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TBlack
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TBlack got a reaction from ErnieL in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
Yes, but who's got me?
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TBlack got a reaction from ErnieL in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
Keith,
The ice might melt before we're ready to celebrate.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
I've gotten the other side bulwark pattern in place which allows me to put the aft bulkheads in place:
Because the aft bulkheads now don't have the same curvature as originally designed, they are slightly longer (now going in a straight line as opposed to arcing}. See the line I've drawn above. But also, the width between the port and starboard bulkheads now really needs to be determined. I've been using a template that measures 3.5", but that is just a guess. On the plus side, where I drew the counter on my plan and where it needs to be "as built" is coming out perfectly. I may actually be able to pull this off!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
Keith,
The ice might melt before we're ready to celebrate.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from ct mike in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
I've gotten the other side bulwark pattern in place which allows me to put the aft bulkheads in place:
Because the aft bulkheads now don't have the same curvature as originally designed, they are slightly longer (now going in a straight line as opposed to arcing}. See the line I've drawn above. But also, the width between the port and starboard bulkheads now really needs to be determined. I've been using a template that measures 3.5", but that is just a guess. On the plus side, where I drew the counter on my plan and where it needs to be "as built" is coming out perfectly. I may actually be able to pull this off!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from Cathead in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
I've gotten the other side bulwark pattern in place which allows me to put the aft bulkheads in place:
Because the aft bulkheads now don't have the same curvature as originally designed, they are slightly longer (now going in a straight line as opposed to arcing}. See the line I've drawn above. But also, the width between the port and starboard bulkheads now really needs to be determined. I've been using a template that measures 3.5", but that is just a guess. On the plus side, where I drew the counter on my plan and where it needs to be "as built" is coming out perfectly. I may actually be able to pull this off!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from yvesvidal in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
I've gotten the other side bulwark pattern in place which allows me to put the aft bulkheads in place:
Because the aft bulkheads now don't have the same curvature as originally designed, they are slightly longer (now going in a straight line as opposed to arcing}. See the line I've drawn above. But also, the width between the port and starboard bulkheads now really needs to be determined. I've been using a template that measures 3.5", but that is just a guess. On the plus side, where I drew the counter on my plan and where it needs to be "as built" is coming out perfectly. I may actually be able to pull this off!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from Keith Black in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
I've gotten the other side bulwark pattern in place which allows me to put the aft bulkheads in place:
Because the aft bulkheads now don't have the same curvature as originally designed, they are slightly longer (now going in a straight line as opposed to arcing}. See the line I've drawn above. But also, the width between the port and starboard bulkheads now really needs to be determined. I've been using a template that measures 3.5", but that is just a guess. On the plus side, where I drew the counter on my plan and where it needs to be "as built" is coming out perfectly. I may actually be able to pull this off!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
Kevin,
Did you show the clamps earlier on in your log? If not I would like to see how you build them.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from KentM in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
Kevin,
Nice haircut!
That clamp with the very deep throat: is it commercially available, or is that custom made?
You have created a work of art, and I wonder why the builders decided to plank the deck that way instead of straight planks.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
Kevin,
Nice haircut!
That clamp with the very deep throat: is it commercially available, or is that custom made?
You have created a work of art, and I wonder why the builders decided to plank the deck that way instead of straight planks.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from Bill Morrison in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
I started to make the counter piece and got this far:
In trying to make the curves on the back end I managed to botch it up completely. Start again!
So next I thought I ought to pay attention to Chris Watton's wonderful instructions which go toward the bow. I see from other Speedy logs that dealing with the side bulwark patterns can be interesting. Nevertheless, it's time to install on side at a time. Here is my first attempt now drying:
At another site I recommended elastics and alligator clips, so couldn't use too many nails.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from Cathead in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
I started to make the counter piece and got this far:
In trying to make the curves on the back end I managed to botch it up completely. Start again!
