
davyboy
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davyboy reacted to chris watton in Newsworthy updates from Chris Watton
I am not offering the 1765 version of the kit. I don't think I have ever stated I was. The truth is that if that version was offered, no matter how much aesthetically pleasing it would look, it would not sell well enough to justify the extra development costs.
Anyway, I have been working on Prince, and while waiting for the new carvings to arrive, I made up the new spiral staircases. The old ones were Amati fittings, and each set was exactly the same. I designed the new sets to reflect the ones on the Science Museum contemporary model, with the correct number of steps and decoration for the side rails (laser cut and PE parts). Everything on the deck is dry-fitted only, and nothing is finished or varnished yet..
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davyboy reacted to michael mott in Albertic by michael mott - FINISHED - Scale 1:100 - RESTORATION - Bassett-Lowke Model
The deed is done
I was surprised to note that it is nickle silver.
the next pictures shows the spring away from the deck.
this is where it needs to end up
the hull is damaged at the sweep of the rail but on very close inspection the sides are asymmetrical, the starboard side is different and not because of the fall, a little bit of a fudge during manufacture is my guess.
I was able to find some wire for the handrails and also line for the running rigging, Oh and I tossed in a couple of much needed (desired) tools. I have ordered some 34 gauge brass wire and should have it by next week
I did an experiment with some 28 gauge brass wire and the results are promising so should be even better when the correct wire come in.
Yes I am learning a few new tricks here.
Michael
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davyboy reacted to WackoWolf in Albertic by michael mott - FINISHED - Scale 1:100 - RESTORATION - Bassett-Lowke Model
Mike,
I think your biggest problems are going to be the ones you can't see. The ones that are hidden, they will always come and bite you. Old saying "Always Expect the Unexpected" and "Never Take Anything for Granted". I really do wish I had something better to say except I wish you the best in the work you have in front of you. Like everyone else I will be always here to see what wonders you have done with the mess in front of you.
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davyboy reacted to michael mott in Albertic by michael mott - FINISHED - Scale 1:100 - RESTORATION - Bassett-Lowke Model
Yes, I do completely agree with you on this score.
Jud you are right I do not want to replace all the wire standing rigging, but I might have to, a closer inspection shows that nearly all of the brass wire rigging is stretched and loose.
One option is to undo then one at a time and then rewind them again and make a neater job of all of them.
The other is to replace them all.
All the funnel stays are all damaged to some extent, the eye-bolts that go into the funnel are bent wire and then bent down inside.
Only a few of the running rigging lines that are fitted to the booms have been snapped and that will be tricky but likely easier to deal with that the wire rigging.
I spent most of the afternoon removing the funnels and the structure under them the tops were crushed a bit.
An area that is serious and not apparent in the beginning is the area highlighted in the next picture
This one is troubling. Basically the whole of the front sheet is moved forward away from the deck behind it. This is the brass piece that the top member that supports the boat deck need to be soldered to after making a new piece.
One thought is to cut the section at the blue line to remove the side in order to straighten and solder the new section to it.
I am reminded of Druxey's comment now about hidden damage that was not apparent.
I am having this feeling of digging a hole and it keeps getting bigger. Definitely stretching my abilities.
I would love to have a time machine and go back to see how the chaps at Bassett Lowke assembled the metal rigging, did they have the metal stays pre-made on jigs, or did they wire them up in situ? better yet use the time machine to get to the model just before it got knocked over and prevent it from happening in the first place.
Dale yes and a steady hand for sure, I am going to have to practice a bit, notice the fan that has been pinned onto the skylight. Whoever did that was just guessing and they even made a wedge for it.
The other hidden damage is regarding the handrail, a number of the stanchions were snapped.
I used some flush cutters and a bit of brass to lever out the remains.
The handrail was pinned in quite tightly, perhaps the wood has shrunk over the years.
This is the section I had to remove. you can see how many of the stations were damaged.
I did do another experiment with the stays, this is some control line brass wire a little too heavy but interesting.
Time for a break.
And Thanks to all who have looked in and pressed the like button.
Michael
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davyboy reacted to exwafoo in Dremel or Foredom or Proxxon rotary tool recommendations
I started using Proxxon in the late 80's on the recommendation of a friend who ran a small diy shop, on the basis that he never had had to replace a faulty Proxxon whereas Dremels (of the time) came in bust on a regular basis. I still have the original 50E drill, used and abused, without sign of it wearing out. I use the collets, or the Proxxon chuck, or a third party micro chuck held in a Proxxon collet for any drill bit under 1 mm. I have more powerfull Proxxon drills including the mill/drill setup, and table saw, and the sander, as well for use as required. I use the accessories from whichever manufacturer gives the best price at the time. The only beef I have about the Proxxon equipment is the price UK suppliers will charge. Until recently (when the pound fell) I could buy from Europe at under half the UK price and for less shipping the same Proxxon Items, with a power plug adaptor usually thrown in free for charge, The instructions didn't have English as the first language as it opened, but so what, you only have to read it once. Guess where I did my shopping. I have seen recently some Proxxon clones in the supermarkets, vices, drill sets etc, the hobby vice was the same pattern, but the finish was rougher. All in all Proxxon is worth looking at.
