Cap'n Rat Fink
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from GLakie in Bounty Launch by Canute - Model Shipways - 1/16 - Small
Great Progress Cathead!
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to Cathead in Bounty Launch by Canute - Model Shipways - 1/16 - Small
Looks like I had the link wrong in the first post. It's fixed now. Also, here's the photo from my log showing what this looks like.
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to Canute in Bounty Launch by Canute - Model Shipways - 1/16 - Small
Well, a bit of progress today. Glued up the larboard sheer plank and garboard strake.
Garboard hood end fitting into the stem. Fit looks good.
Sheer plank. Had to use that binder clip to hold the hood end in the rabbet.
Transom end
I hope the rest of the planks lay in like these.
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to Canute in Bounty Launch by Canute - Model Shipways - 1/16 - Small
Well, as I was looking over the frames last night, I saw that I had to redo one, due to a crack right in the bend. No way I could sand it up and make it work. Redid that frame and began transferring the plank lines from the mold bulkheads onto the outer faces of the frames.Skinny marking square works well for that.
This morning, I boiled up my port garboard and sheet planks. I think I have a good bend on the garboard; lines up with my pencil lines on the stem. I had a little problem holding the sheer plank to the stem. Seems the clamp I was trying to use had a taper on the tip, so I grabbed a metal binder clip to hold the plank.
Bending the garboard and sheer.
Faulty clamp. It has a taper reversed to what I needed. Not really a bad clamp.
The fix. You can see the pencil ticks for the hood ends in the rabbet on the stem.
I think I'm going to get and make up more of those little binder clips before I launch off into actually gluing my planks up.
My driveway may defrost by Sunday night and I won't have to do a slalom course to get down.
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to Canute in Bounty Launch by Canute - Model Shipways - 1/16 - Small
here's a few pics of the frame mold:
Frames on the molds. Got a couple that cracked.
Matt, here's the transom stained and reversed.
With some wintry weather rolling in this afternoon, looks like a fine time to finish off the frames. I should twist a few of the frames towards the stern to get them to lay on the molds where they have been faired. There's something almost Zen like, bending these frames.
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to Mtoriordan in Dinghy by Mtoriordan - FINISHED - Midwest Products - Small - 1" = 1' (1/12)
Jparsely, thank you for the advice. I know nothing about stains and varnishes. I also could never have put this together in two days and have it resemble a boat.
I think I will be going with Russ' suggestion of a clear coat..perhaps a painted waterline. I googled clear coat and now know what it s
I hav attached the inwales. There are a few more parts to attach before the instructions advise painting or applying varnish. Another lesson learned, plan an end game while previewing instructions. The inwales and risers don't leave a lot of room to work in
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to Jparsley in Dinghy by Mtoriordan - FINISHED - Midwest Products - Small - 1" = 1' (1/12)
Mary looking good and clean a lot better than my two day build of mine for a party boat for my daughter I used an American oak stain on mine kinda washed it out so be careful of your choices
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to Mtoriordan in Dinghy by Mtoriordan - FINISHED - Midwest Products - Small - 1" = 1' (1/12)
I had measured the recommended height for the seat risers and attaching them was easier than I thought they were going to be. Preplanning the clamping was key. The next day after taking a good look, the risers seemed too high. Placed a seat across the rail and imagined a person seated there...definitely too high. Compared the placement of the risers on the plan to mine and they looked to be high by about 1/4 inch.
I did not have any trouble gently prying the risers off. After installing them at the height similar to the plan, I was much happier with the appearance.
I then began shaping the seats and had a really good time with that. After a lot of cutting and sanding, am very pleased with the seats. Found the process very gratifying.
In between risers drying and methodically working on the seats, I also accomplished some major sanding on the hull and transom. Have some spots that need some cleaning up, but am making some great progress.
Have gotten the grip attached. The very top of it bent at a slight weird angle, will have to get a photo of it up. Have not decided if it is something that will annoy me enough to remove and attach a new one.
