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Alex, Boy, have I got questions! 1. How do you get the lower jaw of those clothes pins to hold? 2. How do you get such uniformity of the timberheads? 3. How do you do that little curl at the end of the planksheer? Help us poor buggers do better. Tom -
Hey John! I still use bees wax. Not only does it get rid of the fuzz, but also gives the line a little body which helps thread it through the block. Tom BTW, I think my wax dates back to 1975. A great bargain!
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Peter, Thanks for the prompt reply. Picture not necessary. I get it. Last time around I tried super glue which didn't work so well. Tom
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I know it's a bit of a back track, but how do you get the footropes to hang so nicely? Tom
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Dave, If you tell us which model you are working on, there will be someone here who has built the same model and can give you specific advice. Tom
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Having decided on the scale (1:32), and the type of boat (pilot cutter), I then discovered that the African Boxwood is brittle. On ripping the wood to make deck planks I found that small pieces would break off, making it impossible to get a straight edge. Putting the boxwood aside, I ordered up some yellow cedar from Chuck that has arrived. I found a couple of pilot cutter plans from Starik Hobbies in England, so I have a small hiatus while awaiting delivery. I can do some of the deck planking in the meantime. I have option: planks that follow the line of the hull, or straight planks. I prefer the curved option, I think it looks more elegant, but all the pilot cutter I have researched have straight planks So that's settled. Oh, and thanks Keith for the photos! Tom
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Thanks, Kurt, and Mary, got it! Visual inspiration for the shop! Tom
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Hi Kurt, Where do you buy it? I didn't see it in the store. Tom
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HMS Sphynx by TBlack - 1:64
TBlack replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Druxey, I understand your concern. The final resting place for the model is presently occupied by a forest of nutcrackers. Post Christmas season, the model gets moved inboard. Thanks to all of you for the likes. It's always rewarding to see one's efforts inspected so closely. However, there are 3 tests for any model: the 10 foot test, the 3 foot test, and the 6 inch test. I hope I pass! Tom -
HMS Sphynx by TBlack - 1:64
TBlack replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
The grandson inspects:
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Great to see you back, Alex. Can't let your fabulous talent rest on the shelf! Tom
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Keith (bro), The client, my uncle, wants it left bright. So I'm just using varnish. As you can see from the photos in #7 above, there are dark places in the wood that are fully soaked in. I'm assuming there was some kind of treatment done to the wood by the original carver, I've tried with fine grit paper to remove the dark places aft....no luck unless I go really deep. Not willing to do that. The dark places are just going to have to stay (a little bit like life, in general!). Hi Spyglass! Thanks for checking in. Yes, I also think it was meant to be a small pond yacht, but never got beyond what you see here. That piece of metal isn't lead, but steel. Also, interestingly, the hull is out of one piece of wood. It's soft, maybe pine? Tom
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Thanks John and Keith. I’m going to leave it alone.
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Keith, Hate to tell you this, but you have another older brother, Stanly, born in '46. The benefit is he knows CAD and I don't! Oh!, and another thing, you might have long teeth, but mine are all falling out! Tom
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Keith, I'm not sure what a lot of money is, but I'd be proud to call you my brother! At 77, I'm the older brother, right? Tom
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I've made some executive decisions. The scale is going to be 1:32 (3/8" = 1'). The end product will loosely resemble a Bristol pilot cutter. Henry Ford once said, "Never complain; never explain". I shall follow that adage. Anyway, I've been sanding. One side done: Notice The detail at the bow; here's a close-up: I don't know how to clean it up without damaging the artwork.
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Having multiple photos vs. a set of plans is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand the photos show you exactly what the ship is supposed to look like and what goes where. On the other hand the photos show all the details not included on the plans which creates an obligation. BTW, Keith how are your eyes holding up? Tom
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HMS Sphynx by TBlack - 1:64
TBlack replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Gentlemen, Thanks for the “likes”. Druxey has been particularly helpful with the rigging and mast tops. Keith Aug has been inspirational in the fabrication of the gratings in the ship’s boat where the openings are just less than 1/64” square. The hull is planked in Apple and cherry for the rest of the darker wood. Couldn’t manage carving on the transom at 1:96; had to do substitutes. Tom -
Dear John & Keith, Thanks for your encouragement. Of course,I have no plans or photos to follow, so I’m just winging it! The first consideration is what scale is this thing!
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The original deck on this model has lines scored its length to simulate decking. I'm going to replace that with individual planks, and I've got a piece of African Boxwood that I'd like to use. It has a yellowish cast to it, and is the non-distinct tight grain that is characteristic of boxwood.
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I was given this hull by my uncle and asked to turn it into a display model. It was clearly intended to be a sloop. But how long? I'm thinking a daysailer; just a cockpit. Uncle wants a gaff rig. I have tried unsuccessfully to get these photos in the right order. Not my fault! Tom
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HMS Sphynx by TBlack - 1:64
TBlack replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Obviously, there's been no formal log on this build. Nevertheless, it's done. Final photos below:
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Chris! Just got my copy of Speedy. It seems like I ordered it yesterday, so I have this thought: We'll call you Speedy (maybe even Sir Speedy {we'll have to talk to the Queen about that}). Which means the ship is named after you! Anyway, thanks for the wonderful service. Tom
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This thing is going to be fantastic! BTW, Chris, I don't know what you are using for plans, but my source was devoid of pin rails at the base of the masts, so I had to add them to provide for proper flow of lines. What will you do? Tom
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I'm with Glenn on the subject of mouldings. Provide the strip and a drawing of the profile. Let it go and move on to the next issue! Tom
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