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  1. newbuilder101
    Next build?????
  2. newbuilder101
    Your last comment made me laugh. Your balusters look great Theo! If I had the proper tools, I'd be using them too, instead of my labour intensive method. I did try a drill, but there was nothing left of the wood! The scalpel just worked better for me. Keep up the good work!
  3. newbuilder101
    All I can say is beautiful! The block and tackle assemblies do look even better, but I thought it looked good before.
  4. newbuilder101
    Looking good Frank - you're off to a great start on the planking!
  5. newbuilder101
    Those bricks look fantastic! I'll have to remember this method.
  6. newbuilder101
    Thanks again for all the input! Judging by all the advice given, I think my next step will be to make a brand new mold with plenty of vents and try again.
  7. newbuilder101
    That might just be worth a try!
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    Augie: I forgot what you said about the cannons, since I`m still taking in the wonderful sound of ``young lady``!
  9. newbuilder101
    Thank-you everyone for taking the time to help! Bob: I haven't totally ruled out metal yet. If my next few tries with resin don't work, then that may be next. Steve: I did paint both sides of the mold first, but will try "CPR" on it next time. Goodness knows they certainly need resuscitation! I've made a couple of 2 barrel molds, and the setup time is about 8-10 minutes. Ed: I am seriously considering metal as an alternative, but would like to give the resin another couple of tries using the advice given. I've included a few photos of my molds and some of the rejected barrels. The barrels look better in the photos than they really are, at least they don't look good to me.
  10. newbuilder101
    I have been experimenting with casting my own cannons from resin lately - without much success. More info can be found here: Cannons
  11. newbuilder101
    Okay, I think I'm ready to fire my cannons.......................out the window that is! I have tried casting with mixed results, none of which has yielded the end product that I deem acceptable for mass production! I have come to the conclusion that the biggest challenge has been casting at such a small scale - 1/96. These things are tiny! The problem arises in trying to pour/force the resin into the 2 part mold. Because the scale is so small, the pour hole has to be kept relatively small as well, and thus the problem. Just out of frustration, I tried filling the cavity in each half mold and then "slapping" them together.....believe it or not, this gave the best results, but still not exactly what I want. I will try to post a pic of the trials later. The diluted Vaseline worked quite well as a release agent and sticking was never an issue. For the curious, I used polyester casting resin and RTV rubber molds. I may keep experimenting, or try something totally different - I am DETERMINED to make these things myself!
  12. newbuilder101
    Looking good Sjors! I don't know about Merlin, but it looks like you've been busy and managed to get a lot done on your own!
  13. newbuilder101
    WONDERFUL! Love the detail and clean workmanship!
  14. newbuilder101
    More beautiful rigging - a delight to see! Congratulations on 40 years! I heard that Sjors is celebrating the 36th anniversary of his 29th birthday.
  15. newbuilder101
    Sorry to hear about your health issues. Hopefully the report you get tomorrow will be nothing but positive and your hand will return to normal quickly! Take care of that pneumonia...you don't want a relapse.
  16. newbuilder101
    You've really made a lot of progress - great job! Now, get going on your "long walk." I know she will look great with her final planking on!
  17. newbuilder101
    I have to agree with everyone - great work on the waterways and margin planks! The swiss pear does look very nice.
  18. newbuilder101
    Looks great Mark! Keep this up, and before you know it you'll have a ship - a beautiful one at that!
  19. newbuilder101
    Excellent work on such a tiny boat!
  20. newbuilder101
    Beautiful! I love that particular hue of red.
  21. newbuilder101
    No argument about the workmanship here. I can definitely tell that version 2.0 is going to be a winner! Nice work!
  22. newbuilder101
    Great work on the deck house! Nice to see updates again, thanks!
  23. newbuilder101
    Can't think of any other comment except "WOW"!!!
  24. newbuilder101
    Sorry for the late reply, but thank-you very much Frank, Matti and Michael! Always appreciated! Matti: I use Testors gold for the carvings, and artist's acrylic for the blue. I use washes with the blue, but not the gold. Summer seems to finally be here and the great outdoors beckons! The shipyard will have to wait for a rainy day.
  25. newbuilder101
    It really does look terrific! Great job...as usual!

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