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Ryland Craze
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Ryland Craze reacted to Steve20 in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Steve20 - 1:48
Thanks James, but master model maker I am not. I’m learning from everybody else here and the standard of work I see in their build logs is so high that it’s making me try very hard.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Glenn-UK in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - Vanguardodel Ms - 1:64
Thanks Kevin, I don't think I will be catching you up anytime soon.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Kevin in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - Vanguardodel Ms - 1:64
looking good, you will over take me soon
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Ryland Craze reacted to Glenn-UK in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - Vanguardodel Ms - 1:64
The skill of a master craftsman is being able to stick with the plan which is what I usually fail to do. 😂
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Ryland Craze reacted to Blue Ensign in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - Vanguardodel Ms - 1:64
It’s always good to have a plan Glenn, so much better than banging them on and hoping for the best. 👍
B.E.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Glenn-UK in HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Glenn-UK - FINISHED - Vanguardodel Ms - 1:64
Fairing The Hull - Completed
I have now completed fairing the hull and the planks seem to have good contact with the bulkheads. Sorry about the photo being out of focus when I took the following picture.
I have been thinking about how I am going to plank the hull. I have taken measurements of all the bulkheads and believe 34 rows planks will be required at the widest point (bulkhead 7, 8 and 9) with the first plank laid aligned with the bottom edge of the gun ports. If I ignore both the garboard plank and first plank laid aligned with the bottom edge of the gun ports then I could split the hull into 4 planking bands with 8 planks per band. I did make a 8 plank jig from some spare planking material to double check my calculations.
I also made some cardboard templates, based on the calculated plank widths at bulkheads 1 to 7 and I was happy with how they looked. I think I will try to plank in 4 bands, and will also try the lateral plank bending method to help the planks to sit better around the bow.
The two forecastle bulwark patterns were soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and have now been clamped to hull and will be left overnight to dry. Tomorrow I will start the first planking layer.
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Ryland Craze reacted to DavidG in I need instruction booklet for Trumpeter Kit 06801 1/48 DKM U-Boat Type VIIC U-552
https://www.super-hobby.hu/products/DKM-U-Boat-Type-VIIC-U-552.html
hope it helps
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Ryland Craze reacted to Keith Black in I need instruction booklet for Trumpeter Kit 06801 1/48 DKM U-Boat Type VIIC U-552
May want to check with this modeler.......
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Ryland Craze reacted to DocBlake in Gaff-Rigged Sloop by DocBlake - 1/4 Scale (3" = 1')
Here are the finished mast, boom gaff and bowsprit. Made of mahogany with 3 coats of poly and the tips painted white.
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Ryland Craze reacted to vaidas in Back to hobby after 33 years
The very first model just completed. I'm back on board.
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Ryland Craze reacted to druxey in Back to hobby after 33 years
Welcome back to the hobby! Nice beginning, Vaidas.
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Ryland Craze reacted to vaidas in Back to hobby after 33 years
Yes, as a member of the NRG, I was attending at part 1 and just after this Zoom session I decided to register at MSW. So, I am all-in
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Ryland Craze reacted to TomShipModel in Back to hobby after 33 years
Welcome Vaidas! You have come to the right place. Nautical Research Guild has just had part 1 of a two part virtual workshop specifically for paper and card models. I have been to part 1, and it was excellent. You need to be a member of the NRG to view the workshop. Part 1 was recorded and it will be posted on NRG's website.
Best regards,
Tom
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Ryland Craze got a reaction from mtaylor in Back to hobby after 33 years
Hi Vaidas and welcome to Model Ship World. We are glad to have you back to this hobby and also glad to have you as a member of MSW.
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Ryland Craze got a reaction from vaidas in Back to hobby after 33 years
Hi Vaidas and welcome to Model Ship World. We are glad to have you back to this hobby and also glad to have you as a member of MSW.
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Ryland Craze got a reaction from Keith Black in Back to hobby after 33 years
Hi Vaidas and welcome to Model Ship World. We are glad to have you back to this hobby and also glad to have you as a member of MSW.
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Ryland Craze reacted to chris watton in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Do not trust the flat line drawings too much, as the actual model has curves, so when you lay the part on the flat drawing, it will not align due to the drawing being flat.
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Ryland Craze reacted to James H in HMS Indefatigable 1794 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - FINISHED
Sorry, I thought you were referring to something else.
That part you show last has a lot compound curve in it and the plan can can only show a flat projection and not the curves in that area. The only sanding those parts need is to ensure that they sit on the deck and also underneath Any of the structures that might protrude over that area.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Landlubber Mike in Lathe
First question is do you want to turn metal? Big differences between metal and wood lathes. You can turn wood on a metal lathe but really not vice versa.
Second, depends on how much you want to spend. Lathe accessories with chucks, collets, centers, etc. really add up over time.
If you are looking for a nice little wood lathe for ship modeling, I think it's hard to beat the Proxxon DB250. Works great on things like turning masts. I had one before I decided to upgrade to a metal lathe for more functionality.
That's when I sold the Proxxon for a Sherline with extended bed and digital readout. Sherlines are built like tanks and will last forever. Also, if you ever see yourself possibly getting a mill, their lathe accessories can be used on their mill and vice versa. Sherline is a big price jump up from the Proxxon though.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Twokidsnosleep in Lathe
The joke was with my wife as to why I NEEDED a little lathe..as a pencil sharpener so I did that as my first project
It is a fun, handy little sucker though and I have made a couple useful tools
The Sherline is handy for softer metals like brass and aluminum. Steel, not so much but it can
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Ryland Craze reacted to JeffT in Back to hobby after 33 years
Welcome to MSW and welcome back to the hobby.
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Ryland Craze reacted to Keith Black in Back to hobby after 33 years
Vaidas, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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