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TBlack got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Amanda by Tblack - FINISHED - RESTORATION
A friend of mine asked me to take this on, and, at the time, I thought it would be a nice diversion from my Vinalhaven build.
I wasn't sure where to post this project, so I'm following Michael Mott's example and sticking it in here.(I've been moved, so disregard this statement).
I need to post it, because I'm going to have some questions for you, if you'll permit me.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from augie in Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
I'll second what Frank just mentioned. You must have a huge shop to be able to tackle all of these projects at once.
But I'd also comment on how focused we all are on the model. What I really want to know is how the blackberry muffins turned out that you made back on the 14th?
Tom
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TBlack reacted to PopJack in 80' ELCO PT Boat by Timothy Wood - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/4" = 1'
I am really enjoying following your work. Being a complete novice, the techniques are new to me. It is very nice work on something I would have never considered. Now that I've seeing it done, I may have to get away from those sticks and strings for a bit some day!
I've been around furniture wood a long, long time and without giving it any consideration, I thought it was maple also, or maybe beech. I was wondering how many blades you went through though.
On the positive side, if you ever did get it right, you wouldn't have to worry about it getting "dinged up" much.
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TBlack got a reaction from mtaylor in Malabar Jr by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:48 - 30' gaff rigged yawl
Bob, I'm not going to let you get away with that statement. There aren't many people who know how to drill a .02" hole in a .04" wire. It's tricky!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from yvesvidal in Amanda by Tblack - FINISHED - RESTORATION
Amanda (that's the name at the bow and on the stern) is a full rigged ship. I've gotten her cleaned up a bit, and the damage isn't too bad; I think it's easily repaired.
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TBlack got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I've finally gotten to the point where I can show something. i had some health issues that got in the way for the last month.
I don't have the right tools to build a proper ship's wheel, and I wasn't going to buy one. I figured that you can't really see it all that well once the roof is on. It's a bit of a clunker, but it will do. Also, I'm disappointed that, with the roof on, you can't really see the interior detail, sigh!
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TBlack got a reaction from tarbrush in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I've made a little more progress:
The window frames are a real challenge. The ship probably only had a voice tube down to the engine spaces, which are right below the pilot house, but the EOT looks more dramatic. I'm still trying to figure out how to make the handle/indicator for it. The barrel is 5 mm across and 2 mm radius. And the face was an example of a successful operation where the patient died. I got a picture of an EOT off the internet and reduced it to my size, so it's all there, you just can't read it!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
A little more progress. A binnacle and an EOT in the construction shop.
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TBlack got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
More on the pilot house. I'm working on the interior, although I've also cast the windows. They won't go in until I've put the" skin" in place, and I'll do that after I've installed the pieces that go on the flat parts of the pilot house, namely the doors.
On the left, in the picture, is the form I used for making the doors. I'm using the sandwich method that Danny uses to build his doors. So between two door panels will be a window and 3 wooden panels. The picture also shows the beginnings of the door from the pilot house into the captains cabin. Then there's the pilot house floor and chart table. There will be a seat on the other side of the door.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from Piet in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I've finally gotten to the point where I can show something. i had some health issues that got in the way for the last month.
I don't have the right tools to build a proper ship's wheel, and I wasn't going to buy one. I figured that you can't really see it all that well once the roof is on. It's a bit of a clunker, but it will do. Also, I'm disappointed that, with the roof on, you can't really see the interior detail, sigh!
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TBlack reacted to fnkershner in What do you use your mill for ?
If the admiral finds something shiny that she can wear on her pillow you will be given permission to buy whatever you want. Of course this will likely double the cost of your tool. But it helps to be able to point a diamond necklace and say that one is my table saw, and those earrings are my Jim Brynes rope walk.
But I ask you what is the price of peace?
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TBlack got a reaction from Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Danny,
Nice work; your eyes are obviously not that old yet and you've a steady hand. Deservedly, you've received many accolades for your work on the stern lights. I notice the frames are not just butt-joined, but lap-joined. I don't know whether to burst out in laughter, or break down and cry.
