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thibaultron
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thibaultron reacted to Bobby in Tips from a shipwright youtube
Here's a link to a really neat youtube channel called Tips from a Shipwright. One of the things I particularly enjoy about model shipmaking is the extent to which many aspects of the modelling process resemble actual ship building. Planking in particular.
I wonder if any aspects of the techniques shown above can be adapted to the modeller's scale...
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thibaultron reacted to popeye the sailor in James Cannon Model 1841 by Tom E - FINISHED - Guns of History - 1:16
you could build up the stone wall on both sides of the cannon, leaving the front of the cannon open, or with a torn away portion of the wall. either way......you have a very nice plan of it's display it coming along nicely.
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thibaultron reacted to Canute in James Cannon Model 1841 by Tom E - FINISHED - Guns of History - 1:16
I'd second that idea with a low stone wall in front of the cannon. Think Cushing at the Copse of Trees at Gettysburg, Day 3.
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thibaultron reacted to mtaylor in James Cannon Model 1841 by Tom E - FINISHED - Guns of History - 1:16
Maybe curved low wall in front of the cannon on the edge of the base?
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thibaultron reacted to Tom E in James Cannon Model 1841 by Tom E - FINISHED - Guns of History - 1:16
Evening,
Thought the James Cannon could use an update.
Over the past work week I've started thinking about how to display/mount it.
I was at Michaels recently and found some things I can make a display for the cannon.
First, a slab of basswood for a base.
Then found some beads that will simulate cannon balls, after a good painting. Figure I'll make a stacked triangle of cannon shot.
I checked the size of the beads to the size of the cannon and they fit perfectly. Almost like they were made for it!
The rocks I bought to simulate an old New England style rock wall somewhere behind the cannon, I'm still chewing on that one.
I just couldn't resist putting it together to see what It will look like.
I really need to start the cannon!
I think she's cleaning up nicely.
I may stain the basswood base. The white of the cannon gets kind of washed out by the basswood.
Maybe a dark stain, I have a Red Oak stain already.....Hmmmmmm….
The below pic is what has me re-thinking a rock wall.
The entire cannon fills up a fair amount of the base.
Cannon shot will be stacked somewhere near by.
Tom E
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thibaultron reacted to garyshipwright in Chop Saw from Harbor Freight - Review
Hi Bob. The protractor sounded like a good ideal so I order on and should be here early next week. Should really make the chop saw a whole lot more accurate. Thank you. Gary
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thibaultron reacted to Bob Blarney in Chop Saw from Harbor Freight - Review
A Wixey digital protractor (for setting the miter gauge) would be a modestly priced ($12USD) and useful addition to your shop. Resolution to 0.3 degrees
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thibaultron reacted to garyshipwright in Chop Saw from Harbor Freight - Review
I just picked up one at Harbor freight yesterday and been playing around with it. It seems to be a good one, but time will tell. I have a 12 inch chop saw which I use as much as my table saw so figure that this little chop saw should fit in really nice. Now all I have to do is figure out how to make it a little higher so I can see what am cutting. Maybe a table on top of the table. . Gary
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thibaultron reacted to John Allen in Chop Saw from Harbor Freight - Review
Steve bought mine in 2013, 2 extra blades and ordered 2 fine tooth blades on-line. Works as good as when it was purchased. When I posted the saw way back it was met with a little disdain, and numerous suggestions of better saws available which were more expensive.
Love it, will soon by there scroll saw, and mini table saw and combo belt and disc sander. which will leave me a lot of cash to purchase other materials. I can hear the groans now why these machines are cheap and aren't precise and etc.
Fact is I am 70 will not be building scratch models of museum quality that take years to construct am happy with Harbor Freights cheap tools that serve my purpose and saves a lot of money. Would recommend everything they sell for people that do not have deep pockets. I am a Happy Camper.
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thibaultron reacted to Richard Griffith in Chop Saw from Harbor Freight - Review
I too have one and it does the job for me, but as Mike said, one has to be aware of its limitations. For me, I added an adjustable stop on the starboard side which allows repetitive cuts of the same length. Plus the real benefit is cutting brass and aluminum tubing. For $33, it is a decent tool. Duff
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thibaultron reacted to BANYAN in Chop Saw from Harbor Freight - Review
Hi, I still have this saw and it performs well. The only issue I experienced was when changing blades I did not put the support flange washers on correctly and it wobbled. Other than that does a grand job of cutting straight - sharp blades are essential as with any saw.
Note this saw does 90 degree cuts only if modified as I have.
cheers
Pat
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thibaultron reacted to Bob Blarney in Chop Saw from Harbor Freight - Review
Hmm, for this tool and other operations, a Wixey digital protractor could be very useful.
http://wixey.com/products.html
In the old days, I calculated the angles trigonometrically and then used a 12" hundredths' ruler to lay out the angles and cut lines. This was tedious at times. The precision required for a larger object, e.g. a kitchen cabinet door, is likely greater than for a smaller object such as the parts of a model (since the greater the distance, the greater the inaccuracy (error)).
