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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from Grimber in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
I ordered some sheets of 1/32" Mahogany & cherry & maple and will cut planks from the sheet stock. I hope to do something fancy with the contrasting colors of the maple & mahogany but.... we'll see.
Anyway, that decision allowed me to slap some bondo glazing putting in there & fill in the joints real well and provide a nice smooth base to plank on top of.
So now... just waiting for my new wood.
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from Grimber in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Well, I've committed to planking it. Which is a good thing because some of my joints aren't as clean as I had wanted but I had already decided on the planking so I wasn't being as careful as I should have.
The deck pieces were tricky. For one, you can access the back side of the bottoms & sides but by the time you get to the deck, it's hard or impossible in some areas to get to the back side. Also, the instructions reccomend soaking all these pieces in warm water & forming them to the frames, wrap in ace bandage (that was a good little trick I learned on this build) but I had no problems fitting the sides & bottoms. My deck pieces however had some odd twists to them so I followed the directions here. But I still have a few "waves" I'm not happy with but should be able to hide these flaws with the planks.
I thought I had more veneer sheet stock in my scrap pile than I did. I did find a nice piece of 1/16" maple which gave me an idea and I may try and do a fancy little edge plank on the deck in maple & the rest in mahogany which will make for some pretty contrast on the deck. We'll see.
Here is where I left it last night. I'll fill the gaps & sand and that should make for a nice smooth base to plank on.
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DRW-FJ40 reacted to Senior ole salt in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
I like your approach to model boat and ship building, working up to models like the HMS Victory. You're little fleet looks like a great start.
Ahh the snipe. A great little sail boat. I built one right after getting out of the Navy back in 1952.
To make sure I could get it out of the basement I and friends muscled it out just in frame.
I did plank mine and kept the boat for about 7 years until it got too small for a growing family.
S.os
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from egkb in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Now the Dumas... I'm glad I didn't start with this kit. It's die-crunched and the instructions need a little interpretation compared to Midwest but easy enough to figure out having built the previous boats.
Start with the keel & I've added the frames & sheers:
Then the chines:
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from Grimber in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Here are the three builds I've done so far to prime myself for planking
Midwest large skiff: basics of ship modeling concepts: plank on frame, CA glue & how not to glue your fingers to your boat, reading instructions, basic tools, etc.
Midwest Large Rowing Dinghy, basics 102, introduces multiple planks, yes there are only three per side but technically, that is multiple. If you go by the book, it's also finished natural so you are much more aware of the things you painted over in the skiff.
Midwest Canadian Canoe, This gets into planking more as it pertains to real ship modeling. The first two midwest kits, the planking is pretty much just glued on before any frames are put in (there is a jig). There are 17, 18 per side on this kit and you must bevel, bend and fit each one. Not quite finished but to far along to start a build thread.
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from Senior ole salt in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Here are the three builds I've done so far to prime myself for planking
Midwest large skiff: basics of ship modeling concepts: plank on frame, CA glue & how not to glue your fingers to your boat, reading instructions, basic tools, etc.
Midwest Large Rowing Dinghy, basics 102, introduces multiple planks, yes there are only three per side but technically, that is multiple. If you go by the book, it's also finished natural so you are much more aware of the things you painted over in the skiff.
Midwest Canadian Canoe, This gets into planking more as it pertains to real ship modeling. The first two midwest kits, the planking is pretty much just glued on before any frames are put in (there is a jig). There are 17, 18 per side on this kit and you must bevel, bend and fit each one. Not quite finished but to far along to start a build thread.
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from Senior ole salt in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Now the Dumas... I'm glad I didn't start with this kit. It's die-crunched and the instructions need a little interpretation compared to Midwest but easy enough to figure out having built the previous boats.
Start with the keel & I've added the frames & sheers:
Then the chines:
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from yvesvidal in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Now the Dumas... I'm glad I didn't start with this kit. It's die-crunched and the instructions need a little interpretation compared to Midwest but easy enough to figure out having built the previous boats.
Start with the keel & I've added the frames & sheers:
Then the chines:
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from Aussie048 in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Now the Dumas... I'm glad I didn't start with this kit. It's die-crunched and the instructions need a little interpretation compared to Midwest but easy enough to figure out having built the previous boats.
Start with the keel & I've added the frames & sheers:
Then the chines:
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from yvesvidal in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Here are the three builds I've done so far to prime myself for planking
Midwest large skiff: basics of ship modeling concepts: plank on frame, CA glue & how not to glue your fingers to your boat, reading instructions, basic tools, etc.
Midwest Large Rowing Dinghy, basics 102, introduces multiple planks, yes there are only three per side but technically, that is multiple. If you go by the book, it's also finished natural so you are much more aware of the things you painted over in the skiff.
Midwest Canadian Canoe, This gets into planking more as it pertains to real ship modeling. The first two midwest kits, the planking is pretty much just glued on before any frames are put in (there is a jig). There are 17, 18 per side on this kit and you must bevel, bend and fit each one. Not quite finished but to far along to start a build thread.
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from Keith_W in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
I've read that the finish of choice is west systems, I've used it years ago on full size kayaks but couldn't justify the cost for these kits... maybe if I did a nice mahogany chris-craft... but I have this theory with glues, paints, etc. that staying consistant with what you use makes for predictable results... good or bad.
