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Bob: The gun deck framing looks excellent. Wonderful job. Russ
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Jay: I would not extend this to anything more than Biloxi schooners without more research. I would encourage you to do some digging on this in your other projects to see what was done in other cases. This photo is from the early 1900s and it is one of my favorites of local schooners. That man might be wearing another kind of hat. In this view it is a bit difficult to tell. Russ
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Augie: Thanks for checking in. This is a really nice old photo. I do not want to post the entire photo for fear that I will see it on the net elsewhere. It has happened before with other photos. There are "those" people out there. Russ
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Speaking of research and modeling, here is an interesting question, the answer to which I found through research. How should the fore and aft ends of the deck house be oriented? I had always thought they would be perpendicular to the keel, just as was the framing of this model. However, a contemporary photograph clearly shows that the ends of the deck house are more or less perpendicular to the deck, meaning it will more or less follow the sheer line. Note how the ends of the deck house and window trim are nearly at right angles to the rail. Question answered. Russ
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Rusty: Excellent work on the inboard planking. The color is very good. Russ
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Martin: Thanks for the kind words. I enjoying mixing research and modeling. Russ
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Tools for scratch building
russ replied to ronald305's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
This has been hashed out a bit before now. You can look at this thread for some ideas. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1417-what-powertools-to-buy/ You can also look in this section for articles on tools. http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-materials-and-tools.php Russ -
I think the treenails look good. Very good job drawing them down. I also use a wood insert for my table saw. I used some scrap birch. Russ
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I hope that Martin does not mind me breaking in here, but for coloring the brass belaying pins, you can get a metal toner to do this. I get mine from Bluejacket Shipcrafters in Maine. They sell a product called Brass Brown. It works like a blackening toner, but it colors the brass a medium brown color. I have used it and it works well. They also sell brass belaying pins of various sizes. http://www.bluejacketinc.com/fittings/toners.htm Now, back to Martin's build log. Russ
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You did a fine job treenailing the hull. I would not paint over it. It looks like you have a real plank on frame model, instead of plank on bulkhead. Good work. Russ
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Bob: Aw, cmon!!! Plank the entire thing and cover up all of the framing. That is what I did on my old cross section. Russ
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Sam: The door looks okay. I agree that the grill looks a bit dark, but you need to be happy with it, so go with what works for you. Russ
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Martin: The detail of your spars look very good. Very nice work. You are doing research and that is never a bad idea. Russ
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Michael: The spar and jaws look good. What will you do for parrels? Russ
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The rope looks good. I think that tan with a slightly greyish hue would be good. I like the color you have on that rope. Russ
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I am fairly certain this copper tape is what is used in stained glass. That is usually what is sold in hobby stores. That is what Model Expo uses in the Model Shipways kits that I have seen. Russ
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Bob: That deck framing looks perfect. Very nicely done. Russ
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Thanks for your kind words. I have not yet decided about the hawse lips. That will be dealt with before the rail is installed. I am teaching this summer. Russ
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Sam: Yes, a nicely made scarph joint is a thing of beauty. I will try and not muck it up too badly. This is one of those areas where I go back to Underhill writing that this is not really difficult work, but it takes some time and one must be willing to chunk it if it is not right. Russ
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Pete: I am a bamboo fan when it comes to treenails. That said, go with what you think is the best material for your model. The ceiling planking looks very good so far. Nice work there. Russ
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Welcome aboard. I am not sure how many plates would be needed, but I can tell you that they used plates that were 14 inches wide and 48 inches long. You can scale that to the model's scale and come close to what you need. There are several people who have coppered that model and I am sure they can provide some more insight. Russ
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A fully Rigged Model Shipways Confederacy.......
russ replied to yvesvidal's topic in Wood ship model kits
William Crothers is the man's name who drew that other set of plans. Russ -
Bob: It would probably work okay, but I made poster board templates for both sides to avoid any problems. So, the port side has its own and I will deal with that after the starboard side is complete. Russ
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Michael: I am not happy with the grain running in the wrong direction at the bow. It is just not right to leave that. Now, that I have a properly shaped piece, I can use it as a template to make the rail properly. That will happen later this week. First, papers to grade. Russ
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Augie: Thanks. I am pleased with the fact that the rail has the proper proportions and overhang. Russ
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