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Young America by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper 1853
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Grand Banks Dory color
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USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
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Stanley 103 Plane
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It's used as chafing protection for sails that may come in contact with a section of rigging line. If it can be well done it is a nice addition, but I would omit unless it can be reproduced realistically in the scale you are working. I'm not sure how far back it's use goes, but it is still used today. Dave
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Bottom line, man (or woman) is not built to breathe anything other than air and stay healthy. Common sense and common precautions go a long way in continuing that health. Dave -
Grand Banks Dory color
NHDave replied to jbelwood's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Many years ago when I was a commercial fisherman, the traditional New England trawlers all had one or two dories carried on the top of the wheelhouse. These were almost all painted a buff color. Can't say why buff, but these trawlers were a direct descendent to the schooners you refer to. Dave -
Can i live without a BYRNES TABLE SAW
NHDave replied to shihawk's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Like any hobby, you don't need to start with every hand tool. To flatten the board by hand, you could start with a #5 Stanley with a couple of additional blades. There were thousands of those planes made and can be picked up very reasonably. Dave -
Can i live without a BYRNES TABLE SAW
NHDave replied to shihawk's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
A well fettled and well sharpened hand plane will true the surface of stock (especially the size being managed to produce model size timber) as well (actually better in many instances) than a jointer. One thing to avoid, for safety's sake, with a full size jointer, planer, or table saw is trying to mill small pieces. The other caution with power tools. One small slip or bobble can destroy a lot of valuable wood. I own several power routers but actually prefer hand tools for final work to avoid just that scenario. Dave -
I recall years ago reading about heating the plates in a cast iron skillet and that the plates would darken and color. You might try that with a few test plates. Dave
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Just thought I'd mention this little low angle block plane from Lee Valley. The shavings are about 1/2 a thou. Dave
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Airbrush recommendation for newbie sprayer.
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The Perfect Edge, by Ron Hock, and Sharpening With Water Stones, by Ian Kirby, are good references also. Dave
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dgbot, Check out the Norton water stones. They are very good quality and not as expensive as the Japanese ones. They make them in combination stones also. Just remember to flatten them often (like every use) as water stones are soft (hence why they cut so fast). You can use your sandpaper and glass/stone base for that. Dave
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I am old fashioned too, and prefer books to Kindal etc. However, the content to be found here is so much more comprehensive. You can spend hours checking out the content here. Nothing more dissapointing than to wait a month or more for a magazine to arrive only to find one or two relevent arcticles. Just my opinion. Dave
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I can't help but compare the lines of Young America's stern to that of a modern ship. One gets the feeling that a fold in the plans was reached in the latter, and the stern was terminated right then and there with no further ceremony. Dave
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Opening a discussion on sharpening is akin to bringing up politics or religion. Having said that, I agree with Grimber. I like to use a 1000 grit diamond stone, an 8000 or 16000 grit water stone to finish, and a grinding wheel to reset the bevel when needed. Dave
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Todd, Check out Ed's build log of the clipper Young America http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3453-young-america-by-edt-extreme-clipper-1853/. It's not a kit but a scratch build, but lots of good info on a vessel of the period you're interested in. Dave
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Scissors for getting early close cuts of rigging ties and knots
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Lee Nielsen makes a "model maker's" plane modeled after the Stanley 100. I use an original Stanley 100, but have several Lee Nielsen planes. I have never regretted spending the money on a quality tool. There are quite a few older (antique?) tools out there that can be brought back to first class condition if the new one breaks the bank. A tool functions in proportion to its price. Buy cheap and you will never be happy with the results. Just my opinion. Dave
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