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Just catching up Sherry, very nice work on the grates, the hull is not too shabby either! super job on the planking. Michael -
Evenin' all back at the workbench today for a bit more mucking about with block making. I was given a very nice antique block when I was on the west coast in the early part of September, so I am modelling the new block sort of along the same lines, rather than machining the block out of a solid piece I thought I would have a go at fabricating it in the more traditional manner. the locator pins are tapered watchmaking pins pushed into a .040 holes. The brass insert frame is .031" x .125" The wood is Apple. We have had a little excitement round these parts the last week, the train derailment at Gainford is 2 miles from my house these shots were on Sunday night the smoke is from the controlled explosion! freaked us out , it would have been nice if they had told us they were going to do it. the level crossing I have to cross to get to the highway 16 right after the explosion. its all "quiet now on the western front" Michael
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Hi John, you must be very pleased with your finished model she really is a work of art! so much fine detail and superbly crafted. Congratulations on the completion. Michael
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Late to the show as usual but I have a reclining rocker dragged into position for the comfort and enjoyment of watching the show. Michael
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Most impressive Omega, I trust you are familiar with the work of Donald McNarry. Michael
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SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
michael mott replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
OMG 3 ten thousands of an inch!! whatever happened to Accuracy with these scratch builders? Michael- 326 replies
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Daniel , congratulations on a wonderful model she does look great in the new home. I'm sure that the new owners will be proud to have her in a place of honour. Michael
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Bob your model is coming along nicely. I am envious of your time working on the model, at the moment I am not able to spend any time on the models. Michael
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Beautiful workmanship Ilhan. Michael
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Piet, there is nothing wrong with those turnbuckles, I think they look great. Michael
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Juan, you must be pleased with the finished model, it looks like a fine build. Michael
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Andy, the bowsprit rigging looks superb and the rigid staves are a clever way to solve the "Rats Nest" to use your term at the confluence of the assorted lines shrouds etc. Michael
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Very nice Tom, it is so much fun being able to follow a link like yours on the plate 21 and to see what you are talking about. The book you reference is one of the few that I do have. Michael
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Beautiful work as has been said already, it is wonderful to follow your progress. Michael
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Danny it is great checking in on your build, I like the way you solve the little details. Michael
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Well the third one looks good, Michael
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Karl some other thread is asking a question about skill levels your work demonstrates that there are Masters amongst us. You show us wonderful workmanship, that is amazing. Michael
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SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
michael mott replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Tom, that shot of the stern shows just how well you have got this solved. The mouldings look wonderful. Michael -
Richard, A table saw is a great tool for cutting your own planks. I do this all the time. Here is a way that I do it I am showing very thin planks here with a regular Table saw. Teh method will apply with all sorts of saws. michael
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Ed thank you for your clear and concise explanations about how you are building this model. I am enjoying following along and always learning. Michael
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John the model looks superb, I am still trying to get my head around how small it is, because it looks so much lager in the photographs. Michael
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An interesting Idea Walter. Michael
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Andy A wonderful bit of craftsmanship on the rigging so far, the serving does look very neat and tidy. Michael
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Sherry the figure head shows that this is definitely where your skills lie. If you can carve basswood like that you can carve anything. beautiful craftsmanship. Ok the rest of the ship is great too! Michael
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