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GLakie
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GLakie reacted to cog in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Patrick,
If I were Mark I would use it for meself and no one else ... lest I wouldn't have time to work on me own projects!!! Besides, all the hassle you've got to count those stacks of money The midnight oiling to get deliveries out and meet demand ... nope, not worth it after retirement
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GLakie got a reaction from lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Careful with the extra holes Larry. They can cause vital bodily fluids to start leaking out!
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GLakie got a reaction from lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
I hear that man. Been a quart or so low for a while now myself, but I've gotten used to it.
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GLakie got a reaction from lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Nice job on those jack-screws Larry. They didn't add those in the kit did they? You might be making the swing over to the "Dark-Side" ?
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GLakie reacted to usedtosail in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
Thanks JS. I am going one further than pins - I have added wooden strips that will support the deck planks and will drill holes for the posts in these support pieces, glue in the rail to the supports, then plank around the posts. I was concerned that even with pins these small posts might pull out.
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GLakie reacted to JSGerson in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
Fine work!
I would strongly suggest that you add some pins to the stanchions so that you can anchor the assembly to the deck. I've read numerous build logs where the pin rails have been pulled off the deck when rigging lines were attached.
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GLakie got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
Nice work on the pin-rails Tom. Your perseverance is paying off handsomely!
Cheers
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GLakie reacted to augie in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks to all for stopping by and the comments.
FRANK- I'll send you a PM.
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GLakie reacted to _SalD_ in US Brig Syren by _SalD_ – FINISHED - 3/16" scale
Jim, George, Augie, Thomas and Richard thank you so much for the kind words, it's much appreciated. And thanks to all for the likes.
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GLakie reacted to augie in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Probably down around #10 buckshot. Great idea if you can find them and don't need to buy them by the pound!
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GLakie reacted to usedtosail in RMS Titanic by popeye the sailor - Academy - PLASTIC - 1/400 scale
My problem with plastic has always been getting glue where it isn't supposed to be. Much harder to deal with than cleaning glue off wood, I think. But hten again, it has been probably 45 years since I built a plastic model
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GLakie reacted to usedtosail in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
Thanks Tim, Dan, George, and Jay, and the likes.
Jay, the plans I am using show the rail in relation to the main mast, so I can locate it from that. Of course, if the main mast location has moved since 1812 it won't be exactly right.
One more shot of the rail after some more work. I sanded the two lower rails so they are thinner now and match better. I also sanded down the tops of the posts so they are almost flush with the top rail. I didn't want to break anything so I stopped sanding when I got close. I also installed the sheaves between the two bottom rails. I used a strip of wood that I ran through the table saw on both sides to make a groove, then cut off squares and used a thin file to continue the groove around to the other two sides, to simulate a round piece between two square pieces. This picture is actually a little too close to see them clearly. I don't think I'll be running any lines through these as they are kind of fragile and the holes are pretty small.
I can now stain the fore and main pin rails, mount what I can and get ready to plank the spar deck. There is a support for the spencer mast at the mizzen that I need to make too. I can leave the spider rail for the mizzen until I make that mast since it does not attach to the deck.
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GLakie got a reaction from augie in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
She looks splendid Augie! Welcome back!
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GLakie got a reaction from _SalD_ in US Brig Syren by _SalD_ – FINISHED - 3/16" scale
Nice job on those head-rails Sal!
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GLakie got a reaction from Omega1234 in RMS Titanic by popeye the sailor - Academy - PLASTIC - 1/400 scale
It's amazing how many guy-wires there are. When looking at her profile, you don't really pay any attention to them.
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GLakie reacted to gjdale in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Great to see you back in the shipyard Augie. She's looking mighty impressive.
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GLakie reacted to lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Thanks Augie, now all I need to complete them is cannonballs. I'm thinking of using shot from a shotgun shell if I can find the right size.
Thank you everyone for the likes.
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GLakie reacted to Gahm in US Brig Syren by rtropp - Model Shipways - 1:64
Excellent progress, Richard! Your Syren is shaping up very nicely. And there is nothing wrong with simulated sheaves .
Thomas
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GLakie reacted to schiffebastler in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Michael,
it's easier said than done, but you have always tried to push the limits of what is possible and I think you're not satisfied with the simple approach. I think you should have a few more attempts companies and I'm sure you will, as always, to be successful.
Bye Joachim
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GLakie reacted to Ferit in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Michael,
In my opinion, scribing a line on the same dowel; in other words same continuous color, same continuous wood texture, same continuous grain, would not give a perfect appearance, an image of a dowel been made of two different pieces of wood. It would be just a stripe on a dowel.
It's not for me to say but I favor your current attempt. :-)
If the result was not satisfying, Michael who I know, would realize what he wants after one or two attempts... :-)
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GLakie reacted to Omega1234 in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Hi Mark
I feel with your new toy that you may make a killing taking orders for jobs? I'm sure there's plenty of international customers who'd be lining up to have parts cut.
It might become a real little earner for you! I'll take my 20% cut, of course.
Cheers
Patrick
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GLakie reacted to cog in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Mark,
You're Scottish ...
ah no, you're Dutch ...
Nope, definitely not ...
You just use your common sense mate!!!
Cheers
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GLakie got a reaction from IgorSky in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
It looks like after getting the bugs worked out on that machine, it's taking quite a bit of the "fiddly" out of those tiny little bits Mark. Glad you've got it tuned up and tweaked, so it works well for you.
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GLakie reacted to augie in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Whole carronade assembly came out terrific. Nice job, Larry.
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