Alan
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davyboy reacted to woodrat in Venetian Carrack or Cocha by woodrat - FINISHED - 1/64
Apologies for the delay in posting. I have been overseas. after a lot of thought the mainstay (stazo) has been done in accordance with the appearances in the Zorzi manuscript which seems to show a large upper block with a number of ropes issuing presumably to a lower double block . This is much different to later practice.
The collar of the mainstay passes either side of the foremast and around the knee of the stem. Also seen is the gammoning of the bowsprit which also goes around the knee of the stem.
Dick
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davyboy reacted to Jim Lad in Albertic by michael mott - FINISHED - Scale 1:100 - RESTORATION - Bassett-Lowke Model
Large and heavy model; very narrow table stand; stand in middle of room in library - give me any reason why that wasn't a disaster just waiting for the right time to happen?
I think Popeye has a good idea there, Michael. Brass pictue hanging wire might be just the job if you can get it in the right gauge.
By the way, I think it's interesting that the legendary Bassett-Lowke apparently got the detail of the wire stays wrong - wire laid up left handed instead of right handed.
John
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davyboy reacted to Chuck Seiler in Red Paint or Red Ochre
Dave,
I agree, in the end, go with the colour you as the builder like. (within reason....I would question the metal flake hot pink and iridescent green...but who am I?)
Joel has echoed your thoughts on manufacturer vs difference in color. I think Chuck even mentioned that he used to use one brand, but they changed and the color is slightly different.
Anywho, while I will continue to experiment, I have the answers I was looking for. For me, give that a shipyard of yore could mix a batch of paint one day that looks like one panel and then another batch a week later that looks like another panel leads me to a conclusion: Pick the hue I like best for the bulkheads. Pick another for the gun carriages and deck furniture. See if anybody can tel the diff...or if anybody cares.
Thanks all.
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davyboy got a reaction from Canute in Red Paint or Red Ochre
Hi Chuck,
1st pic lower right cadmium red light + burnt sienna. The lower colour is very close to the W&N red ochre which I bought,mine looks to me just a tiny shade darker. TBH, I imagine if you bought a specific colour from several different manufacturers there could be a slight difference between them anyway due to the ingredients therein.
Probably best if people use the shade of red they like,we don't have time travel so who can say they're wrong
Dave
P.S. managed to paint the gunport recessed liners ok with a #1 brush.
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davyboy got a reaction from Canute in Red Paint or Red Ochre
I decided to "bite the bullet" so to speak,I purchased a tube of Windsor & Newton red ochre from their Galeria acrylic range. It is slightly redder (in my sight) than the bottom row 4th from left in post 13. I have duly painted the bulwarks of my Cheerful build covering the red I had started to use,I'm the Captain and I like it
As has been said already paint was mixed on site so there would have been many variations in shade. Just one slight problem,I now have to repaint the outside of the recessed gunport liners (about .040" wide) to match the interior without making a mess on the outer planking :D
This has been an interesting thread to say the least.
Dave
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davyboy reacted to hornet in Inexpensive powered rope walker
While completing my previous build, I was very unhappy with the anchor ropes supplied because they were completely out of scale. After some research I decided to build my own rope walker. It only cost me about $50 AU to make. The main cost was the motor and coupling. Perspex I had left over from another job and the variable speed/on off attachment from my Domanoff Serving Machine proved most useful. Mini bearings were very cheaply sourced from eBay. I have labelled each picture in an attempt to show how it was constructed. I intend to make as many ropes as possible for my current build - Caldercraft's Bounty when the time comes. Hope somebody gets some ideas from this post.
Cheers
Steve
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davyboy got a reaction from Brian the extraordinaire in Red Paint or Red Ochre
I decided to "bite the bullet" so to speak,I purchased a tube of Windsor & Newton red ochre from their Galeria acrylic range. It is slightly redder (in my sight) than the bottom row 4th from left in post 13. I have duly painted the bulwarks of my Cheerful build covering the red I had started to use,I'm the Captain and I like it
As has been said already paint was mixed on site so there would have been many variations in shade. Just one slight problem,I now have to repaint the outside of the recessed gunport liners (about .040" wide) to match the interior without making a mess on the outer planking :D
This has been an interesting thread to say the least.
Dave
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davyboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Red Paint or Red Ochre
I decided to "bite the bullet" so to speak,I purchased a tube of Windsor & Newton red ochre from their Galeria acrylic range. It is slightly redder (in my sight) than the bottom row 4th from left in post 13. I have duly painted the bulwarks of my Cheerful build covering the red I had started to use,I'm the Captain and I like it
As has been said already paint was mixed on site so there would have been many variations in shade. Just one slight problem,I now have to repaint the outside of the recessed gunport liners (about .040" wide) to match the interior without making a mess on the outer planking :D
This has been an interesting thread to say the least.
