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St Roch by Lecrenb - 1:48 scale - RCMP Schooner rigged as schooner c. 1930/35
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SHIP MODELER'S HANDBOOK - A new publication
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Bill: That article is by Toni Levine a NRG Director. Kurt -
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Question on NRG Beginner Carving Project from many years ago
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Question on NRG Beginner Carving Project from many years ago
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This was available from Syren Ship Models (sponsor here) - I didn't see it with a quick check, but ask Chuck about it. Kurt
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Luban Tools
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Please provide a website URL when asking about products - didn't come up with a simple search. Kurt
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Lula by Keith Black - 1:120 Scale - 1870s Sternwheeler Supply Boat for Floating Pile Driver
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New to ship modelling? But what do you build first?
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Lula by Keith Black - 1:120 Scale - 1870s Sternwheeler Supply Boat for Floating Pile Driver
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Keith: That's exactly how I do it. Took me a couple of tries before I figured out not to fight gravity and work from the top down. Kurt
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New to ship modelling? But what do you build first?
kurtvd19 replied to MSW's topic in Wood ship model kits
The Half Hull kit can be finished off as a complete model with the installation of the deck and masts - Use only a partial mast as in an Admiralty model if rigging is not something you have leared or don't wish to do. However, if you do the Rigging Kit you will know what is needed for a full half hull model. A lot of half hull models are not rigged. Kurrt -
Many chains have a clear coating that needs to be removed for decent blackening. I soak the brass chain in warm Sparex (I use a small crock pot for this - it's not used in the kitchen, only in the shop!) to remove the coating. A thorough rinse in water and after drying the chain can be blackened. I dip it in and remove it letting the excess drain off over the container. Two dips is usually adequate to blacken chain. I will try the use of a a small, cheap paintbrush to "paint" the Brass Black onto the chain the next time I have to blacken chain to see how it compares to dipping it. I use the paintbrush method for rods, ladders and other parts that are too large for my small containers I use for most blackening. Kurt
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New to ship modelling? But what do you build first?
kurtvd19 replied to MSW's topic in Wood ship model kits
You should look at the NRG's Planking Kit - https://thenrgstore.org/collections/plans-and-projects/products/half-hull-planking-project - It has a very complete tutorial guide on the proper way to plank a hull. There are a bunch or build logs here on MSW along with the build log by Toni Levine who designed the kit. This will aid you in planking future kits. Kurt -
The NRG collaborated on this publication that is printed by FineScale Modeler's parent company. We provided the content, but they own the handbook. We will contact them and tell them many would really like to see a pdf version. If they say yes or no we will report back. Kurt
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Shelby Cobra Coupe by DocRob - FINISHED - Model Factory Hiro - 1/12 - multi-media - Le Mans
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Shelby Cobra Coupe by DocRob - FINISHED - Model Factory Hiro - 1/12 - multi-media - Le Mans
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The first shipment of 100 Ship Modeler’s Handbooks sold out in less than 8 hours. There has been an unexpected demand for this issue, and we ordered more on March 11. The new order should arrive soon, so we have put them up for sale again. Please remember that while they are on order, we do not have a definite delivery date. When you place your order, we will process the sale, charging your card at that time. An envelope will be prepared right away, and the issue will ship as soon as stock is received here. Price - $13.99 Member 20% discount applies.
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We ordered 100 copies thinking this would be a good number if we sold them all - eventually. We sure misjudged the appeal and have new order in for a bunch - promise to not be out of stock again - we will have a chance to see dwindling stock - 8 hours sure wasn't enough time!
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The first shipment of 100 Ship Modeler’s Handbooks sold out in less than 8 hours. There has been an unexpected demand for this issue, and we ordered more on March 11. The new order should arrive soon, so we have put them up for sale again. Please remember that while they are on order, we do not have a definite delivery date. When you place your order, we will process the sale, charging your card at that time. An envelope will be prepared right away, and the issue will ship as soon as stock is received here. Price - $13.99 NRG Member 20% discount applies. If you don't know the discount code, contact our office. Kurt
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The NRG is proud to announce the publication of the Ship Modeler’s Handbook. This limited-edition special issue, published by FineScale Modeler, is a collection of articles taken from our own Nautical Research Journal and Ships in Scale Magazine, as well as two original articles found exclusively in this Handbook. The Handbook will appeal to both new modelers and old hands. You will recognize most of the authors’ names, some of whom, sadly, are no longer with us. Available now in the NRG Store Price - $13.99 Member 20% discount applies. All funds stay with the NRG & MSW
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With the currents in most rivers and the obstructions such as sand bars towing on the rope does not provide the control needed to thread one's way through the average river obstacle course. With the boat behind and a solid link to the barge, the towboat can set up to push through the turn as a single unit rather than trying to get a towed barge through the same space. Kurt
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I have a working set of feathering side wheels I salvaged from a RC boat. Some European make that I can't think of right now. My intent was to use them as individually controlled stern wheels. I still have them but haven't built a RC boat in almost 30 years due to the weight of them and getting them in and out of the water. I have no idea of how effective they would be going in reverse. My original thoughts were that with a split stern wheel one could go into reverse and the other in forward and give a very much improved turning radius - maybe even able to spin around the wheel. Modern day riverboats have twin screws and routinely use one in forward and the other in reverse to set-up and to negotiate turns with barges. I used to have access to a small pond with a nice sunken area adjacent to the shoreline that had been cut out of the shoreline and a sheet of metal normally used for the sides of concrete piers used to separate the lower area from the water. A nice amount of stone was added so any water was well below the top of the stone and your feet stayed dry. The waterline was about at waist level with the top edge of the steel wall just about 6 inches higher. Perfect for putting RC boat in and out of the water w/o having to bend over much. If I still had access to that pond I might still be messing with RC boats.
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The video of Part 2 is now posted in the member's area for viewing at any convenient time.
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