Jack12477
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Jack12477 reacted to mtaylor in Model Ship Building Secrets Dvd
Thanks Nigel. I'll go have a look then. I'm just very cautious about such things. Always have been and probably always will be. Hell, I even paid for the original Leisure Suit Larry game way back when it was pirated by everybody.
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Jack12477 reacted to GLakie in International Dragon Class II by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
You're off and running Bob! She's going to be fun to watch coming together!
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Jack12477 reacted to mtaylor in Cutty Sark by NenadM
No worries, my friend. Your English is far better than my Serbian. My apologies, I didn't know I was correcting you...
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Jack12477 reacted to NenadM in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Mark, I am obviously dummy to remember proper English words and names. Post corrected !
Marc, i was nervous too, and drilling through bulwark lasts more than hour, bit to bit, point to point, as I am dentist and She is patient. I gave her anesthetic and She was pretty quite ...
Thanks Tom
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Jack12477 reacted to mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Thanks for the "likes" and all the comments...
Therein is part of the slowness of this. Every strake is needing spiling somewhere....
I'll be sweating over this until it's done...
I'm liking the way the lines are coming out, myself. As for the cutter.. it's already been a help... and a source of aggravation and also fun.
I got to get a bit radical.. cutting out the stern decoration would have driven me to strong drink.
Indeed. I know what you mean about the roughness... I'm touching up the fairing as I plank. So far, so good.
For those who might be curious and missed it... here's the review of the laser cutter: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10711-micro-mark-microlux-laserknife-2525-–-a-review/ I've just started the tweaking process.. a new and better lens and lens mounting is coming in Friday. Maybe a higher power cutting tube next. I just never could leave anything including most of my cars as "stock".
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Jack12477 reacted to trippwj in RMS Titanic by popeye the sailor - Academy - PLASTIC - 1/400 scale
All the best to you & the Missus - and continued great work on the Titanic!
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Jack12477 reacted to src in RMS Titanic by popeye the sailor - Academy - PLASTIC - 1/400 scale
A www what's a little flogging between spouses??? Some would consider that to be fun!
Congratulations on 28 years!
Sam.
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Jack12477 reacted to popeye the sailor in RMS Titanic by popeye the sailor - Academy - PLASTIC - 1/400 scale
much can be said about lighting......a handy aide to be sure. tell this to a sailor who's been doing scrimshaw in his quarters by candle light, and he'd probably look at us funny
this week has not been too productive.......the past couple of days has been eaten up with chores around the house. I have a couple of things to do today, but it's our 28th anniversary, so I might not get flogged if I sluff off. I did manage to put up a huge shelf in the living room. it's nothing fancy....metal shelving with wood shelves that I painted to match the walls. the living room is a low dust area.......only the dog and I go in there. it will be neat to see them all in one place.
hope to have some progress soon
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Jack12477 reacted to GLakie in US Brig Niagara by xken - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1/64
Those sure are some beautiful carronades Ken. Lovely work and great use of your lathe.
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Jack12477 reacted to GuntherMT in US Brig Niagara by xken - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1/64
Making the quoin and handle as a single piece is a fantastic idea!
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Jack12477 reacted to xken in US Brig Niagara by xken - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1/64
Scott you can have these skills as well, no real secret just experience over time and learning from others which is what I am doing since this is my first ship build.
Here is a "gaggle" of carronades now waiting for their quoins.
Now here is a sequence of how I made the test quoin using the 4 jaw chuck in my Sherline lathe turning down 1/8" square basswood.
First I turned a shaft down to 1/16" diameter x 3/16".
Since I am using Basswood which is very soft I shaped the handle rear with a flat needle file.
I then turned the inside curve with a tapered half round needle file then sanded with a 1/8" sanding stick.
Once sanded I reset the stock in the jaw and marked it at 3/8" and cut it off using a small saw.
Next I cut off the two side using a #11 Xacto blade as square as I could and then sanded square at the handle end.
Here is a test fit in the carronade.
This shows it primed and painted.
Now to make 17 more.
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Jack12477 reacted to Buick nut in USS Constitution by Buick nut - Model Shipways - 1/76 scale - father and son build
Ok a little bit of an update he has done some work and I'll post some pics of what he has done so far
The top pic is what he made to hold the planks against the hull.which is plastic cloth spins with nails epoxied in.
The lower pic is of his home made miter box for his razor saw from a couple of blocks of red oak
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Jack12477 reacted to Nirvana in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Erik,
Very nice! Now, before sanding the frames, attach secure them on top so they won't break or get move while doing it.
See several build logs for ideas.
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Jack12477 reacted to Erik W in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Thanks Matrim. That's good advice.
All the bulkheads are now attached. They are as straight and true as I could get them. The first 6 or 7 required more sanding to get them to fit than the back 9 or 10. I'm going to glue some wood across the tops of the bulkheads for additional bracing, and then move onto sanding the bulkhead's edges to shape. I'm having fun!
Erik
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Jack12477 reacted to egkb in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
That looks AMAZING Brian.. each time I look at her I just go Wow . That Bow on photo (last Photo) really shows her lines and the cool planking job you did!
All The Best
Eamonn
BTW I can totally relate about being Clumsy
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Jack12477 reacted to GuntherMT in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Time to get back to making progress on the ship.
I made 5 more breaching lines, attached them to the cascabel's on the 5 cannons, and then opened up the side gun carriage rings, put the line through them, and re-closed the rings.
I then attached the breaching lines to the bulwarks, glued them in, and glued the guns down.
Everything in these pictures is now permanently attached to the ship (except for the sloppy rope coils that are just sitting there). I will attach the companionway later, I need to build and install a couple of elm-tree pumps that go really close to it, so I am waiting on that. I also need to do some touch-up here and there as I managed to ding some things, and knock a cleat loose while putting the cannons on. I really am far too clumsy for this hobby.
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Jack12477 reacted to GLakie in Question about stoves and how the rotisserie worked
Here's some pics of the Connie's stove as it is now Jay.
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Jack12477 reacted to BANYAN in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Coming along very nicely indeed Mark - she looks good with her skirts being added
Laser cutter? Now that is getting radical
cheers
Pat
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Jack12477 reacted to mobbsie in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Well, you certainly sorted out that little problem Mark, lovely bit of work mate.
Its as Jim said " looks like you getting the hang of it". Well done mate.
Be Good
mobbsie
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Jack12477 reacted to Jim Lad in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Wow! I think you're getting the hang of it too, Mark!
John
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Jack12477 got a reaction from Canute in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
I agree with George, Mark. Looking very good !
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Jack12477 got a reaction from IgorSky in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
I agree with George, Mark. Looking very good !
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Jack12477 got a reaction from mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
I agree with George, Mark. Looking very good !
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Jack12477 reacted to scott larkins in US Brig Niagara by xken - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1/64
I bow at your skills.
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Jack12477 reacted to mrangus in Scottish Maid by mrangus - Artesania Latina - first build
A few more updates. I fitted some of the deck items to their location, they give the boat the start of a completed look. Motivating. I also fitted the lower deadeye and chain link to use as a template. Trying to figure out how to create en-masse without scratching up the brass too much. Maybe use nails as a template?
I marked out the location of the deadeyes on the channel, I assume equidistant, even for the smaller deadeye?
What the heck is that big brass thing that goes in front of the steering wheel? It doesn't really fit into the space and not sure what it's purpose is. Looks like an oversized fire hydrant....
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