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NMBROOK got a reaction from Kevin in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
I have to chime in and agree with Mark on this one E J.My research on Sovereign revealed cannons facing towards the maindeck.Main aim to mutilate any boarding party that dare attempt it.Yes it would work,but half the masting and rigging would be destroyed in the process Mary rose had similar cannons None of it makes sense now,just the way they built ships back then
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to michael mott in silver nails
I have been working on a small project that required some small silver nails, these nails are 1/4 inch long and .035" at the largest diameter.
step 1 was to cut a wedge of silver from some annealed sheet silver, and using a tiny watchmakers hammer forge it roughtly into a rounded shape
step 2 was to clean up the long blank with a fine file
Step 3 using the same small watchmakers hammer to upset the head
step 4 back to the steel plate to tap the head into a round shape
step 5 with the rough nail in a pin vice a second peening to dome the head.
step 6 the top was polished with a leather polishing stick (Basically a strip of wood with some leather off cut stuck to it with double sided carpet tape)
The finished nails I actually had to make 2 of them.
Michael
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NMBROOK reacted to marsalv in Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52
Thanks to all for very nice comments.
To toms10: The lettering is made with scroll saw. The same procedure is used for ornaments (with some hand carvings).
To EdT: I am very happy that you like my work because YOU are the true master on this forum .
I started with preparation of aft cabin bulkheads.
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NMBROOK got a reaction from tadheus in La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
Fabulous work Tadeus I love the precision and consistency of the nailing.Incidentally,I do follow the builds on the Koga forum,there are many very talented builders on there.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Canute in Glue
Hi Dar
Jaager has pretty well covered all bases.Your best bet is to order some Titebond from Cornwall model boats.Pretty much everyone on here,myself included uses CMB for bits and bobs materials kits etc.It is worth the expense.Normal evostik type PVA from B&Q isn't quite the same.Building PVA stays rubbery when fully set,not ideal on models.Here's a link for the wood glue,Titebond is near the bottom
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/wood_glues.html
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to fnick in Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 - wood
Hi guys
Thanks for the feedback!
I completely agree as long as it at least looks like the same species of wood! My lighting setup in my garage ( two fluorescent bulbs) doesnt help show what I mean on the photos. I probably should take some pictures with natural light but UK weather is not the best at the moment!!
sure does...
it already is Nigel!
Cheers
Nick
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Nirvana in Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 - wood
Great to see an update Nick It may feel like three steps forward and two back,but it will be worth it in the long run
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK reacted to EJ_L in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
Today I built the first of la Couronne's canon. I needed one that I could use for laying out the main decks gun ports. I did not care for the kits supplied carriages so I ended up building my own that I am much happier with.
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NMBROOK reacted to fnick in Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 - wood
Evening all
time for my 8 monthly update . Where does time fly? Oh yeah work, kids, sleep, etc . Finally got one side replanked. I'm much happier with the result. Here's an overall shot to start off with.
Here's a couple of before and after shots.
and finally
Just need to finish the other side and then I'm back exactly where I was in the summer last year!
Nick
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NMBROOK got a reaction from WackoWolf in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
I have to chime in and agree with Mark on this one E J.My research on Sovereign revealed cannons facing towards the maindeck.Main aim to mutilate any boarding party that dare attempt it.Yes it would work,but half the masting and rigging would be destroyed in the process Mary rose had similar cannons None of it makes sense now,just the way they built ships back then
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Telp in Glue
Hi Dar
Jaager has pretty well covered all bases.Your best bet is to order some Titebond from Cornwall model boats.Pretty much everyone on here,myself included uses CMB for bits and bobs materials kits etc.It is worth the expense.Normal evostik type PVA from B&Q isn't quite the same.Building PVA stays rubbery when fully set,not ideal on models.Here's a link for the wood glue,Titebond is near the bottom
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/wood_glues.html
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from darr in Glue
Hi Dar
Jaager has pretty well covered all bases.Your best bet is to order some Titebond from Cornwall model boats.Pretty much everyone on here,myself included uses CMB for bits and bobs materials kits etc.It is worth the expense.Normal evostik type PVA from B&Q isn't quite the same.Building PVA stays rubbery when fully set,not ideal on models.Here's a link for the wood glue,Titebond is near the bottom
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/wood_glues.html
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in Glue
Hi Dar
Jaager has pretty well covered all bases.Your best bet is to order some Titebond from Cornwall model boats.Pretty much everyone on here,myself included uses CMB for bits and bobs materials kits etc.It is worth the expense.Normal evostik type PVA from B&Q isn't quite the same.Building PVA stays rubbery when fully set,not ideal on models.Here's a link for the wood glue,Titebond is near the bottom
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/wood_glues.html
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from DenPink in best kit-supplied rigging line?
