ChrisLBren
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from garyshipwright in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36
Good Morning !
The construction site is now completed. It is composed of a Melamine board 48 by 16 by 3/4 thick I liquid nailed to 1/1/4 Red Oak Stair Balusters. It is dead level. The rest of the structure is 3/4 MDF and 1/4 MDF for the upper platform with the usual 1/4 threaded rods. I abandoned both the 3/4 inch birch plywood board screwed into the same oak balusters - it was not as level - and a 3/4 thick MDF board glued to 3/4 square battens. I will use the 3/4 MDF as a moveable platform for the plans.
My Taig milled arrived this week as well. I chose the Taig as I was able to purchase a refurbished unit with the same warranty as new for a discount to list. It comes stock to run at 10000rpm to cut wood with the upgraded motor. I love its weight as 80lbs and the x travels a full 12 inches. Its an amazing tool built with the same craftsmanship as my Byrnes machines. Most of the Sherline accessories will fit it. While not necessary to build this ship (I do love collecting tools though!) - it will certainly make the complicated and large structures of the bow and stern at this scale hopefully easier to realize. Its first task will be to cut the rabbets into the keel parts.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Trussben in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36
Good Morning !
The construction site is now completed. It is composed of a Melamine board 48 by 16 by 3/4 thick I liquid nailed to 1/1/4 Red Oak Stair Balusters. It is dead level. The rest of the structure is 3/4 MDF and 1/4 MDF for the upper platform with the usual 1/4 threaded rods. I abandoned both the 3/4 inch birch plywood board screwed into the same oak balusters - it was not as level - and a 3/4 thick MDF board glued to 3/4 square battens. I will use the 3/4 MDF as a moveable platform for the plans.
My Taig milled arrived this week as well. I chose the Taig as I was able to purchase a refurbished unit with the same warranty as new for a discount to list. It comes stock to run at 10000rpm to cut wood with the upgraded motor. I love its weight as 80lbs and the x travels a full 12 inches. Its an amazing tool built with the same craftsmanship as my Byrnes machines. Most of the Sherline accessories will fit it. While not necessary to build this ship (I do love collecting tools though!) - it will certainly make the complicated and large structures of the bow and stern at this scale hopefully easier to realize. Its first task will be to cut the rabbets into the keel parts.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from John Cheevers in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36
Good Morning !
The construction site is now completed. It is composed of a Melamine board 48 by 16 by 3/4 thick I liquid nailed to 1/1/4 Red Oak Stair Balusters. It is dead level. The rest of the structure is 3/4 MDF and 1/4 MDF for the upper platform with the usual 1/4 threaded rods. I abandoned both the 3/4 inch birch plywood board screwed into the same oak balusters - it was not as level - and a 3/4 thick MDF board glued to 3/4 square battens. I will use the 3/4 MDF as a moveable platform for the plans.
My Taig milled arrived this week as well. I chose the Taig as I was able to purchase a refurbished unit with the same warranty as new for a discount to list. It comes stock to run at 10000rpm to cut wood with the upgraded motor. I love its weight as 80lbs and the x travels a full 12 inches. Its an amazing tool built with the same craftsmanship as my Byrnes machines. Most of the Sherline accessories will fit it. While not necessary to build this ship (I do love collecting tools though!) - it will certainly make the complicated and large structures of the bow and stern at this scale hopefully easier to realize. Its first task will be to cut the rabbets into the keel parts.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Tobias in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36
Good Morning !
The construction site is now completed. It is composed of a Melamine board 48 by 16 by 3/4 thick I liquid nailed to 1/1/4 Red Oak Stair Balusters. It is dead level. The rest of the structure is 3/4 MDF and 1/4 MDF for the upper platform with the usual 1/4 threaded rods. I abandoned both the 3/4 inch birch plywood board screwed into the same oak balusters - it was not as level - and a 3/4 thick MDF board glued to 3/4 square battens. I will use the 3/4 MDF as a moveable platform for the plans.
My Taig milled arrived this week as well. I chose the Taig as I was able to purchase a refurbished unit with the same warranty as new for a discount to list. It comes stock to run at 10000rpm to cut wood with the upgraded motor. I love its weight as 80lbs and the x travels a full 12 inches. Its an amazing tool built with the same craftsmanship as my Byrnes machines. Most of the Sherline accessories will fit it. While not necessary to build this ship (I do love collecting tools though!) - it will certainly make the complicated and large structures of the bow and stern at this scale hopefully easier to realize. Its first task will be to cut the rabbets into the keel parts.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Rustyj in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36
Good Morning !
The construction site is now completed. It is composed of a Melamine board 48 by 16 by 3/4 thick I liquid nailed to 1/1/4 Red Oak Stair Balusters. It is dead level. The rest of the structure is 3/4 MDF and 1/4 MDF for the upper platform with the usual 1/4 threaded rods. I abandoned both the 3/4 inch birch plywood board screwed into the same oak balusters - it was not as level - and a 3/4 thick MDF board glued to 3/4 square battens. I will use the 3/4 MDF as a moveable platform for the plans.
My Taig milled arrived this week as well. I chose the Taig as I was able to purchase a refurbished unit with the same warranty as new for a discount to list. It comes stock to run at 10000rpm to cut wood with the upgraded motor. I love its weight as 80lbs and the x travels a full 12 inches. Its an amazing tool built with the same craftsmanship as my Byrnes machines. Most of the Sherline accessories will fit it. While not necessary to build this ship (I do love collecting tools though!) - it will certainly make the complicated and large structures of the bow and stern at this scale hopefully easier to realize. Its first task will be to cut the rabbets into the keel parts.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from CiscoH in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36
Good Morning !
