gwish

I have obtained a copy of the instruction.  🙂 

I agree with the post above. There are some quality miniature violin and instrument makers planes for sale that would do the job.

https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/types-of-tools/planes/ibex-archtop-carving-planes/?mtm_source=google&mtm_medium=cpc&mtm_campaign=|+GOO+|+SHOP+|+NBR+|+AllProductsUSA&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpc-oBhCGARIsAH6ote8k5FM1ZSIXOeLHQJgpnKMuTwe2myVtyY8pmua7QYJY9EdipLC2B54aAs7zEALw_wcB#mz-expanded-view-853390225766

3 hours ago, Artesania Latina said:

Hello Gwyl,

Take a look here, perhaps you'll find something useful:

https://artesanialatina.net/en/old-instructions/62270-model-ship-kit-endeavour-assembly-guide-22516.html

Thanks for the link.  It looks like they do not have this particular instruction manual for download.  So I am still on the lookout for a copy etc.

I was gifted an old kit of the Artesania Latina HMS Endeavour and it appears to be complete except it is missing the step by step instructions.  Does anyone know where to obtain a copy of the instructions?  I have the sheets of plans, just needing the instructions.  Thanks

Gwyl

ice looking little ship.  I am looking forward to your progress reports.

Gwyl

That is a great idea.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

Gwyl

Jeff,

She is looking good.  It's nice once the construction starts.

Gwyl

Patrick,

I just spent the last 1 3/4 hours going through your build.  What attention to detail, and the hundreds of parts that you have made so far is incredible.  And the 'J' is such a wonderful subject.  I'm looking  forward to the rest of this build with anticipation!

Gwyl

Yo can use a technique that rubber powered model airplane builders use.  They take extremely thin strips, and laminate them into the curve they want.  The laminating process holds the curves very well.  They also still steam or soak them in hot water to bend to the approx shape before laminating.

I have no idea if these would fit your application, but some sewing machines use this type of toothed belt drive.  I sew canvas products for some sailboaters, and I have seen these in catalogues etc.

Gwyl

Igor,  Nice work.  Tiny and detailed.  

Gwyl

Hi QA,  

I have both a large table saw and the Byrnes table saw.  Like was mentioned above, both are dangerous and should be respected.   One note, on the Byrnes, most of my cuts are really shallow,  1/32 to 1/4 inches( I keep the blade only high enough to complete the cut), so if I were to slip and get snagged by the blade it would certainly hurt and probably require stitches, but I would think I would still have my digit.  Unlike the larger saw, where the blade might be above the table an inch or even up to three inches, if a slip were to happen, a digit might be totally cut off.  

Just remember, they are power tools and no matter how small, they can still inflict serious injury.

Gwyl

Sharp and small.  I used a home made chisel from an exacto blade, so you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars, though mine is a little flimsy.  Good thing, though, perhaps, as it made me go slowly.

The books mentioned will also teach you what your result should be like, in shape and curve, etc.  That's important, too.

I agree, Sharp and small.  Also, watching a few carving videos on youtube or vimeo, where the carve is using the V chisel in different applications can be of great help.  This gives you an idea of how the tools work and what to expect.

Gwyl

On my Byrnes saw, I use a zero clearance insert when using the tilting table.  I helps with the thinner stock.

Gwyl