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  1. ChrisLBren
    Beautiful result ! I agree with Chuck - having worked with Ebony and Fiebings dye (on my Confederacy which is fading) on wales - I’m just going to paint them
  2. ChrisLBren
    Looks really good Chuck - still thinking about an approach for us building in Pear/Cherry. Maybe just going with Boxwood colored for the rails and sculptures will look good. It does tie in well with the frieze. Usually I only like three tones in a project - on this one there could be black wales, red bulwarks, pear planking, boxwood sculptures/rails and blue frieze. Or dye all of the boxwood down using your recommended gel stain - Ill have to experiment. This ship is looking amazing - kudos - Im also thinking of rigging her. Ive got the space !!!!
  3. ChrisLBren
    Frankly I think using a Oil paint Sepia wash would probably do the same thing from my experience dabbling in Oil Painting.
  4. ChrisLBren
    Nice work Rusty !!!!
  5. ChrisLBren
    Looks great Toni - looking forward to following this build !
  6. ChrisLBren
    I am very curious here about a decal approach for the frieze - it would allow variance of color for the background and would allow you to apply the same finish you wish on top of the decals for a match to the hulls finish
  7. ChrisLBren
    https://www.napoleonhouse.com
  8. ChrisLBren
    Hey Chuck - don’t miss this place in New Orleans - Napoleon House. Great Gumbo and Muflettas. The place has history - originally they wanted to spring Napoleon from Elba and move him here but he died first. Favorite bar in New Orleans - have a Pims Cup !
  9. ChrisLBren
    Natural looks better to me !
  10. ChrisLBren
    It’s fixed !!!! Thanks Greg - this tool works really well in conjunction with the Byrnes Thickness sander - I’m still getting a tiny bit of chipping - but it’s much more efficient to use the planer to reduce stock and finish off with the Brynes tool. My French Pear could be the culprit - I do notice it has a tendency to chip when carving if not careful - it’s pretty wood though
  11. ChrisLBren
    Hi Greg, The Proxxon customer service just re sent me the manual which is nebulous - if you can send me a quick pic of your blades in position - would really help me and any other owners of this machine on MSW. Thanks - hope you had a nice holiday.
  12. ChrisLBren
    Ill call them Greg - thanks ! The manual is very poor so maybe they can help. There is a screw near the top of the unit that opens a door on the top - if you get a chance to take a quick photo that may really be helpful. I know the issue here is the height of the blades.
  13. ChrisLBren
    I think the blades aren’t high enough on the drum - the unit grabs the wood with the auto feed but doesn’t cut. So obviously the screws that set the blade shouldn’t be flush with the drum slot. I love this tool and am hoping to get it working again with the new blades
  14. ChrisLBren
    Any tips changing out the blades ? I got a new set and for some reason I’m having a difficult time getting them to the right height
  15. ChrisLBren
    Wow Im impressed - I didnt know how you would be able to pull off the friezes and you've done it ! Kudos !!!!!
  16. ChrisLBren
    Thanks for the feedback ! I read in the manual that the blades can be reversed if they are dull or simply replaced for 10 dollars. I agree Greg - I love this machine it works really well in conjunction with the Byrnes Thickness Sander but much more efficient to dimension wood.
  17. ChrisLBren
    Hey Group, Am very curious if anyone else who owns this machine has had issues with it leaving bite marks on wood. I am thinking I need new blades - when first purchased worked like a dream. Any feedback is appreciated, Chris
  18. ChrisLBren
    Hey Chuck - as a fellow small business owner - not sure if you want to open this can of worms - it’s seems like there may be more downside than upside with your time and investment Chris
  19. ChrisLBren
    Beautiful job on the planking ! I agree with you - the less is more approach works very well - heck I almost decided not to simulate caulking but have changed my mind there. No treenails for sure. Hopefully Ill be back in the shop this weekend after many honey dos to get the house ready for winter - which is coming early here in the Midwest. Kudos to a brilliantly executed model so far !!!
  20. ChrisLBren
    Try FED EX - Ive had this issue before - they seem to have the only machines to handle this without "fit to size"
  21. ChrisLBren
    Looking good Rusty !!!
  22. ChrisLBren
    Hey Group, About to hit a milestone next month and the wife is asking what I want. I really would love more time in the workshop - LOL. However probably another tool is probably an easier ask. Here's what Ive collected over the past few years (I use all of them). The major three Byrnes tools (saw, sander and thickness sander), Proxxon thickness planer, Dewalt Scroll Saw on Stand, Spindle Sander, Proxxon MF 70 Mill and a really nice set of Lie Neilsen chisels. Only thing i may be missing is a lathe ? Any suggestions are appreciated - Im a scratch builder with the occasion cheat from Syren Ship Models.
  23. ChrisLBren
    Nice work Rusty ? Are you building in all pear as well ? I had to swap out a few parts on my stem - hoping to get it together this weekend finally !
  24. ChrisLBren
    Well done !!!
  25. ChrisLBren
    Looking good my friend !!!!

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