So next I thought I ought to pay attention to Chris Watton's wonderful instructions which go toward the bow. I see from other Speedy logs that dealing with the side bulwark patterns can be interesting. Nevertheless, it's time to install on side at a time. Here is my first attempt now drying:
At another site I recommended elastics and alligator clips, so couldn't use too many nails.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from ct mike in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
I started to make the counter piece and got this far:
In trying to make the curves on the back end I managed to botch it up completely. Start again!
So next I thought I ought to pay attention to Chris Watton's wonderful instructions which go toward the bow. I see from other Speedy logs that dealing with the side bulwark patterns can be interesting. Nevertheless, it's time to install on side at a time. Here is my first attempt now drying:
At another site I recommended elastics and alligator clips, so couldn't use too many nails.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from stuglo in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
Magnificent work, Kevin.
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TBlack got a reaction from CiscoH in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
I started to make the counter piece and got this far:
In trying to make the curves on the back end I managed to botch it up completely. Start again!
So next I thought I ought to pay attention to Chris Watton's wonderful instructions which go toward the bow. I see from other Speedy logs that dealing with the side bulwark patterns can be interesting. Nevertheless, it's time to install on side at a time. Here is my first attempt now drying:
At another site I recommended elastics and alligator clips, so couldn't use too many nails.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from BenD in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
I started to make the counter piece and got this far:
In trying to make the curves on the back end I managed to botch it up completely. Start again!
So next I thought I ought to pay attention to Chris Watton's wonderful instructions which go toward the bow. I see from other Speedy logs that dealing with the side bulwark patterns can be interesting. Nevertheless, it's time to install on side at a time. Here is my first attempt now drying:
At another site I recommended elastics and alligator clips, so couldn't use too many nails.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
Magnificent work, Kevin.
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TBlack got a reaction from Keith Black in HMS Sophie by TBlack - kit-bashing Jack Aubrey's first command from the Vanguard Models HMS Speedy
I started to make the counter piece and got this far:
In trying to make the curves on the back end I managed to botch it up completely. Start again!
So next I thought I ought to pay attention to Chris Watton's wonderful instructions which go toward the bow. I see from other Speedy logs that dealing with the side bulwark patterns can be interesting. Nevertheless, it's time to install on side at a time. Here is my first attempt now drying:
At another site I recommended elastics and alligator clips, so couldn't use too many nails.
Tom
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TBlack reacted to druxey in SHOP SAFETY
If you have not yet read Kurt Van Dahm's article on shop safety in the current Nautical Research Journal (pp.375-381), please take the time to do so. It may save you a lot of grief.
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TBlack got a reaction from BANYAN in Glory of the Seas 1869 by rwiederrich - FINISHED - 1/96 - medium clipper
Crisp!
Tom
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TBlack reacted to paul carruthers in HMS Sphinx 1775 by mtaylor - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
When masking I always add a coat of varnish over the tape before applying the colour, it helps prevent bleeding.
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TBlack got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HMS Sphinx 1775 by mtaylor - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Mark,
My experience with waterlines is a lot of fiddly work between black and white until it's right. So you're doing everything according to the book. Also, from
this distance, the quarter galleries look good.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Sphinx 1775 by mtaylor - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Mark,
My experience with waterlines is a lot of fiddly work between black and white until it's right. So you're doing everything according to the book. Also, from
this distance, the quarter galleries look good.
Tom
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TBlack reacted to mtaylor in HMS Sphinx 1775 by mtaylor - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Humidity seems stabilized and I've filling, sanding, checking, rinse and repeat seemingly forever. But, the white is done. and coated with two coats of flat clear. Needs a bit of touch up in a few places but that will wait until I'm done with the black just in case some gets pulled up with the tape removal. I did notice some areas where the tape didn't fully seal and one where the tape dipped a bit low... I'll fix when I do touch ups. So, I'm taking the rest of the day off to let everything sit and then attack the black wales and down to the waterline. I'll probably do the blue on the gallery windows but I may hold off on that.
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