jbshan
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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
I just edited, that should read 'WD40'.
I slipped short lengths of the tubing over the bottom of some shrouds and colored them black.
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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
I have pieces of WD40 spray tube masquerading as turnbuckles. Whatever makes it float, eh?
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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
The hammock rails were there precisely to get all shot up. They provided a relatively impermeable screen against small arms fire for the crew on deck, although in this case the crew probably slept either on pallets on deck, or perhaps just wrapped up in blankets, or below, in the hold on whatever they could find. While there was a 'saloon', it probably didn't extend the full length to provide a sleeping compartment for the crew.
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jbshan got a reaction from FriedClams in Albertic by michael mott - FINISHED - Scale 1:100 - RESTORATION - Bassett-Lowke Model
It might come off cleaner if you run a blade along the edge first, in the joint between funnel tube and banding strip. Further testing will reveal proper technique, no doubt.
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jbshan reacted to mikiek in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Your secret is safe. Styrene - sheets, tubes and bars - have saved me on more than one occasion.
I wish my wood working skills were better. Sad but true, I have a good lathe and mill. But I learn best by watching someone and there ain't no one in the neighborhood.
I do get tickled with your WD40 idea - sounds like me. Any odd piece of anything I find, i usually toss it in a bin. You just never know.
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jbshan got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome
Really nice anchors.
Puddening, just wrap with one line, then add as much of the fancy stuff as you can on top of it (you'll want to do a stop lashing or wrap near the shank). Nobody's going to be able to count strands.
Hawse holes are where the anchor cable comes inboard below the head timbers.
Puddening of the anchor ring
Hawse holes
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jbshan got a reaction from esion in Rigging instructions are the worst...and I have another question.
You might also see 'P&S' indicating port and starboard, in other words that there are two lines.
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
I just edited, that should read 'WD40'.
I slipped short lengths of the tubing over the bottom of some shrouds and colored them black.
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
One good thing, Darrell and Mike, is that the main and fore are done basically the same, so practice on one immediately pays off when you come to do the other.
Youse guys' speed amazes me, along with attention to accuracy. I do hope the unknotted 'seizing' doesn't come back to haunt you later on.
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jbshan got a reaction from PeteB in Albertic by michael mott - FINISHED - Scale 1:100 - RESTORATION - Bassett-Lowke Model
Stripped the old paint off nicely, you said? It freak-n GLEAMS. Well done.
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in US Brig Niagara by 6ohiocav - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
One good thing, Darrell and Mike, is that the main and fore are done basically the same, so practice on one immediately pays off when you come to do the other.
Youse guys' speed amazes me, along with attention to accuracy. I do hope the unknotted 'seizing' doesn't come back to haunt you later on.
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jbshan got a reaction from hexnut in Albertic by michael mott - FINISHED - Scale 1:100 - RESTORATION - Bassett-Lowke Model
Stripped the old paint off nicely, you said? It freak-n GLEAMS. Well done.
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in Albertic by michael mott - FINISHED - Scale 1:100 - RESTORATION - Bassett-Lowke Model
Stripped the old paint off nicely, you said? It freak-n GLEAMS. Well done.
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jbshan got a reaction from cobra1951 in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
I have pieces of WD40 spray tube masquerading as turnbuckles. Whatever makes it float, eh?
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jbshan got a reaction from mikiek in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
I have pieces of WD40 spray tube masquerading as turnbuckles. Whatever makes it float, eh?
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
I have pieces of WD40 spray tube masquerading as turnbuckles. Whatever makes it float, eh?
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jbshan got a reaction from thibaultron in Tool for Shaping Brass Strip
No. It's a long and complicated process. You can even quench the hot metal and it will stay soft and workable. Google it if you like.
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jbshan got a reaction from Elijah in Albertic by michael mott - FINISHED - Scale 1:100 - RESTORATION - Bassett-Lowke Model
Michael, suggest you label each trial cable so you can duplicate it later on. I've got several small coils of rigging line labeled for number of strands of what initial size, just in case. 3 X 4 of .008 or # 5 linen, or whatever.
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in Rigging instructions are the worst...and I have another question.
You might also see 'P&S' indicating port and starboard, in other words that there are two lines.
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in Boarding Rungs/entry ladder...best way to make them and space them out (edited by admin)
I did a quick search here and I think the info must be part of somebody's build log, with 57 pages to look through.
Where did you put the link?
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in Boarding Rungs/entry ladder...best way to make them and space them out (edited by admin)
Checked some of my books.
Entry steps, entry ladder, steps, the one on the inside merely ladder.
Henry, Mike's model doesn't have a gangway.
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jbshan got a reaction from mtaylor in Boarding Rungs/entry ladder...best way to make them and space them out (edited by admin)
Entry steps, I believe, Mike. Ladder would be appropriate for the inner.
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in Rigging instructions are the worst...and I have another question.
You might also see 'P&S' indicating port and starboard, in other words that there are two lines.
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jbshan got a reaction from BANYAN in Rigging instructions are the worst...and I have another question.
You might also see 'P&S' indicating port and starboard, in other words that there are two lines.
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jbshan got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
The hammock rails were there precisely to get all shot up. They provided a relatively impermeable screen against small arms fire for the crew on deck, although in this case the crew probably slept either on pallets on deck, or perhaps just wrapped up in blankets, or below, in the hold on whatever they could find. While there was a 'saloon', it probably didn't extend the full length to provide a sleeping compartment for the crew.
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