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Bob, So sorry to hear this. You won't believe this but I almost lost my Bounty to our new Pug Dog as well. I was thinking about it yesterday...how I need to be more careful where I leave it in the house. Then I read this post Will you start another Bounty, or something else? -
Hi Phill, I'm a big fan of the Bounty myself and I see you have a copy of McKay's Anatomy book...worth it's weight in gold for anyone building this ship Here's a link to the construction of a very nice set of Quarter Galleries (very helpful build log for people that like to upgrade their kit with custom details): http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/230-hms-vulture-by-dan-vadas-1776-148-scale-16-gun-swan-class-sloop-from-tffm-plans-completed/page-49 And good luck with the build...you're off to a great start
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Hi Ken, I found your build as a result of researching copper plating....your plating is superb along with the rest of your work Excellent build logs like yours is what new builders like myself (and anyone else for that matter) needs...the in-depth tutorials along with supporting pictures clearly explain how you accomplish the superb work. This is why I came to MSW and will continue to learn from logs like yours. Thanks much and keep up the great work
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Copper Plating help
thomaslambo replied to Shazmira's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Here is a link to the build log Captain Steve mentioned above...superb work and descriptions on the copper application (just page down a bit) Link: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/page-9 -
Hi Nils, Just catching up on your amazing build....she's looking spectacular Also, sorry to hear about the health issues...I've been down that particular road and can fully empathize with you...hang in there
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Hi Tom, Just a superb job on the display case....what a grand finish to a beautiful build
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Yes, you are correct, use the plywood instead. Also, the notches only need to be the size of the small stanchion (I have no idea why they made those larger notches, totally unnecessary). And as a matter of fact, I had to heavily file it down so it can't be seen through the open windows.
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You have a fine eye for detail...see my above edit for another error
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Yup, I used a 1 mm shim on the forward most beam (to accommodate the error you noted) and also used another shim on the beam behind it to ease the rather steep slop of the deck. Edit: also take note of another error with the Samson posts length of 20 mm (part number 188). The length called for is way to long and should be much shorter as seen in picture book instruction 34 (which shows the correct size)....probably closer to 10 mm in length
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Lumberyard for Model Shipwrights Kits - Order Timeframe
thomaslambo replied to a topic in Wood ship model kits
Very sorry to hear about your accident. I really appreciate your reply back and look forward to getting the Ebony wood -
Lumberyard for Model Shipwrights Kits - Order Timeframe
thomaslambo replied to a topic in Wood ship model kits
FYI, I've been waiting 3 weeks for an order of Ebony sheets. EV will return messages quickly I've had my eye on their kits as well....any comments on the quality of the kits would be appreciated -
Hi Bob, Congrats on a great job of planking
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Not to mention on the other bulkhead the door opens into a bilge pipe
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I second Bob's comment FYI - your build was a major incentive for me to build this kit....thanks much
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Hi Harry, Lucky you having 2 layers of planks...she's looking good It looks like you're doing a great job smoothing out the first layer. Just one thought, .5 mm thickness on the second layer doesn't give you much room for sanding. You might want to consider 1.0 mm, otherwise you better make it perfect my friend
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Hi GG, Yes, I've been very busy and haven't made much progress on my Bounty. Your moving along nicely with the build I purchased replacement wood for all the mast parts (dowels were horribly warped). How do yours look?
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In the other picture Kidding aside, looks like page 96?, perhaps he didn't need it for that particular illustration, or could it be an error? The following pages don't have it either, but the Mizzen Topgallant is addressed in the mast construction section.
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How would you improve your Byrnes tools?
thomaslambo replied to Keith_W's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Thanks much guys....I'm off to order some new blades -
How would you improve your Byrnes tools?
thomaslambo replied to Keith_W's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I have a question for Saw users. What type of blade are you using for cutting plank strips from 1/16 inch or 2 mm sheets (I'm cutting Boxwood at the moment)? -
Absolutely, I'll check it out....thanks much
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Ok, if you have rats in the hold then you need to do something about it
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Leave it to you Nils...great find (I was ready to make my own)
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I had to do the same with my Captains Dining Cabin furniture. No way I could glue it in after the main deck went on. I actually used pins and epoxy to hold the furniture in...so far so good I have the cabin sealed shut with masking tape and used plastic wrap to cover the hammocks. I can't believe the amount of dust generated by all the sanding required on the frames and planking. Again, really nice details you put in the model as well as excellent placement
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