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vossy got a reaction from Canute in Have a extra $100.00 to spend......
Using water and heat will achieve the same results 100 times quicker. Amati has a great soldering iron plank bender. I use that for all my bending needs. I am sure others will have their favourite methods as well, but it really comes down to soaking the wood to make it pliable, then heating it to achieve the desired shape. Once the wood is then cooled it will hold the shape.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from allanyed in Have a extra $100.00 to spend......
Using water and heat will achieve the same results 100 times quicker. Amati has a great soldering iron plank bender. I use that for all my bending needs. I am sure others will have their favourite methods as well, but it really comes down to soaking the wood to make it pliable, then heating it to achieve the desired shape. Once the wood is then cooled it will hold the shape.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in Have a extra $100.00 to spend......
Hey Dave, I find I use a small modelling hammer all the time, depending on your eyesight, some magnifying tools may be useful too. Pin vises are always necessary, and you can NEVER have enough clamps of any size!
In my opinion, some of the fancy rigging/ratline tools/frames are a waste of money. A good selection of small chisels come in handy, and if I had any money left over I would probably stock up on sandpaper of various grades and different types of tape for masking and holding.
And what CDW said; definitely invest in a good plank bender!
Cheers
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Have a extra $100.00 to spend......
Using water and heat will achieve the same results 100 times quicker. Amati has a great soldering iron plank bender. I use that for all my bending needs. I am sure others will have their favourite methods as well, but it really comes down to soaking the wood to make it pliable, then heating it to achieve the desired shape. Once the wood is then cooled it will hold the shape.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Have a extra $100.00 to spend......
Hey Dave, I find I use a small modelling hammer all the time, depending on your eyesight, some magnifying tools may be useful too. Pin vises are always necessary, and you can NEVER have enough clamps of any size!
In my opinion, some of the fancy rigging/ratline tools/frames are a waste of money. A good selection of small chisels come in handy, and if I had any money left over I would probably stock up on sandpaper of various grades and different types of tape for masking and holding.
And what CDW said; definitely invest in a good plank bender!
Cheers
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from lmagna in Have a extra $100.00 to spend......
Hey Dave, I find I use a small modelling hammer all the time, depending on your eyesight, some magnifying tools may be useful too. Pin vises are always necessary, and you can NEVER have enough clamps of any size!
In my opinion, some of the fancy rigging/ratline tools/frames are a waste of money. A good selection of small chisels come in handy, and if I had any money left over I would probably stock up on sandpaper of various grades and different types of tape for masking and holding.
And what CDW said; definitely invest in a good plank bender!
Cheers
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Ragusian Carrack by jack.aubrey - FINISHED - Marisstella - 1:59
Many thanks Mark! Didn't know the owner was on here.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from lmagna in Have a extra $100.00 to spend......
Using water and heat will achieve the same results 100 times quicker. Amati has a great soldering iron plank bender. I use that for all my bending needs. I am sure others will have their favourite methods as well, but it really comes down to soaking the wood to make it pliable, then heating it to achieve the desired shape. Once the wood is then cooled it will hold the shape.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Bob Cleek in Have a extra $100.00 to spend......
Hey Dave, I find I use a small modelling hammer all the time, depending on your eyesight, some magnifying tools may be useful too. Pin vises are always necessary, and you can NEVER have enough clamps of any size!
In my opinion, some of the fancy rigging/ratline tools/frames are a waste of money. A good selection of small chisels come in handy, and if I had any money left over I would probably stock up on sandpaper of various grades and different types of tape for masking and holding.
And what CDW said; definitely invest in a good plank bender!
Cheers
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Have a extra $100.00 to spend......
Using water and heat will achieve the same results 100 times quicker. Amati has a great soldering iron plank bender. I use that for all my bending needs. I am sure others will have their favourite methods as well, but it really comes down to soaking the wood to make it pliable, then heating it to achieve the desired shape. Once the wood is then cooled it will hold the shape.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Have a extra $100.00 to spend......
Hey Dave, I find I use a small modelling hammer all the time, depending on your eyesight, some magnifying tools may be useful too. Pin vises are always necessary, and you can NEVER have enough clamps of any size!
In my opinion, some of the fancy rigging/ratline tools/frames are a waste of money. A good selection of small chisels come in handy, and if I had any money left over I would probably stock up on sandpaper of various grades and different types of tape for masking and holding.
And what CDW said; definitely invest in a good plank bender!