The construction site is now completed. It is composed of a Melamine board 48 by 16 by 3/4 thick I liquid nailed to 1/1/4 Red Oak Stair Balusters. It is dead level. The rest of the structure is 3/4 MDF and 1/4 MDF for the upper platform with the usual 1/4 threaded rods. I abandoned both the 3/4 inch birch plywood board screwed into the same oak balusters - it was not as level - and a 3/4 thick MDF board glued to 3/4 square battens. I will use the 3/4 MDF as a moveable platform for the plans.
My Taig milled arrived this week as well. I chose the Taig as I was able to purchase a refurbished unit with the same warranty as new for a discount to list. It comes stock to run at 10000rpm to cut wood with the upgraded motor. I love its weight as 80lbs and the x travels a full 12 inches. Its an amazing tool built with the same craftsmanship as my Byrnes machines. Most of the Sherline accessories will fit it. While not necessary to build this ship (I do love collecting tools though!) - it will certainly make the complicated and large structures of the bow and stern at this scale hopefully easier to realize. Its first task will be to cut the rabbets into the keel parts.
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ChrisLBren reacted to Jeronimo in French 64 Gun Ship 1729 by Jeronimo
Stern part of the 64-gun ship mounted.
I spare myself great explanations, most of the model building colleagues
have more knowledge of the matter anway than I do,
and the photos areclarify themselves.
Karl
(Google Translator)
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ChrisLBren reacted to native one in La Mahonesa 1789 by native one - scale 1/48
After a short break I'm back to making frame's, I haven't ran into any problems with the plans,everything seems to line up,and all the frames are symmetrical,if there's a slight mistake it's my fault because I redraw every frame by hand before I transfer to wood,I don't have access to a copier to duplicate the plans in multiples,other than that the framing seems to be going good she's starting to look like a ship with very nice line's.
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ChrisLBren reacted to Tobias in La Palme by Tobias - 1:36 - POF
Hi all, not much news from La Palme, scratch, scratch............ scratch. I'm getting closer to finishing the inside of the hull. I made some sanding blocks at the beginning and worked with them, but in my eyes this is not purposeful. It's best to work with the drawing plates - the result is great and, above all, precise.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from thibaultron in Construction Site Question
Hey Group,
I am currently building a 48 inch long by 16 inch wide build board for LGV. Both the 3/4 inch birch ply and 3/4 inch MDF are not dead flat. I am hoping that by screwing either board into 3 inch by 1 inch battens on the underside it will remain flat. Does one board over the other have an advantage as far as no future warpage ? Also it is my understanding that sinking screws into MDF may not be the best idea - I could be wrong here.
Thanks
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from James G in Upgrading Mill
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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ChrisLBren reacted to Rustyj in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48
I moved on to the fcastle rail and knightheads. The knight heads are laser cut but the tops needed to be shaped on all four sides. The laser cut rail needed to be sanded smooth and the edges softened. This is where I ran into another oops moment. I hooked the end of the rail snapping off the end two slots. I broke out some sheet stock and remade the first three slots.
Why three you ask? This way the joint would be over the cathead and covered by the cat block. Just in case the seam was visible plus added strength when glued in place. The fun part of the cat block was it needed to be sanded to the curvature of the rail. Not difficult but I needed to go slow to make sure I didn't over sand!
Once everything was test fitted it was painted and glued in place.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in La Palme by Tobias - 1:36 - POF
Wow very very nice Tobias !!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Dave_E in La Palme by Tobias - 1:36 - POF
Wow very very nice Tobias !!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Tobias in La Palme by Tobias - 1:36 - POF
Wow very very nice Tobias !!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from PeteB in Tilting mount for Proxxon Vise for MF70
I have seen a few logs that have a tilting mount adapted for the MF70 and its vise. From my search on the web most tilting vises sold commercially are too high (3 and 1/2 inches is the lowest I have found) to work well with the MF70's range. So I am assuming most of these mounts are home made.
I would want to purchase one and would be happy to pay for materials and labor for anyone who could build one of these of me. I am sure this item would be in demand by many other modelers on this site who own the MF70.
Please feel free to PM or post. I do have a design already drawn up with specs.
Thanks,
Chris
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Tilting mount for Proxxon Vise for MF70
Thanks so much - this is exactly what Ive been looking for. Im going to order it now.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Tilting mount for Proxxon Vise for MF70
Thanks so much - this is exactly what Ive been looking for. Im going to order it now.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from VTHokiEE in Tilting mount for Proxxon Vise for MF70
I have seen a few logs that have a tilting mount adapted for the MF70 and its vise. From my search on the web most tilting vises sold commercially are too high (3 and 1/2 inches is the lowest I have found) to work well with the MF70's range. So I am assuming most of these mounts are home made.
I would want to purchase one and would be happy to pay for materials and labor for anyone who could build one of these of me. I am sure this item would be in demand by many other modelers on this site who own the MF70.
Please feel free to PM or post. I do have a design already drawn up with specs.
Thanks,
Chris
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from KentM in Le Gros Ventre by ChrisLBren - 1/36
After 2 months of consistent work - 63 frames are cut and assembled and ready for sanding/bevels. One partial stern frame remains to be assembled later. I need to tweak both the stern keel parts to make sure everything fits snug and re do bow parts part h and i. Then to cut the rabbet. Thanks for stopping by.
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ChrisLBren reacted to woodrat in Le Gros Ventre 1767 by woodrat - Scale 1:48 - POF - French exploration vessel
Lots of fun doing the stern timbers.
This is the key shaped opening for the sternpost and rudder head being cut using a mill and finishing of with the rotary tool
The stern timbers temporarily in place
The stern module front and back
sort of in place but not yet fixed. The window frames need work.
Cheerio
Dick
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