at this link: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/474-therapy-for-shipaholics/ We have our own group already... CaptainSteve, justsayrow and Canute 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponto Posted August 8, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) I confess,... my lap comes in handy during initial planking stages and it works for me. --- but, there is no "affection" as far as I can figure --- JP Edited August 8, 2015 by J.P. mtaylor 1 Quote Built & De-Commissioned: HMS Endeavour (Corel), HMS Unicorn (Corel), Abandoned: HMS Bounty (AL) Completed : Wappen Von Hamburg (Corel), Le Renommee (Euromodel)... on hold Current WIP: Berlin by Corel On Shelf: HMS Bounty (Billings), Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain.jerry Posted August 25, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 25, 2015 I learned a lesson a few years ago that it is very dangerous to lean in too close to the work bench. There are too many things standing up from the surface that you might not notice because your focus is concentrated on the model. I used to keep my small files standing up in a holder until I leaned in to check a fit. Two of the pointy ones penetrated my cheek. I wear glasses but the incident made a strong impression. My model spends a lot of time in my lap or held to my chest, for sanding, for fitting, for scraping. Often using a sharp tool for trimming or scraping. I can't think of a better way to get a good sight line or spot the shadows when fairing the curves. I am sure that things will change when I get to the rigging. mtaylor, trippwj and Canute 3 Quote You will never know if you can do something until you try... and even then you may not be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompey2 Posted August 25, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 25, 2015 Yeah, I imaging clutching a hull to your chest whilst tensioning rigging could be a bit of a challenge Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current build USF Confederacy Previous log - HMS Victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wq3296 Posted August 25, 2015 Share #9 Posted August 25, 2015 Greetings Senior... I see from your profile that you are 85. So glad to here that you still have vises - hopefully wine, women and song. If you want to work on anything between your legs be my guest. wq3296 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted August 25, 2015 Share #10 Posted August 25, 2015 Sign me up for the group therapy. trippwj, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted September 2, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 2, 2015 Loving your model means MUCH more than only pampering it on ones lap ... Even though it can be difficult to be on holidays with the small ones. - Are we already there? - I have to do pipi! - I am Hungry! - I am bored! *bitchingaround* But this has not to be like this! The trick is to get the small ones interested into the trip and get them enthusiastic about it. With a little bit of commitment it is not that tricky ... ... so I showed my small one the landcape ... ...explained where I was the day before ... ... and promised to take her there the day she will be big enough. Also zoos are a winner ... ... she especially liked the two rheas. Or just doing a bit of sport together ... ... ping-pong was the favorite ... ... but the most important ... ... was ... ... just to spend time together ... ... telling stories ... ... about god the universe and everything ... ... and both of us already found a good and relaxing sleep together :-) It is a tough and responsible job to be a good ship-dad, but I hope that I am on the right way, are you too? Cheers, Daniel Laurence_B, mtaylor, druxey and 17 others 20 Quote To victory and beyond! http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/76-hms-victory-by-dafi-to-victory-and-beyond/ See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/ Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit) and other useful bits. http://dafinismus.de/index_en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted September 2, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 2, 2015 Haha!! I had a great laugh. Is there a little blanket you drap over her at night? CaptainSteve, dvm27, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted September 2, 2015 Share #13 Posted September 2, 2015 Yes a nice little blanket with plenty full of sweetly illustrated bees ;-) And then I am reading Maya the Bee stories until we both are sound asleep ... XXXDAn Canute, dvm27, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote To victory and beyond! http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/76-hms-victory-by-dafi-to-victory-and-beyond/ See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/ Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit) and other useful bits. http://dafinismus.de/index_en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Victoria Posted September 2, 2015 Share #14 Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Lol. This reminds me of one morning I found myself caressing on my lap the recently completed lower planking job in the hull of my Royal Louis. It felt so good. Edited September 2, 2015 by Ulises Victoria CaptainSteve, dvm27, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote There aren't but two options: do it FAST, or do it RIGHT. Current Project Build Log: Soleil Royal in 1/72. Kit by Artesania Latina. Last finished projects: Royal Ship Vasa 1628; French Vessel Royal Louis 1780. 1/90 Scale by Mamoli. 120 Cannons Future projects already in my stash: Panart: San Felipe 1/75; OcCre: Santísima Trinidad 1/90; Wish List: 1/64 Amati Victory, HMS Enterprise in 1/48 by CAF models. So much to build, so little time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet Posted September 3, 2015 Share #15 Posted September 3, 2015 Daniel You are setting the 'love your ship' bar very, very high indeed. My ship is very jealous of your ship. Love the views. Steve dvm27, dafi, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Hornet Current Build: - OcCre Shackleton’s Endurance. Completed Ship Builds: Caldercraft - HM Bark Endeavour. (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HMAV Bounty (in Gallery) Caldercraft - HM Brig Supply (In Gallery) Aeropiccola - Golden Hind - Constitution Clipper Seawitch (maker unknown - too long ago to remember!) Corel - Victory Modeller's Shipyard - A Schooner of Port Jackson - In Gallery - Brig `Perseverance' - In Gallery - Cutter `Mermaid'- In Gallery - Sirius Longboat (bashed) - In Gallery - Sloop Norfolk - In Gallery Completed Cannon: - French 18th Century Naval Cannon - Napoleonic 12 pound field piece - English 18th Century Carronade Non Ship Builds - Sopwith Camel - Artesania Latina - Fokker DR1 - Artesania Latina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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