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Vaddoc Frustrating days can really test one's mettle! You are doing a fantastic job and the effort is most certainly worth it. Not long now it looks like you are on the home stretch. Michael -
Just went through the build KP very nice indeed, I am reminded of the tulipwood Hispano Suiza. I do believe that Gerald Wingrove built a model of it. Your model of the bently fit up there with the best. Michael
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Macton locomotive works III
michael mott replied to michael mott's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Thanks everyone for the likes and kind comments. A little progress . I had to make slight adjustment to the long side timbers due to a conversion compounding error they were about 7/64th too long, so set them up next to the centre beams and made the adjustment on the one end before cutting the cross member timbers. then cut the mortises in them and proceeded to do the same with the buffer beams. first shot is of the mortises being chopped out for the cross beams. next the four timbers in the buffer and then fitted I now take my hat off to all you folk who frame up the decks of your three deckers.... they would have to take me away in a straight jacket, I honestly do not know how you manage to do those decks as neat and clean as they are. It is very humbling indeed. Michael
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michael mott replied to michael mott's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
In order to maintain my sanity I have taken a break from the foam and started to build the standard gauge wagon that I am going to use to replicate the scene with the wagon on top of the little 18 inch gauge trolleys. I am using a bit of salvaged old growth clear fir that came from a soling paneled door. You could also say that I am practicing cutting the mortise and tenons that so many of you execute with such precision in the deck framing that many of the wonderful builds have. The sequence pretty much speaks for itself. first though I did a quick practice. And finally some blank tyres cut from some 2 3/4 x 1/4 solid drawn tube for the wheels that need to be machined to thickness and profiled . Time to some tea. Michael
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Problem is you would also need to charter and aeroplane as well because Keith lives in the south of England. Michael
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Keith your work continues to put a big smile on my face, it is such a delight to watch this yacht take shape. Michael
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Just found your build Jim wonderful simply wonderful! I shall follow along now. Michael
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Macton locomotive works III
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Today I finished the rough filling up of the ground round the track on the outside of the works. The loco is running a little rough so I will need to sort that out. Michael -
Macton locomotive works III
michael mott replied to michael mott's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Ken, the Crewe works had a very extensive 18 inch gauge system in many of the buildings they used a flat steel bar for track bolted directly to the floor, and outside they used a lot of 30lb rail which was quite a bit smaller than the main standard gauge rail. They really were two totally independent systems. My model is just a cameo of the types of things that could be seen in the works around the turn of the 19 to 20th centuries. I don't have enough time during the next 30 years which would take me to 102 to do the research and build a really accurate model, especially if I want to finish the cutter and launch as well. Michael- 35 replies
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Hi JD, I just finished going through you entire build. What a lot of patience you have, I am fascinated by your build board having the curve of the sheer. That seems to be a great way to go, unconventional but great, as the shape is always there and apparent. your bead work is lovely. I shall follow along as well. No doubt I will need my magnifying glass to look at some of your work. Michael
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Your model certainly look like it will last many hundreds of years mark. Michael
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Hi Vaddoc yes you have done a nice job with the roller metal sheaves. I personally think it would look much better if you used blocks instead. The unprotected sheaves look dangerous to feet. and really a block is just a protected sheave. I'm sure you could add a couple of slabs of wood on either side of the sheaves and the they would not be so dangerous looking. Of course this is only my opinion, it is your model so you have to be happy with what you make, and you have done a wonderful job so far. Michael
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Macton locomotive works III
michael mott replied to michael mott's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
A bit of time to get the points working and the 18 inch gauge loco pushing a standard gauge axle along the straight section. Michael -
Hi Vaddoc I would lead the sheets through turning blocks at the deck. A ring would cause a lot of friction and make it hard for the crew to "sheet in" the sail. Even with a block a winch is often needed to make that last bit of adjustment. Michael
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Macton locomotive works III
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I was able to fix down the standard gauge track last night where the switch will be and then added the notches unto the narrow gauge track today, I will be deeding to add check rails for the narrow gauge because of the tight curves. Mr driver is wondering about the situation Time for some supper. Michael
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A lovely Model, Hellmuht, I really like the aged textures and the display setting. Michael
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Macton locomotive works III
michael mott replied to michael mott's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Hi Jack and Jan welcome to what I hope will cover a number of different types of materials and finishes and techniques. Michael -
Wonderful looking wheel Keith! The amount of wood showing is so small that most would not notice that all the grain is in the same direction. I know if you had had more time say another couple of days, you would have glued up some wedges before turning the rings. You know I just cannot resist the occasional rib. Respectfully Michael
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Marsalv, As others have already mentioned your workmanship is superb and of the highest calibre. You mentioned that the moldings were done on the milling machine, Are you using a combination of different shapes on the one molding or are you making the cutters as a single cutter yourself, also what speed are you using to obtain such a fine surface finish. Regards Michael
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