MEDDO
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Very nice. Looking at the figurehead on mine I wish I had the forethought to do this prior to proceeding.- 682 replies
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Thanks for the replies. I am going to learn how to sharpen the regular tools although the cost of the surgical scalpel blades I use I am just going to recycle/trash them.
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One thing is for certain, I need to work on the small tight curves. Once again the camera takes what appears nice with the naked eye and exposes all the flaws.
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I also got a chance to see some real carvings today as my uncle from Sydney was in town visitng and wanted to drive down and see the Naval Academy. Of course I had to show him Preble Hall. As always very impressive. Maybe future projects....... Galley Washington and a Swan class
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I have both the xacto blades as well as scalpel and much prefer a regular scalpel handle. I can never seem to get the blades tightened down in the xacto handle. I do also have some "micro chisels" I bought a few years ago and will try them out when I get home. My concern would be learning how to sharpen them.
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Thanks, I am going to try that on the next one. I was going to attempt the small one with a flower next. This is my first try at such a small scale and even seeing the grain is a bit tough. Maybe it's time to finally accept my fate as an aging middle aged man who needs to explore the wonders of bifocals/magnifying glasses...
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Sorry about the iPhone pictures but I figure this is a better use of time than watching bad television here. I see where the cuts look a bit blocky and am going to try to clean em up.
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I have been traveling a bit recently and just realized I could take this in my checked bags so I brought it on my current trip. To the unaided eye it looks pretty good. The magnified photo shows all the warts... I didn't bring any sandpaper or files with me but I plan to try to smooth it out when I get home.
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How about one of the original authors in this genre Frederick Marryat. Who actually served during the war in the British Royal Navy. Mr Midshipman Easy was written in 1836 and is pretty funny to read. Can be found here at Project Gutenberg. Because this was written in the early 1800s the writing style is...different to say the least. Many other books of his are also available for free as well.
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First attempt. Need to work on stop cuts a bit more. One thing I found is that the blades I have get dull pretty fast. Blades were super cheep so not too much a problem.
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Looks wonderful. One difference compared to my LSS version is that kit started with a fixed keel in the jig and then added the frames. Your early frames look great and I am not sure I would of been able to get them so perfect without the keel being there. Having the 3 points of attachment was helpful to my beginner skill set. (Seen on my log post #11)
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I wanted to try this for some time. I found this section of the site and decided to try my hand. I only have a crude non-variable speed dremel so will be only using scalpel blades and maybe chisels as I carve. Recently Bob (username rafine) started up a build of the same ship I am building but using the Lumberyards framing package. I saw the pieces that were included in the package and was comparing them to my resin castings. The LSS did a good job but I "may" be able to do better if I practice a bunch. Here we go... As I wait for the glue to dry I started messing around with the blank Oops, not following the grain... Decided to try a stop cut and thinning How about a railing post??? Here is the LSS Halifax resin castings... Maybe just maybe... More to come once crown is dry...
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Looks somewhat familiar. I love it. I like the look of the transom and window pieces. Mine has some resin castings which I may try to improve.
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To see what is possible with the Granado definitely check out Bob's build. Model Shipways have some popular kits including some really great praise for the Syren.
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NRG Journal Annual Indexes now on web site
MEDDO replied to kurtvd19's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
Wonderful resource. Thanks.- 1 reply
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Am definitely going to be following along. At the rate you go soon you will be passing me and i'll be looking for you to provide the tips for me to complete my Halifax
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Not sure if the Longboat or the Pinnace will be my next build. Will be following along with you.
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Impressed you are able to file the nails down without eating into the wood around them. Must take a very delicate touch.
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Absolutely fantastic. Sorry if this was discussed before but I was wondering how you're eventually going to display this. Also, I second Dirk's question. What will be next?
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Other than our outstanding NRG publication the only other one I know of is Seaways Ships in Scale.
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