monkeysarefun

Dear colleagues and friends,
 
Thank you all very much for your comments, kind words and support. It means a lot to me and I am pleased that you like the Royal Katherine model in my rendition.
It was a really great challenge when I decided four years ago whether to go for it or not, but despite many difficulties during the building, I do not regret this decision. At the same time, I fulfilled another modeling dream, which I was able to share with you and almost to the end with my husband George. The realisation of this project brought me not only the joy of the hobby itself, but also learning and possibility of expanding the knowledge horizons about real ships, their construction and history.
My main intention was to strive for the most realistic model reconstruction of the real appearance of the Royal Katherine and to point out the various shortcomings and inaccuracies that we often encounter in documents and plans of sailboat models. In addition, I tried to create my model without the use of special tools and from the most available materials as an example of the fact that even a very modest background is not an obstacle to creating a nice and quality model, which makes this hobby available to almost everyone.
 
None of us can know what the future will bring, but I definitely do not want to give up my hobbies and when I find enthusiasm for a new and interesting project again, I will share it with you. 
 

 
Kind regards and all the best, 

Doris

Not sure this has been mentioned here yet. I bought one for $560 AUD, so US would be around $500 or less I reckon (though it IS from China, so not sure how the price will go there for you guys now!...)
 
 Initial tests of its capability have been very impressive, the detail is astounding - the attached columns are 40mm high.
 
Downside is that resin is a messy mediun and prints require post processing - washing in Isoproyl alcohol and then curing under UV (ie sitting out on the back deck in the sun for a bit), its  also a bit fume-y so using it in the lounge room in front of the telly is not on - its a 'down the back shed' style tool. Also build size is limited, but I certainly see a use for it and will be happily  mucking around with it for a while yet.

It is reportedly good for 0.025mm, though most users are happy  with 0.05mm resolution. There are  callibration  files out there which test minimum details, hole sizes, wall thicknesses and so on  - I will run one this weekend and report back... At finer scales the resin quality would also affect the level of detail possible.
 
There are many examples of users work which show the fine details possible  on the net, especially on the Photon DLP users  facebook group. These three  came up on a quick google search but can confirm from the source page that they were printed on the Photon.

Not sure this has been mentioned here yet. I bought one for $560 AUD, so US would be around $500 or less I reckon (though it IS from China, so not sure how the price will go there for you guys now!...)
 
 Initial tests of its capability have been very impressive, the detail is astounding - the attached columns are 40mm high.
 
Downside is that resin is a messy mediun and prints require post processing - washing in Isoproyl alcohol and then curing under UV (ie sitting out on the back deck in the sun for a bit), its  also a bit fume-y so using it in the lounge room in front of the telly is not on - its a 'down the back shed' style tool. Also build size is limited, but I certainly see a use for it and will be happily  mucking around with it for a while yet.

Not sure this has been mentioned here yet. I bought one for $560 AUD, so US would be around $500 or less I reckon (though it IS from China, so not sure how the price will go there for you guys now!...)
 
 Initial tests of its capability have been very impressive, the detail is astounding - the attached columns are 40mm high.
 
Downside is that resin is a messy mediun and prints require post processing - washing in Isoproyl alcohol and then curing under UV (ie sitting out on the back deck in the sun for a bit), its  also a bit fume-y so using it in the lounge room in front of the telly is not on - its a 'down the back shed' style tool. Also build size is limited, but I certainly see a use for it and will be happily  mucking around with it for a while yet.

Not sure this has been mentioned here yet. I bought one for $560 AUD, so US would be around $500 or less I reckon (though it IS from China, so not sure how the price will go there for you guys now!...)
 
 Initial tests of its capability have been very impressive, the detail is astounding - the attached columns are 40mm high.
 
Downside is that resin is a messy mediun and prints require post processing - washing in Isoproyl alcohol and then curing under UV (ie sitting out on the back deck in the sun for a bit), its  also a bit fume-y so using it in the lounge room in front of the telly is not on - its a 'down the back shed' style tool. Also build size is limited, but I certainly see a use for it and will be happily  mucking around with it for a while yet.

Not sure this has been mentioned here yet. I bought one for $560 AUD, so US would be around $500 or less I reckon (though it IS from China, so not sure how the price will go there for you guys now!...)
 
 Initial tests of its capability have been very impressive, the detail is astounding - the attached columns are 40mm high.
 
Downside is that resin is a messy mediun and prints require post processing - washing in Isoproyl alcohol and then curing under UV (ie sitting out on the back deck in the sun for a bit), its  also a bit fume-y so using it in the lounge room in front of the telly is not on - its a 'down the back shed' style tool. Also build size is limited, but I certainly see a use for it and will be happily  mucking around with it for a while yet.

Not sure this has been mentioned here yet. I bought one for $560 AUD, so US would be around $500 or less I reckon (though it IS from China, so not sure how the price will go there for you guys now!...)
 
