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  1. ChrisLBren
    Wow - nice work !!!!
  2.    TJM reacted to a post in a topic: La Renommee 1744 by ChrisLBren - 1/48 - 2025
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  5. ChrisLBren
    It does - thank you V !!!!
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  11. ChrisLBren
    Thanks Greg - fun bit of milling this week on the inner keel parts. I used the TAIG Mill along with sharp Lie Neilsen chisels.
  12.    cotrecerf reacted to a post in a topic: L'Amarante by marsalv - 1:36 - POF
  13. ChrisLBren
    Looks really nice ! Question - it does not look like you simulate caulking on your models or if so its very subtle ?
  14.    marsalv reacted to a post in a topic: La Renommee 1744 by ChrisLBren - 1/48 - 2025
  15. ChrisLBren
    Thanks friends - still quite a bit of work to go on the keel before its ready for frames !
  16. ChrisLBren
    I struggled with this assembly - 6 attempts later here are the results. I can finally move forward !
  17.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: L'Amarante by marsalv - 1:36 - POF
  18. ChrisLBren
    Nice work Greg ! Currently Im plowing thru my keel on La Renommee - its a challenge to get it right - lots of milling. Its much more interesting than the monotony of building frames. Look forward to seeing your progress
  19.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Portland 1770 by Trussben - Portland Scale Ship Co. - 1:48 - 50 gun 4th rate
  20.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: LA CREOLE/ LA GUADELOUPE by matiz - 1:48 - by Tiziano Mainardi from Boudriot plans
  21. ChrisLBren
    Nice recovery Mark ! Have a great time in Crete
  22.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Portland 1770 by Trussben - Portland Scale Ship Co. - 1:48 - 50 gun 4th rate
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  24. ChrisLBren
    Thanks guys - I like the Hornbeam a lot so far. It cuts easily and glues well. Also it carves nicely - harder edge to it than Pear or Box. Many of the Eastern European modelers swear by it as a replacement for ebony. As far as bending with heat - I will let you know once I get to the wales. That's probably months away - so far I've broken down and rebuilt more assemblies than I care to admit ! That stem was probably version three. My mill went astray this AM while cutting the rabbet. So I took it apart with my friend Iso Alcohol and will reassemble it tomorrow with a new forefoot. I am very happy the upper part of the stem consisting of black hornbeam was not yet glued to the lower half.
  25. ChrisLBren
    Progress on the keel - stem. Pear and Black Hornbeam
  26. ChrisLBren
    Looks like an interesting product. Tell us more about its workability ! Best of luck with the renovations - can't recommend Vahur enough for terrific products and service to the group for wood purchases.
  27. ChrisLBren
    This is the scroll saw you want - and buy the optional stand. https://www.homedepot.com/pep/DEWALT-20-in-Variable-Speed-Scroll-Saw-DW788/203070202?mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-BNG-D25P-025_009_PORTABLE_POWER-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PortablePower_2023&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-BNG-D25P-025_009_PORTABLE_POWER-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PortablePower_2023-19672073971-145268702359-2274863535266&msclkid=3c2019a6f0a416cca20d718582c146c2&gclid=3c2019a6f0a416cca20d718582c146c2&gclsrc=3p.ds&gad_source=7 Having a good scroll saw for scratch building is vital. The other tools I use the most are Jim Byrnes Thickness Sander/Disc Sander, Oscillating Spindle Sander and TAIG Mill
  28.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: L'Amarante by marsalv - 1:36 - POF
  29. ChrisLBren
    Hi Brian, Thanks ! I used my mill with a 1/32 bit. Hope that helps
  30. ChrisLBren
    Greetings - all 56 full frames are completed with 0.5mm of fat. Onward to the keel assembly.
  31.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert
  32.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: LA CREOLE/ LA GUADELOUPE by matiz - 1:48 - by Tiziano Mainardi from Boudriot plans
  33.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: L'Amarante by marsalv - 1:36 - POF
  34.    ChrisLBren reacted to a post in a topic: HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert
  35. ChrisLBren
    Thanks for the tip Mike - your frames look great ! I know many use monofilament successfully. I really want to simulate the square bolts that were used on French ships of the period - so square wire either copper or brass is my preference.

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