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WackoWolf
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WackoWolf reacted to EinsteinTaylor in HMS Victory by Einstein Taylor - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
I love the TV tray!
I'm trying to convince the admiral that I need a 32" TV to put on the wall in the shipyard. She's not going for it yet.
I'll be curious to follow your Wasa build as I'm thinking that might be my next major build.
My plan as of right now is to bash the hell out of this Victory kit. Once it's finished I am going to build the cross section and display them together in the same case. After that, I'm thinking the Wasa will be next.
Of course by then we may all be living on starships so who knows.
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WackoWolf reacted to PacificCrossRoads in O-16 by PacificCrossRoads - Dutch submarine - 3D rendering for kit prototype
Hi my dear friends!
About O -16 model will be sold in February ...
A few photos ...
Whom I promised this model as a gift, please contact me ...
Best wishes. Boris.
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WackoWolf reacted to Kevin in HMS VICTORY by Kevin - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1/72
choices choices - but no bad ones,
The Victory will be restarted this weekend,
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WackoWolf reacted to Shipyard sid in HMS Victory by Shipyard sid - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Greetings all
Well at last I have completed the fitting of the yards to the mainmast, with only the need to tidy up, and do something about the belaying, and there is also a lot of knocking about going on now. It would be nice to be able to work on both sides of the ship without having to turn it, as even with a lazy Susan I keep knocking the bowsprit on the overhead lamp and have loosened a few threads. Anyway it's onto the bit of repair work on the mizzen shrouds , and then the mizzen yards. I had another look at the netting but alas that's all I did look. I am not going to bore you with lots of photos of the ship itself as they are getting a bit monotonous now. So here's just a few. Thanks a lot for your comments and for viewing. Here we go... DAVID
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WackoWolf reacted to BRiddoch in USS Constitution by BRiddoch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76
Thanks all.
Completed the gun port lids including the bridle port. Time to start working on the channels and chainplates.
Bob R.
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WackoWolf reacted to BRiddoch in USS Constitution by BRiddoch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76
Thanks all. Anyway, I did not like the direction the instructions were taking me on installing the upper Gunport lids, so I jumped on the first plane to Boston to see how they were really installed. Just kidding. I happened to be in Boston in November and was treated to a after hours tour by MSW member popeyetosea. I took the attached picture of the actual upper lid and modeled based on that.
I painted the lids and installed the hinges, drill holes for the eyebolts using a #79 drill bit, and installed the eyebolts to the lid. I then installed another eyebolt to the curtain and glued the lid in place. From there I simply rigged with black thread and coated it with CA and paint to simulate the wire rope look.
Bob R.
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WackoWolf reacted to cristikc in Santisima Trinidad 1769 by Cristikc - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 - Cross-Section
More details and install guns
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WackoWolf reacted to cristikc in Santisima Trinidad 1769 by Cristikc - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:90 - Cross-Section
Work to the main yard
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WackoWolf reacted to gjdale in HMS Victory by gjdale - FINISHED - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Thanks for the input everyone. Just to show how varied opinions are, we seem to have a pretty even distribution of votes between three options, and another of going 50/50. I think now then it will come down to "Captain's choice", though the Admiralty will no doubt need to be consulted first!
It may well be a while before I get to make that final decision though as there are family matters to attend to this weekend, and a very busy couple of weeks at work.
Thanks again for the input one and all.
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WackoWolf reacted to gjdale in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
I think you are in need of a creative accountant Rusty, one who could turn your lathe into a tax deduction!
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WackoWolf reacted to Kevin in Amerigo Vespucci by laps - Panart - 1:84
i love seeing post of your build, i appreciate a lot still to do, but she looks like a real sailing vessel now,
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WackoWolf reacted to mij in Table Saw Hand Safety
Hi Richard
The footswitch is a Proxxon FS 476112, cost £17.04, $28.12.
You press the footswitch down and then turn on the power to your machine.
To stop your machine, release the pressure from the footswitch.
I stand all the time with no problem.
mij
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WackoWolf reacted to rtropp in Table Saw Hand Safety
Singidunum,
Thanks for the video. by any chance do you have pictures of the actual slide and push sticks you made for the Proxxon?
Mij,
I had not thought of a foot switch for the saw, lathe or mill. I will be standing and could not see myself balancing on one foot with the other perched over the switch. Hmmm.. I have been thinking of the switch as kill switch, i.e., taking your foot off would stop the machine. Is it a "click" type that turns on and off by depressing rather than keeping it on with constant pressure? If so, what model are you using.
By the way folks, all your contributions have been extremely helpful. I should be receiving my Byrnes Saw in the next few days and will review all of this before starting.
Richard
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WackoWolf reacted to mij in Table Saw Hand Safety
This is my foot pedal off switch I always use for my bench saw and lathe.