 Initial tests of its capability have been very impressive, the detail is astounding - the attached columns are 40mm high.
 
Downside is that resin is a messy mediun and prints require post processing - washing in Isoproyl alcohol and then curing under UV (ie sitting out on the back deck in the sun for a bit), its  also a bit fume-y so using it in the lounge room in front of the telly is not on - its a 'down the back shed' style tool. Also build size is limited, but I certainly see a use for it and will be happily  mucking around with it for a while yet.

Not sure this has been mentioned here yet. I bought one for $560 AUD, so US would be around $500 or less I reckon (though it IS from China, so not sure how the price will go there for you guys now!...)
 
 Initial tests of its capability have been very impressive, the detail is astounding - the attached columns are 40mm high.
 
Downside is that resin is a messy mediun and prints require post processing - washing in Isoproyl alcohol and then curing under UV (ie sitting out on the back deck in the sun for a bit), its  also a bit fume-y so using it in the lounge room in front of the telly is not on - its a 'down the back shed' style tool. Also build size is limited, but I certainly see a use for it and will be happily  mucking around with it for a while yet.

Well, finally, a very small update.  What with rush trips overseas to visit ailing relatives; the world going crazy at home and all sorts of extraneous happenings at the museum, I've hardly touched the Meteor of late.  I have, however, managed to get a few more frames fitted, so here she is as of this week.  
 
As I have some medical procedure scheduled for next week, it may be awhile before the next update, but never mind - she'll get there eventually!
 
John
 
 

I got mine today....Thank you

Don’t drop them! Mine fell off the desk today tips first into a small rug. They were stuck and I had to wiggle them a bit to get them out of the rug. At a distance of 28” those tips went through the rug , hit the cement and bent. I had to sand the bent tips and reface them.

I'm loving them and I can see where dropping one would be bad.  Even worse if lands pointy end on your foot.

Just ordered mine too. Been using hemostats for years. Lets try something new. Thanks!!
 
Pythagoras (Tom)

Got mine - really good value. Thanks for the tip!

Hi all,
I was dubious about the quality of these Ebay tweezer sets for the price but the free shipping made me take the risk and I am happily surprised by how good they are. 
 
6 tweezers, all whose points meet up accurately and  pass the 'pluck a single hair from the back of my hand' test with flying colours. I ordered two sets - one to distract the missus from taking mine - and even though they came from the UK to Australia the postage was free, so I ended up with 12 pairs of tweezers (thats 24 tweeezes!) for under $12.
 
You have to go through your local ebay site to get the free shipping, for example: UK:
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quality-Set-6-Precision-Tweezers-Epoxy-Coated-Watchmakers-Jewellers-Non-Magnetic/131707336758?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 
US:
 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Anti-Magnetic-tweezers-Set-Of-6-Precision-Epoxy-Coated-Tweezers-Stainless-Steel/162554991509?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
 
OZ:
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6-Piece-Coated-Tweezers-Set-Steel-Stainless-Non-Magnetic-Precision/362125433800?hash=item54505b9bc8:g:18AAAOSw0IJZ2Ztt
 
Other locations can probably paste the item description into their local ebay to get a result. There are various sellers who stock them for slightly different prices and ebay feedback ratings....
 

Hi all,
I was dubious about the quality of these Ebay tweezer sets for the price but the free shipping made me take the risk and I am happily surprised by how good they are. 
 
6 tweezers, all whose points meet up accurately and  pass the 'pluck a single hair from the back of my hand' test with flying colours. I ordered two sets - one to distract the missus from taking mine - and even though they came from the UK to Australia the postage was free, so I ended up with 12 pairs of tweezers (thats 24 tweeezes!) for under $12.
 
You have to go through your local ebay site to get the free shipping, for example: UK:
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quality-Set-6-Precision-Tweezers-Epoxy-Coated-Watchmakers-Jewellers-Non-Magnetic/131707336758?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 
US:
 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Anti-Magnetic-tweezers-Set-Of-6-Precision-Epoxy-Coated-Tweezers-Stainless-Steel/162554991509?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
 
OZ:
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6-Piece-Coated-Tweezers-Set-Steel-Stainless-Non-Magnetic-Precision/362125433800?hash=item54505b9bc8:g:18AAAOSw0IJZ2Ztt
 
Other locations can probably paste the item description into their local ebay to get a result. There are various sellers who stock them for slightly different prices and ebay feedback ratings....
 

Hi all,
I was dubious about the quality of these Ebay tweezer sets for the price but the free shipping made me take the risk and I am happily surprised by how good they are. 
 
6 tweezers, all whose points meet up accurately and  pass the 'pluck a single hair from the back of my hand' test with flying colours. I ordered two sets - one to distract the missus from taking mine - and even though they came from the UK to Australia the postage was free, so I ended up with 12 pairs of tweezers (thats 24 tweeezes!) for under $12.
 
