Chuck Seiler
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from davyboy in Yellow Boxwood from Model Expo
'It's yellow and color and comes in a box. Any other questions?'
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in Yellow Boxwood from Model Expo
For what it's worth, I would never use basswood for anything but filler. When I was working on the NRG planking half hull, I had alot of problems with the basswood planking. I switched to yellow cedar and was much happier. It is relatively inexpensive and soft like basswood, but slightly harder. I find it works better than BW and finishes VERY nicely.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from tom q vaxy in Yellow Boxwood from Model Expo
For what it's worth, I would never use basswood for anything but filler. When I was working on the NRG planking half hull, I had alot of problems with the basswood planking. I switched to yellow cedar and was much happier. It is relatively inexpensive and soft like basswood, but slightly harder. I find it works better than BW and finishes VERY nicely.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from allanyed in Yellow Boxwood from Model Expo
For what it's worth, I would never use basswood for anything but filler. When I was working on the NRG planking half hull, I had alot of problems with the basswood planking. I switched to yellow cedar and was much happier. It is relatively inexpensive and soft like basswood, but slightly harder. I find it works better than BW and finishes VERY nicely.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Yellow Boxwood from Model Expo
'It's yellow and color and comes in a box. Any other questions?'
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Canute in Yellow Boxwood from Model Expo
For what it's worth, I would never use basswood for anything but filler. When I was working on the NRG planking half hull, I had alot of problems with the basswood planking. I switched to yellow cedar and was much happier. It is relatively inexpensive and soft like basswood, but slightly harder. I find it works better than BW and finishes VERY nicely.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Gregory in Yellow Boxwood from Model Expo
For what it's worth, I would never use basswood for anything but filler. When I was working on the NRG planking half hull, I had alot of problems with the basswood planking. I switched to yellow cedar and was much happier. It is relatively inexpensive and soft like basswood, but slightly harder. I find it works better than BW and finishes VERY nicely.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from jwvolz in What Wax To Use On Rigging Line
Yo! It's my Philly suburbs upbringing.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in What Wax To Use On Rigging Line
Use Renaissance (conservators') wax.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Jaager in What Wax To Use On Rigging Line
Use Renaissance (conservators') wax.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from allanyed in What Wax To Use On Rigging Line
Use Renaissance (conservators') wax.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to kgstakes in Yellow Boxwood from Model Expo
Glad I clicked on this topic. Learning a lot about the woods you all use. I've only built with basswood (railroad structures & miniature furniture). Used cherry once for a miniature table.
I'm building the Mississippi River boat and the different species in the kit but didn't really realize that certain woods are better for certain parts of a ship.
Very interesting topic, thanks everyone, I'll pay more attention to the woods used from now on.
And the best part is I have another supplier for wood !!
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Chuck Seiler reacted to glbarlow in Yellow Boxwood from Model Expo
Not all of us have high praise, I think they’re a junk company that proudly lists kits based on stolen IP from China.
As Chuck notes The Modeler’s Saw Mill is an excellent US source for wood. I recommend you replace what you have with Alaskan Yellow Cedar (much less than boxwood and easier to work with, though boxwood is amazing). See my Cheerful or Winchelsea build log for more photos on how it looks planked on a hull. Then toss that junk away after sending MS a demand for refund (which you likely won’t get, but you’ll feel better) and post a nice Google Review.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Chuck in Yellow Boxwood from Model Expo
See my post above.....cheaper and premium quality. You just cant beat the quality for the money. If you are building Syren I recommend you get 3/64" thick strips. Although I dont remember what actual thickness I used when I designed that prototype. It was such a long time ago. That was my first kit design which I sold to Model Shipways. I believe I recieved a $500 gift certificate for Model Expo products for that design. I think they got a good deal on it, LOL. So best to check out the materials list in your kit and just replace with whatever you prefer from Joe. Cedar or Boxwood.
And fun fact...this is why I started my own company and it is named for this very first ship I ever designed a kit for.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to allanyed in wax or no wax?
What kind of wax? There is some discussion on wax here at MSW. One thread can be found at https://modelshipworld.com/topic/34942-black-rigging-wax/#comment-1027227 According to the American Bee Journal, bees wax has a pH of 7 so is neutral thus a safe choice. Others have stated that it is below 7 thus acidic. https://americanbeejournal.com/beeswax/
Paraffin is on the alkaline side of neutral with a pH of 9 to 10 so maybe not a great choice.
There are proponents and detractors of using wax. It will waterproof the rope but if you use poly rope I am not sure there is any benefit.
Allan
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Jaager in wax or no wax?
The choices
Linen seems to be lost into the past.
Cotton - limited lifespan - smaller fibers -smaller fuzz
Poly - seems to be winning the race. As long as the model itself is plastic, any resistance to using man-made materials is moot.
Poly already is what a wax would provide. Wax seems to me to be pointless. If it is beeswax on it - I would question it ever case hardening to become NOT a dust magnet.
Paraffin would change its phase with changes in room temp. The semi liquid phase would also hold dust.
Renaissance wax will case harden as its organic solvent evaporates. It is probably more positive than negative for linen and cotton. It would offer no advantage with poly.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to mtaylor in 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Project by mtaylor - NRG
Very brief update. Thanks for the likes. The kit came in Monday and I've spent the last few days re-reading the instructions with the kit in hand and clearing my work area. I hope to have progress on the actual building later this week.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Coyote_6 in Prince de Neufchatel by Coyote_6 – Constructo – 1/58 scale - American privateer
@Dr PR Thanks for the info!! So I have been pondering the plans vs Chapelle, and I am not sure there will be clarity until I am done.
Aft Pin Rail
Chapelle: 9 pins fore, 5 aft.
Plans: 10 pins fore, 7 aft.
Fore Pin Rail
Chapelle: 4 fore, 8 mid, 3 aft.
Plans: 7 fore, 8 mid, 9 aft.
Bow Pin Rail
Chapelle: 9 pins.
Plans: 15 pins.
So at least the plans have sufficient pin holes. But the two issues here:
1. The plans call for more pins than Chapelle but use almost every hole in their rigging plans.
2. Chapelle plants this little nugget on the above referenced PLATE IV:
So what's a shipwright to do???
Also, regarding pinrails in general:
It seems like I am making custom pinrails for a specific rig. Wouldn't more generic pinrails be more appropriate (i.e. 10 linear feet of pin holes) as rigs can change over time? Or are pinrails generally custom to a rig? (Asking for a friend who is going to run out of pinrail wood and the specie is hard to get.)
And don't get me started on Constructo's gun placement on the plans not being correct on the plan view, leading to gun/running rigging interference. Sheesh.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to iosto in Enterprize by iosto - FINISHED - CAF - 1/48 scale - adding complete interior
Enterprize is overI worked for 4 and a half years for this model, with several months off. Unfortunately there are some errors, the project is not too precise but it served to learn several things.Let's hope the next model will be more precise.I will make a 1/36 "LA Belle" model starting from the Hachette Kit by modifying materials and sculptures.Greetings
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Mr Whippy in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Canute in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from hollowneck in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from robert952 in NRG Rigging Project by tlevine
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