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toms10 reacted to mtaylor in A question about trennelling. (spell?)
Paul,
Are you asking about decking or hull planking? Also scale matters. Figure 1" to 2" max diameter and scale accordingly. I'm of the school that says 1:64 or smaller and treenailing is a waste of time as anything visible is over scale.
On decking, they usually drilled, put in the treenail and then a plug over the top of it to protect the end grain. On most ships, they're not all that visible even standing on the deck.
What a lot of guys do is a tiny drill, make the hole, and fill with a bit of wood putty in maybe a contrasting or "off" color that just enough to be visible. Others just poke the wood with a pencil, leave a black mark and go with that. Then.. there's those that actually do treenail.
Boils down to "Captain's Choice" and also what works for you. Test on some scrap of the same wood used for the planking and go with what you like.
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toms10 reacted to mtaylor in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
You are close to the end, Tom. Looking very good with her sails billowed out.
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toms10 reacted to Jparsley in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
Wow she is looking good nearly there Are you planning your next one yet
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toms10 reacted to Jparsley in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
I hope you get those projects done soon i want to keep looking at your beautiful ships to you have done a great job your build has inspired me to make mine look even better than i thought i could you should be very proud of her and please put her in a spot where everyone entering your house can view her and be amazed
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toms10 got a reaction from Gahm in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter! Finished the main mast sails and rigging along with the braces for the fore mast yards. Mizzen is next in line. Then have to make 127 rope loops for the belaying pins.
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toms10 got a reaction from Piet in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Definitely the happy dance is in order after reaching a project milestone. Especially when it comes out that good.
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toms10 reacted to marinero in GALEON SAN JOSE FOUND WORTH $10 BILLION
ON THE COLOMBIAN NEWS THE GALEON SAN JOSE WITH AN ESTIMATED 10 BILLION DOLLARS IN RICH STONES AND GOLD HAS BEEN FINALLY FOUND AFTER MANY YEARS OF SEARCH. THE GUARDIAN AND COLOMBIAN MAGAZINE SEMANA.COM HAVE ARTICLES ON IT.
Link to treasure map
http://wvw.nacion.com/ln_ee/2004/febrero/13/663519.gif
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/dec/05/colombia-spanish-galleon-san-jose-museum-cartagena
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toms10 reacted to mtaylor in GALEON SAN JOSE FOUND WORTH $10 BILLION
Ah...lawyers and money. Who would have thought...? I hope some sound archeological work gets done in the recovery process.
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toms10 got a reaction from Bobstrake in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
Thanks all for the likes and comments.
Jparsley, I am starting to look at different builds. I like the San Juan Nepomucemo but I am far from deciding. I was also looking at a scratch build Pandora or maybe the Triton on MSW but I don't think I am quite ready. I don't have all the mini saws and tools yet and not sure if I want to invest in tools or model kits. The money tree is not producing much fruit! I am going to build a case for the Constellation. I drew up some plans to build a narrow table with some drawers underneath and then a lit glass enclosure with wood trimmed corners. I have an "office" in my house which may need to be redecorated with a nautical theme. It's a pretty big model so finding a space where it gets a lot of views is a challenge.
I have several other furniture projects that have been on the burner for a while so I will do those before I start another model. Otherwise they will be on the burner forever.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Definitely the happy dance is in order after reaching a project milestone. Especially when it comes out that good.
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toms10 got a reaction from Canute in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Definitely the happy dance is in order after reaching a project milestone. Especially when it comes out that good.
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toms10 got a reaction from Jack12477 in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Definitely the happy dance is in order after reaching a project milestone. Especially when it comes out that good.
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toms10 got a reaction from thomaslambo in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter! Finished the main mast sails and rigging along with the braces for the fore mast yards. Mizzen is next in line. Then have to make 127 rope loops for the belaying pins.
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toms10 got a reaction from ScottRC in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
Hello all,
Thanks for all the likes.
Got the fore mast sails up and all the running rigging is in place except the yard braces. I will put those on after the main mast sails are mounted. I think the fore mast yard brace lines will be in the way. Miles and miles of rope. I will play around with the sails after they are all mounted to see if I can "billow" them a bit more. The middle of the top and course sails a sagging a bit due to their size.
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toms10 got a reaction from ScottRC in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
Holiday weekend gave me some extra time in the shipyard. Started attaching some sails starting at the bow. All the jib sails and sprit sail are done. Next I will work on the fore mast sails. Then I need to make a bunch of belaying pin rope loops to finish off the running rigging at the bow. The light at the end of the tunnel is very dim but I am definitely in the the tunnel.
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toms10 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Definitely the happy dance is in order after reaching a project milestone. Especially when it comes out that good.
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toms10 got a reaction from Bobstrake in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter! Finished the main mast sails and rigging along with the braces for the fore mast yards. Mizzen is next in line. Then have to make 127 rope loops for the belaying pins.
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toms10 got a reaction from mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Definitely the happy dance is in order after reaching a project milestone. Especially when it comes out that good.
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toms10 reacted to mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
While I'm updating the log... a couple of side projects ongoing. I've not done much with the longboat other than some sanding to the mold.
I did redo the laser cut out for the stern carving in Euro Boxwood and a more appropriate thickness after a discussion the other sub-forum. This one does look better in my opinion and won't be removing so much wood.
Another one while waiting for glue to dry on the planks was to prepare the drawings for guns and carriages. I made two dummy guns to check the height once the deck is in and planked and couple of pieces for checking the guns after I turn them. I'm puzzling over a duplicator for the lathe. It'll have to self-made as there's nothing commercial that will work on mine.
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toms10 got a reaction from Omega1234 in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Definitely the happy dance is in order after reaching a project milestone. Especially when it comes out that good.
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toms10 got a reaction from WackoWolf in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Definitely the happy dance is in order after reaching a project milestone. Especially when it comes out that good.
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toms10 got a reaction from GLakie in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Definitely the happy dance is in order after reaching a project milestone. Especially when it comes out that good.
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toms10 got a reaction from NJQUACK in USF CONSTELLATION by toms10 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:85 - first wooden build
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter! Finished the main mast sails and rigging along with the braces for the fore mast yards. Mizzen is next in line. Then have to make 127 rope loops for the belaying pins.
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toms10 got a reaction from wyz in Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52
Marsalv,
I just found this build log. I am not sure how to say it but, WOW. Absolutely incredible. I am definitely going to tag along and learn. Thanks for all your efforts in showing us "lesser experienced" how it is really done.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from mtaylor in Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52
Marsalv,
I just found this build log. I am not sure how to say it but, WOW. Absolutely incredible. I am definitely going to tag along and learn. Thanks for all your efforts in showing us "lesser experienced" how it is really done.
Tom
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