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SawdustDave
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SawdustDave reacted to augie in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
I lean toward Alistair's opinion with the far left and that things seem to settle down with time. Just to confuse things further, I don't know what kind of filler you're using but I usually start with a lightly colored product and then modify the color to suit the situation. If it's a water-based filler an acrylic paint will do the job. Naturally it's best to mix up enough for the whole ship and store it until you're done. If it stiffens up you can bring it back to proper consistency with water.
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SawdustDave reacted to GuntherMT in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
So I got some 1000 grit sandpaper today (finest I've found so far) and used that instead of the steel wool after 4 coats, and it was 'peeling' the paint off instead of coming off in dust like it was with the steel wool. It's been over 24 hours since the last coat, so maybe I got them on too soon between coats when using the steel wool. I'll let it set for another 24 before trying the next coat and see if it does the same thing. Appearance wise it's back to about '2nd coat' now after that sanding. I may just be sanding too hard or aggressively.
At the same place I got the sandpaper, I found some new wood filler, and thought I would try it out for the nails - it's a 'maple' filler, so pretty light. I drilled out another set of .031 holes, and then drilled half of the original .024 holes to .028, and then drilled out a set of .028 as well.
New test (Only a single coat of wipe on poly, and not buffed).
Left to right:
Green is .031" holes with the new maple filler.
Old filler in .031" holes.
Toothpicks .031" holes.
Top half is old filler in .024" holes - Black (bottom half) is old filler in .028" holes.
Bamboo in .031" holes.
Red is .028" holes with the new maple filler.
Difference between the old filler and new filler is very subtle.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from NenadM in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Here's the great surgical alligator grippers I mentioned earlier, given to me by my surgeon.
This is a really handy tool for getting into tight places with a good firm grip on those tiny parts.
It should be pretty handy for rigging as well.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Spent the last couple of evenings fitting the bulkheads and bow fillers.
Began fairing the starboard side bulkheads last night and this morning. After four hours of careful sanding, I am getting very close....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from fatih79 in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from dgbot in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Here's the great surgical alligator grippers I mentioned earlier, given to me by my surgeon.
This is a really handy tool for getting into tight places with a good firm grip on those tiny parts.
It should be pretty handy for rigging as well.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Spent the last couple of evenings fitting the bulkheads and bow fillers.
Began fairing the starboard side bulkheads last night and this morning. After four hours of careful sanding, I am getting very close....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from dgbot in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
I'm also thinking of making a big sign to hang on the inside of the two blocked doors.... "NO EXIT"
Problem solved.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Just beautiful Augie.... Tree nailing.... Got a load of that to do myself.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
I will be building Chuck Passaro's "Cheerful" as a very special gift to my ENT surgeon (Dr. Harold Pillsbury) in appreciation for his outstanding efforts in my ongoing fight with a serious life threatening infection of my left ear.
I hope to be able to finish this and present it to him at the conclusion of my continued daily IV treatments as a complete surprise.
"Dr. P" is a very special man, going far beyond normal efforts in my case.... Calls me at home after hours during the week to check on me and encourage my wife.
At my last weekly appointment in his office, the man gave me a $250.00 pair of tiny alligator pliers because I had made a comment.... "What a neat rigging tool" they would be.
His staff knows about this plan but they have all been sworn to secrecy.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from dgbot in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
You are so right about hard maple Chuck. Have used it quite a bit for small turnings and some deck fixtures. In fact, I'm quite sure I still have some in my lumber boneyard.
Thanks Frank.... Any time I'm working with the guidance of Chuck's well illustrated instructions, I feel very comfortable. I will always consider him my mentor. (Don't let that go to your head Mr. P)
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SawdustDave got a reaction from druxey in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Spent the last couple of evenings fitting the bulkheads and bow fillers.
Began fairing the starboard side bulkheads last night and this morning. After four hours of careful sanding, I am getting very close....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Here's the great surgical alligator grippers I mentioned earlier, given to me by my surgeon.
This is a really handy tool for getting into tight places with a good firm grip on those tiny parts.
It should be pretty handy for rigging as well.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from tadheus in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Spent the last couple of evenings fitting the bulkheads and bow fillers.
Began fairing the starboard side bulkheads last night and this morning. After four hours of careful sanding, I am getting very close....
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SawdustDave reacted to Rustyj in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Hi Dave, best of luck with your infection and I'm eager to watch your Cheerful come to life.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Here's the great surgical alligator grippers I mentioned earlier, given to me by my surgeon.
This is a really handy tool for getting into tight places with a good firm grip on those tiny parts.
It should be pretty handy for rigging as well.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from GLakie in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Spent the last couple of evenings fitting the bulkheads and bow fillers.
Began fairing the starboard side bulkheads last night and this morning. After four hours of careful sanding, I am getting very close....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
I'm also thinking of making a big sign to hang on the inside of the two blocked doors.... "NO EXIT"
Problem solved.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Nenad.... That too is an option to be decided much farther down the proverbial road.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from archjofo in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Another issue, as a consequence of using very poor plan sheets, and bashing the flat surfaced bulkheads shown in the plans in order to create the radius shapes seen on most other models.....
The forward gun ports of the waist deck are so close to the forecastle bulkhead, the cannon carriage completely blocks the doorways on each side.
I considered my options at this point, and concluded this is something I will have to live with considering the only way to correct the issue would be to rip out and re-space every one of the ten gun ports on that deck. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!
My bad....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from cristikc in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
I managed to take a shot at creating a smaller cannon carriage to be mounted on deck at the bulkhead ports....
I will not show you the three other attempts I didn't care for.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from druxey in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Here's the great surgical alligator grippers I mentioned earlier, given to me by my surgeon.
This is a really handy tool for getting into tight places with a good firm grip on those tiny parts.
It should be pretty handy for rigging as well.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Spent the last couple of evenings fitting the bulkheads and bow fillers.
Began fairing the starboard side bulkheads last night and this morning. After four hours of careful sanding, I am getting very close....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from tadheus in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Here's the great surgical alligator grippers I mentioned earlier, given to me by my surgeon.
This is a really handy tool for getting into tight places with a good firm grip on those tiny parts.
It should be pretty handy for rigging as well.
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