I didn't have any issues with bubbles... in fact, I was pretty sloppy relative to my methods, dixie cup, eye ball the quanitites & stir with a pop sicle stick. I don't care much for those foam brushes... I get a pack of cheap craft brushes at walmart & throw them away. It does go on uneven but wet sand & continue layers until there is a nice flat surface then wet sand to 2500 gt. & then the polishing pads.
I've had more issues with bubbles using polyurethane but I've got in the habit of not stirring it which helps a lot.
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from SGraham in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Here are the three builds I've done so far to prime myself for planking
Midwest large skiff: basics of ship modeling concepts: plank on frame, CA glue & how not to glue your fingers to your boat, reading instructions, basic tools, etc.
Midwest Large Rowing Dinghy, basics 102, introduces multiple planks, yes there are only three per side but technically, that is multiple. If you go by the book, it's also finished natural so you are much more aware of the things you painted over in the skiff.
Midwest Canadian Canoe, This gets into planking more as it pertains to real ship modeling. The first two midwest kits, the planking is pretty much just glued on before any frames are put in (there is a jig). There are 17, 18 per side on this kit and you must bevel, bend and fit each one. Not quite finished but to far along to start a build thread.
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from KevinR in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Hello, This is my first build to post on MSW. It's my 4th boat (can't really call them ships yet) in my self desiged ship modeling course. My goal is to start the MS Bluenose 1:64 kit that's been sitting on my shelf for year teasing me... "come on, I dare you, I'll shred your ego into pieces".
The first three were small Midwest kits intended to learn the art of planking. This one is intended to get a feel for rigging. I figured how much simpler can rigging get than a small sailboat?
So the box. from looking at other threads, this seems to be an old sea salt tradition. unfortunately my picture was not taken "fresh" so it's a closed box shot but... what can I say.
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from petehay in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Here are the three builds I've done so far to prime myself for planking
Midwest large skiff: basics of ship modeling concepts: plank on frame, CA glue & how not to glue your fingers to your boat, reading instructions, basic tools, etc.
Midwest Large Rowing Dinghy, basics 102, introduces multiple planks, yes there are only three per side but technically, that is multiple. If you go by the book, it's also finished natural so you are much more aware of the things you painted over in the skiff.
Midwest Canadian Canoe, This gets into planking more as it pertains to real ship modeling. The first two midwest kits, the planking is pretty much just glued on before any frames are put in (there is a jig). There are 17, 18 per side on this kit and you must bevel, bend and fit each one. Not quite finished but to far along to start a build thread.
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from SGraham in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Now the Dumas... I'm glad I didn't start with this kit. It's die-crunched and the instructions need a little interpretation compared to Midwest but easy enough to figure out having built the previous boats.
Start with the keel & I've added the frames & sheers:
Then the chines:
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from KevinR in Snipe by DRW-FJ40 - FINISHED - Dumas - Small - 4th in my intro to ship modeling
Here are the three builds I've done so far to prime myself for planking
Midwest large skiff: basics of ship modeling concepts: plank on frame, CA glue & how not to glue your fingers to your boat, reading instructions, basic tools, etc.
Midwest Large Rowing Dinghy, basics 102, introduces multiple planks, yes there are only three per side but technically, that is multiple. If you go by the book, it's also finished natural so you are much more aware of the things you painted over in the skiff.
Midwest Canadian Canoe, This gets into planking more as it pertains to real ship modeling. The first two midwest kits, the planking is pretty much just glued on before any frames are put in (there is a jig). There are 17, 18 per side on this kit and you must bevel, bend and fit each one. Not quite finished but to far along to start a build thread.
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from dgbot in 3D Printing - Not Just Yet!
I'm sort of new here but this topic caught my eye. As someone mentioned, material is key for detail. I recently designed a 1950's gas pump and had it printed via shapeways. My conclusions were that you can get that CNC detail with frosted ultra detail plastic and a little elbow grease but... it's plastic and it's expensive. Ultimately it's good for a prototype to "sell" the idea to someone with access to less expensive manufacturing methods. But that cannon would look real good in a material with better detail quality like the "frosted ultra detail"
This is the finished pump model which is 10 scale so about 7.5" tall. The larger pieces are made of "strong white flexible" plastic because it's cheaper and they didn't require the detail. But the pump nozzle & engraved lettering on the face plate are FUD. I experimented with different materials and just couldn't get the detail.
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DRW-FJ40 got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in 3D Printing - Not Just Yet!
I'm sort of new here but this topic caught my eye. As someone mentioned, material is key for detail. I recently designed a 1950's gas pump and had it printed via shapeways. My conclusions were that you can get that CNC detail with frosted ultra detail plastic and a little elbow grease but... it's plastic and it's expensive. Ultimately it's good for a prototype to "sell" the idea to someone with access to less expensive manufacturing methods. But that cannon would look real good in a material with better detail quality like the "frosted ultra detail"
This is the finished pump model which is 10 scale so about 7.5" tall. The larger pieces are made of "strong white flexible" plastic because it's cheaper and they didn't require the detail. But the pump nozzle & engraved lettering on the face plate are FUD. I experimented with different materials and just couldn't get the detail.
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