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I know this likely isn't what you have in mind for displaying your model ships, but I saw these and the idea looks very interesting and has potential with larger models. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/besta-shelf-unit-with-glass-doors-black-brown-sindvik-black-brown-clear-glass-s49047666/#content Brian D -
I have been tempting over the possibility of starting own hobby store business in greater Denver area with a strong emphasis on ship building and hobby woodworking in general. Would also include woodburning for making kits and potentially a 3D printer. I admit that I don't know anything about CNC which some people have been making incredible items using. With permission would like to partner with certain individuals selling merchandise. Just trying to get a potential feel for clientele and overall feedback about starting up such a business. Brian D
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Interesting process doing the stern decorations with 3D printer, seems making headway. I may not know much about the stern designs of sailing ships from this era that the Christiana was in, but it seems most designs that I've seen in the past were symmetrical both port and starboard - likely for balance reasons and simplicity. Went back and looked at the original drawings of this ship you provided at the beginning of this blog which were less than helpful. Just my two cents. Keep up great progress on this beautiful ship. Brian D
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Gunboat Philadelphia 1776 by tmj
bdgiantman2 replied to tmj's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Even though probably too cold for frogs here in Colorado, I am certain that one of my neighbors has Ribbit's big cousin hanging out by their front door. -
There are many builders on this blog site, including myself, who have little to no scratch-build experience and undertake projects similar to your project and the one I am building slower than evolution. You are progressing nicely with your model, sending encouragement to you. I just hope that I can build a respectable model and like you have lots to learn ahead.
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Phil, glad to hear that my suggestion about the Blue Jacket propeller worked out better than expected. Your progress on Cape is looking great and this has been fun to follow. As for these strips to make the sheathing, would polystyrene be an acceptable material?? This comes in a variety of thicknesses and widths, so I would think easier to work with than cutting plywood like you were mentioning. Brian D
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A blog I followed a while back on here was someone bravely scratch-building a Xebec, I'll have to see if still have that link attached or not. He had a spare anchor strapped solidly to that monkey ladder at the main hatch. I don't know if your plans do the same or not. Brian D
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Hey Brad!! Thank you for your service, and welcome to this forum! I too am in greater Denver area (close to Green Valley Ranch) after growing up in San Diego. Great job on this ship model, she turned out terrific. There is a model ship club in Denver that I am a part of (as schedules allow me) here in Denver and invite you to attend. Like you, I am super slowly working on first scratch-build project and its been a fun learning experience.
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Nice progress on this model, you are doing great work. Were you planning to have an interior, if the kit even provides one?? The plans by Frollich I think had some interior, although items like galley are placed on main deck with that design of ship. Also, I couldn't tell from the photos provided but is the central support beam the same width as the keel? If so, that should have made lining up a lot simpler or so would seem. Brian D
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Those lockers seriously look like could open, but I know that just a little piece of wire placed where the hinges would be. At the scale this Speedwell model is built at, I'm sure it's only a matter of time before someone will be attempting working hinges Brian D
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Impressive skill building those ribs so far and adding in the hawse timbers! Your Speedwell is looking great, Rusty!! Brian D
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Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!! I have been dealing with a bunch of issues but hopefully will be building again soon.
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I also am tempted about this kit, once I finish the Eagle which will be a long way out. Interesting that having you sand the ribs off the building jig when I would think the board would be more protecting. Would definitely have to proceed cautiously sanding those frail ribs.
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That is definitely divided. Chuck Passaro has given a very detailed post on how he is rigging the guns on his Speedwell model, and he has done his rigging as the divided like in the picture.
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I don't know if this would help, but 've been hearing on sites like this of people using foam blocks and even pool noodles as sanding blocks to assist as well as relieve hands. Keep up this beautiful model. Brian D
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My guess is that the planks would butt against the keelson, that is what happens in the other ships. Great building project, this is looking great. Brian D
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What is the size of these frames? I know they are all laser-etched in the wood by CAF but can't tell dimensions. I'm guessing that each of these frames are 1/8" thick? And looks like 3/16" wide?
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That was a sneaky solution by CAF about the keels, enjoying following on you building this project Brian D.
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Your Speedwell model is coming along very nicely, Rusty! Keep it up Brian D
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Saw this and thought of your blog on here. I hope this is approved https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1062011819046190&set=a.523280112919366
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If I understand you correctly, I would think it would be a lot easier fitting a block of wood at the base between each of your bulkheads as your garboard, starting at bulkhead 1 and continuing to bulkhead 15 as you are showing us with the red highlighted areas and having it run slightly beneath each bulkhead as well then sand to the desired shape underneath. The middle six or seven bulkheads show the same shape of the garboard to my eyes so that ought to make shaping a bit easier. Brian D
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Your stern-wheeler looks about 50ft to 60ft length. I tried to include a picture from another site of a slightly longer boat with bridge in front but wouldn't let me include the link. The side view provided gives good details for the main deck. Can still have car riding in middle of boat. Also I was just noticing that the paddle in first picture is a chain drive and not steam powered although there probably was some kind of a small boiler under bridge. Interesting projects that you are working on, keep it up. Found these as other ideas for you: https://cmdboats.com/plan/River Belle 40 https://www.oldoregonphotos.com/small-sternwheeler-restless-near-gardiner-c-1895.html Brian D
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Pewter Cannons
bdgiantman2 replied to bdgiantman2's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Hello Wefalck, thank you for your post on this thread. I am currently building Brig Eagle from 1814, she was built on and sailed on Lake Champlain. Everything I have seen for regular cannons of that time period still have the traditional cascabel on back end of cannon. These cannons as well as the carronades were purchased from Blue Jacket. Brian D
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