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Jerry - I am so glad you are uploading this build log. I am particularly interested in the Baltimore Clippers. They were such a fine ship and hold a special place in history. I am also envious of your time on her as a crew member.
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Jim Byrnes Model Machines
fnkershner replied to Mahuna's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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Jim Byrnes Model Machines
fnkershner replied to Mahuna's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Jim - I just had a wonderful chat with Donna on the phone. She says that you completely agree with her when she says she is the boss and you have to work harder. From the experience of 30 yrs of marriage. All I can say is you are a wise man. She also says that you are working on an idea so that there is something else you make that I can buy. Please give us a hint. As the proud owner (in partnership with my local club) of at least 1 of everything you sell (and a couple you don't). I eagerly look forward to adding to my collection. -
Richard - As to your inferred question how do you pick lumber vendors. For me it was an easy decision. Jeff is a member here, as well as a supporter. And most of the members here have dealt with him and had good experience. I must confess this will be my first order from him. But I am already in his debt, since he did such a good job of explaining how to cut planks on a Jim saw. I learned quite a bit from him.
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Actually I can help you with the R/C part of this. It is the only way my Admiral will let me build it. I fi just say she will be out in the garage with the other R/C yachts. did I mention I already have 2 of similar size? To water proof the hull on this kit all you need is a layer of West systems Epoxy. And the electronics is not hard either. am I tempting you? Hmmm? Actually the biggest challenge would be the ballasting.
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There is also the Lumberyard - dlumberyard .com. I do think Jeff at Hobby mill is the best.
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Richard - It is a wise man that keeps a picture of the admiral at his bench. That way she knows you are always thinking of her. As to the wood. Since chuck gets his wood from the Hobby Mill. I guess I can't go wrong.
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Harvey - I may take you up on the offer after I return from vacation. We leave Friday night to catch the AC finals.
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Well Druxey, Before I moved I did have full sized tools. But where I live now I don't have the room and I sold them. Now I am limited to what I can cut with a full set of Jim's tools. So I am going to be shopping soon. Just for discussion purposes. If I was willing to accept less that Scratch quality, how do you do it? My problem is that the plank doesn't lay flat. It tends to get a "clinker" look to it.
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Well it must be my new age. I just realized I had not posted a picture of my repaired knee. Here you go! I am quite pleased with the result. As soon as I finish the planking I will also fix the rail. I disaster that turned into a learning experience. Very nice. I am sorry I am having some technical difficulty with my computer. presently I cannot upload photos. Standby.
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Tim - I just found this build log. I have to laugh. Apparently you didn't get enough out of the endeavor half hull. I will be following with interest. Great job by the way, and what a great subject!
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When she raced in the Cup she had a crew of 35! Can you imagine being the bow man on that thing?!! She is in the Caribbean now. Her new owner spent over $1M to restore her. I would love a chance to sail on board. Every year there is a classic wooden boat race in the Carib.
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Ok I guess I am late to the party on this thread. As many people here know I am deep into the planking on my AL Harvey. I also have already sanded the second layer off and started completely over. I am close to 1/2 way done on this 2nd try and it does look much better and I am learning. Here is the rub. I understand spiling and I think I know how to do it. But as mentioned here it requires planks wider than those provided by the kit. so I assumed this was limited to scratch building and basically I ignored spiling. I focused instead on using the least amount of stealers and no drop planks if possible. So far so good. But I am getting to the point that Chuck very accurately describes in his planking practicum. One edge of the plank does not lay on the bulkhead and you get what he describes as a clinker look. So I am almost completely at a stand still. Is there no way to complete the planking without spiling? This is the 2nd layer and I want it to look good. If I have to, I will order the wood and cut my spiled planks. But how does one do this with the planking supplied with the kit? HELP!
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compound table for Dremel work station
fnkershner replied to rtropp's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
When I was first accumulating tools. Like you I had an old Dremel. so I purchased the Dremel drill press. I was very disappointed. it was not sturdy enough nor was it very accurate. Particularly when I could get a decent Delta for under $200. I would agree that if you have your heart set on using the Dremel the Vanda Lay tools are the way to go. I use my Dremel quite a bit. But not for precision drilling or milling. -
Richard - I just found your log. She is a beautiful ship. I too have this kit on my shelf. I concern is what will the admiral say when she sees how bit it is?!! Did you notice the mast alone is nearly 5 ft tall. this is not likely to fit in a display case.
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On the subject of speed control for the sander - It may be just because I have never had speed control. But as I said I just change to a different grit depending on the type of sanding I need. And Dirk is right it is a matter of touch. I would suggest that precision sanding doesn't get any more difficult than sanding the taper of a plank. I set up the Byrnes sander with 400 grit and carefully run my plank trough. making sure it doesn't get caught in the slot. If gives me the straight edge I need. I also like to sand the face of the planks this way, just don't press too hard. I think by varying grit and pressure you can deal with the sanding without speed control.
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Well I have to comment here. I do not have Dirk's skill. This is very obvious ffom his log. I also do not have his patience. I would say that my Jim Sander was my first power tool and still the one I use more than any other tool short of my battery operated Dremel. But I will agree that the Table saw is my next most valuable tool. I also have a drill press and X-Y table. I thought I would use this more than I have so far. I don't think you will use the band saw much unless you do scratch building. The same goes for a Mill. Mills can create just about any part you need. But they are expensive and then you need all the add-ons. There is another thread on this forum about Mills take a look. I can't speak to the Proxon. I swear by Jim's tools. I will have them right beside me in the coffin when the time comes. Also you mention changing speed with the sander. I find that I change grit more than speed. So I like the constant speed.
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One more comment - When I did this kit it was my first successful POB. I swear MS didn't make a dime off of me. I replaced every part at least once. If you have delamination problems I would ask for a replacement of the part.
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Augie - I know what you mean about Chuck's approach to the rabbit. It is so obvious and so good I wish I had seen it before. When I was cutting the rabbit on my MS Bluenose I cut all the way thru twice!. This method gives you a perfect slot and guaranteed to be uniform, and almost no cutting required.
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I think you have the right Idea. I have a rule with myself. If I get frustrated twice in a row its time for a break. Get a new perspective. But don't give up. Like you when I first started I held myself to very high standards. I also had no one to talk to or compare notes. This is the reason that my first 3 models became ashes. But then I first met other modelers where I lived. and then I found forums like this one. The difference is HUGE. I also must confess that as long as I know there is a solution I like the challenge and I really smile at the result. No one is going to tell you it is not hard. It is hard! but it gets better and you have something unique that you built. Besides you have the added benefit of a good reason to buy unique tools!
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Well I did some digging into the vast unknown - here you go!
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Lou - why don't you get yourself a helper? Create scale crew man if when he stands at the handles it is the right heights you got it. Nice work by the way.
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Lou - thanks a lot! it looks real good!! You did a great job tying the planks into the keel. Did you add the wale on top of the 2nd planking? I think I see a light colored Plank underneath.
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