Thank you all for the likes.
The seats have yet to be glued. I believe I am getting to a point that I will have to make painting decisions. Not quite sure where I am going to go with that yet.
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to Mtoriordan in Dinghy by Mtoriordan - FINISHED - Midwest Products - Small - 1" = 1' (1/12)
Russ, 'tapered' the exact word I had wanted to use but my brain would not provide. Are planks tapered to adjust for the curves? My tapered planks hung low in the center, running pretty deeply into the center plank.
Mario and Brian, much appreciate your checking in and the kind words. Mario, I will be looking at the Flattie build you did. Thinking I would like to try that in the future.
I had used push pins to attach hull to strong back. This is my repair job, pretty sure a seat will cover this area.
I pushed a toothpick into the hole, trimmed the excess ofF and then sanded smooth.
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to Mtoriordan in Dinghy by Mtoriordan - FINISHED - Midwest Products - Small - 1" = 1' (1/12)
Thank you Buck, will give it a try.
Attached the strip on the transom, stern post I believe. I am trying to learn the appropriate terminology.
The next steps have small blocks glued to a build board, the hull then pinned to blocks to create a slight curve. Looks like the planks are applied while still attached to build board. I really like to pick the model up and look at it from different angles while I fit various parts. I plan on spending a little time sorting out something else...probably attaching to a block of wood.
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from edmay in Andrea Gail by popeye the Sailor - FINISHED - 1:20 scale
Hey Denis,
I saw your hello on Mark's Log. So I thought I'd say hello to you here on yours. Been very busy Buddy. It took me 2 months to finally read through your log here. Just not visiting too much. When I do can't stay on line too long. Your Trawler Looks great and man they can get complicated with all they have on deck. Looks great. Trying to get my garage shop built. Spending $$$ lots on the shop. But work takes it toll on me. At work right now and taking a break. I'm the emergency on call. When I go home today it will be 25.5 hrs straight.
SO BE WARNED DENIS I SHALL RETURN. IT'S GETTING CLOSER. TAKE CARE MY FRIEND.
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from mtaylor in Andrea Gail by popeye the Sailor - FINISHED - 1:20 scale
Hey Denis,
I saw your hello on Mark's Log. So I thought I'd say hello to you here on yours. Been very busy Buddy. It took me 2 months to finally read through your log here. Just not visiting too much. When I do can't stay on line too long. Your Trawler Looks great and man they can get complicated with all they have on deck. Looks great. Trying to get my garage shop built. Spending $$$ lots on the shop. But work takes it toll on me. At work right now and taking a break. I'm the emergency on call. When I go home today it will be 25.5 hrs straight.
SO BE WARNED DENIS I SHALL RETURN. IT'S GETTING CLOSER. TAKE CARE MY FRIEND.
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Hey Looks Great Mark,
Coming along nicely.
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from captainbob in Andrea Gail by popeye the Sailor - FINISHED - 1:20 scale
Hey Denis,
I saw your hello on Mark's Log. So I thought I'd say hello to you here on yours. Been very busy Buddy. It took me 2 months to finally read through your log here. Just not visiting too much. When I do can't stay on line too long. Your Trawler Looks great and man they can get complicated with all they have on deck. Looks great. Trying to get my garage shop built. Spending $$$ lots on the shop. But work takes it toll on me. At work right now and taking a break. I'm the emergency on call. When I go home today it will be 25.5 hrs straight.
SO BE WARNED DENIS I SHALL RETURN. IT'S GETTING CLOSER. TAKE CARE MY FRIEND.
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from cog in Andrea Gail by popeye the Sailor - FINISHED - 1:20 scale
Hey Denis,
I saw your hello on Mark's Log. So I thought I'd say hello to you here on yours. Been very busy Buddy. It took me 2 months to finally read through your log here. Just not visiting too much. When I do can't stay on line too long. Your Trawler Looks great and man they can get complicated with all they have on deck. Looks great. Trying to get my garage shop built. Spending $$$ lots on the shop. But work takes it toll on me. At work right now and taking a break. I'm the emergency on call. When I go home today it will be 25.5 hrs straight.
