Thistle17
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Thistle17 got a reaction from BobG in US Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat by Nautical 1 - Dumas - Beginning the Journey
Too often I think we characterize this branch of service as secondary to the Navy. They are not! I recently did a presentation on this service for our model group on another lifeboat of the USCG. If you wish I will share it with you. PM me as I do not want to highjack your blog.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Old Collingwood in US Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat by Nautical 1 - Dumas - Beginning the Journey
Too often I think we characterize this branch of service as secondary to the Navy. They are not! I recently did a presentation on this service for our model group on another lifeboat of the USCG. If you wish I will share it with you. PM me as I do not want to highjack your blog.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from mtaylor in US Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat by Nautical 1 - Dumas - Beginning the Journey
Too often I think we characterize this branch of service as secondary to the Navy. They are not! I recently did a presentation on this service for our model group on another lifeboat of the USCG. If you wish I will share it with you. PM me as I do not want to highjack your blog.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from thibaultron in US Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat by Nautical 1 - Dumas - Beginning the Journey
Too often I think we characterize this branch of service as secondary to the Navy. They are not! I recently did a presentation on this service for our model group on another lifeboat of the USCG. If you wish I will share it with you. PM me as I do not want to highjack your blog.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Bob Cleek in Alaskan Cedar
I have limited use of AYC to date but much more experience with boxwood. What I would say about the AYC in comparison is that it is obviously softer i.e. less dense, it produces a machined edge reasonably well in comparison but I find it takes more care keeping it. In terms of sanding it is easier to sand than boxwood. If you are using laser cutting it's char is easier to remove. I find you have to be more attentive to keeping it clean compared to box as it seems to smudge much easier. It has almost no grain evident but I can't say that it is characteristicaly so as I have not bought large billets. I understand it bends well in comparison owing to its density and fiber construct. In terms of price I believe you will find it considerably less expensive.
I have even less experience with Beech so others should be able to help.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from mtaylor in Alaskan Cedar
I have limited use of AYC to date but much more experience with boxwood. What I would say about the AYC in comparison is that it is obviously softer i.e. less dense, it produces a machined edge reasonably well in comparison but I find it takes more care keeping it. In terms of sanding it is easier to sand than boxwood. If you are using laser cutting it's char is easier to remove. I find you have to be more attentive to keeping it clean compared to box as it seems to smudge much easier. It has almost no grain evident but I can't say that it is characteristicaly so as I have not bought large billets. I understand it bends well in comparison owing to its density and fiber construct. In terms of price I believe you will find it considerably less expensive.
I have even less experience with Beech so others should be able to help.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Alaskan Cedar
I have limited use of AYC to date but much more experience with boxwood. What I would say about the AYC in comparison is that it is obviously softer i.e. less dense, it produces a machined edge reasonably well in comparison but I find it takes more care keeping it. In terms of sanding it is easier to sand than boxwood. If you are using laser cutting it's char is easier to remove. I find you have to be more attentive to keeping it clean compared to box as it seems to smudge much easier. It has almost no grain evident but I can't say that it is characteristicaly so as I have not bought large billets. I understand it bends well in comparison owing to its density and fiber construct. In terms of price I believe you will find it considerably less expensive.
I have even less experience with Beech so others should be able to help.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Opening up MSW and dialing in your build is akin to morning vespers for me. So much so that I brought out my Winne bulkhead assembly and placed it where I cannot ignore it any longer. Your work is so inspriational!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Opening up MSW and dialing in your build is akin to morning vespers for me. So much so that I brought out my Winne bulkhead assembly and placed it where I cannot ignore it any longer. Your work is so inspriational!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from scrubbyj427 in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Opening up MSW and dialing in your build is akin to morning vespers for me. So much so that I brought out my Winne bulkhead assembly and placed it where I cannot ignore it any longer. Your work is so inspriational!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Chuck in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Opening up MSW and dialing in your build is akin to morning vespers for me. So much so that I brought out my Winne bulkhead assembly and placed it where I cannot ignore it any longer. Your work is so inspriational!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1/4" scale
Diluted to what ratio for spraying Mike?
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1/4" scale
Stopping in again Mike. Inspirational work. I am painting Cheerful gun carriages in box by hand with acrylic and I am not liking the results. I have tought of pulling out the air brush and having at it. I was a dedicated user of Floquil products and even have much of a gallon of their solvent left over. Indeed a gallon!
So my question is what are you using for your spray paints?
Thanks
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Stuntflyer in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1/4" scale
Stopping in again Mike. Inspirational work. I am painting Cheerful gun carriages in box by hand with acrylic and I am not liking the results. I have tought of pulling out the air brush and having at it. I was a dedicated user of Floquil products and even have much of a gallon of their solvent left over. Indeed a gallon!
So my question is what are you using for your spray paints?
Thanks
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
In just one word..."striking"!!!!!!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Saburo in HMS Winchelsea by Beckmann 1/48
A re-enforcing comment. My Essex kit is about 28 inches long and has a two part false keel. For a demo I assembled it using an Ed Tosti like gantry jig for this specific purpose. The keel members were flat to begin with. After assembling 20 of the bulkheads one could notice a slight twist to the false keel. This could only be trued by inserting the stiffeners (3/8 X 1/4 beams on each side of the keel) into the precut notches of 19 of the 22 bulkheads. Even multi layer Baltic Birch ply will warp slightly just sitting on a flat surface in my low humidity shop accumulating moisture unevenly (on the top side vs the bottom).
Having built a few houses in my time if you do not get the foundation true you will constantly be correcting, and living with the results, all they way to the roof top.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by MLDixon
My long departed German friend taught me to be neat and orderly and clean up before one leaves the shop. I have high admiration for him and his works. He apprenticed in Germany to a wood carver and that rigor was among his first lessons. Nice discipline!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FriedClams in Skipjack by michael mott - 1/8th scale - SMALL - 19 foot open launch
We are all experiencing the effects of protracted medical needs being delayed or indeterminant. When things are not exactly dire and/or considered elective it seems we go to the back of the bus. I would imagine that the waiting is so frustrating. Limbo is an uncomfortable feeling for one so productive.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Keith Black in Skipjack by michael mott - 1/8th scale - SMALL - 19 foot open launch
We are all experiencing the effects of protracted medical needs being delayed or indeterminant. When things are not exactly dire and/or considered elective it seems we go to the back of the bus. I would imagine that the waiting is so frustrating. Limbo is an uncomfortable feeling for one so productive.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from mtaylor in Skipjack by michael mott - 1/8th scale - SMALL - 19 foot open launch
We are all experiencing the effects of protracted medical needs being delayed or indeterminant. When things are not exactly dire and/or considered elective it seems we go to the back of the bus. I would imagine that the waiting is so frustrating. Limbo is an uncomfortable feeling for one so productive.
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from KentM in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
In just one word..."striking"!!!!!!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
In just one word..."striking"!!!!!!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
In just one word..."striking"!!!!!!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by PRS - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1/48
This stagecan be a bit humbling but once through it I think you can look forward to some dleightful progress towards a beautiful model. Nicely done!
Joe
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Thistle17 got a reaction from FrankWouts in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by PRS - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1/48
The creation of the reveal in the gun port openings was one of the most annoying elements of this build. I did it as the instructions indicated but found when all was done that it could have been better. Your method was one I thought of well into the execution of my Cheerful gun ports. I will be following your expeiience carefully and will be anioux to hear your feedback.
Joe
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