Cheers
Chris
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vossy reacted to mtaylor in Ragusian Carrack by jack.aubrey - FINISHED - Marisstella - 1:59
Chris,
You might as Maristella's owner here as he could probably give you more than enough info:
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Ragusian Carrack by jack.aubrey - FINISHED - Marisstella - 1:59
Hello Jack, I am so glad I found your build log. This is a superb job you are doing. I love the Carracks! Your skill is unbelievable. Congratulations to you and your many feline assistants. If I may ask a few questions; is this model originally supposed to be double planked on the hull? Where on earth did you find your 0.4mm cherry strips? On the Maristella site it lists this model as for sale both upgraded kit and retro. Do you know what the difference is there?
Thank you very much, I will follow along with great interest and admiration for your work.
Cheers
Chris
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vossy reacted to Louie da fly in The Ships of Christopher Columbus (Anatomy of the Ship)
Thanks, Chris.
I did a search for Nina build logs, and though I couldn't find anything on the Mantua one, there seem to be a few from other companies - https://modelshipworld.com/search/?q=nina - which may be of help to you in your build.
You might also be interested in http://nautarch.tamu.edu/shiplab/01George/index.htm which has links to pages that outline just about all the information known of caravels to date, and https://www.amazon.com/Portuguese-caravel-European-shipbuilding-development/dp/B0007BPCV4 - I haven't read this book, so I can't comment on whether it's any good or not. There's also a very good website on the development of caravels that I thought I had bookmarked, but can't find at the moment. If I can locate it, I'll send you the link.
OMG! I just realised you're a fellow Ballarat resident!
Steven
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in The Ships of Christopher Columbus (Anatomy of the Ship)
Thanks Steven for all this wonderful info. I have just ordered the Mantua Nina 1:50 with extra pre stitched sails from CMB. I am a total Columbus freak, and have been since childhood. I have built the Amati Santa Maria 1:50??? but plan on building all 3 of the Mantua vessels. It doesn't appear as though any build logs for the Nina are on here, or anywhere I can find, so I may be the log Guinea Pig for this one!
Cheers
Chris
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vossy reacted to Louie da fly in The Ships of Christopher Columbus (Anatomy of the Ship)
For example, see https://modelshipworld.com/topic/10190-archaeological-studies-on-carrack-wrecks/
Steven
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vossy got a reaction from thibaultron in The Ships of Christopher Columbus (Anatomy of the Ship)
Hi, anyone read, got a copy, recommend or otherwise of this book?
ISBN 978-1844860142
AUTHOR: Xavier Pastor
Cheers
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in The Ships of Christopher Columbus (Anatomy of the Ship)
Hi, I am fully aware that there is no historically accurate information on the 3 specific vessels Columbus used, however having viewed this publication in limited PDF format I think it might be useful as a guide to the particular type of vessel.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from thibaultron in The Ships of Christopher Columbus (Anatomy of the Ship)
Hi, I am fully aware that there is no historically accurate information on the 3 specific vessels Columbus used, however having viewed this publication in limited PDF format I think it might be useful as a guide to the particular type of vessel.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in The Ships of Christopher Columbus (Anatomy of the Ship)
Hi, I am fully aware that there is no historically accurate information on the 3 specific vessels Columbus used, however having viewed this publication in limited PDF format I think it might be useful as a guide to the particular type of vessel.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Arabia 1856 by Cathead - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - sidewheel riverboat from the Missouri River, USA
This is simply stunning work you are doing here Eric! As a community here, we are very fortunate to have people like yourself who possess not only the skill to produce such works, but also the knowledge behind the vessels they create. Congratulations!
Cheers
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Arabia 1856 by Cathead - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - sidewheel riverboat from the Missouri River, USA
This is simply stunning work you are doing here Eric! As a community here, we are very fortunate to have people like yourself who possess not only the skill to produce such works, but also the knowledge behind the vessels they create. Congratulations!
Cheers
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in Arabia 1856 by Cathead - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - sidewheel riverboat from the Missouri River, USA
This is simply stunning work you are doing here Eric! As a community here, we are very fortunate to have people like yourself who possess not only the skill to produce such works, but also the knowledge behind the vessels they create. Congratulations!
Cheers
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from leclaire in Arabia 1856 by Cathead - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - sidewheel riverboat from the Missouri River, USA
This is simply stunning work you are doing here Eric! As a community here, we are very fortunate to have people like yourself who possess not only the skill to produce such works, but also the knowledge behind the vessels they create. Congratulations!
Cheers
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Arabia 1856 by Cathead - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - sidewheel riverboat from the Missouri River, USA
This is simply stunning work you are doing here Eric! As a community here, we are very fortunate to have people like yourself who possess not only the skill to produce such works, but also the knowledge behind the vessels they create. Congratulations!
Cheers
Chris
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