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MD11pilot reacted to _SalD_ in Prins Willem by _SalD_ – Corel - Scale 1:100
Starting to reassemble the bulkheads for their final placement on the BF using clamps and my trusty Legos.
More clamps and legos
Setting the main deck. Reminds me of something out of Gulliver's Travels. The rubber bands worked out nicely because they pulled the deck down along the curvature on the bulkheads.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Robin Lous in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now that’s funny, 😂
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MD11pilot reacted to Barbossa in HMS Diana By Barbossa - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 - The 1794 Attempt
continuation
Glad I'm almost done with the rigging part
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MD11pilot reacted to Barbossa in HMS Diana By Barbossa - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 - The 1794 Attempt
Hi,
wasn't happy with the rope coils on the central balustrade, so I made it all over again using some kind of jig. I'more happy with the outcome as the rope coils describe the curve I was hoping for.
The rigging is almost done : so here's some over all shots.
Still the anchors and the 26ft pinnace or longboat to do + some extra rope coils
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by Peter Bloemendaal - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Howdy Peter! Welcome to the Syren club. Even though you're just a few steps into the project, it's easy to see that you do high quality work. I'm looking forward to watching another beautiful Syren take shape.
I like that plank bender. Seems easier than the pin boards.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Peter Bloemendaal in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
I started with the 26 gauge lancets that are becoming popular for this project. They produce a nice, small nail pattern. However, removing the plastic sleeve is a bit of a pain. You can use nippers to get most of the plastic off. I then set up a candle in a bowl to heat and remove the plastic part that is adhered to the lancet.
When I was remaking the second stamp, I remembered that I had a 23 gauge pin driver out in my shop. These finish nailers are becoming quite popular with finish carpenters for holding moldings (and other stuff) together while the glue dries.
So I switched to the 23 gauge nails. Worked great without the hassle of removing plastic.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Good afternoon Floyd. Chuck's copper jig tutorial is imbedded in the instruction manual. Chapter 8. I’d highly recommend using a drill press to pre-drill the pin holes. I tried to do it with a hand held pin vise the first time. One stamp came out okay, but the second stamp was a complete mess. You’re drilling so close to the edge of the wood that it’s easy for the drill bit to come out the side of the block - either by poor control, or because the very fine bit is following the grain of the wood. Had to start all over again. And that’s when I figured out that I could chuck my pin vise in my full size drill press as mentioned earlier.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks Floyd, it’s good to be back in the saddle. I’m going to need my stamping jig for the Surprise that’s sitting on my shelf, but thanks for the offer.
I only made Port and Starboard stamps as per the instructions. I know some of the advanced guys make a third one for the belt line, but I didn’t think it was necessary. I could go back and add one more nail hole to each plate, by hand, at the position shown in this picture....
I’ll give it it some consideration.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Dubz in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
The rudder is a fun little project. Shaped it with a mini hand plane and sanding blocks.
Added the copper plates with the aid of a small square.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Copper bottom complete.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
I was wondering how I would keep the lines straight. In other builder logs, nobody ever seemed to mention it so I figured it must not be a big deal. And sure enough, if you keep your overlaps fairly consistent, it just seems to work out.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Dubz in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
If you’ve got one those fancy lighted magnifying glass gizmos, nows the time to set it up. These plates are small and there are a lot of them. My near vision ain’t what it used to be.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
It’s important to get the pins on the stamps perfectly level. I used my water line marking jig to help with this. I squared the jig against the side of my grinding wheel and very gently leveled the pins.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for copper bottom. I didn’t do anything creative. Pretty much stuck with instructions.
First, I made a mount so could attach the ship upside down in my deskmate.
Made the stamp jig and and dies. I don’t have a mini drill press but I was able to secure my pin vise in the chuck of my full size drill press. It actually worked pretty well.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Ryland Craze in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi all. It’s been a very long time. Time to dust off the Syren and get back to work.
With the deck finished, it's time to add the cap rail.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Elijah in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
I’m really enjoying your build. I agree with the others - I’m going to follow your lead and make wood cleats. The metal ones just won’t cut it.
Love the little plane. How in the world did you find it.
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MD11pilot reacted to Robin Lous in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
omg! don't go there...it's a haunted place!
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Old Collingwood in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
I'm depressed. Spent some time wandering around the "Scratch Built" side of the website this morning. I don't have the words to describe my respect for those folks. Awesome, astounding, incomprehensible, magical. I can only dream.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Robin Lous in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
I was wondering how I would keep the lines straight. In other builder logs, nobody ever seemed to mention it so I figured it must not be a big deal. And sure enough, if you keep your overlaps fairly consistent, it just seems to work out.
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MD11pilot got a reaction from Robin Lous in US Brig Syren by MD11pilot - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi all. It’s been a very long time. Time to dust off the Syren and get back to work.
With the deck finished, it's time to add the cap rail.
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MD11pilot reacted to VACorsair in MONTAÑES by Amalio
Whew! I'm exhausted just looking at all those timbers!!! Amazing work!
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MD11pilot reacted to Rustyj in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
While rigging the breech ropes I’ve also been working on the offending pin rail. And since I was
re-doing that I figured that I needed to make the bowsprit so I could make the proper placement.
The bowsprit was turned from 5/16” square boxwood.
After I marked off the bowsprit in the 7/10/7 ratio and trimmed it to an octagon. I then chucked it
in the lath and slowly turned it to the desired size. Here it’s painted and ready for the 4 eye bolts.
The bowsprit hole in the bulwarks was enlarged to accept the bowsprit and then I could determine
the correct height of the pin rail.
So now the two long guns and pin rail are in place. Once I finish rigging the guns I’ll do the bowsprit
step and install it and the bowsprit.
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