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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Darrell, I put my page in my signature, but in case it doesn't link properly, try this:
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9953-lexington-by-jbshan-dlumberyard-164-from-the-seaways-practicum-by-clay-feldman/
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Model shipways kit. Cut the taper into four pieces and glue them up, then round off the corners. It's a technique I've seen in books for small sailboats. There are good plans of Philly from the Smithsonian so scratch is not outside the known universe for a skilled workman. I did the square stick thing for my Lexington model, in my 'build log'. I think you can find it through my avatar. Guess it's time to put it in my signature.
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Whining is OK, but no whinging, please. One trick this time of year is to find a way to work where you can also watch football (the kind with helmets and pads, for all you disadvantaged, although Aussie rules might be interesting) or golf later in the year and next winter. The Lions are playing Thursday, I understand. Back to plank notching now.
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Oh, I dunno, that's a lot of responsibility to put on me. What if I screw up sometime and lead you guys down a twisty trail to the dark side?
The one I'm working on now I will, I will, do the masts and rigging. (Philadelphia, of 1776. Only one mast, not much rigging.) The mast is done in a novel fashion, with quarters cut to shape and glued up, not a dowel in sight. That should be fun.
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Careful, Mike. I have several in an 'admiralty model' state. It might become a habit. Any case you use can be a lot shorter, of course.
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jbshan got a reaction from jxtbone in Still Learning rabbit - rebate
In this case, rabbit is spelled rabbet, in which the rabbeted edge is formed by a rebate.
Just so we're all clear on this. :-)
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jbshan got a reaction from davyboy in Still Learning rabbit - rebate
In this case, rabbit is spelled rabbet, in which the rabbeted edge is formed by a rebate.
Just so we're all clear on this. :-)
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jbshan got a reaction from Seventynet in Liquitex modeling paste to prime a hull? (edited by admin)
I use Elmer's white glue, but whatever you use, the glue needs to soak in to both surfaces for a good bond. Any sealer between layers of plank might interfere with that.
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jbshan got a reaction from captainbob in Still Learning rabbit - rebate
In this case, rabbit is spelled rabbet, in which the rabbeted edge is formed by a rebate.
Just so we're all clear on this. :-)
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in Still Learning rabbit - rebate
In this case, rabbit is spelled rabbet, in which the rabbeted edge is formed by a rebate.
Just so we're all clear on this. :-)
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jbshan got a reaction from bluenose2 in Liquitex modeling paste to prime a hull? (edited by admin)
I use Elmer's white glue, but whatever you use, the glue needs to soak in to both surfaces for a good bond. Any sealer between layers of plank might interfere with that.
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in Liquitex modeling paste to prime a hull? (edited by admin)
I use Elmer's white glue, but whatever you use, the glue needs to soak in to both surfaces for a good bond. Any sealer between layers of plank might interfere with that.
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in Still Learning rabbit - rebate
In this case, rabbit is spelled rabbet, in which the rabbeted edge is formed by a rebate.
Just so we're all clear on this. :-)
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Darrell, I put my page in my signature, but in case it doesn't link properly, try this:
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9953-lexington-by-jbshan-dlumberyard-164-from-the-seaways-practicum-by-clay-feldman/
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Model shipways kit. Cut the taper into four pieces and glue them up, then round off the corners. It's a technique I've seen in books for small sailboats. There are good plans of Philly from the Smithsonian so scratch is not outside the known universe for a skilled workman. I did the square stick thing for my Lexington model, in my 'build log'. I think you can find it through my avatar. Guess it's time to put it in my signature.
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Whining is OK, but no whinging, please. One trick this time of year is to find a way to work where you can also watch football (the kind with helmets and pads, for all you disadvantaged, although Aussie rules might be interesting) or golf later in the year and next winter. The Lions are playing Thursday, I understand. Back to plank notching now.
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Oh, I dunno, that's a lot of responsibility to put on me. What if I screw up sometime and lead you guys down a twisty trail to the dark side?
The one I'm working on now I will, I will, do the masts and rigging. (Philadelphia, of 1776. Only one mast, not much rigging.) The mast is done in a novel fashion, with quarters cut to shape and glued up, not a dowel in sight. That should be fun.
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jbshan got a reaction from Tompslattery in Bevel 2nd planking
My latest boat I used very thin stock for the planking. I did the shaping with sandpaper, so as I put the (roughly figured) spiled shape on the plank, I would add a tiny bit of bevel at the same time.
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jbshan got a reaction from Elijah in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Well, those are 32 pdrs., the same size ball as on Victory's lower deck guns. Guess not even the strip planking and epoxy stood up well to the proof test on the guns.
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jbshan got a reaction from druxey in Introduction of royal yards to the Royal Navy
Boudroit: 74 Gun Ship covers one ship which he put together from a multitude of sources. It is a generic ship design. The full work is, as stated, in four volumes, weighing about 25 pounds, and the last time I looked, the set cost, used, from $563 to $1473. It is certainly worth looking at, if nothing else to see the work of a master. To prove you've read them, you have to report back on what the ship's boy is doing outboard of the catheads in I believe it is the third volume.
Royals: Early royals were indeed set on a long pole head t'gallant mast and properly called t'gallant royals. They were set flying, no lifts or braces and sheeted to the t'gallant yard. They were stowed along the shrouds, with the butt on the lower mast top. Large and later ships set them from a fidded royal mast and they were called royals. Certainly fair weather sails, they had no reefing mechanism and could only be brought in and struck. If you see a painting showing long pole heads to the t'gallants on a ship, she COULD have carried them, though it is not proof. Once royals became common, skysails began to be carried by some extremely tall ships, in the same manner.
Fair American model: The rigging on this model was done in the 1920s shortly after the model was acquired by Mr. Rogers. There is written documentation stating that this was the case, by the man who did the work.
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jbshan got a reaction from mikiek in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Careful, Mike. I have several in an 'admiralty model' state. It might become a habit. Any case you use can be a lot shorter, of course.
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Careful, Mike. I have several in an 'admiralty model' state. It might become a habit. Any case you use can be a lot shorter, of course.
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jbshan got a reaction from Seventynet in Microwaving the wood?
Wrap it in a wet paper towel and nuke for 30 seconds if your nuker is fairly good. More if it's an old low power one like mine. Test for timing and if needed refresh the water on the towel if it dries out.
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in Bevel 2nd planking
My latest boat I used very thin stock for the planking. I did the shaping with sandpaper, so as I put the (roughly figured) spiled shape on the plank, I would add a tiny bit of bevel at the same time.
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jbshan got a reaction from mischief in Microwaving the wood?
Wrap it in a wet paper towel and nuke for 30 seconds if your nuker is fairly good. More if it's an old low power one like mine. Test for timing and if needed refresh the water on the towel if it dries out.
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