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runner63: Thank-you!
Ronald: I think Steve had some good suggestions. My first ship was a kit build and I only used hand tools for that.
Since this is a scratch build I am using more power tools, but still make use of a lot of hand ones and I can only give advice on that with which I am familiar.
What I have used so far and will use in the future:
- Scroll saw - especially for cutting keel and bulkheads or frames.
- Drill and/or Dremel - can be used as a lathe and is great for masts, yards, stanchions, belaying pins and maybe even wooden canons!
- Table saw (milling some of my own wood)
- Iron for plank bending
I would love to have a micro table saw...maybe in the future. I hope this helps.
Steve and Grant: Thanks for your suggestions and input!
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Another amazing piece for an amazing build!
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She really is looking lovely Russ...also looking forward to your next update!
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Looking great Sjors! I think maybe you do hear the "dark side" calling your name.
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Another "girl" is going to add her two cents worth. Those same parts exist in my brain:
"creative and aesthetically driven parts of my brain were rebelling"Mine would probably rebel also...have to say I like the sweeping lines, even though not correct. This is one reason I didn't paint my previous build...dear knows what I would have done with the paint!
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Wow...I don't check in for a day and when I come back I see padded rooms, nuts and straight jackets! What next????
Don't want to forget to say the new paint colour looks really good...a little more subtle.
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Great progress! Funny thing....the hull looked like that of a much larger ship until the pilot house was added. She's looking very good!
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Good luck on the move, and enjoy the festival circuit. Maine is a lovely state, have relatives in Millinocket and Bar Harbor. We'll be watching for updates in the winter.
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Joining in a little late, but the planking does look really good. Good luck with the sanding.
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'Tis your ship, Admiral so you decide who goes where.
yes Sherry.......you are an admiral.........
What Popeye said.
Well then, I guess the first order of business as admiral, is to make sure more progress is made on the San Felipe (Phil).
- popeye the sailor, Sjors, mtaylor and 1 other
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Happy Birthday and have a safe trip!
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Just finished going through your build log...you're doing a great job! Keep up the good work. I'll be tuning in for more updates.
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Looks great Sjors! That's more cannonballs for the Spanish Fleet!
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Nice progress Sjors...keep up the good work, and thanks for the pictures!
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Great start on the launch! I will be watching, as I have a couple of those to build later on...
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Your rigging is looking great Andy...have to agree with the others, very neat and tidy!
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Thank-you everyone for the responses! It's really appreciated!
Steve: My guess was that the great cabin was under #3 too, but I wasn't sure. It seems that everyone, basically, is in agreement.
Well the replies are just pouring in!LOL. Suddenly I did receive some responses - I think you started something!
Robbyn: I know what you mean about summer - too many jobs and not enough time, especially for model building!!!
Piet: I agree with Steve...LOL.
I agree with you on keeping the deck light. The thing is, I had birch veneer on hand which is very, very light in colour. I still had some deck planks left from my Mayflower kit and compared - the birch looks almost white in comparison. I only used one coat of honey maple and didn't wait long to wipe it off. I'm quite happy with the result. I like the contrast too and can't wait to put the walnut planking on her.Mark: Interesting thought...I'm sure any Captain, back in the day, would have liked your idea as well!
Augie: First I have to say that I've noticed that the wives here on MSW are referred to as "The Admiral". (No worries...I think it's quite funny)
That being said, your comment: "Might have depended on who was Admiral" made me chuckle. It would stand to reason, by MSW standards, that I am the Admiral, and in my case the captain shares my quarters (or should that be 1st mate)! This 'cat' let the mouse move up, and in, a long, long time ago!Kevin: Oooops! Thanks for the thought anyway!
Ronald: I'm probably not the best person to ask about model tools. I have a tendency to do a lot of work by hand. We have a fully stocked workshop, but they are full sized power tools and most are not too practical for small scale work. I did buy a scroll saw and think that is a must. If I was to buy another tool now, it would be a hobby size table saw. I do have a dremmel and think that will be handy later on for carving etc.
Dave: Thanks...didn't know that. Learn something new all the time here.
Nigel: Another vote for #3 being the great cabin - thanks!
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I thought it looked great before, but I can see a definite improvement on this one. No chance of the deadeye slipping out now!
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I am using 320 grit paper and even that seems too rough.
I used basswood for my false keel and stem and used 320 grit as well, but didn't like the results either. I have 600 grit automotive sandpaper on hand and it made the wood really smooth, but still had to do it lightly. It might be worth a try for you.
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Okay...I thought I had it figured out before...that you did builds in your sleep. Now I think it must be that there are two Popeyes! Are you sure there aren't more hours in your day? Seriously, great to see another build.
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Looks like the experimentation process paid off.....the final photo shows a keeper!
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Thank-you for the answers to my questions and extra information as well. I was somewhat confident on the decks, but not the great cabin.
San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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Not much change since the last the last pictures I posted, but there has been a little progress.
The half deck is planked...the fore and poop decks are just loosely sitting in place, but not glued. The inner bulwarks (?) are planked with walnut.
I am thinking about measuring and cutting the gun ports before the second planking...the thought of waiting to do it after the second planking has me nervous. Any tips, pointers, advice before I venture into that realm?