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First class build and case Paul. I hope you will continue to showcase your skills with another project! Ian- 50 replies
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Don, as usual thanks for being so helpful. I was a little stuck because the Cheerful plan doesn't show the mast sides being inset nor the cheeks being mated to the mast. However upon closer inspection of Chuck's pictures I see they are indeed inset.
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Hi Shipmates, I will be on shore leave for a month starting Monday so I want to show the extent of my progress before I leave. I managed to make all the spars. You will notice that the boom is slightly different boxwood. The lighter stuff is Castello, just like I used for the bowsprit. I had originally planned to make all the spars out of boxwood but never checked to see if my stock was long enough. Alas I decided to draw the line at the boom which shall remain unpainted (poly) which I rationalize will provide balance to the bowsprit. 😀 I'll paint the yards and the designated portion of the mast/topmast black and maybe the gaff but if that doesn't look right I'll remake the gaff out of boxwood and leave that unpainted. If anyone could enlighten me as to how to make the mast cheeks it would be appreciated. I can understand the two dimensional drawing but without hollowing out the portions that sit against the mast I don't see how they will fit properly? It's probably right in front of me.
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Thanks Don. Best of luck with all that coppering and rigging on the Stefano.
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Jim, Don recommended the sensitive drilling attachment to me when I bought my mill. I can say without reservation it is one of the most appreciated tools of my mill.
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Thanks Mark, that would be appreciated. I am always on the hunt for tools that allow precise cuts. Ian
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Do you know if those are generic type blades that one could get in several places or are they specific to this product?
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Cases are something I really need to get into building as there doesn't seem to be a ready or reasonably priced option where I live. I look forward to seeing your case. Ian
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I use a variety of CA types and manufacturers. The brand I used for that operation was Hot Stuff's Super "T" CA. I believe that came from Lee Valley. I am no expert on CA glues but one thing I know is that they do have a shelf life, generally considered about one year. I imagine they last longer in dry climates.
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I am sorry I am so late in discovering this excellent build log. Keep up the great work! Ian
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Ben this is lovely work you're doing on the snake! Ian
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Greetings, So here is where I'm at now. Pretty much everything is done in preparation for making and installing the mast, spars and rigging. First I want to give you the results of my pseudo-scientific experiment on which glues to apply to bind already painted (poly) wood surfaces. This has always been a question in my mind. Do I need to scrape/sand surfaces to bare wood before I apply PVA with all the attendant problems associated with that operation, or can I just apply PVA or some other glue and hope for the best? So I tested epoxy, PVA and CA on boxwood carriage trucks glued to yellow cedar to simulate gluing the carriages to the deck. Both received poly treatment and were allowed to dry for several days. I then applied the glues and let them set for 24 hours. I hung weights to the wheels using a bent steel rod attached to magnets and various pieces of steel for deadweight. The PVA let go before I reached 2 lbs, which is not insignificant to me anyway. I proceeded to load up the other two to 5 lbs and they still held on! So eschewing the harder to prepare epoxy I went with CA to anchor the carriages to the deck. Rudder assembly cleaned up a bit: Winch and handles completed: Bow assemblies: Carronade close-up: Wide view of deck: Thanks for looking in. Ian
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I just went through your entire log. Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing all of your very useful techniques. ian
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Nice choices B.E. I really like the black counter and your idea for the skylight. I wish I was following you! Ian
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Welcome to this amazing forum. I understand completely your rationale for joining this forum. I have a similar story and had similar reasons for turning this way. The best decision I could have made. I am sure you will have years of enjoyment building models. Ian
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Great attention to detail B.E. I found the ears to be a bit of a challenge too, only to be surpassed by the boom holders. Ian
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Beautiful build Chuck. This one’s in my future for sure. Ian
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I think it looks cool. Perhaps they are more commonly snake-like, a slit pupil rather that a round one but the round one looks a bit friendlier, in a cruel sort of way.🐉
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Don, somehow I missed this really unique, beautiful build. Very nice. I really love the quality of walnut included in the MarisStella kits. Your deck work, really everything looks flawless. Keep up the great work. Ian
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Thanks Jim. Looks like I can get it locally. I would expect it’s mostly acetone which I’ve used on occasion. But since I use CA a lot in making pens and using it almost exclusively as a finish it’s definitly worth a try. Ian
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Hey Chuck, what's really exceptional is this model, your kits and instructions! A real pleasure to build. Thanks but no B.E., this one is promised to my brother. Anyway remember all those treenails...I took the easy way out.😏 Ian
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Hey Don, thanks for looking in. These are Chuck's mini kits. The real challenge is getting all the char off such small pieces. The rest is about building jigs to position and glue the pieces together. The mill with the DRO is a true luxury. It allowed me to reproducibly position the drill holes for each carriage piece, amongst a million other beneficial uses. Ian
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Thanks Jim. I really appreciate your comment about the rim bolts. It's been bothering me since I installed them. Unfortunately I CA'd them in place so I'm not sure they will come out without too much damage. I will continue to think about them but for the time being I will leave them. Ian
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Thank you Al. I just had a look at your Halifax. Now that's an inspiration. Ian
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