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Thanks Greg, But I am already using Vimeo and it works for me so I had to make a new top because the earlier one was just eyeballed and was not quite symetrical and was too wide for and aft.

 

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I reworked the original form in the vice with a flat file. I like to use a black felt pen to help with the process of knowing what to remove.

 

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Then using the same method described earlier I formed a new top. 

 

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this was drilled and the hole cut out with the jewelers saw and then the hole was opened up with a round file.

 

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Next was to open up the hole as described earlier hopefully this little video will clarify the way I did it.

 

Michael

 

Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

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Brilliant, Michael! If you wish to make a Vimeo showing how you take that dull brass to a perfectly polished, scratch-free finished piece I shant complain!

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Thank you all for your compliments and encouragement.

Today was challenging to say the least,probably the most fiddly soldering I have ever done, I have been at it a good 6 hours or so fiddling around setting it up then rearranging it again, and again.

 

Making the lock for the door took a bit of time I had to anneal the music wire, the first effort the wire snapped. the hinges are just wrapped .008" stips cut with the scissors.

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then folded over the steel wire, they needed to be soldered with the wire in place and it took three tries to get it done well enough the I could operate the bar.

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The rotating tab for the locking bar to slide into was done by folding a bit of .008" x 3/32 over 2 different wires the small one for the hinge and the larger one for the locking bar.

 

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tab positioned ready to accept the locking bar

 

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tab rotated out of the way so that the door can open

 

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and the open door, The hinges were soldered onto the door plate in situ

 

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I soldered the top together as a unit before soldering it to the rest. then held the top upside down in an old chuck

 

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The body was held in the third hand and a weight placed on top of the body before fluxing and placing a few small snips of solder.

 

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Still need a bit of cleaning and the cap and the other two lenses but I am happy with this one. It has been a long day.

 

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Michael

 

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Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

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Impeccable, a real feat to create such a life like example of the lamp at such scale ....

 

When soldering such moving items at this size, wouldn't it be easier to use GAW's resistance soldering method as he uses on his full metall models? A further question springs to mind: Did you use a slightly oversized wire for the rotating tab's locking "tube". If not, wouldn't that make it harder to enter the locking wire?

Carl

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6 hours ago, cog said:

When soldering such moving items at this size, wouldn't it be easier to use GAW's resistance soldering method as he uses on his full metall models? A further question springs to mind: Did you use a slightly oversized wire for the rotating tab's locking "tube". If not, wouldn't that make it harder to enter the locking wire?

Carl, Yes and working on this project has convinced me that I will need to invest in sorting one out.

 

Druxey, thanks and yes old chucks are very useful.

Steve and GL thanks for you kind remarks.

 

Michael

Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.

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Kurt, thanks, I am happy that you are enjoying this journey. And as you know practicing what we do does take some time to get proficient at it, seeing the improvements as we go along I think is what keeps us going, there were a few time yesterday when I really was ready to toss this lamp across the room. Carl reminded me that there is a better way to solder this sort of work.

 

Michael

Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.

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Frustrating work but the end result is worth it.   Just super lovely.

Mark
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Excellent work Michael - now i need one at scale 1:36 for Germania's launch, how about it?

Keith

 

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Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36

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Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931

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J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration.

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Hmmmm......let me see.....Kurt I will send you a PM.

 

Michael

Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

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8 hours ago, KeithAug said:

now i need one at scale 1:36 for Germania's launch, how about it?

Well let me see that would be 1/4 ish the size so pretty tiny, That would be pushing my limits to the edge..... I'm not sure I want the stress.

 

I fitted the bracket to the door today also turned up the other lenses and began trying to get the cap parts looking right. The bracket for the door was riveted on with some clock-makers taper pins.

 

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The cap looks better out of pressed plates than a solid turning I will need to make a couple of new formers I think.

 

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I am really pleased with the bracket riveting.

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Also brought the keel down to contemplate my next move.

 

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Michael

 

 

Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.

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Lovely work; & it's interesting to see again just how elegant the hull shape is. 

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17 minutes ago, Mark Pearse said:

Lovely work; & it's interesting to see again just how elegant the hull shape is. 

Mark, I have a feeling everything about this build will be elegant, especially given the lamp and engine

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I haven't looked into the project for quite some time.......  I was astounded to find so much progress.   the lantern looks real good.......your metal skills are amazing ;)    quite a bit to it!   

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M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller
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2 hours ago, realworkingsailor said:

although I hope the lenses aren’t glued in yet

Ah yes good point Andy - always pass the port red wine to your left.

Keith

 

Current Build:-

Cangarda (Steam Yacht) - Scale 1:24

 

Previous Builds:-

 

Schooner Germania (Nova) - Scale 1:36

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19848-schooner-germania-nova-by-keithaug-scale-136-1908-2011/

Schooner Altair by KeithAug - Scale 1:32 - 1931

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/12515-schooner-altair-by-keithaug-scale-132-1931/?p=378702

J Class Endeavour by KeithAug - Amati - Scale 1:35 - 1989 after restoration.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10752-j-class-endeavour-by-keithaug-amati-scale-135-1989-after-restoration/?p=325029

 

Other Topics

Nautical Adventures

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13727-nautical-adventures/?p=422846

 

 

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37 minutes ago, KeithAug said:
2 hours ago, realworkingsailor said:

although I hope the lenses aren’t glued in yet

Ah yes good point Andy - always pass the port red wine to your left. 

Thank you Gentlemen, I am not sure why I did that considering some years ago I did an exhibit on the shipping disaster that talked about the collision in the St Laurence Seaway about the Empress of Ireland that resulted in the loss of many lives. I made a mock bridge with the wheel and the lights in order for the visitors to understand how the lights and signals worked.

 

Michael 

Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.

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The lamp is finished except for the light inside. It looks a bit beat up, but then it is not brand new. The previous owner dropped it a few times and had to get it repaired.  That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

 

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Placed on the plan of the launch.

 

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It has been an interesting journey and the scrap box has a few more items to add to its collections. The formers, and tests and reject parts.

 

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Now that I have some yellow cedar I will be sorting out the planking of the hull.

 

 

Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.

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Michael, I reckon the lamp probably looks in better condition than most real ones would by now. Well done.

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