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Indeed that is what happened. So your print outs are just fine. I mistakenly shrunk the scale bar when reducing the size of the plan sheet info or logo above it. I have fixed that up so all sheets printed will have correct sized scale bars. But your plan sheets are just fine otherwise. Sorry about that. So dont worry about reprinting them. Chuck -
I think you guys will be just fine. If you got any laser cut parts, just place them on top of the parts on the plan and see if they match up. Or as you said....if your 8 1/2 " x 11 sheets also match the plans then you are good to go. Its the exact file i used to laser cut the parts. It could just be that i stretched the scale bar by accident as i moved them and made room for the NRG logo. I had to shrink that text above it in some cases when I decided to do this as a group build and add the Nrg logo. Then i copied it to the other sheets. I may have grouped the scale bar in with it when I did that. I will check my original file and let you know. But I am pretty sure that is what hapenned.
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The Cherry version of Installment 1 is now available and in stock. In addition, laser cut basswood brackets to hold your false keel straight and keep it from twisting are also in stock. You get 3 pairs of basswood brackets, but the screws and washers are not included. You will have to get those on your own.
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Really Nice Jean Paul. You are off and running!!!! Keep the progress pics coming. I actually think this one is easier to build and more fun than the barge. You will enjoy it.
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This is the plan I used for Cheerful more or less. Its dated 1820. But more or less fits the image of those used on earlier contemporary models that showed trucked Carronade carriages.
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Queen Anne Barge by Beckmann - 1/24
Chuck replied to Beckmann's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750
Simply beautiful presentation. You make my kits look so good!!! Best marketing any business could hope for. I did contemplate making some figures. But I dont want to overwhelm my casting guy. He is going nuts right now working on the castings for Winnie. Chuck -
Your moving right along Chris.....time to start that build log!!! You are hooked on the project now. There are no special jigs or techniques for most of this stuff. The final fitting as all done by hand. Its a matter of going slow and testing and tweaking and testing and tweaking, repeat.... until you are satisfied. The issue becomes when some folks for whatever reason.....skip a few testing and tweaking steps and then settle before they become satisfied. They do this for various reasons. Its not a race, take your time and throw away your missteps, and try again. Chuck
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I dont think I can at this point. There isnt anything magical to show anyway. I just measured the length by holding a strip in position and marked both ends. I cut it with a sharp blade slightly longer and sanded both sides with a sanding stick. I tested the fit....sanded some more.....retested......sanded some more.....etc. If I messed it up, I tossed it and started over. Its just a one at a time slow process. Nothing special other than making I sure I tossed the bad ones and only kept the good ones.
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Exactly Chris....!!! Great start. The group is coming together with almost 20 build logs so far and more being added every day. I hope everyone has fun with the project. I just placed an order for the first batch of resin figureheads now that I have settled on a color and will be sending the other 20 or so pieces down for casting next week. i bought a better video camera that I am going to try and mount over my workbench as well. So once I start planking, I will try making some videos. Although....I have never edited a video before so this will be an new experiment. I am just eager to get to the stern transom and qgalleries and catch up to where I was on the 3/16" scale version. Now that it is bigger and I have more tools I think it will come out much better this time around. Seven years ago.....image below. Chuck
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Definitely NOT a good idea. Stick with one wood or it will be very noticeable. That would look awful in my opinion. Anyone opting to use the laser cut parts in Cedar or Cherry really should use the same woods for planking. Otherwise I would recommend scratching the parts rather than using the laser cut pieces. Chuck
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Yes they are very close in color actually. This is why the less expensive Yellow cedar was chosen as an alternative. I will bring it to our next meeting.
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Beautiful!!!
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very nice!!!
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thats good to know....whic ones. this one this one or this one....i dont like the color in this one below. But the other images above are pretty accurate to the real thing, yes?
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I agree 100%.....But I am not joking about changing it if in fact someone prefers it looking more forward. The resin is so forgiving to work with. And now that the resin is cast through in a tan/wood color, cleaning up the seam is a piece of cake. Literally saw off his head and glue it back on facing any direction you prefer. Ten minutes tops. Here is a better view of the new colored resin figure. I only spent 5 minutes turning his head. Excuse the Iphone photo. Just learning how to use it. Playing with the camera settings.
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I wasnt planning on it but if folks want them rather than making something similar I will do so. But you will have to get your own screws and washers. Remember the first ten sets has three pairs of these included. I will use basswood. Maybe I will cut some early next week. I tried to accommodate the "cheap" guys trying to save $12. Its hard trying to accommodate everyone.
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You mentioned that a few times before. Unfortunately that cant be changed now, so it is what it is. Mind you it really doesnt look to the side. The camera does seems to accentuate it and in real life it isnt as noticeable. Its actually less so than the contemporary model version below. And yes many figureheads dont look straight ahead.....this is just one example, and it was done to capture the look somewhat of the contemporary version. This model is a very important one and pains were taken to make it very accurate because it was presented to someone by the admiralty as a big deal at the time. So I am careful to capture its essence as closely as possible. I also think they do this on some contemporary models because they are most readily viewed from the side and by turning the head slightly, you can see the face detail better as models are usually displayed. On one side anyway. But the good news is that if it bothers anyone that much just decapitate the resin figure and turn slightly facing forward and glue it back on. Just a little clean-up and nobody will notice. LOL A quick decapitation on one of the other resin figurehead tests and you can see that you can easily have him look anyway you like. No fuss.....I didnt even touch it up afterwards. Took me five minutes. Chuck
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It wont matter if you remember to use many brackets on your build board. It will straighten any twist and warp. I used three but you can use 4 or 5 if you want. These are super easy to make. You just need to make little triangles (right angles) with a base. These are a bit fancier but they dont need to be. They should be screwed into the baseboard so you can remove them when planking the lower hull. I hesitate to sell these because they are so easy to make on your own. In fact I removed them from the installment for chapter one because some folks complained they could make them on their own and didnt need to pay extra for them. I havent laser cut any more of them but if some of you need these I could cut more of them and sell them as a separate item. They can be reused on any project. You can line the inside with tape or even felt so they wont damage your keel. They work a treat. Just note that the first ten 1st installments have three of these. So you guys got a bonus!!!! Screws and washers not included.
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Just had the guys over for a nice Saturday get-together at my shop. Mike brought his Winnie. Side by side siblings....Mike's is in the front and is Boxwood. Mine is Yellow cedar and in the background. I just took these with my cell phone but here you go. Dropped my camera so its what I need to use until I get a new one. And also...here is a look (I know you guys are getting bored of seeing the figurehead at this point) at the figurehead and our latest experiment. This is another resin casting but I am experimenting with trying to cast them in a tan color that already looks like wood. This is a very very hard thing to do with success. But this figurehead has not been painted or touched up. This is the color right out of the package. I may go with it as its not perfect but very close. You guys can just do a light brushing with some weathering powders if you want it more golden or less tan. It depends on what wood you are building the model with. I am so happy with the results.
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You need to watch warping when you do that on a model this size. The reason you make three pieces is to help prevent twisting and warping of the false keel. Yes it is good to get it done in one piece, but it tends to want to warp and twist because of the slots cut into it on such a long single piece. So you must be very careful. Chuck
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HMS Winchelsea (1764) 32 gun frigate GROUP PROJECT INFO
Chuck replied to Chuck's topic in Group Projects on Model Ship World
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Very nice...the first dawdust made by the group. An excellent start. Glad to see you cutting your own bulkheads. Chuck
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Welcome and have fun with the project. The installment one packages should be on the site and available again in about two hours. Chuck
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