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bigcreekdad
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Truly a master. You should hold classes on rigging.
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Serious pin! Thanks
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Ended up inserting and gluing a large sewing needle into a wood dowel. I think this will do the trick, and I had both laying around. We'll see how it works. Thanks to all. I hereby award Gregory a "Solve" pin.
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did you use kit supplied belaying pins. awesome job on hull....spray painted?
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Ended up inserting and gluing a large sewing needle into a wood dowel. I think this will do the trick, and I had both laying around. We'll see how it works. Thanks to all.
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Replies I didn't expect, but welcome. Jim Lad....might you have a pic?
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Looking for one that will last/ Plenty of very inexpensive ones on Amazon, but I worry the tip won't stay sharp for long. Any suggestions?
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Thanks Morgan!
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I am now rigging Vanguard's Erycina. I'm not wild about the photo etched brass belaying pins supplied. I am looking to replace these with wood ones. The kit is 1/64 scale, and I don't to buy pins too large for the ship's scale. Any recommendations?
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All I can offer is BRAVO!
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I've added the Syren to my list. Likely, I'll be dead befog I make up my mind.
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Burgundy....yes it is.
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Here's a pic of my Occre Dos Amigos hull (not complete) which I did in cherry. I got the wood from the local (now closed) Woodcraft, and cut with my Jim saw. After sanding I applied a few coats of gun oil. The cherry was good to work with a turns a bit darker with age.
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Seeking recommendations for next Build
bigcreekdad replied to BurgundyModels's topic in Wood ship model kits
Howdy It's always fun deciding a a new kit. My first build was Caldercraft's cutter Sherbourne. Instructions aren't great, but the materials are very good. I was quite pleased with that build. My second was Caldercraft's Mortar Vessel Convulsion. I loved that build, and after another 5 or so builds, it remains my favorite. Sadly, it took a dive off my son's mantle. It remains, with the remains, in a bag in my basement. It will likely remain there awhile as I haven't worked up the energy to try to repair it. All the kits you have mention seem good candidates. Good luck and have fun. -
Working on the rigging for my Vanguard Erycina build. I almost gave it up because of the tiny parts. Went back at it, and just really slowed down. Still, I find Vanguard's kits to be troublesome in areas due to the parts size. Also, I'm not crazy about photo etched brass, but maybe this is a trend. My next kit will not have an overwhelming amount of rigging required (or so I think). So....I'm down to 3 possibles: 1) Occre's Corsair. I built the Dos Amigos several years ago and was pleased with the kit overall. However, I did substitute cherry for the hull planking. I've attached a pic of that build in cherry. 2) Caldercraft's Badger. I have built three other of their kits, and liked them all, with my favorite being the Convulsion. I find their kit quality quite good, and this ship is one of the few with updated expanded directions. 3) Vanguard 's Cutter Alert...I know, I know, but I like this ship, and it has just enough rigging to keep me challenged, but not overwhelmed. I also have the book on the Alert, and this adds a little more interest in building this kit. Finally, my first build was Caldercraft's cutter Sherbourne. I quite liked that build and am curious how my second build will look. Honestly, I could probably live with any of the three. but was curious as to any thoughts others might have
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Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
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Rigging always gives me fits. One area I find myself re-doing the most frequently is getting the deadeyes even when attaching to the shrouds. Any tutorials to refer to re" this?
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no build log
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Ready to start on the sails. Unless I'm wrong, the mainsail is larger than the plans?
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totally agree on depth perception
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With my failing eyesight, I have seriously wondered recently if this hobby was getting beyond me. I had recently given up on my Erycina build due to the very small parts. While deciding whether to quit or buy a larger scale kit, one day I just went back to it. Purchased some magnifiers, and just slowed the hell down. Things I used to do in 5 minutes would take 30. But, when finished with whatever it was, I feel pretty damn good. Not sure if this applies to your situation, but give it some thought. Sorry to hear what's going on with you.....hang in there.
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2.5mm thimble sleeves/blocks
bigcreekdad replied to bigcreekdad's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I looked on Syren. These are not blocks. They look like donut with an outside indentation for the rope to around. I will try Vanguard. Just hate to wait for the overseas shipping. Thanks. -
My Vanguard Erycina kit came with 12 of these. Lo and behold I found two loose ones in my stuff. No idea where the other 10 went. Does anyone know where I could find some rather than ask Vanguard?
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New here - help with Graupner Fish Cutter Elke kit please!
bigcreekdad replied to ajcooper4's topic in Wood ship model kits
If you are new to this, I, respectfully, suggest you get a different kit to start out. IMO, this is a fly ball you shouldn't chase. So many great starter kits out there.
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