ChrisLBren
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Liogier Needle Rasps
Group - I order number 14 needle rasps kit back in August - handmade and stitched. They arrived last week - wow - I can not recommend them highly enough. I corresponded directly with the owner/artist Noel - during the manufacturing process. They are not cheap but will last a lifetime if taken care of. Here's his site.
https://www.liogier-france.fr/
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from druxey in Liogier Needle Rasps
Group - I order number 14 needle rasps kit back in August - handmade and stitched. They arrived last week - wow - I can not recommend them highly enough. I corresponded directly with the owner/artist Noel - during the manufacturing process. They are not cheap but will last a lifetime if taken care of. Here's his site.
https://www.liogier-france.fr/
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ChrisLBren reacted to Gaetan Bordeleau in 74-gun ship by Gaetan Bordeleau - 1:24
Fabrication of the capstan from the first and second deck + installation of all the deck beams.
The easiest way to fabricate the curved deck beams perfectly parallel is to roughly cut the beams, sand the upper part, turn them upside down, and pass them under the drum sander.
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ChrisLBren reacted to marsalv in Le Gros Ventre by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:48 - POF
Completation of rudder.
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ChrisLBren reacted to marsalv in Le Gros Ventre by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:48 - POF
Thank you guys for your feedback. My experience with hand carving is minimal and not very good. Therefore, the use of CNC milling maschne for carvings seemed to be the only possible solution. But even the actual production of cnc carvings requires knowledge of several computer programs to create a 3D model and prepare data for the CNC milling machine. So it's not just about turning on cnc and waiting.
Answer to scrubbyj427 - CNC maschine is small maschine made in China, but so far I'm satisfied.
Now some new pictures - stem.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48
Looking good Rusty - your instincts are right with Pear -I am a big fan of more of a monochromatic look - especially with the bright friezes.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from CiscoH in HMS Jason by Beef Wellington - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Artois-class frigate modified from HMS Diana 1794
Beautiful work Jason - also nice beer in the background shot !
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ChrisLBren reacted to Trussben in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Trussben - 1:48 - Swan-class sloop based on TFFM
Upper deck framing well underway, always a constant battle against cumulative error but that’s why I am constantly checking against my framing plan to minimize its affects, you can maybe just see the overlay that I print out on transparency film to help me do this.
ben
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ChrisLBren reacted to mtaylor in La Belle Poule 1765 by mtaylor - Scale 1:64 - POB - French Frigate from ANCRE plans
After pounding my head against the wall with the stern, I'm ready to start cutting planks and getting the hull planked. I've decided to just build the "guts" to take the planking and window and line the inside with blackened wood. Following the plans at this scale meant all the supports and ribbing were so flimsy, they'd break just looking at them.
Now get the saw adjusted and start cutting swiss pear.
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ChrisLBren reacted to guraus in Le Coureur 1776 by guraus - scale 1:48 - plank-on-solid hull lugger
Here are some more progress pictures
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Best Files
Hey Group,
I know I saw a comment recently about files and a certain manufacturer that makes the best ones for our modeling purposes. Can anyone share a link ?
Thanks much,
Chris
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Nirvana in Best Files
Hey Group,
I know I saw a comment recently about files and a certain manufacturer that makes the best ones for our modeling purposes. Can anyone share a link ?
Thanks much,
Chris
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Jorge Diaz O in New monograph : L'Egyptienne French 24prd frigate 1799
Wow - just wow - I have been collecting Ancre books and Monographs over the past few years. This is by far the finest. The incredible amount of detail in photos and plans are off the chart. Some of the previous Monographs require back up of the 74 Gun Series (which I own) as a reference. This one is a stand alone - everything is in here to make an incredible model - one that obviously influenced the Super Frigates of the US. I ordered it two weeks ago and it arrived today. I can't recommend this one enough - its a must have for anyone's library who love French ships. Bravo Gerard !
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ChrisLBren reacted to marsalv in Le Gros Ventre by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:48 - POF
Thank you guys for all likes and very nice comments🙂.
To archjofo: why that modesty, your work on La Creole is amazing.
To JpR62: the moldings are done with milling maschine.
I continue with planking the outer parts of the hull.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Tony Hunt in La Renommée by JOUFF - 1/48 - French Frigate - by Patrick JOUFFRIN
This is a spectacular build - I've been watching your progress on the Ancre site - such a gorgeous model - congrats !
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ChrisLBren reacted to marsalv in Le Gros Ventre by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:48 - POF
To Druxey - thanks for informations, I discussed this situation with my friend who had the same problem. I cover these lead items with clear varnish and the whole hull is then preserved with the wax. I hope that it will be OK.
To Alexandru - I am using the french Sajou thread for the ropes (https://sajou.fr/en/339-fil-au-chinois-gloving-thread-1000m-cones). Unfortunately this thread is only in one thicknesess.
Completed ceiling.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from thibaultron in Mill Speed to Avoid Chipping
Hi Group,
Quick question - wondering if there is an optimum speed when using your Proxxon MF70. The pear wood I am using has a tendency to chip - any tips as to running at higher or slower speeds to avoid it ?
Thanks
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Mill Speed to Avoid Chipping
Hi Group,
Quick question - wondering if there is an optimum speed when using your Proxxon MF70. The pear wood I am using has a tendency to chip - any tips as to running at higher or slower speeds to avoid it ?
Thanks
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ChrisLBren reacted to Gaetan Bordeleau in 74-gun ship by Gaetan Bordeleau - 1:24
For the next weeks, i have to make some curves. For this section, there are no real obligations to follow exactly the plans. This is why Boudriot says: It only has to please the eye.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from ChadB in Scroll Saw or band saw... help me pick the right one.
Go with this Dewalt Scroll Saw 788 and Stand - no vibration. I somehow managed to scratch build Confederacy with a crappy Delta saw that had so much vibration. The Dewalt is a game changer
https://www.grizzly.com/products/DeWalt-DW788-20-Scroll-Saw-with-Stand-and-Light/H7414?gclid=CjwKCAjw-YT1BRAFEiwAd2WRtgYQQy5pOwsZ7zKRoJVJzvSMlFpfwgzXx7z0GxEmpHPZu1i0UMuzRRoCcikQAvD_BwE
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Scroll Saw or band saw... help me pick the right one.
Go with this Dewalt Scroll Saw 788 and Stand - no vibration. I somehow managed to scratch build Confederacy with a crappy Delta saw that had so much vibration. The Dewalt is a game changer
https://www.grizzly.com/products/DeWalt-DW788-20-Scroll-Saw-with-Stand-and-Light/H7414?gclid=CjwKCAjw-YT1BRAFEiwAd2WRtgYQQy5pOwsZ7zKRoJVJzvSMlFpfwgzXx7z0GxEmpHPZu1i0UMuzRRoCcikQAvD_BwE
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Jorge Hedges in Scroll Saw or band saw... help me pick the right one.
Go with this Dewalt Scroll Saw 788 and Stand - no vibration. I somehow managed to scratch build Confederacy with a crappy Delta saw that had so much vibration. The Dewalt is a game changer
https://www.grizzly.com/products/DeWalt-DW788-20-Scroll-Saw-with-Stand-and-Light/H7414?gclid=CjwKCAjw-YT1BRAFEiwAd2WRtgYQQy5pOwsZ7zKRoJVJzvSMlFpfwgzXx7z0GxEmpHPZu1i0UMuzRRoCcikQAvD_BwE
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