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Congratulations Nils on the completion and setting the ship in its permanent home. It was an inspiring journey following along. Michael- 2,625 replies
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
michael mott replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Hi Nenad your small Gig look great. Michael- 4,152 replies
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Lovely work Ed. I am curious about the differences between the wood topmast and the drawing it is placed over. I am guessing that there is some leeway here since both are from your own hand. Michael
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I just finished reading through the whole build Mike. A beautiful clean bit of work so far, I am sure that the rest will not disappoint on that front. Cliff if you can get some real Boxwood it is a real joy to work with. see here Michael
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Proxxon Micro MBS 240/E Band Saw Review
michael mott replied to Blue Ensign's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I will jump in here Andi. The roller guides are a definite plus I looked at the saw that Mike liked to, it looks like a decent saw, I am looking for a small bandsaw myself for the new shop, my 20 inch one will have to be located in the garage. Blades are the important thing. if you can locate a good blade sharpening and blade welding outfit in the local area it might be useful to give them a visit. they can then weld up blade for you to specific widths teeth #s and widths. Regarding cutting styrene I am going to assume you are thinking of thicker material 1/8 inch or thicker, I have found that it is best to set a sheet of mdf or hardboard to give a zero clearance for cutting the styrene it also gives the advantage of a contiguous solid surface with no edges to scratch the styrene. The sheet can be put away for the normal use. Make the sheet the same size as the table, push it in till the front edges line up turn off the machine then use a bit of double sided tape to hold it in place along the front edge. One other thing to remember when cutting styrene is that it will gum up just like a hand saw if you cut fast. so a variable speed blade drive would be useful if you intend to cut more than the occasional bit of styrene. On a similar tack I have used a rubber drive wheel on on a gear-head motor engaged on the edge of my disk sander to run it super slow to sand styrene. Hope this helps and not add to any confusion. Michael -
"Height Adjustable Workbench" sorta.
michael mott replied to Papa's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Nice... thinking outside the (drawer) box. I shall have to remember this one. Michael -
Paul, thanks for the kind words. As soon as I am set up in my new shop I will be able to get back to working on the ship restoration. I will be moving it shortly from my present workshop to the new one. I hope to be back working on it by the end of September. Michael
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Keith I really like all your pencil sketches, I couldn't help smiling at the crossed out metric dimension 2mm and above it the .090 one .... shows that you were trained in the imperial method of dimensions before the UK switched to Metric. At one time I had to build a lot of Architectural models in metric and my imperial measurement background occasionally tripped me up. the Anchors look superb. Michael
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Nice solution Mark. It is always great to see the different ways to accomplish the production of small items. Did you drill the holes before folding and soldering while flat or after the soldering? Michael
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Ed, once again thank you for your dedication to teaching us about your methods and technical information. I look forward to being set up again to implement some of the ideas that you have illustrated. The curving of the spar jig is a great idea, I see other applications for this one as well, sometimes when flattening a warped sheet a device like this has potential. instead of just pulling down the centre one could warp the base to match the warp in the sheet, then plane the top side flat. In my view this is better than shimming up the offending corner or corners. I take possession of the new shop next Wednesday. Michael
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Hi Patrick, a quick check in to catch up on the progress, I like the pictures of the boats opened up side by side. You should send a picture to the watch company with the slogan "Discerning Craftsmen always Choose a...." As always I forget how small all this work is and your ability to capture it all. Michael
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I believe this is the main reason that keeps me involved in the hobby, although I prefer to work at a larger scale this same principle holds, and the great thing is that so many of the ideas that get shared on this forum are transferable from scale to scale. Michael
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Good morning Nils, we have not actually moved yet we take possession on 23rd of this month. The Albertic is on hold until I get set up in the new space. Moving is going to be a challenge and I am sorting and reducing at the moment. I want the new shop to be set up and as efficient as Gaetan's shop when I am done. One can dream..... Michael
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Good morning Igor, just catching up, your work and skill at this scale is simply incredible. every time i check in I am not only amazed but also learn some new way of accomplishing some detail. Michael
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Hello Nils, first congratulations on the completion of the ship. Your passion for the art of shipbuilding shows up in spades in the latest model build of yours. I have enjoyed following along and thank you for answering all the questions that we have asked about how you did things. I look forward to your next build. Michael
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I could not have said it better myself. Keith you build log is an inspiration period. Michael
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Hi Vaddoc the hull is looking very good. an old fashioned hand saw would be my choice to removing the frames from the base start at the bow work toward the stern. Michael
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This was a shock, I enjoyed his council and forum friendship, I will miss him for sure. My condolences to Bob's wife and Family. Michael
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Calipers or height gauge
michael mott replied to lehmann's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Nice Idea Bruce. michael -
Good morning Gaetan, I always enjoy reading through you build log. I come away with new ideas every time. Your photographs tell me a great deal about the organization of your tools and your workshop structure. Now that I have the opportunity to redo my own workshop, your comments about working heights are timely. Sometimes I like to sit and work and sometimes I stand. the other day I was looking at the adjustable crank table that is sold at a well known Scandinavian furniture place, it is adjustable from 29 inches to 54 inches but felt a bit wobbly at the upper limit. Other than your dental chair modified work table have you found any other type of adjustable table suitable or have you built your own? I also agree that building at the larger scale is so much easier to do, it is why I choose 1/8th but it does limit the size of prototype for me about 50 feet maximum. Michael
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Always a good feeling checking into your build Ed, I like the micro chain trick, I shall have to remember that. Michael
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