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WackoWolf reacted to moreplovac in Table Saw Hand Safety
I have 10" portable table saw; about year ago i paid my dues to the "saw" god or goddess (don't know yet) in amount of right thumb nail due to leak of concentration while using this powerful (and very useful) tool. Friendly doctor in ER cleared rest of the nail left by the saw. Luckily there were no bones damage, tissue and nail recovered OK in about 8 months. Since that eye-opener accident i have made several push stick and push boards in different size and shape but one of the most useful addition to my saw is cross-cut sled (here is the link to some of available videos how to make one:
). I made portable version of cross-cut sled for my Proxxon mini table saw and bunch of mini-size push sticks and boards. Anyhow, don't be afraid of using this tool but be very, very careful.
Regards.
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WackoWolf reacted to src in Table Saw Hand Safety
Micheal, good point about standing to the side, its such an unconscious habit I forgot all about it.
I suspect most everybody who has been around a table saw for any length of time has similar stories too. I was once cutting a miter in a cabinet end panel to mate up with the face frame on a right tilting saw (blade tips into the fence) the waste got caught up between the fence and blade and shot back 10-15 feet where it embedded itself into the sheetrock wall. Looked like Robbin Hood was practicing his archery on the wall. Had I not been standing to the side I would have been the one going to the hospital.
Both stories illustrate the need to be aware of what you are doing and also never allow yourself or anyone else to stand in "The Danger Zone" behind the blade.
Sam
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WackoWolf reacted to michael mott in Table Saw Hand Safety
Sam your comment reminded me of a kickback many years ago, it was a small piece of maple trim for an exhibit the size was approx 1/4 x 1/4 with a slight bevel to create a wedge shaped length about 18 inches long.
I always stand slightly to the side of the line of the blade and the blade caught this piece and shot it across the shop I heard it hit something on a bench about 10 feet away. I went over to retrieve it, and noticed that it was laying in front of a tin of black paint which was now leaking onto the bench. I was amazed by the power of this small bit of wood to puncture a hole in the side of this gallon of paint, but I was in for an even bigger surprise... when I went to pick it up I tipped over the tin thankfully the lid was on the stick had penetrated right through the tin and was sticking out the other side!
I thanked God that there had not been anybody in the line of fire of that stick it would have done the same thing to them.
Michael
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WackoWolf got a reaction from Kevin in HMS VICTORY by Kevin - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1/72
I also agree with the point of going with your heart, and I agree with what Grant said. The choice no matter what we all agree with still comes down to you. The choice is yours and yours only. Good luck no matter which one you choice.
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WackoWolf reacted to mij in Micro chisles
Her in doors bought me a set of Flexcut FR 604 miniture palm carving set of 4, ranging from 1/8" down to 1/16" for Christmas.
They are a nice set of chisels
mij
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WackoWolf reacted to gjdale in HMS VICTORY by Kevin - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1/72
Kevin,
I think the fact that you are asking suggests that your heart is really in the Victory. I for one would be delighted to see you return to her, as I think you were doing an excellent job with her. Go back to the Bismarck occasionally when you feel like a change of pace.
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WackoWolf reacted to NMBROOK in HMS VICTORY by Kevin - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1/72
Hi Kevin
I could be really awkward and say work alternating hours on each model until they are both finished Only joking.For me personally despite being English and visiting the ship,I really do not have any interest in Victory.Bismarck yes,but I think the important thing is which one you will find hardest to get back into after a long absence.Realistically there is a lot of work in your Bismarck project,as you know yourself,just because it is plastic doesn't necessarily make it easier.If you have reached a suitable stage on Victory i.e.fairly easy to pick up where you left off,I would finish Bismarck,but in truth I can see it taking you into the summer.
Kind Regards Nigel
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WackoWolf reacted to Kevin in HMS VICTORY by Kevin - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1/72
Quite funny - but i have not been 100% since new year, and very little building has taken place since then, but i have learnt some useless information, i have two large builds going on at the same time, although i have space - i don't want them both going on at the same time.
As i am involved in other sites, i asked what people wanted me to continue with, The Victory, or the Bismarck,
Me - the Victory - been my favorite build ever
Wife - Bismarck - mainly because it is in the workshop - not because she like it
Facebook - Bismarck
Flory Models - Victory
i am interested what members answers are here
Victory approx 40% completed
Bismarck approx 30% completed
lol - it is not a competion - just a little poll between me and who ever reads this
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WackoWolf reacted to Kevin in Sovereign of the Seas by Denis R - FINISHED - Mantua - 1:78 scale
Dennis it's your turn, on my catch up list, she looks fantastic, i so look forward to the restart on mine, how long before you think she will be finished, and what is next on your list
all the best, oh and happy new year
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WackoWolf reacted to popeye the sailor in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
truly beautiful Doris........I aspire to have the imagination that you have!
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WackoWolf reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Hello dear friends,
I am pleased, you like my work. Thank you a lot, your words are much appreciated.
Another part of Royal Caroline is completed, I have also improved some details at down part of the columns - they are shorter and have better shape. During next weeks I am going to make guns and other crew members.
Best regards and enjoy the pics
Doris
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