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xken got a reaction from CDW in 18th Century Armed Longboat by Arthur Wayne - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 - Small
Looks like you are off to a great start. The increase in plan size seems to be a common problem with plans being printed, I have run across this even having CAD drawings reproduced locally. I now add a one inch reference square to all my CAD drawings and check when I pick up the drawings and have had some off by 5% and had them reprinted to the correct size. They are suppose to calibrate machines every 10 days which I am sure most printing operations are not doing.
Keep up the great job!
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xken got a reaction from bruce d in 18th Century Armed Longboat by Arthur Wayne - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 - Small
Arthur, not sure why you are experiencing the problems you are having. The boat in the pictures in the instructions were built from the laser cut parts in the kit and before being released M.E. also had two independent builders assemble the kit as well as part of the proof of production and the only issues were tweaks to the instructions for better clarification of terms for new builders. This is a standard practice I have asked M.E. to do with all kits I have done for them.
I also purchased 1/24 scale sailor figures for my build, not to be included with the kit just for my own display purposes. See attachments.
Here is an image of the rear cockpit area using the laser cut parts from the kit.
Here is just the hull completed with all the laser cut parts from the kit and all fitting well. As for the quality of the wood in the kit's Basswood that I have no control over; however, they do supply me all the materials used.
Good luck with the rest of your build, should be smooth sailing here on out.
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xken got a reaction from tarbrush in 18th Century Armed Longboat by Arthur Wayne - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 - Small
Arthur, not sure why you are experiencing the problems you are having. The boat in the pictures in the instructions were built from the laser cut parts in the kit and before being released M.E. also had two independent builders assemble the kit as well as part of the proof of production and the only issues were tweaks to the instructions for better clarification of terms for new builders. This is a standard practice I have asked M.E. to do with all kits I have done for them.
I also purchased 1/24 scale sailor figures for my build, not to be included with the kit just for my own display purposes. See attachments.
Here is an image of the rear cockpit area using the laser cut parts from the kit.
Here is just the hull completed with all the laser cut parts from the kit and all fitting well. As for the quality of the wood in the kit's Basswood that I have no control over; however, they do supply me all the materials used.
Good luck with the rest of your build, should be smooth sailing here on out.
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xken got a reaction from coxswain in 18th Century Armed Longboat by Arthur Wayne - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 - Small
Arthur, not sure why you are experiencing the problems you are having. The boat in the pictures in the instructions were built from the laser cut parts in the kit and before being released M.E. also had two independent builders assemble the kit as well as part of the proof of production and the only issues were tweaks to the instructions for better clarification of terms for new builders. This is a standard practice I have asked M.E. to do with all kits I have done for them.
I also purchased 1/24 scale sailor figures for my build, not to be included with the kit just for my own display purposes. See attachments.
Here is an image of the rear cockpit area using the laser cut parts from the kit.
Here is just the hull completed with all the laser cut parts from the kit and all fitting well. As for the quality of the wood in the kit's Basswood that I have no control over; however, they do supply me all the materials used.
Good luck with the rest of your build, should be smooth sailing here on out.
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xken got a reaction from Sea Hoss in 18th Century Armed Longboat by Arthur Wayne - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 - Small
A great looking planking job! Wise to let it set.
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xken got a reaction from CDW in 18th Century Armed Longboat by Arthur Wayne - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 - Small
Guilty as charged! I will look forward to your progress and feedback. Just a note again on the plans they were 100% size when sent to Model Expo so the size increase is due to what I mentioned above about reproduction.
When designing kits the challenge is always the instructions. M.E. wants short and sweet and as few pages as possible while some builders need ever nut and bolt explained. I always try to put myself in the builder's head while writing the instructions and strike a happy compromise between novice and experienced.
Keep up the great build you have going.
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xken got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
Tom, congratulations on a great build! Now on to the next one.
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xken got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Skipjack by michael mott - 1/8th scale - SMALL - 19 foot open launch
Michael, great brass work on the lantern. I am looking forward to the engine build which is the part I enjoy the most in my builds. Have a great day!
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xken got a reaction from mtaylor in Skipjack by michael mott - 1/8th scale - SMALL - 19 foot open launch
Michael, great brass work on the lantern. I am looking forward to the engine build which is the part I enjoy the most in my builds. Have a great day!
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xken got a reaction from tkay11 in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
Jon, are you aware of these Marvin is set up to sell these in bulk packs of 1,000 for members of this site. You might want to check out the various sizes they offer, this is the smallest and you may need magnification to use them. I have used these and other items they offer in my builds. Just FYI Ken
https://model-motorcars.myshopify.com/collections/small-parts-hardware/products/rivet-04-mm-head-diameter-brass-k069
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xken reacted to SawdustDave in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
NEXT PROJECT.... DECISION
After careful consideration, and discussion with an old friend, I ordered my first manufactured kit ever today.
