Chuck

I wish I could....I no longer have the plans for confederacy so I can extract the correct stem shape.  If someone can scan the bow plan with the drawing of the figurehead I can absolutely size it to fit and create the stem slot.   

Here is one for you...
 
I just made it with my original drawing.
 

Warrior_Statue.stl
 

Hi Chuck, If you ever produce the Confederacy figurehead I would certainly purchase one.

Today is Nov 18 and I completed the galley stack on July 6. The stack was made from a .015 thick piece of boxwood that had been planed from a .032 sheet boxwood. I originally thought a sheet of copper would be used in 4 pieces silver soldered together forming the stack. BUT the copper could not maintain a smooth shape from the soldering heat. Next pieces were cut from a brass sheet with the same results warping. Looking at the wood chimney didn't finish with sharp edges so more experimenting with the brass. The silver solder comes in an ejecting tube of soft, medium, and hard with corresponding heat. Now with 2 sides standing aligned and upright on a ceramic tile with a tiny dab of soft solder and the flame small enough to solder but not blow the sides over and flowed without warping. Now make the final sides closing the chimney. Sides 3 and 4 went without any issues and flowed the solder. All the sides were made from the plans and very carefully cut to maintain the edges. When I started making using very sharp jewelers snips.

Its hard to see inside the chimney and I wish i'd put a light but two late now as it is glued ti the deck.

I have been playing around with meshy as well and think that I have come up with a better figurehead than the white metal one suppled by Model Shipways for the Confederacy kit.  I did a test print and am happy with the results so far. although I need to make him a little taller.  The final print will be done in a beige/tan color.  I may also try to model in the indention for the stem before doing the final print.
As you can see, the meshy product is 10 times better than the kit supplied one.

Yes, everyone has to make for a living but if I compare their monthly charge with an average fast-food meal, I think it is worth paying..
 
 

Wonderful example of how well it works.  I get that they have moved to a pay format for downloads.  Everybody needs to earn a living.
 
For those that wont or dont want pay I would suggest you can try doing so anyway.  Its very cheap for a month…and after you sign up they charge you each month.  So you can cancel soon after finishing your downloads.  It would cost you about $15.  
 
can you imagine paying a CAD guy to
design those figures you have shown?  
 
You wont get that quality for $15.
 
Chuck

Wonderful example of how well it works.  I get that they have moved to a pay format for downloads.  Everybody needs to earn a living.
 
For those that wont or dont want pay I would suggest you can try doing so anyway.  Its very cheap for a month…and after you sign up they charge you each month.  So you can cancel soon after finishing your downloads.  It would cost you about $15.  
 
can you imagine paying a CAD guy to
design those figures you have shown?  
 
You wont get that quality for $15.
 
Chuck

This topic is now unlocked so any of you can comment or ask questions.
 
 

Wonderful example of how well it works.  I get that they have moved to a pay format for downloads.  Everybody needs to earn a living.
 
For those that wont or dont want pay I would suggest you can try doing so anyway.  Its very cheap for a month…and after you sign up they charge you each month.  So you can cancel soon after finishing your downloads.  It would cost you about $15.  
 
can you imagine paying a CAD guy to
design those figures you have shown?  
 
You wont get that quality for $15.
 
Chuck

The NRG store item is now functional.   If you plan on gaining access to the files to 3D print and laser cut your parts, you can do so for the low low cost of $5
 
When you place your order be sure to give us your MSW username.    Then I will send you an invite so you can unlock those files.
 
Click here for the page to order.
 
https://thenrgstore.org/collections/plans-and-projects/products/hms-triton-plan-access-msw-copy
 
Chuck

That look very good Ben.  She is coming along.
 
JJ …I have dyed yellow cedar black with great results.  Just do so off the model.  If you have to sand and touch up its OK as long as you have no drips.  That dye can be messy.  So you must use extreme care.

Wonderful example of how well it works.  I get that they have moved to a pay format for downloads.  Everybody needs to earn a living.
 
For those that wont or dont want pay I would suggest you can try doing so anyway.  Its very cheap for a month…and after you sign up they charge you each month.  So you can cancel soon after finishing your downloads.  It would cost you about $15.  
 
can you imagine paying a CAD guy to
design those figures you have shown?  
 
You wont get that quality for $15.
 
Chuck

Yes it will…dont het a drop anywhere you dont want it.  You will have to sand like crazy to remove the spot from that area.  It will dye the WOP.
 
chuck

literally a Q-tip is much better.  A cloth could get messy no matter how small.

Yes it will…dont het a drop anywhere you dont want it.  You will have to sand like crazy to remove the spot from that area.  It will dye the WOP.
 
chuck

That look very good Ben.  She is coming along.
 
