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Keith, Yes, spars off the model. My camera is a canon "powershot" (pretty rudimentary). I'm not sure what you want to see but, here are a few "close-ups": The smaller 1/4" dowels made work much easier. I decided not to obsess over the color of the masts. I've gotten it pretty close. I did learn that when Chris says 3mm, he means it. Even a coat of paint can be too much! You can see that I've replaces the PE bees with my own. I'll do the same with the various chocks.
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After several attempts and re-do's (I'm a slow learner), I've got the masts and bowsprit/jib boom assemblies made. Nothing is glued together until after all the hardware is attached. My next project. Incidentally, in the book Aubrey mentions that Sophie carried royals. I'm going to write that off to O'Brian's lack of nautical knowledge and not include them on the model.
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Chuck, you must be pleased with the result. Looks good from here.
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You, having been a graphics designer, have excellent math skills with the laser. And hand control ain’t bad either.
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An in depth discussion is from Delf's Speedy log, page 15 entry #431
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HMS EURYALUS by Matiz - FINISHED - scale 1:56
TBlack replied to matiz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
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I’m looking at the third photo of the interior and can’t wait to see how you are going to replicate that!
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You two have had some high hurdles in life to get over. It sounds like you are getting over them. An inspiration for all of us!
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Oh dear Keith, my spiritual brother stay strong. My prayers are with you and Maggie. I’m reminded of Saint Paul’s words wherein he reminds us that God sends these hurdles not to destroy us, but to make us stronger. I am confident you and Maggie will prevail.
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I've always thought there are 3 tests: 10 foot test, 3 foot test, 3 inch test. It looks to me as though you've passed all of them. Good at the math; sharp tools; steady hands. Where are your weaknesses? Tom
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Mighty nice. Wish you had shown us how you had built that hull. Tom
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What kind, brand and where do you buy your end mills?
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I got the 1/4" cherry dowel and proceeded to make the main topmast: Huge color difference. That's not going to work, damn! If I were Chuck Passaro, no problem getting the right stain to get a match; for me, it's a challenge. Clearly, I'm going to have this issue with the rest of the spars. Deal with it later. On to making the fore topmast. Apparently not so easy. I'm on my 4th try which is only 95% correct. Think I'll make a bowsprit instead.
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Is that a bubble sextant there on the right?
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Amazing detail elegantly executed. Why is it that British model makers seem to have a common skill at detail? Reminds me of Nevil Shute's novel The Trustee From the Toolroom.
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Tricky business well executed. If you will provide us with your wife’s email, I’ll bet there are a bunch of us that would provide counterpoints.
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You’re not a novice from my perspective!
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Yes, Keith has a lot of tricks that we all could remember. That doesn't mean that we get to be like Keith, but it does mean we get to act like Keith. Tom
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I'm working on the fore top. I won't take up your time with that; it's the same as the main top. Also, I've been working on making top masts. The first two were duds. I started with 3/8" (9mm) cherry dowel and made the square parts first on the mill. Then trying to reduce the round parts down to 5 mm on the lathe, too much stress on the thinner square parts...disaster (firewood?). OK, do the round parts first. Second try.... screwed up the square parts. 3rd try will involve a purchase of 1/4" dowel (from where else but Amazon!). Be here next week.
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Thank God for slow setting glue.
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I didn't look at the whole video, but a couple of thoughts: will that base plate fit on your lathe bed and is there a way to lock it down, and is the tool height compatible with your lathe? Tom
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I'm impressed with folks like Keith and davec who can turn out product using, basically their hands. I have to use my mill to do the square parts and my lathe to do the round parts. And, actually, the mill with rotary table works pretty good on the round parts as well. Tom
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Keith, You're progressing nicely, and I'm impressed with your camera work. What are you using to get such good close-ups? And why can't I? Tom
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Did you see that? I got a like from Chris Watton! I feel like I've arrived! You have to understand that I'm taking his wonderfully made kit; pieces that fit with zero tolerance, impeccable instructions. And I'm butchering up his transom; not following his paint scheme; not always using his wood supplies; yet I still get a like! YES! Tom
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