But for starters, this item might be ok:
http://wixey.com/digitalprotractor/index.html#rule
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thibaultron reacted to Srodbro in Chop Saw from Harbor Freight - Review
Could one of you update your opinion of this saw now that it is five years later?
still have it? Still working?
Thanks.
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thibaultron reacted to mtaylor in Chop Saw from Harbor Freight - Review
Hi Pat,
I saw that and added my mod based on it. I forgot to check the MSD when I was posting to see if the article was back. My bad.....
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thibaultron reacted to BANYAN in Chop Saw from Harbor Freight - Review
Hi Mark,
I have also used one for some time, and as you say, very useful within its limitations - Even with a mitre box I find it difficult to get nice straight cuts for planks. This link takes you to an article in the MSD which shows some interesting modifcations.
cheers
Pat
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thibaultron reacted to mtaylor in Chop Saw from Harbor Freight - Review
I bought one some time ago when it was on sale. Here's the current webpage: http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/cut-off-saws/bench-top-cut-off-saw-42307.html
This is similar to the one MicroMark sells for roughly twice the price.
It's a good tool but not a great one. Once the miter guage is calibrated, it cuts crisply and cleanly with no blade wobble. The vise holds the wood firmly. However, the miter gauge will need to be checked anytime it's moved to a new setting due to the slop in the mechanism. Also, use a piece of wood about 1/16" (1 mm) or so behind the workpiece to move it forward otherwise the wood is not completely cut.
Below is a pic of mine with an attachment so can see where the blade is actually cutting. It also provides a precise method ot put a small ruler to get repeatable cuts.
Would I buy another one? Yes. For the money, it's a pretty good deal as long as you're aware of it's limitations
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thibaultron reacted to vossiewulf in Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a by CDW - Squadron Encore - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Yes, I happened to live in Tulsa when Jack Kearby was working on and finishing his production-accurate SE5a using Replicraft plans. I got to crawl all around, unfortunately before the days of good cell phone cams. I didn't see the first flight, but I think I visited the weekend after and saw him fly it. At the time I was flying actively and would have strongly considered donating a testicle if it would have allowed me to fly it, but not surprisingly he never offered... sigh. I don't think anyone else flew it when he owned it, if I recall he sold it at some point.
Jack Kearby's S.E.5a
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thibaultron reacted to CDW in Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a by CDW - Squadron Encore - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
So I got up this morning with the full intention of spending some quality model building time. But there was one little thing I wanted to do first out in the yard. One thing led to another (more yard work) and the next thing I knew, it was time to come inside and take a shower, change clothes, and take my daughter and granddaughter to drop them off at the movie theater. After picking them up, my wife wanted to take them to the mall to pick out new birthday clothing. Right, getter done. Came home and did more yard work until it was dark.
It's time for another shower and change of clothing, but it's my full intention of burning the late night oil to get that modeling time in. To get myself in the mood, I like to listen to favorite music, like this one. Oh yeah, I am ready now.
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thibaultron reacted to Old Collingwood in Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a by CDW - Squadron Encore - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
You are so right - it was such a dangerous time and the bravery of the pilots was amazing, there is an event over here called Shuttleworth Fly In all period planes from WW2 to biplanes - some amazing yet seem so fragile aircraft.
OC.
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thibaultron reacted to Old Collingwood in Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a by CDW - Squadron Encore - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Just like to help my friends and family on here if I can.
OC.
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thibaultron reacted to CDW in Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a by CDW - Squadron Encore - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Can you imagine....if just one lucky (or well placed) round was to hit and sever that cable, aileron control would be totally lost and the plane would probably spiral to earth in a death crash. Such was the life and times of WW1 aviators. A brave bunch those were when aircraft were so unreliable and fragile.
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thibaultron reacted to CDW in Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a by CDW - Squadron Encore - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Wow, OC. You are quite the resourceful one when it comes to searching down aircraft details. Thanks for those....they will get put to use.
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thibaultron reacted to Old Collingwood in Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a by CDW - Squadron Encore - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
From this site - http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/projects/se-5a-reproduction/se5a-walkaround
Thought it might be of use for all the close up pics of structual details.
OC.
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thibaultron reacted to Old Collingwood in Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a by CDW - Squadron Encore - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Here you go mate - pic of the actual cover on a genuine SE-5.
OC.
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thibaultron reacted to Roger Pellett in Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a by CDW - Squadron Encore - 1:32 Scale - PLASTIC
Eisenglass or Isenglass is famous from the 1950’s Broadway song “Surrey With the Fringe on Top”- “With Eisenglass curtains you can roll right down in case there’s a change in the weather.” It is apparently is a chemical made from fish bladders used to do many things including preservation of “goldbeaters fabric.” Goldbeaters fabric was made from abdominal membranes of cattle and was used for the gas cells in rigid airships. It therefore makes sense that before the age of mass produced plastics an Eisenglass treated animal skin covering might have been used.
Roger
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