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SawdustDave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from pete48 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Carriage progress.... adding the wheels (trucks?)
Since beginning the new special build of Chuck's cutter "Cheerful", my progress on the SOS will be cut back to about three hours each morning. The three evening hours will be devoted to the new project.
I will begin a new build log for that project.
Here's where I am on cannon carriages as of this morning....
Much to do to each unit yet, but must first get them "ready to roll"....
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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 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 augie 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 Omega1234 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 CaptainSteve 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 cristikc 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 pete48 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 Canute 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 dgbot 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 pete48 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 dgbot 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 mtaylor 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 IgorSky in 18th Century Longboat by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:100 scale - BOTTLE - using most of Chuck's Practicum
Talk about challenges! GOT'S to see this Danny.
Dave
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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 NavalArchAngel in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature
With all the detail I'm seeing, for what it's worth, I only have 6 words of wisdom to offer you Patrick....
"The more bigger, the more better."
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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 reacted to Remcohe in HMS Kingfisher 1770 by Remcohe - 1/48 - English 14-Gun Sloop - POF
Thanks all for your kind comments. Greg the pillars were cut freehand and with the help of a piece of paper with the cross slide settings written down.
More beams, knees and now its also time to add the hammock battens. They are fragile once glued in place and easily knocked off (yes I tried it...)
Remco
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Carriage progress.... adding the wheels (trucks?)
Since beginning the new special build of Chuck's cutter "Cheerful", my progress on the SOS will be cut back to about three hours each morning. The three evening hours will be devoted to the new project.
I will begin a new build log for that project.
Here's where I am on cannon carriages as of this morning....
Much to do to each unit yet, but must first get them "ready to roll"....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Carriage progress.... adding the wheels (trucks?)
Since beginning the new special build of Chuck's cutter "Cheerful", my progress on the SOS will be cut back to about three hours each morning. The three evening hours will be devoted to the new project.
I will begin a new build log for that project.
Here's where I am on cannon carriages as of this morning....
Much to do to each unit yet, but must first get them "ready to roll"....
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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 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 Piet 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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