SO BE WARNED DENIS I SHALL RETURN. IT'S GETTING CLOSER. TAKE CARE MY FRIEND.
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from Piet in Andrea Gail by popeye the Sailor - FINISHED - 1:20 scale
Hey Denis,
I saw your hello on Mark's Log. So I thought I'd say hello to you here on yours. Been very busy Buddy. It took me 2 months to finally read through your log here. Just not visiting too much. When I do can't stay on line too long. Your Trawler Looks great and man they can get complicated with all they have on deck. Looks great. Trying to get my garage shop built. Spending $$$ lots on the shop. But work takes it toll on me. At work right now and taking a break. I'm the emergency on call. When I go home today it will be 25.5 hrs straight.
SO BE WARNED DENIS I SHALL RETURN. IT'S GETTING CLOSER. TAKE CARE MY FRIEND.
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Andrea Gail by popeye the Sailor - FINISHED - 1:20 scale
Hey Denis,
I saw your hello on Mark's Log. So I thought I'd say hello to you here on yours. Been very busy Buddy. It took me 2 months to finally read through your log here. Just not visiting too much. When I do can't stay on line too long. Your Trawler Looks great and man they can get complicated with all they have on deck. Looks great. Trying to get my garage shop built. Spending $$$ lots on the shop. But work takes it toll on me. At work right now and taking a break. I'm the emergency on call. When I go home today it will be 25.5 hrs straight.
SO BE WARNED DENIS I SHALL RETURN. IT'S GETTING CLOSER. TAKE CARE MY FRIEND.
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from GLakie in Andrea Gail by popeye the Sailor - FINISHED - 1:20 scale
Hey Denis,
I saw your hello on Mark's Log. So I thought I'd say hello to you here on yours. Been very busy Buddy. It took me 2 months to finally read through your log here. Just not visiting too much. When I do can't stay on line too long. Your Trawler Looks great and man they can get complicated with all they have on deck. Looks great. Trying to get my garage shop built. Spending $$$ lots on the shop. But work takes it toll on me. At work right now and taking a break. I'm the emergency on call. When I go home today it will be 25.5 hrs straight.
SO BE WARNED DENIS I SHALL RETURN. IT'S GETTING CLOSER. TAKE CARE MY FRIEND.
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from GLakie in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Hey Looks Great Mark,
Coming along nicely.
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from captainbob in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Hey Looks Great Mark,
Coming along nicely.
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Hey Looks Great Mark,
Coming along nicely.
Mario
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Ah.. update sooner than I thought. Got the anchor planking done on the starboard side. I've ripped off the wales and redid them. Have one small area I'm not thrilled with in the pearwood part. But I think I can fix that with some more sanding. I'll sort it out when I go to plank that area. Next in line is to continue up the rail (cutline). I won't be cutting her free though for quite a while as like the security of the jig.
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to popeye the sailor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
my tables are in the computer room.......the admiral has her desk in the corner.....and I pretty much have the rest of the room. she is disabled with back and shoulder problems, but she is not confined {I try like hell to keep her that way}. I would like to have a separate room, and keep the dust away from the electronics, but she won't have any of it.......says she won't see me as much. this is most likely true, with the way I model, but I like it as well. I have someone to talk to, and bounce my ideas off of. as for the dust.......it the really fine stuff......I do the major sanding out on the porch. yesterday, for fun, I wrote 'Popeye' on the monitor shelf on my desk........still waiting fro her to notice. yea....I know.....time for the total cleaning of my desk
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to iosto in 18th Century Longboat by iosto - FINISHED - Model Shipways
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Cap'n Rat Fink reacted to iosto in 18th Century Longboat by iosto - FINISHED - Model Shipways
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