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General Discussion :: RE: Are you having a HARD time with your Build?

mikster01 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:32:26 GMT

Author: mikster01
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:32 pm (GMT 0)

Quite right Danny....

I think I feel at title comming out of this post...
"Everything I need to Know, I Learned Through Model Ship Building"
The Musings of danvad the Shipbuilder...

Coming to Seawatch books soon.

Michael
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General Discussion :: RE: USS Constitution wins another battle

mikster01 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:24:30 GMT

Author: mikster01
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:24 pm (GMT 0)

I say double the charge and fire a broadside in rejoice!!!!

Michael
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General Discussion :: Happy kitty!

TunaKryssaren Nirvana — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:26:56 GMT

Author: TunaKryssaren Nirvana
Subject: Happy kitty!
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:26 pm (GMT 0)

My congrats to Jim (CaptainPugwash) for raising a happy kitty.
This is amazing, but still our own contributions still have to come in.

Per
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Billing Boats - Danmark limited edition 161/500
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USS Syren 18 gun brig :: RE: Model Expo Syren Myxyzptlyk Build

myxyzptlyk2003 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:26:52 GMT

Author: myxyzptlyk2003
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:26 pm (GMT 0)

Paulo

Absolutely. Chuck's instructions are the best ever. If you follow them you should have no problem.

Gary

General Discussion :: RE: How not to predict the future

TunaKryssaren Nirvana — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:23:15 GMT

Author: TunaKryssaren Nirvana
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:23 pm (GMT 0)

Besides a book is more handy in the bed before going to sleep.... a screen will hurt more once it falls to your head.
I am a big book fan, a very good source for history..... still probably the best.

Per
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BE A PROUD MEMBER OF MSW, MAKE YOU CONTRIBUTION TODAY, WHAT EVER IT IS!...

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"To build a big ship, you have to start with a model"
Navigare necesse est
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Kits on the shelf:
Billing Boats - Danmark limited edition 161/500
Model ShipWays - Bluenose
Sergal S/S THERMOPYLAE
Mamoli - Gretel
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Upcoming model: Artensia Latina - Mare Nostrum
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Current projects: Constructo - Union, America
Finished project: Billing Boats - Marie Jean

USS Syren 18 gun brig :: RE: Model Expo Syren Myxyzptlyk Build

pfaustino — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:14:41 GMT

Author: pfaustino
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:14 pm (GMT 0)

Even though Gary is doing a superb job, it almost seems that the instructions build the model themselves.

Great work, both of you

Regards,
Paulo
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General Discussion :: RE: USS Constitution wins another battle

Bender — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:51:59 GMT

Author: Bender
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:51 pm (GMT 0)

Score one point for tradition.
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Build logs for kits :: RE: Morse's AL Endeavour build

Bender — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:36:30 GMT

Author: Bender
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:36 pm (GMT 0)

MORSE wrote:

, but are these yards fastened/glued to their respective masts or just slung by the parrels and held in place by the rigging lines? AL don't seem to say which.

When building the San Felipe with sails set, I had more force pulling the yards up than down. I couldn�t remove the slack without raising the yards too much. I had to drill the mast and yard and place a brass pin to hold the yard at the correct height. The brass pin cannot be seen. I don�t know if that is an acceptable remedy but it worked. I was able to get the tension in the ropes. I don�t remember whose build log a got this idea from. It�s been too long.
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General Discussion :: USS Constitution wins another battle

Shnokey — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:35:54 GMT

Author: Shnokey
Subject: USS Constitution wins another battle
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:35 pm (GMT 0)

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/22808207/detail.html

Summary:

BOSTON -- The USS Constitution will continue firing its cannons twice a day across Boston Harbor as it has done for more than 200 years despite the objections of well-heeled neighbors.

General Discussion :: RE: How not to predict the future

KLarsen — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:29:04 GMT

Author: KLarsen
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:29 pm (GMT 0)

jimsquared wrote:

I'm with you John, books are a far friendlier medium than a computer monitor (of any sort). I think I must be getting old.

Grant.

You are not getting old - I'm 28 and also prefer a printed piece of paper at any time!
With that said though, I'm connected to the internet 24/7
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Scratch build logs :: RE: Brigantine Leon 1880

jack nastyface — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:15:21 GMT

Author: jack nastyface
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:15 pm (GMT 0)

Varthan wrote:

I think officers 'wives' were LADIES, other ranks 'wives' were not.
A fine distinction but that's the British class system for you!

Apologies for any offence this may cause

Rob

Tell me about it! I remember it well (the class system) & hated it. No offense taken!

Tell me Rob, is it still there or toned down a little?

Keith.
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Build logs for kits :: RE: FUSO - paper model 1 . 200 /Halinsky/

Bender — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:15:18 GMT

Author: Bender
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:15 pm (GMT 0)

It is a very fine ship you have built. I have looked forward for the past year-and-a-half the updates as you built. I look forward to your next project.
Good day to you, Martanek.
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Finished: Panart's Royal Caroline, Panart's San Felipe, Panart's Armed Launch.

Build logs for kits :: RE: Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 (Caldercraft)

fraco — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:11:13 GMT

Author: fraco
Subject: Granado
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:11 pm (GMT 0)

shortgrass wrote:

Fraco,
Your build is coming along nicely. I like the colour of your deck-what finish did you use ? Keep up the good work.
Dave

Try to answer, I think I understood the question. For deck I have given several caps of matt varnish and soft sanded with stell woold. That's all.
(google translator)
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General Discussion :: RE: How not to predict the future

clloyd — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:06:47 GMT

Author: clloyd
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:06 pm (GMT 0)

There was a recent report here bemoaning the lack of skills in the current batch of third level students. A lack of discernment, and no research skills.

