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  1. ChrisLBren
    Hi Group, I am considering making an investment here soon. Currently I use a Proxxon MF70 which is a great little machine - however I am now building in 1/36th plank on frame for the foreseeable future. I picked up an Emco Unimat 3 a couple years ago from a member of this site which I will set up as my lathe and want a bigger dedicated mill. It seems the models that are most mentioned here are Sherline series or the Proxxon FF230. I need the ability of a tilting table and or vise for either choice. Most swear by Sherline - would love thoughts as to model and accessories needed for my specific needs of larger scale/complicated assemblies. Sorry if my question here is redundant or been addressed. Black Friday is approaching - so I am curious if either would potentially go on sale based on past history. Thanks
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    Looking good Tobias ! After building frames/bolting them and keel parts for so many months on one of these builds - finally gluing the frames is commitment (and scary...)
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    I would love a PM of his email address too - thanks so much ! Chris
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    Incredible work at this scale - amazing !!!
  5. ChrisLBren
    Happy Labor Day group. Quick update - halfway there - 32 frames of 64 completed (each consisting of 12 parts). I am very happy I bought a flitch of Pear back in 2017 as the price has doubled and framing consumes quite a bit of wood at this scale.
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    Thanks for the tips everyone. As a matter of fact just finished reducing some pear 1mm for more frames (32 completed and counting). I used a combination of the Proxxon Planer and Brynes thickness sander for the final .5mm. Cutting the boards in half to 12 inch lengths helped as well as being conscious of the feed rate and applying constant pressure to the board on the feed table. It worked great - my sander has course paper on one side which I used to get the billet to almost final dimension and finished with the other fine side.
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    I have been folllowing your buiild logs on the ANCRE site for years. Welcome to MSW - your art is truly maginificient and inspiring.
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    Hi Group, I would appreciate some operational tips here. I am sure this is my fault not the tools - sometimes I am experiencing dips inthe 2 inch wide by 24 inch long plank I am dimensioning (probably from the drum of the sander). Usually they only about a 1/8 of an inch wide or so accross the plank so I cut around my parts around it which wastes wood. Is this a feed issue or am I trying to take off too much wood in one swipe ? I am reducing boards approx 6.75 mm thick to 5.6 mm final dimension. Thanks much, Chris
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    She's looking fantastic !!!!
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    Thanks guys ! It should be fun to trade ideas building our first Ancre/David A. POF builds
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    Thanks guys - having a blast with this one so far now that I have some momentum. As far as the clean workspace - its easier to clean as you go vs a big mess - if my kids would just take my advice....
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    Greetings Group, I restarted this build in earnest beginning of August and have completed 20 frames (roughly 1/3rd of the total frames). The frames have not been sanded or bias added, simply assembled (each frame is 12 parts and stacked) with some extra "fat along the bold line of the frame patterns. I carve out early a couple hours early 430 AM - 630AM before the kids go to school and my day starts - has been working really well so far !
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    Thanks everyone for the compliments !
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    Bismarck is completed. All of the electronics work (turrets rotate, elevate, and make firing noise), as well as props, lights and anchors. My kids think its the greatest ship ever - so its going in their room ! It was a fun build but a bit dissapointing considering its price - as you can see - massive fail plastic fail on the main mast while rigging. I used EZ line - not much tension and it buckled. This part should have been made out of metal vs plastic that bends. I am anxious to get back to working with wood on an Ancre build after this year long project. The best thing about this one is it got me out of the modeling doldrums - I am now carving out 2 hours a day early morning in the shop before I start my work day.
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    Hi Ted, Check out your main mast - its backward. I made the same mistake on my Agora Bismarck and caught in time before I start rigging this weekend. Nice looking model ! Chris
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    Hi Group, I purchased 2 modules of this kit and have glanced at the plans and parts - both the plans and wood sheets are still wrapped in plastic. Its a high quality kit, perfect for someone who wants to build a POF model without the necessary power tools to cut out all of the parts from sheets. With the Bismarck almost complete I am motivated to get back to one of my ANCRE Builds so I am parting with this one. I will include a copy of the Anatomy of the Ship Series HMS Granado with both boxes of module one and two - which include the consturction jig and most of the hull timbers. Module 3 was just released recently by Tom at CAF. Together these two modules list new at 654.00 without shipping from China which is very expensive. Please only serious offers. Thanks feel free if interested to PM.
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    Thanks for checking in - as a matter of fact Im midway thru the last pack and should have her finished by the end of the month. Pics soon......
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    Turbine room completed - I have a lot of respect for the plastic modelers out there - took me a week to get it right. Also overall shot of the ship
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    Thanks Rod - its a fun build. I think the Amati model is terrific too - probably more accurate and detailed than the Agora version and less expensive. The electronics sold me though !
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    Thanks HOF - the deck is plastic. The design nature of this kit makes it necessary as you can see all of the wiring, motors and servos involved you need to screw in to the bottom of the deck. I have seen some terrific examples of this model weathered - which I may or may not do - I dont have much experience with this technique https://community.agoramodels.com/topic/340-bismarck-photos/page/2/#comments
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    Underside of the Superstructure deck - fully wired into the circuit board. Lets hope it works ! Latest full profile photo - I am halfway thru pack 8 of 12.
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    Its a fun build - Ill send some photos soon. Next step is hooking up all of the wires (which are many) to the main circuit board. The build is a combination of working with metal, plastics and electronics. Its a very different build than a wooden ship.
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    Thanks Ill keep you posted !
  24. ChrisLBren
    These look great ! I may need one for my Le Gros Ventre build. Do you have the size for 1/36th scale ?
  25. ChrisLBren
    Looks great ! Cant wait to get to finishing my WVH after finishing Bismarck

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