bigcreekdad
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Armed Virginia Sloop (AVS)
I decided to take a short break from my Cutter Cheerful build, and pulled the AVS off the shelf where it has resided several years. I'm just ready to start the first planking, and I have been amazed at the poor quality of the non planking wood. The kit supplied frame wood is terrible. Every single bulkhead slot had to be widened, and by quite a bit IMO...not sure how this tedious process adds to your skill set. After positioning them the lengths did not all have the same distance to the bearding line. The bulkhead tops also break very easily. The very thin and flimsy false deck broke constantly where notched.
I have only built one Model Shipways kit in the past (Bluenose). As I recall, that kit wood was decent. What the difference is in the two kits I don't know, but in other completed builds ( 3 Caldercraft and one Occre) I do not recall this frustration with the keel, bulkheads, and false deck. Maybe it was the shock of just coming off building that much on the Cheerful build that kinda spoiled me....no comparison in the quality of the precut materials.
In any case, the AVS is sometimes considered a new starter build. Glad it wasn't my first build.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mugje in Armed Virginia Sloop (AVS)
I decided to take a short break from my Cutter Cheerful build, and pulled the AVS off the shelf where it has resided several years. I'm just ready to start the first planking, and I have been amazed at the poor quality of the non planking wood. The kit supplied frame wood is terrible. Every single bulkhead slot had to be widened, and by quite a bit IMO...not sure how this tedious process adds to your skill set. After positioning them the lengths did not all have the same distance to the bearding line. The bulkhead tops also break very easily. The very thin and flimsy false deck broke constantly where notched.
I have only built one Model Shipways kit in the past (Bluenose). As I recall, that kit wood was decent. What the difference is in the two kits I don't know, but in other completed builds ( 3 Caldercraft and one Occre) I do not recall this frustration with the keel, bulkheads, and false deck. Maybe it was the shock of just coming off building that much on the Cheerful build that kinda spoiled me....no comparison in the quality of the precut materials.
In any case, the AVS is sometimes considered a new starter build. Glad it wasn't my first build.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Brush painting hull ??
Hi Dave
The Bluenose was my second ship, so I was far from experienced when building it. While I hand brushed the black above the waterline, I used spray paint for the red lower portion. I taped off everything but the target area, put it in a cardboard box, and sprayed it outside from a spray can. I did three coats and lightly sanded after the first two. Not only did it turn out great IMO, I have had several compliments on. Just a thought. If you'd like, I will take a few pics and send you if you PM me.
John
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Milled Boxwood Sheets in USA
YT...I did the same before I posted. I am looking for either sheets I can mill, or strips. I didn't see any. It doesn't appear the a wood supplier carries it, and same goes for Syren.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from tasmanian in Miniature lumber and milled strips
If you have a mini table saw you can get decent cherry sheets from Woodcraft. I used it to plank my Dos Amigos and was very pleased.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Miniature lumber and milled strips
If you have a mini table saw you can get decent cherry sheets from Woodcraft. I used it to plank my Dos Amigos and was very pleased.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Miniature lumber and milled strips
If you have a mini table saw you can get decent cherry sheets from Woodcraft. I used it to plank my Dos Amigos and was very pleased.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from thibaultron in Plank bending using Chuck's method
I will try tomorrow, but it's really pretty simple...at the point of the bend, the angles going down from each side are not equal.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from thibaultron in Plank bending using Chuck's method
Have watched Chuck's video several times, and am now starting to plank my Cheerful build. I'm having trouble getting a smooth curve when I do this. I end up with almost an abrupt turn at the curve rather than smooth. Is anyone using a jig of any kind to alleviate this?
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from toms10 in Mini Lathe recommendations?
Just a thought....While I now use a Proxxon mini lathe, for several years i mounted an electric drill upside down in a vice, and just used sandpaper held around the would in the drill to taper masts and spars. It worked fine.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Question about Hull Wood Choices
I used cherry below the wales on my Dos Amigos and quite liked it. I used swiss pear above the wales. I love the contrast. I too hate to paint wood, although it did cover up a mediocre at best planking job on my earliest build.
I look forward to seeing what you do.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Mini Lathe recommendations?
Just a thought....While I now use a Proxxon mini lathe, for several years i mounted an electric drill upside down in a vice, and just used sandpaper held around the would in the drill to taper masts and spars. It worked fine.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Mini Lathe recommendations?
Just a thought....While I now use a Proxxon mini lathe, for several years i mounted an electric drill upside down in a vice, and just used sandpaper held around the would in the drill to taper masts and spars. It worked fine.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Mini Lathe recommendations?
Just a thought....While I now use a Proxxon mini lathe, for several years i mounted an electric drill upside down in a vice, and just used sandpaper held around the would in the drill to taper masts and spars. It worked fine.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Pickle by mugje - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 - first build
First build?....very nice planking job!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Tigerdvr in HMS Pickle by mugje - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 - first build
First build?....very nice planking job!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from egkb in HMS Pickle by mugje - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 - first build
First build?....very nice planking job!
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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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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Any thoughts on Alaskan Yellow Cedar
Chuck....you are beginning to sound like my wife! LOL.
Thanks for all the replies.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Any thoughts on Alaskan Yellow Cedar
Chuck....you are beginning to sound like my wife! LOL.
Thanks for all the replies.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Sea Hoss in Armed Virginia Sloop By captain_hook - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48
I've got this ship on the shelf. May be awhile, but you've pretty much set the standard when I start it. Just a spectacular job!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from SimonV in Mercury by SimonV - Amati/Victory Models - Scale 1:64 - 99% scratchbuild
That may be the finest decking job I've ever seen. Masterful!!
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