Chuck Passaro’s English Pinnace is my clear choice for a beautiful model that does not require rigging shrouds and tying rat lines.
While I'm not exactly sure if this will be achievable, my plan is to increase the scale to at least double the size of the completed model..... (from roughly 12" to 24")
Should be quite a challenge.
Very excited to be able to, once again, be working with the clear instructions written by the Master.
Dave
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xken reacted to SawdustDave in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
So why pay $90 bucks for a book when we can enjoy the entire build logs by such master modelers as KenX right here on MSW?
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xken got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Greg, I have been busy on a couple of projects for Model Expo kits. Cannot post until authorized but it does involve some rigging.
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xken got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Dave, Great job! Now your mornings are free to exercise!
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xken got a reaction from Dan03 in Newbie from Canada
Welcome aboard from a fellow Canadian now living in California. You have come to the right site to learn!
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xken got a reaction from mtaylor in Hello from Canada
Welcome aboard! A Canadian born in Marathon, Ontario retired and living in California. You will learn a great deal on this site,
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xken got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Holding small parts for soldering
Dave, try tinning the thicker copper ring first with a thin coating of solder plummer's 50/50. Then solder the elbow parts with Staybrite solder and leave excess solder in place then with soft binding wire hold the ring to the elbow and heat the edge of the ring the copper will carry the heat faster to the thinner brass and flow the joint. The 50/50 has a lower temp than the Staybrite. Looking at the size of the parts you should be able to do this with a small 40 watt iron. Or if using a torch set the flame as small as possible. Make sure the iron is hot and use the correct flux.
Another option is to us a wood plug through the ring to index the brass elbow while soldering; you will love the smell of burning wood in the morning.
Solder Putty as mentioned above is available at www.OttoFrei.com , but you should be able to do this no problem. Update: I just checked their site and they no longer sell the Solder Putty.
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xken got a reaction from Chasseur in Falls of Clyde 1878 by GAW - FINISHED - scale 1:96 - iron 40-frame hull center cross-section
Gerald, just another fantastic build that you should be very proud of accomplishing! Now what may be next?
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xken reacted to Isidro in Spanish 68-gun ship of 1752 by Isidro - plans of Isidro Rivera and construction by Jose Collado
more details
I do not know if the translation is correct,
just in case I put the original Spanish name
a escotilla pañol del farol- light room hatch?
b escotilla pañol condestable -- master gunner room hatch?
c escotilla viveres--- store room hatch?
d pozo de bombas pump well and shot lockers
e escotilla principal main hatch
f escotilla de proa--bow hatch?
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xken reacted to Isidro in Spanish 68-gun ship of 1752 by Isidro - plans of Isidro Rivera and construction by Jose Collado
pump well and shot lockers
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xken reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
Lower Thames
Dredger and a Hay Barge.
16.5” X 11.5” watercolour
jim
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xken reacted to Vegaskip in Ship paintings
I was asked if I could put up a 'How I do it' series
here it is hope it helps
jim
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xken got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Dave, I mentioned the Jacob's ladders and monkey ropes at the top of the masts and I am working on a project where I just finished doing them. I just thought I might share with you how I went about doing them using Model Expo's Ratliner. The picture are self explanatory, but if you have a specific question please ask.
First I made a fixture to cut the rungs to length and drill holes, fairly simple like me.
Notice just for you I left the Clove hitches off as an alternative. Hope this helps with your build.
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xken got a reaction from Canute in Holding small parts for soldering
Dave, try tinning the thicker copper ring first with a thin coating of solder plummer's 50/50. Then solder the elbow parts with Staybrite solder and leave excess solder in place then with soft binding wire hold the ring to the elbow and heat the edge of the ring the copper will carry the heat faster to the thinner brass and flow the joint. The 50/50 has a lower temp than the Staybrite. Looking at the size of the parts you should be able to do this with a small 40 watt iron. Or if using a torch set the flame as small as possible. Make sure the iron is hot and use the correct flux.
Another option is to us a wood plug through the ring to index the brass elbow while soldering; you will love the smell of burning wood in the morning.
Solder Putty as mentioned above is available at www.OttoFrei.com , but you should be able to do this no problem. Update: I just checked their site and they no longer sell the Solder Putty.
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xken got a reaction from druxey in Falls of Clyde 1878 by GAW - FINISHED - scale 1:96 - iron 40-frame hull center cross-section
Gerald, just another fantastic build that you should be very proud of accomplishing! Now what may be next?
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