Chuck
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Its looking good…dont be afraid to sand the hell out of it. It will look fantastic.
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Nice progress.
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Yes its crazy….if I really push it and do a 12 hour day I could prob make about 2000…..of the smaller sizes. But its not fun work. So 1000 or even 1500 will have to do. I have tweaked my process as I learn the technologies. I am sure other mfg’s can make them quicker but I think I now have a solid technique and process. it does mean however that I must redo the cad files I use for the blocks which takes forever, but I only need to do that once for each size. Each size also needs its own jig and hold down device…designed…laser cut and built. But again, I only have to do this once and then its pretty routine. The new process is quicker and produces a cleaner well shaped block. Believe it or not, the idea came to me one night around 3am when I couldnt fall asleep. I sprung out of bed and made some notes…worked on it the next day. And to my surprise it works a treat and makes it easier for me once the initial setup is completed. The craziest stuff pops into my brain in the wee hours of the morning. Its nuts.
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That looks very good indeed. I cant wait to see them on the model.
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Lovely progress....well done. A pleasure to follow your log on this kit. Chuck
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That is a great plan. I have often wanted to build another with the frames exposed so it will be so nice to see one finally built that way. A tribute to your care in planning that everything lines up as it should. Well done!!
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I think they look great. Glue them on.
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Its all in the monograph chapters....just read through it....Carefully.
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Thanks guys....Its crazy. Just made those 3/32" single blocks two days ago and they all but gone. So before I can make the next size I have to doubleback and make more. Im never going to get done at this rate.
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It looks great so far. Keep going.
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You are using Cotton, linen line so watered down PVA or elmers glue is fine. I see those Winnie bulkheads on the shelf!!! Chuck
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I am starting a new topic as the last one just got huge....over 2000 replies. Its fitting that I would do so today actually. Today marks ten years since I have started Syren. Its been a long and interesting journey. Ten years and miles and miles of rope made and thousands and thousands of blocks sold. Here's to the next ten years. Maybe not that long, LOL. For a bit of news....I have finally received the parts to maintain my CNC Mill. So blocks are on tap over the next few weeks. In fact I have already started. 3/32" singles and doubles are now in stock. More will follow. Although half of the 3/32" singles already sold out. UGH! Onward and upward as they say. Chuck
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That looks great. It gets easier with practice. Just keep going.
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Excellent work. Yes its challenging but to get results like that it needs to be. No chunky primitive kit-like pumps on your model. That looks like it was scratch built by an extremely experienced builder who took their time. WELL DONE indeed.
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Lovely work Jim That is a very nice model of the Winnie. I hope you enjoyed the project. Chuck
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I dont…as mentioned before I have others do that work for me. This is one thing I care not to learn. My brain just cant absorb any more. I have no idea what software package my guy uses.
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No it is a 3d cad creation which was then 3d printed. I will do some final carving cleanup to add more detail and make them less “mechanical” and more carved looking. Like they were actually created/carved by the hand of man. More undercutting etc. I am making them less perfect, LOL. Hopefully. Then those masters will be sent for casting. I am working my way through all of the 3d prints as I write this.
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Not for a while. Learned my lesson with the Winnie. I wont release any chapters until I am very very far ahead. Dont want folks catching up to me and waiting on me. I will however be setting Mike and Rusty up with parts very soon so they can help prove out my work before I release it. Look for their logs soon.
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Can you post a picture?
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Thanks Greg. I do like the look of the fillers but I dont think so. They are all different thicknesses so it would be a nightmare to laser cut them. I will leave that as a possible enhancement that folks can decide to do on their own if they want to.
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