I have heard Amati rigging line is probably the best off the shelf non rope product
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from catopower in Wood movement on ship hull
Hi Greg,I'm with Jaager on this.I read your post earlier and Cypress sent alarm bells ringing,but haven't had time to investigate.Somewhere I had heard that Cypress has an open cellular grain.Trolling the net doesn't confirm or deny this.However it's density and low hardness would say this is probably correct.I feel that the wood is swelling and shrinking at different rates as others have said.Due to it's characteristics,it could even be the moisture from the glue that is causing it.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from thibaultron in Wood movement on ship hull
Hi Greg,I'm with Jaager on this.I read your post earlier and Cypress sent alarm bells ringing,but haven't had time to investigate.Somewhere I had heard that Cypress has an open cellular grain.Trolling the net doesn't confirm or deny this.However it's density and low hardness would say this is probably correct.I feel that the wood is swelling and shrinking at different rates as others have said.Due to it's characteristics,it could even be the moisture from the glue that is causing it.
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Canute in best kit-supplied rigging line?
I have heard Amati rigging line is probably the best off the shelf non rope product
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
I have to chime in and agree with Mark on this one E J.My research on Sovereign revealed cannons facing towards the maindeck.Main aim to mutilate any boarding party that dare attempt it.Yes it would work,but half the masting and rigging would be destroyed in the process Mary rose had similar cannons None of it makes sense now,just the way they built ships back then
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from Elijah in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
I have to chime in and agree with Mark on this one E J.My research on Sovereign revealed cannons facing towards the maindeck.Main aim to mutilate any boarding party that dare attempt it.Yes it would work,but half the masting and rigging would be destroyed in the process Mary rose had similar cannons None of it makes sense now,just the way they built ships back then
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from marktiedens in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
I have to chime in and agree with Mark on this one E J.My research on Sovereign revealed cannons facing towards the maindeck.Main aim to mutilate any boarding party that dare attempt it.Yes it would work,but half the masting and rigging would be destroyed in the process Mary rose had similar cannons None of it makes sense now,just the way they built ships back then
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from mtaylor in More Kit Manufacturers
No experience with MarisStella myself,but can't praise Daniel Dusek's work enough.His company is also a site sponser,see the link on the right for Dusek Ship kits.Also have a log for his latest kit listed in my signature
Kind Regards
Nigel
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NMBROOK got a reaction from captain_hook in MORDAUNT 1681 by NMBROOK - Euromodel - 1:60 - Beyond Bashed
After shaping the bottom figure,I decided to relieve the back of the carving.This lended to a more 3d appearance allowing me to open up the area between the legs.
Since taking these pics,the carving has been separated from the stock and has had a thin coat of yellow ochre acrylic.The reasoning behind this is that the wood I use for carving is far too yellow for this model.The carving would not blend with other boxwood the hull is planked with. I hope that after applying a coat of poly it will blend better.If not,it is small enough to strip and try again to find a suitable method.If I get this right,it means I can use the cast wreaths around the gunports.These are good quality from a detail point of view and a better alternative to carving 22 identical ones!!
Kind Regards
Nigel
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