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Steel's Elements of Mastmaking, Sailmaking, and Rigging. You can get a copy for $188.- 855 replies
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Thinning Paint
TBlack replied to Ed Gibbons's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Ed, What kind of paint are you using? Tom -
Druxey may be correct, but from where I sit it looks like Alan knows what he's doing. I can't imagine how you can see the complicated 3 dimensional figure in a block of wood. Tom
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Macro photos with an iPhone
TBlack replied to Tomculb's topic in Photographing your work. How to do this.
I get all of this, but getting the screen shot. I push the buttons, nothing happens. Tom -
I have agreed with the model's owner to consider finishing the model. So, being that our consensus here is that the uprights support a barrel windlass, the next question is what to do on the rest of the deck. I'm using as references models of Hannah, Halifax and Sultana, all colonial schooners. Given that the masts are stubbed off, rigging is not an issue. Let's see if the owner and I can agree on what happens next! Tom
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I'm hoping that, regardless of your progress, you will bring the ship to the show. There have been plenty of entries in the past that have been "works in progress". So, dear Tom, completion is not a requirement. Another Tom
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You must have REALLY tiny fingers to be able to accomplish that detail! Tom
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Where is this guy? Must have gotten left in the sawdust? I'm seeing a lot of attention to detail and incredible industry! Thanks for the ride! Tom
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Phil, Thanks for the message. My first scratch attempt was also the Prince de Neufchatel. I wasn't adventurous enough to put sails on my model, but as you say, "The hardest part is deciding to try". So, here are sails! Thanks for the inspiration! Tom
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Immaculate! Up to your usual high standards. And the log is entertaining.
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Finished! One more notch in the belt! I hope Jon's widow appreciates the final product. Just to remind me, here's what I started with: And here's what I've produced: With thanks to Druxey, Tomshipmodel, Keith Aug, and especially my new brother, Keith Black for advice and following along. After this I have one more restoration/completion for yet another friend (you never know how many friends you have until you tell them you build ship models!).
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Jim, can you buy them individually, or do you buy the set? Tom
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Macro photos with an iPhone
TBlack replied to Tomculb's topic in Photographing your work. How to do this.
No, Tom, you’re not the last guy, but I might be. Thanks for the info. Tom -
I can’t add any accolades that haven’t already been mentioned. Truly, a fabulous work of art! Also, I have mentioned before that there are logs that show us what the modeler has done, and there are logs that show us how the modeler did it. You are gracious enough to share your technique with us. I have taken many notes. Finally, you needn’t be modest about your photography; you’re doing just fine! Tom
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I think Jan is on to something. The Hanna layout is quite similar. I was thinking that forward hatch was going to have a grating over it, and that cargo is loaded through the two larger openings aft. Tom
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Wefalck, Totally agree. Unfortunately, there are no plans for referral. We are left to guessing. Tom
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Thanks to all of you for your thoughts. It seems the committee has reached a consensus. Now to figure out how the rest of it looks. Tom
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John, I guess I wasn’t very clear about the history. The current owner of the model is the grandson of the modeler. The owner of the boat is the great grandfather of the modeler. Indeed, the ship is from the late 18th century and involved in the Connecticut coastal trade.
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Pat, That was my initial thought also. But then why extend the supports up so high? Tom
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This is an almost finished model of a coastal freighter from the 1900. She sailed out of both Stonington, CT and Mystic, CT. I know little more about her than that. My question is, what is the function of those two uprights aft of the foremast? Any ideas? Tom
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I read the first entry of your log; the trepidation comes through pretty clearly. You did it! And she looks beautiful! Stick your chest out, big guy! Tom
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Derek, Ever read Nevil Shute's "The Trustee From The Toolroom"? It's about an ordinary guy asked to do some extraordinary tasks. I don't know whether you're an ordinary guy, but I know you are doing an extraordinary task! Tom
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Derek, Instead of diluting PVA, have you seen this? It works the same way and dries transparent. No mixing required! Tom
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There are a lot of planks on that craft! Nicely done. An aside, I use wooden wedges to get those last planks in place. Tom
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Actually, Druxey, when we look at photos of your work we also ask, “How on earth did he manage to do that!?” And, BTW, do you suppose the size of your hands is a factor? Tom
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