Cheers, Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from popeye the sailor in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Popeye,
You started this! I'm just trying to keep up! What would they have had in 1900? Coffee mugs OK, but certainly not a plug-in coffee pot.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I've made a little more progress:
The window frames are a real challenge. The ship probably only had a voice tube down to the engine spaces, which are right below the pilot house, but the EOT looks more dramatic. I'm still trying to figure out how to make the handle/indicator for it. The barrel is 5 mm across and 2 mm radius. And the face was an example of a successful operation where the patient died. I got a picture of an EOT off the internet and reduced it to my size, so it's all there, you just can't read it!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from popeye the sailor in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I've made a little more progress:
The window frames are a real challenge. The ship probably only had a voice tube down to the engine spaces, which are right below the pilot house, but the EOT looks more dramatic. I'm still trying to figure out how to make the handle/indicator for it. The barrel is 5 mm across and 2 mm radius. And the face was an example of a successful operation where the patient died. I got a picture of an EOT off the internet and reduced it to my size, so it's all there, you just can't read it!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from mtaylor in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I've made a little more progress:
The window frames are a real challenge. The ship probably only had a voice tube down to the engine spaces, which are right below the pilot house, but the EOT looks more dramatic. I'm still trying to figure out how to make the handle/indicator for it. The barrel is 5 mm across and 2 mm radius. And the face was an example of a successful operation where the patient died. I got a picture of an EOT off the internet and reduced it to my size, so it's all there, you just can't read it!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from realworkingsailor in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I've made a little more progress:
The window frames are a real challenge. The ship probably only had a voice tube down to the engine spaces, which are right below the pilot house, but the EOT looks more dramatic. I'm still trying to figure out how to make the handle/indicator for it. The barrel is 5 mm across and 2 mm radius. And the face was an example of a successful operation where the patient died. I got a picture of an EOT off the internet and reduced it to my size, so it's all there, you just can't read it!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from Blueskippy in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Andy,
I'm a little late; I got the last of my college alumni things done today...it's been busy. I HAD to second David's comments above...your work is beautiful! BTW, that Rattlesnake model looks like the Mamoli version.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from Anja in mast construction problem
Algay, It's not really clear where your problem lies. If you look through both the kit and scratch build logs on this site, and particularly at the pictures of mast tops, doesn't that provide you with the necessary information? Or am I not understanding the problem?
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from popeye the sailor in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Popeye, I can't begin to get to your level of detail, but it's fun to try.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from popeye the sailor in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
More on the pilot house. I'm working on the interior, although I've also cast the windows. They won't go in until I've put the" skin" in place, and I'll do that after I've installed the pieces that go on the flat parts of the pilot house, namely the doors.
On the left, in the picture, is the form I used for making the doors. I'm using the sandwich method that Danny uses to build his doors. So between two door panels will be a window and 3 wooden panels. The picture also shows the beginnings of the door from the pilot house into the captains cabin. Then there's the pilot house floor and chart table. There will be a seat on the other side of the door.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from augie in HMAT Supply by riverboat - FINISHED - Jotika/Caldercraft- 1/64th scale
Frank,
I'm coming late to this party, and I have no excuse except that there are so many parties on this site that it's hard to keep up. Nevertheless, I wanted to join the chorus of praise on 3 fronts: first, your return from the hospital (many of us are getting to the age where the medical profession looms more largely in our lives!), second, for the sails work. I've often wanted to include them in my models, but I get scared off by the needlework involved...They look good! Finally, the video, which played fine for me with Chrome, a nice idea, especially because we get to hear your voice which just adds another dimension to our connections to one another. Thanks for posting.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Andy,
I'm inclined to think that the masts breaking when they did is the good news. Suppose you were in the middle of rigging and attaching shrouds, putting on a little tension, and then... well let's not go there, as they say.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from coxswain in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I decided to build a "plug" (think ship's boat construction) around which to build the pilot house. It also serves to show the massing of the houses to make sure it all will look like the photos.
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TBlack got a reaction from coxswain in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Simply by way of letting you know that I'm plugging along. Nothing particularly unique or noteworthy on the building of the salon. The big challenge is the pilot house; not only because of its curved front and flat windows, but also because I'd like to include the interior. Anyway, here's where I am today:
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