mtdoramike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from msberkman in San Francisco 2 by msberkman - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:90 - my first wooden kit - Galleon S.XVI
Absolutely beautiful work. I built the original San Francisco from Latina, back when they supplied wood veneer strips for the hull, which was applied to a cheaper white wood planking as a second layer. If you don't mind a suggestion, In the future, sand the wood smooth first after you glue it down and once sanded, come back and nail in the nails. It will give a much nicer finish, especially since the Frisco uses the nail heads as adornment.
Mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from HIPEXEC in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
The ratlines look good, I use the heavy thread for the horizontal lines and a thinner thread for the steps going up the ratlines. It makes a cleaner knot. Floquil used to make and sell liquid tar that I would use to paint on the ratlines once completed, which took away the fuzziness of the thread and gave it a nice appearance. But you can't buy that stuff anymore.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
The ratlines look good, I use the heavy thread for the horizontal lines and a thinner thread for the steps going up the ratlines. It makes a cleaner knot. Floquil used to make and sell liquid tar that I would use to paint on the ratlines once completed, which took away the fuzziness of the thread and gave it a nice appearance. But you can't buy that stuff anymore.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Dimitris71 in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
I use the riveting tool on the copper side of the tape and run it along each edge of the tape before installing. I will pull 10 feet or so of the copper tape from the spool as I mark it with the tool. Then I lay the tape strips in full length layers on the hull in one solid piece if possible. Then I come back with a pencil and mark the tape and then score it with a hobby knife to indicate individual plates. It saves a ton of time compared to cutting the tape into individual plates and then installing. Start at the waterline and work your way down towards the keel. The rudder itself is plated the same, but with much smaller copper tape strips and is done before mounting to the model. I try to line up the copper plates on the rudder to the copper strips on the hull as best I can to give it more of a pleasing appearance. I have it mounted to the board so this was about the best that I could do.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Eddie in Louise by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Constructo
What a real beauty she is too. I love this model, the natural wood look really shows her off nicely. WELL DONE!
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mtdoramike got a reaction from clearway in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
I use the riveting tool on the copper side of the tape and run it along each edge of the tape before installing. I will pull 10 feet or so of the copper tape from the spool as I mark it with the tool. Then I lay the tape strips in full length layers on the hull in one solid piece if possible. Then I come back with a pencil and mark the tape and then score it with a hobby knife to indicate individual plates. It saves a ton of time compared to cutting the tape into individual plates and then installing. Start at the waterline and work your way down towards the keel. The rudder itself is plated the same, but with much smaller copper tape strips and is done before mounting to the model. I try to line up the copper plates on the rudder to the copper strips on the hull as best I can to give it more of a pleasing appearance. I have it mounted to the board so this was about the best that I could do.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GLakie in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Hi Lawrence, a Happy New Year to you as well and I hope that you have great success with the Anna Parker. With your skill and dedication to detail, I don't see where you could go wrong. Yes, I would like your imput on my AL Vic review even if it's to point out flaws in the kit or things you chose to change with your build. I'll be looking for that cloud of saw dust after the New Year
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Dimitris71 in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
I got a little more progress made on the hull plating.
Mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EinsteinTaylor in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
I got a little more progress made on the hull plating.
Mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Nikiforos in Louise by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Constructo
Oooooo, absolutely beautiful planking job. I love Constructo's woods that they supply with their kits. They make natural finished models look fantastic.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Beautiful work.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from HIPEXEC in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Beautiful work.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from clearway in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
This is copper foil tape, the same that the glass stain glass people use. The copper foil tape comes pre-glued on the back and goes on quite quickly. I lay a solid piece of tape down on the hull and once attached, I come back and score it in what ever length plates I'm going to use. Thanks for the compliments
Here is a picture of the foil tape roll and the riveting tool that I use to make the rivet marks on the tape before applying.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GLakie in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
This is copper foil tape, the same that the glass stain glass people use. The copper foil tape comes pre-glued on the back and goes on quite quickly. I lay a solid piece of tape down on the hull and once attached, I come back and score it in what ever length plates I'm going to use. Thanks for the compliments
Here is a picture of the foil tape roll and the riveting tool that I use to make the rivet marks on the tape before applying.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from canoe21 in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
I got a little more progress made on the hull plating.
Mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from clearway in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
I got a little more progress made on the hull plating.
Mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from WackoWolf in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
I got a little more progress made on the hull plating.
Mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GLakie in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
I got a little more progress made on the hull plating.
Mike
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mtdoramike reacted to michaelpsutton2 in Soldering Trouble
When soldering keep a wet sponge on your bench. Wipe the tip of the iron on the sponge after each application. The tip sould stay shiny and coatede smoothly with solder. If the solder beads up on the tip it needs cleaning. The soldering iron shoud not be used to melt the solder. It is used to heat the work piece until it is hot enough to melt the solder itself. Solder will not flow from a hot piece to a cooler piece. Press the iron on the work piece hard enough to transfer the heat. The more surface area of contac between the two the better.
Apply the solder as far away from the soldering iron tip as possible. If the work piece is hot enough the solder will melt and flow towards the soldering iron
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Dimitris71 in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Here is the latest update on the Vic progress. A little bit of work done to the stern.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Dimitris71 in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Here is a couple of updated photos as she sits today.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from foxy in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Here is the latest update on the Vic progress. A little bit of work done to the stern.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Dimitris71 in HMS Victory by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
I made a little more progress today on the Vic.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from le débutant in Santa Ana by le débutant - Artesania Latina - scale 1/84
Also, make sure and do a thorough inventory of the kit contents as I found a few pieces missing from my AL Victory kit like the whole photo etched brass sheet containing hammock stays.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from le débutant in Santa Ana by le débutant - Artesania Latina - scale 1/84
That looks suspiciously like the same way the AL Victory build starts out. I have been curious if Artesania Latina didn't just revamp the Victory kit to make the Santa Ana. But either way, I love the ship and can't wait to follow along on your progress.
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