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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HMS Jason by Beef Wellington - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Artois-class frigate modified from HMS Diana 1794
Jason. Your build makes me want to burn all mine. LOL. Seriously...awesome job!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Prince de Neufchatel by rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Your fine build continues as such. I particularly am impressed with the cabin.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Alaskan Yellow Cedar
I am curious....I have a cabin in northern michigan with a lot of cedar trees. While this is not AYC, might it be a good wood to try? There are many dead, but still standing, trees I could readily harvest.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Prince de Neufchatel by rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Your fine build continues as such. I particularly am impressed with the cabin.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Elijah in Prince de Neufchatel by rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Your fine build continues as such. I particularly am impressed with the cabin.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Osmosis in Prince de Neufchatel by rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Your fine build continues as such. I particularly am impressed with the cabin.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Prince de Neufchatel by rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Your fine build continues as such. I particularly am impressed with the cabin.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Blue Ensign in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Your build log will be my guide when I get to the planking stage. Well done!!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Martin W in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Your build log will be my guide when I get to the planking stage. Well done!!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Angle of ship masts
How interesting. I always wondered about this. A lot of knowledge in this group.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Overworked724 in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
awesome job!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from thibaultron in Sultana by Overworked724 (Patrick) – FINISHED - Model Shipways – Scale 1:64 – Solid Hull – First Wooden Model Ship
awesome job!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in variable height desks
Has anyone ever tried these? There are times when I think it would be nice to be working closer to eye level without sitting in a chair.,
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Peter Y. in HM Schooner Pickle by Peter Y. - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 - First ever ship build
Remember, you always have the option of not coppering. I coppered my Pickle, and I really went back and forth on it. However, in the future, if I am very happy with the planking, I will not copper. Especially if I am substituting with woods like cherry or swiss pear ( a really nice look).
You lose the authenticity I suppose, but, for me anyway, that's not of utmost importance.
You are doing well.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Beginner Plank on Bulkhead Model
You might find Caldercraft's Pickle a good one to start with. My first was their Sherbourne, another possible first build. The Pickle's instructions are better, but, honestly, there is a ton of info on this site and YOuTube re: planking that might be better than any instruction bo
Let us know what you decide. Have fun!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Beginner Plank on Bulkhead Model
You might find Caldercraft's Pickle a good one to start with. My first was their Sherbourne, another possible first build. The Pickle's instructions are better, but, honestly, there is a ton of info on this site and YOuTube re: planking that might be better than any instruction bo
Let us know what you decide. Have fun!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Jobbie in HM Brig Supply by AndrewW - Caldercraft - 1:64
I like your progress. Well done.
you may be satisfied with the deadeyes and strops as the one above, but if you want to se another option for these go to my build log of the Dos Amigos. I ended up buying annealed #24 wire and some bracelet making chain from a craft store to do mine. However, I had terrible (IMO) wire and strops supplied in the kit. Jotika's are much better.
In any case, I'll keep following your fine build.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Prince de Neufchatel by rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
well done!!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Prince de Neufchatel by rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
well done!!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Prince de Neufchatel by rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
well done!!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from RPaul in OcCre Dos Amigos - foresail
RPaul...Although Occre was very quick to send me (free) some parts I broke, I echo your thoughts about the kit, plans, and instruction quality. I'm building this ship now, and no way am I going to try to decipher how to rig the sails. I love the lines of this ship, but the love ends there.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad
Some headway since last posting.Deck pretty much finished (other than anchors). Lower main and fore masts installed with first trestles, and onto the shrouds. Been studying the rigging plans, and have a headache.
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