Dave
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davyboy got a reaction from Chuck Seiler in Red Paint or Red Ochre
I decided to "bite the bullet" so to speak,I purchased a tube of Windsor & Newton red ochre from their Galeria acrylic range. It is slightly redder (in my sight) than the bottom row 4th from left in post 13. I have duly painted the bulwarks of my Cheerful build covering the red I had started to use,I'm the Captain and I like it
As has been said already paint was mixed on site so there would have been many variations in shade. Just one slight problem,I now have to repaint the outside of the recessed gunport liners (about .040" wide) to match the interior without making a mess on the outer planking :D
This has been an interesting thread to say the least.
Dave
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davyboy reacted to wefalck in Red Paint or Red Ochre
Not sure, what point you are trying to make ? Aren't we talking about prototype paints from bygone areas ?
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davyboy got a reaction from Canute in Endeavour Update
Hi rob,may I suggest you buy a Proxxon instead of a Dremel. I've a Dremel 398 which I bought 7 years ago,sounded like a bag of nails from the start,and it vibrated as well. I doubt if it's had an hours use since. I've a Proxxon IB/E and 50/E plus other Proxxon tools,cant fault them and they are very quiet running to boot. J.M.O of course. Good luck with your build when you start it.
Dave
P.S. If you do go for a Proxxon try here :- www.tbs-aachen.de or www.satberlin.de and save yourself a few quid. A fair bit cheaper than UK prices even counting postage. No connection to these companies,just a satisfied customer.
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davyboy reacted to SawdustDave in Sovereign of The Seas by SawdustDave - FINISHED
Here's how she appears now at full height....
Now I can begin focusing on completing the standing rigging....
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davyboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Endeavour Update
Hi rob,may I suggest you buy a Proxxon instead of a Dremel. I've a Dremel 398 which I bought 7 years ago,sounded like a bag of nails from the start,and it vibrated as well. I doubt if it's had an hours use since. I've a Proxxon IB/E and 50/E plus other Proxxon tools,cant fault them and they are very quiet running to boot. J.M.O of course. Good luck with your build when you start it.
Dave
P.S. If you do go for a Proxxon try here :- www.tbs-aachen.de or www.satberlin.de and save yourself a few quid. A fair bit cheaper than UK prices even counting postage. No connection to these companies,just a satisfied customer.
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davyboy reacted to wefalck in A Lorch Micro-Mill that never was ...
With only a few days between the many business-related travels, progresss is very slow ...
With most of the machining done, I turned my attention to the finish. I would have preferred to leave the parts in their bright, nickel-plated finish. However, the plating on the foot, for instance, was coming off in large flakes. In addition, the parts fabricated from aluminium have a rather different colour. I wanted to have a unified look. Therefore, I spray-painted most parts in my favourite bottle-green (RAL 6007).
Masked
Primed
Painted
To be continued ...
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davyboy reacted to rafine in Granado by rafine - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64
I've now completed the forward most portion of the internal detailing. This included the galley stack, the belfry, the windlass, the forecastle ladders, some ringbolts and the spanshackle for the fish davit.
I decided not to use the kit casting for the galley stack, and made one up from boxwood strip with the front drilled out. I then added a flue cover made from a disc of styrene, with mounting guides from wire and eyebolts. Lastly, a coaming from walnut strip was added at the base.
The belfry was made up basically using the kit parts, with minor changes.
The windlass required a decision. The kit parts for the mounting brackets and cheeks are solid walnut and were fine. I did add standards (knees) to them as shown in AOTS.These were cut from the walnut sheet from which the other parts came. The decision came with regard to the barrel of the windlass. The kit parts were a very light colored ply and would not match the other parts if left as natural wood. I chose to use them ,but paint the barrel red, rather than either attempt to stain the ply parts to match or scratch build a barrel from walnut. I actually like the result. The bands at the end of the barrel and at the base are black painted paper.
The ladders were made from made from boxwood strip and painted red, as I had done with the other ladders.
Ringbolts made from brass rings and eyebolts were added to the forward ports and the deck. The spanshackle is the kit PE part modified to hook into an eyebolt.
Bob
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davyboy reacted to Chuck in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
Thanks guys....Yes indeed, the hooked guys are on eyebolts already shared by seized blocks. It was very common on Cutters. Take a look at some contemporary models. There are many variations but you would be surprised how much they crammed up there. I have a bunch more but these photos give you a good idea of just how many different variations I have found. To post them all would make your head spin. You hardly see two that are the same.
Picking one version to use was the hardest part. Some cutters had no bobstay....others have no topmast stay....the treatment of the forward braces was also interesting but represented in as many varied way as I could find models to look at. These smaller vessels are not as well documented and there isnt any one source to use as standard starting point. Its all over the the place. In fact, I have changed my mind so many times because you find yourself second guessing everything.
Chuck
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davyboy reacted to Amalio in MONTAÑES by Amalio
Thank you very much. Already it is necessary little to start extracting the interior mold.
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