JJ …I have dyed yellow cedar black with great results.  Just do so off the model.  If you have to sand and touch up its OK as long as you have no drips.  That dye can be messy.  So you must use extreme care.

What you see has already been dyed off the model, then glued in place, lightly sanded, and dyed again in place being very careful and using a q-tip to apply it with more accuracy - care must be taken with this stuff.

This topic is now unlocked so any of you can comment or ask questions.
 
 

The NRG store item is now functional.   If you plan on gaining access to the files to 3D print and laser cut your parts, you can do so for the low low cost of $5
 
When you place your order be sure to give us your MSW username.    Then I will send you an invite so you can unlock those files.
 
Click here for the page to order.
 
https://thenrgstore.org/collections/plans-and-projects/products/hms-triton-plan-access-msw-copy
 
Chuck

The NRG store item is now functional.   If you plan on gaining access to the files to 3D print and laser cut your parts, you can do so for the low low cost of $5
 
When you place your order be sure to give us your MSW username.    Then I will send you an invite so you can unlock those files.
 
Click here for the page to order.
 
https://thenrgstore.org/collections/plans-and-projects/products/hms-triton-plan-access-msw-copy
 
Chuck

This  will be an open source project.  You can download stl files for 3d printing and dfx and pdf files for laser cutting.  
 
This group will have 3 sections…
 
1. I will create a build log of the step by step construction of the capstan.
 
2. I will create a build log of sorts for the laser cutting…materials and techniques. 
 
3.  Lastly a brief chat about the 3d printing…what resin I use …dyeing the pieces…i will provide pre supported stl files as well as those without supports.
 
With these technologies becoming more common,  we should have projects like this one.
 
But if you dont have these machines...thats OK too.
 
JJ will begin production of this kit in December 2025 so folks can buy them.   If you buy a kit there is no fee to join and you can start a build log at any time.
 

 
People are sending me requests to join the group.  Dont do this ever.  This is just a quirk of the software.  
 
This is the way it will work.  
 
Once I finish setting up the tutorial topics.  I will announce it is ready for folks to join.  Its just about all done.
 
The NRG will add a store item to its online shop.  You will have to go there and buy your access to the group for five bucks.  We are still setting that up now.  
 
Mary will contact me with your information and I will send you an invitation.  You will see your the invation and will be able to click a link to accept it and join.  
 
Basically its the same way it works for the Winchelsea group build.  Thats when you will gain access to download the files.
 
If you are not 3d printing or laser cutting your parts,  its free to look at and participate in the build logs area of the group as you will be able to buy a kit and start a build log without paying $5.
 
You only have to pay the five bucks  for access to the files if you are making the parts yourself.
 
The group area looks like this...when you enter it the default is set to the build logs tab.  You will see everyones logs here.  Right now there is only mine.  But there are several more tabs above the build logs.  See the yellow circled area.   If you pay your 5 bucks you will access to these two tabs where you can download your laser cutting and 3D printting files.  It is here where all of the tutorials are as well.   You can also ask questions related to laser cutting and 3D printing here.
 

 
If you clicked on the laser cutting tab....this is what you would currently see.  
 

 
Its almost completed and I will announce you can buy your access to the files shortly.   JJ will have kits ready for all others in December I believe.
 
If you have any questions about this group dont hesitate to ask.
 
You can check out the build log and instructions for the prototype right here
 
https://modelshipworld.com/forum/175-project-build-logs/
 
Chuck

JJ has all the files and has done a first pass at laser cutting all the parts and printing the resin parts.   He will start a log soon.   Here you can see he has tested all his laser cut parts from the same files you can have access to.  Everything seems to fit wonderfully and his capstan is coming along beautifully.  He has not yet dyed his 3D printed parts black yet but this was a test fitting exrcise.
 

The NRG store item is now functional.   If you plan on gaining access to the files to 3D print and laser cut your parts, you can do so for the low low cost of $5
 
When you place your order be sure to give us your MSW username.    Then I will send you an invite so you can unlock those files.
 
Click here for the page to order.
 
https://thenrgstore.org/collections/plans-and-projects/products/hms-triton-plan-access-msw-copy
 
Chuck

The NRG store item is now functional.   If you plan on gaining access to the files to 3D print and laser cut your parts, you can do so for the low low cost of $5
 
When you place your order be sure to give us your MSW username.    Then I will send you an invite so you can unlock those files.
 
Click here for the page to order.
 
https://thenrgstore.org/collections/plans-and-projects/products/hms-triton-plan-access-msw-copy
 
Chuck