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Looks good to me Martin, regarding the lights you could always add strips of clear thin acetate behind the windows which would catch the light and give the impression of glazing. B.E.- 467 replies
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Very nice fabrication work there Nils B.E.
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That really does look great Mike, very well done B.E.
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That's an interesting model subject Don, and nice formation of the hull lines, look forward to seeing more progress. ps: Looks like you have some serious wood turning kit there Cheers, B.E.
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Nothing to be lost Martin, an easy way would be to make the sides out of clear plastic cladded with thin boxwood or similar strips which would give you ready made windows (lights) which are very small at the scale. If all else fails you can always go back to the grating. Enjoy your trip, looking forward to seeing progress on your return . B.E.
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Off the top of my head I think I can add one or two to your list. Incorrectly configured slots on the Marine Gangboard. Dolphin striker the incorrect shape. Anchor shoe incorrectly positioned. and don't get me started on the Heller rigging instructions M.
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Intricate work at that scale Daniel, nicely done Pleased to see you have got around to moving the Skylight aft. M.
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Glad to see an update Martin, a fine job on your Quarterdeck planking. Hope your busy schedule will soon allow you more time in the dockyard. B.E.
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Hi Mike, this is how mine looks from the outside. Externally it looks fairly consistent above the rail. B.E.
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Don't know if it helps Mike but this is an early stage of my fitting of the foredeck and planning out the planking. You can see that the forward end of the pattern does rise increasingly above the deck as it meets the stem. This will be necessary for when you come to fit the catheads and other fixtures. I wouldn't be too quick to sand down the patterns, there is plenty of time to so once the Foc'sle deck is in if you feel it needs tweaking. Cheers, B.E.
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Great lines you've achieved there Jason, excellent work on the wale, and those gun ports look very sharp. Cheers, B.E.
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Hi -bug just catching up on your progress. Regarding the gun tackle question, at the scale involved I would fit the side tackles as they would be fitted to help secure the gun. On Pegasus I cheated tho' as all too often side tackles look overscale. I used 2mm blocks stropped with 34 gauge wire the ends of which were formed into hooks, a 0.15mm dia line was attached to the strop and frapped to give a neat and less obtrusive appearance. The guns on Pegasus were quite small six pounders, with larger guns I would modify the arrangement with perhaps using wire hooks fixed into the end of the blocks rather than attach with a ring and seizing which can look too bulky. I would also visually check the suggested scale line size by reference to the breeching tackle and sometimes it is better to go with a size less for the side tackle, again to give a better scale appearance. I tend to agree with Augie about 'clutter on the deck, and I also tend not to fit train tackles for that reason. Regards, B.E.
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Hi Christian, I am currently rattling down the Main shrouds. I think there is a tendency for the shrouds to be pulled in whether you use clove hitches or overhand knots if you are not careful. I am using clove hitches and started by attaching every fifth ratline down from the futtock stage and then in filling. Even so I found the outer shrouds showing some tendency to curve inwards which entailed some back tracking and re tying the outer ratline on one side. I found stiffening the ratline between the first and second shrouds before securing the the outer ratline helped, constantly rechecking the line. On Pegasus the first six ratlines of the Fore and Main shrouds down from the futtock stave and first six up from the dead eyes did not extend to the first and last shrouds which helped to limit the curve tendency. Once I was happy with the line of the forward outer shroud I sealed the knots and I am now working along the lines aft, adjusting as I go. When I reach the outer aft shroud if there is any inward curve I will undo the hitches and slacken off the tension to release the inward pull and then re-tie and seal using diluted pva before trimming. Regards, B.E.
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Intricate work Mark, love the rudder detailing and the rudder coat looks spot on now. B.E.
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Good to see you back posting Andy B.E.
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Nice progress Doug, your deck planking looks excellent to my eye; I think we swan builders have all breathed a sigh of relief once the gunport strips have been fixed and we find that the guns sit squarely in the ports allowing a degree of both elevation and depression. Where the strips join I took the precaution of adding a thin reinforcing strip behind the join for added security. B.E.
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She's looking impressive betamale, nice work. It's always a problem getting back into a build after a lay-off, I was the same. One thing you perhaps need to consider now is the attachment of the heart collars on the Fore and Main mast to take the stays, always easier at this stage, and it looks like you are close to starting the lower standing rigging. ps; thank you for your kind references to my build. B.E.
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Just enjoyed a complete run thro' of your log Nils. Your projects never fail to engage the interest of your fellow ship modellers, and this wonderful model is no exception. Skilled and innovative work, and your plating is so impressive. Well done. B.E.
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A great result Peter, you must be well satisfied, I know I would be, and a fine set of photo's to conclude your build. Very well done B.E.
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Wonderful transformation of this plastic kit into a work of art, love what you've done with her. B.E.
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PROXXON DSH 2 SPEED SCROLL SAW – REVIEW.
Blue Ensign replied to Blue Ensign's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Thank you Derek, I bought it from Germany - here's the link. http://www.tbs-aachen.de/Proxxon/table_top_tools/scroll_saws/Proxxon_28092_2-speed_scroll_saw_DSH_i2477_42308.htm The price was what I paid two years ago, but looking at their site today it looks like the converted rate is around £154.00.(excl delivery) Satberlin looks a little cheaper at around £138.00 plus shipping of around £12.50. I read somewhere earlier that currently satberlin are cheaper than tbs-aachen. Either way cheaper than from UK suppliers. B.E. -
Just catching up on your beautiful build Michael, sorry to read about your mishap, must have been a heart stopping moment. Glad things are getting back on track. B.E.
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Hi Kurt, Sailed for Portugal, January 1808, to the Baltic 1809. Middling repair at Sheerness August 1812 - March 1813. Sailed to Baltic and Channel 1813, sold July 1816. Her sister cutter Surly had a much longer career, being eventually sold in January 1837. Source: British Warships in the Age of Sail 1793 - 1817, Rif Winfield. Regards, B.E.
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