Colin
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Build logs for kits :: RE: Static: ASTROLABE French Sloop 1812 (Mantua)

jack nastyface — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:06:15 GMT

Author: jack nastyface
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:06 pm (GMT 0)

And don't forget to put some blocking in the bow area to support the planks where they meet the stem. Don't know what the stern looks like, but might apply there also.

Did you say "argue with the admiral"? Already? Twenty lashes!

Keith.
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Name that Ship Game :: RE: Name The Ship - Game

UweK — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:06:10 GMT

Author: UweK
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:06 pm (GMT 0)

amateur wrote:

The bow has a french look, the tumblehome has not
So, it's not a Fnch coastal defence monitor. Still, it has -some of - the looks of one....I'll keep looking

Jan

You are correct -> It is not french!!!
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Build logs for kits :: RE: Morse's AL Endeavour build

clloyd — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:01:15 GMT

Author: clloyd
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:01 pm (GMT 0)

And it is one of those mistakes that you try and make only once.

Colin
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Wood discussion :: RE: Source For Boxwood

jack nastyface — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:57:28 GMT

Author: jack nastyface
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:57 pm (GMT 0)

Anthony,
I think the whitish wood is Costello. I may be in trouble here but I believe the latin name is Gossypiospermum praecox. My book goes on to describe it as "Boxwood, West Indian, coming from Venezuela & the West indies. The wood is the same family as the elm", so therefore is it really box?

Don't get me wrong, Costello is a lovely wood but seems to go under the name of Box by most of the lumber dealers.

Keith Harrison.
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New to the hobby, or MSW? :: RE: Hello from Amsterdam!

Anthony — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:52:49 GMT

Author: Anthony
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:52 pm (GMT 0)

Hi Jan,

Thanks for you quick reply!

I really like the ships from the VOC era. So wood, sails and alot of rigging .

My budget moneywise I don't really know what is reasonable but lets say inbetween 100-200 euro's max.

Time and space: well I have the weekends and evenings mostly and I'm planning on buying a new desk that is 80 cm deep and about 160cm in length.

Thanks for the tip on the store I'll drop by next time I'm in Utrecht(I'm doing my internship atm).

The tools sound managable but what kind/and size I need are still a mystery do you meen army knife size or smaller? Also the glue's. Would a normal wood glue do?

Quote:

(woodedn clothing pegs will do the job perfectly)

Do you meen and pardon the dutch knijpers by that?

As you see I'm really clueless haha!

Anthony

New to the hobby, or MSW? :: RE: Ready to Launch!

cymball — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:47:27 GMT

Author: cymball
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:47 pm (GMT 0)

Sorry but your ship is mediocre.

General Discussion :: RE: How not to predict the future

amateur — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:40:33 GMT

Author: amateur
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:40 pm (GMT 0)

Guys,
We're getting old.
My students told me this morning that internet has the truth. No need to question the information on the net: "Were would we be if we can't trust internet?"
Another quote: "No need for books, everything is on-line nowadays"
(and believe me, there was not the slightest hint of cynicism in this students )

Jan

Scratch build logs :: RE: Helene Euphane 1902 Fishing Trawler 1/38 scratch, maybe R/C

cosmic — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:40:13 GMT

Author: cosmic
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:40 pm (GMT 0)

Bill, I have no problem with glassing the inside; that wasn't my original concern but somehow we got caught up in it. I can get spruce strips locally at the hobby shop, but they're short pieces and horribly expensive. I think I'll just go ahead and buy 1/8x3/16 basswood on line. It'll take about 150 LF to finish, so I'll buy maybe 25' to see how it goes. Limit my losses.

The source of the plans that you mention is where I got mine from. I also hve that article. What stopped you from building her?

Thanks,
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Build logs for kits :: RE: Static: ASTROLABE French Sloop 1812 (Mantua)

shortgrass — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:36:01 GMT

Author: shortgrass
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:36 pm (GMT 0)

Deniz,
Your build of the Astrolabe is coming along really well. I think you have shown great progress in the way you are approaching the build and the quality of the model. Keep up the good work.
Dave
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New to the hobby, or MSW? :: RE: Hello from Amsterdam!

amateur — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:32:21 GMT

Author: amateur
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:32 pm (GMT 0)

Hi Anthony,

Welcome to a nice hobby.
A kit is a nice place to start: lots of thinking has been done for you. (although kit designers do not always come up with the best solution )
You're a beginner, so take an entry level kit.
Next question: what type of ship do you like (never start something you don't like)
Next question: how's your budget (in money and in time and space)
Next: drop in at the shop in the Minderbroederstraat (downtown Utrecht, you should be able to find it). Not a shop with a great assortment nor the best of service, but it wil allow you to have a look in the box of a couple of kits. (they have the Artesiana entry level kits, some really nice ones in that range)
Next (and decisive): make your choice and buy (not necisarily at the forementioned shop, they tend to be expensive )
With respect to tools: some knives, a small dril, glue and lots of clamps. (woodedn clothing pegs will do the job perfectly) a little saw (no need to go for the top-end machinery for your first kit)

Jan

Build logs for kits :: RE: Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 (Caldercraft)

shortgrass — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:22:26 GMT

Author: shortgrass
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:22 pm (GMT 0)

Fraco,
Your build is coming along nicely. I like the colour of your deck-what finish did you use ? Keep up the good work.
Dave
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