You have to go through your local ebay site to get the free shipping, for example: UK:
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quality-Set-6-Precision-Tweezers-Epoxy-Coated-Watchmakers-Jewellers-Non-Magnetic/131707336758?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 
US:
 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Anti-Magnetic-tweezers-Set-Of-6-Precision-Epoxy-Coated-Tweezers-Stainless-Steel/162554991509?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
 
OZ:
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6-Piece-Coated-Tweezers-Set-Steel-Stainless-Non-Magnetic-Precision/362125433800?hash=item54505b9bc8:g:18AAAOSw0IJZ2Ztt
 
Other locations can probably paste the item description into their local ebay to get a result. There are various sellers who stock them for slightly different prices and ebay feedback ratings....
 

Just received mine.  Way better than what I have been using.  Thanks for link monkeysarefun!

 
Tom

I received mine today.  They look and feel promising.  I'm at that point on my build that these will come in handy so I'll be doing a life-fire test as such.

Just ordered a set. I never seem to have enough tweezers.

I’m pretty sure I have that same set. Ordered them a few months ago. I love these tweezers, way better than any I was using before.

Hi all,
I was dubious about the quality of these Ebay tweezer sets for the price but the free shipping made me take the risk and I am happily surprised by how good they are. 
 
6 tweezers, all whose points meet up accurately and  pass the 'pluck a single hair from the back of my hand' test with flying colours. I ordered two sets - one to distract the missus from taking mine - and even though they came from the UK to Australia the postage was free, so I ended up with 12 pairs of tweezers (thats 24 tweeezes!) for under $12.
 
You have to go through your local ebay site to get the free shipping, for example: UK:
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quality-Set-6-Precision-Tweezers-Epoxy-Coated-Watchmakers-Jewellers-Non-Magnetic/131707336758?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 
US:
 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Anti-Magnetic-tweezers-Set-Of-6-Precision-Epoxy-Coated-Tweezers-Stainless-Steel/162554991509?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
 
OZ:
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6-Piece-Coated-Tweezers-Set-Steel-Stainless-Non-Magnetic-Precision/362125433800?hash=item54505b9bc8:g:18AAAOSw0IJZ2Ztt
 
Other locations can probably paste the item description into their local ebay to get a result. There are various sellers who stock them for slightly different prices and ebay feedback ratings....
 

Hi all,
I was dubious about the quality of these Ebay tweezer sets for the price but the free shipping made me take the risk and I am happily surprised by how good they are. 
 
6 tweezers, all whose points meet up accurately and  pass the 'pluck a single hair from the back of my hand' test with flying colours. I ordered two sets - one to distract the missus from taking mine - and even though they came from the UK to Australia the postage was free, so I ended up with 12 pairs of tweezers (thats 24 tweeezes!) for under $12.
 
You have to go through your local ebay site to get the free shipping, for example: UK:
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quality-Set-6-Precision-Tweezers-Epoxy-Coated-Watchmakers-Jewellers-Non-Magnetic/131707336758?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 
US:
 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Anti-Magnetic-tweezers-Set-Of-6-Precision-Epoxy-Coated-Tweezers-Stainless-Steel/162554991509?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
 
OZ:
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6-Piece-Coated-Tweezers-Set-Steel-Stainless-Non-Magnetic-Precision/362125433800?hash=item54505b9bc8:g:18AAAOSw0IJZ2Ztt
 
Other locations can probably paste the item description into their local ebay to get a result. There are various sellers who stock them for slightly different prices and ebay feedback ratings....
 

Hi all,
I was dubious about the quality of these Ebay tweezer sets for the price but the free shipping made me take the risk and I am happily surprised by how good they are. 
 
6 tweezers, all whose points meet up accurately and  pass the 'pluck a single hair from the back of my hand' test with flying colours. I ordered two sets - one to distract the missus from taking mine - and even though they came from the UK to Australia the postage was free, so I ended up with 12 pairs of tweezers (thats 24 tweeezes!) for under $12.
 
You have to go through your local ebay site to get the free shipping, for example: UK:
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quality-Set-6-Precision-Tweezers-Epoxy-Coated-Watchmakers-Jewellers-Non-Magnetic/131707336758?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 
US:
 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Anti-Magnetic-tweezers-Set-Of-6-Precision-Epoxy-Coated-Tweezers-Stainless-Steel/162554991509?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
 
OZ:
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6-Piece-Coated-Tweezers-Set-Steel-Stainless-Non-Magnetic-Precision/362125433800?hash=item54505b9bc8:g:18AAAOSw0IJZ2Ztt
 
Other locations can probably paste the item description into their local ebay to get a result. There are various sellers who stock them for slightly different prices and ebay feedback ratings....