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michael mott
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michael mott reacted to MichaelW in Yankee Hero by MichaelW - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 3/8"=1' - 1889 Quoddy Boat
Eric - I started sailing Hobie Cat catamarans when I was much younger. I had a 23' Compac for many years. I currently have a 1978 25' Cape Dory sail boat. It's an older boat and I probably take about as much time caring for her as I do sailing it - but that's fine by me. Here is me at the tiller last fall - it might have even been late October.
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michael mott got a reaction from FriedClams in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
I found this to be an enjoyable read, lots of pictures of a modern take on a classic design.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from bruce d in Need some (lots) help...
Hi Moab I have done a little sketch
If you drill a hole in a block of hard wood for the copper to slide in and use a saw and or file to cut a couple of cuts across so that the slots act as guides for the file then clamp the lot to a bench so that they stay in relative position to each other, turn on the dremel to the slowest speed and the file into the slot and file a little then blow out the filing or add an extra hole under the area that is being filed so the filings can drop out..
The dremel was purchased in 1977 ish I can fit a flex shaft to it as well which i purchased at the same time.
I hope this helps
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from mtaylor in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
I found this to be an enjoyable read, lots of pictures of a modern take on a classic design.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Keith Black in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
I found this to be an enjoyable read, lots of pictures of a modern take on a classic design.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from thibaultron in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
I'm stuck on the next steps with this build, there are a few things that I still am not sure about how to proceed.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from thibaultron in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
I found this to be an enjoyable read, lots of pictures of a modern take on a classic design.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Retired guy in US Brig Syren by WalrusGuy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - Second wooden ship build
Looking very nice indeed!
Michael
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michael mott reacted to TBlack in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
Well, I meant whistle along with. It makes the task easier, and besides, if you're whistling, you can't swear.
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michael mott got a reaction from Retired guy in US Brig Syren by WalrusGuy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - Second wooden ship build
Your work on the masts and rigging so far is looking really great nice and tidy, Im sure you will have no trouble with the ratlines.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Retired guy in US Brig Syren by WalrusGuy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - Second wooden ship build
That is very nice, it add a detail that is sometimes overlooked, and now you will be able to explain what the black canvas looking part is for. Well done!
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from FriedClams in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
I'm stuck on the next steps with this build, there are a few things that I still am not sure about how to proceed.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from FriedClams in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
Hi Greg,
No the cutter is so "present" in the workshop, I just needed a little break I really want to get the cutter finished before I do any building on the Gill Smith boat. A few days of gentle drawing were in order.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
Just 2 more buttock lines, and then the diagonals and body plan
all the waterlines were close but a couple differed a bit aft the end of the keel.
I suppose I will be able to cross reference them once the body plan is done.
That's it for today.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
Thanks for the comments and interest.
I had to make a start today....sort of like playing with a new toy. first the raw material
I taped the lines drawing to the drawing board as a rough guide, and chose some Albalene drawing paper and set it over the drawing.
next the baseline and the station lines, and diagonals were drawn according to the stated dimensions, using the table of offsets working out from the center line.
Beginning with the sheer line, and marking off on the station lines I used a stick of clear pine 1/8th square as the stick for the ducks. These are slabs of 2" diameter steel with some shelf liner double sided taped to the underside to stop them sliding with some 1/16th steel rod shaped and pointed to grab the stick.
As is clear the drawing is close but not as accurate as my line marked off from the table of offsets.
The diagonals are off a bit on the print as well, of course this is all due most likely to the printing and paper stretch all the usual suspects.
I am using a 4H for these lines, the trick being to keep the pencil sharp.
This is so enjoyable, nice instrumental lute music playing in the background, a great way to spend the Saturday afternoon. Once the lines are drawn I will be able to plot the frames.
Michael
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Keith Black in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
I'm stuck on the next steps with this build, there are a few things that I still am not sure about how to proceed.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Pauline by michael mott - scale 1:8 - Gill Smith Catboat
It was like an early birthday gift! The six drawings arrived today I opted to let them be folded because of the difference in the postage costs, as it was they cost $27 postal fees. Although the drawing state that they cannot be reproduced, I think that the obligatory picture of the plan chest drawer that they are now safely nestled in wont be infringing any rules.
So with the table of offsets and the drawings as a guide I will be able to prepare a set of model building plans including the sawn oak frames. Still lots of preparatory work yet though.
Today I am a happy camper.
Michael
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michael mott reacted to HIPEXEC in Spray by HIPEXEC - FINISHED - Joshua Slocum's Sloop
I've installed a sea anchor. Next will be a furled mizzen. Then Slocum can coast safely before the storm while reading and drinking wine.
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michael mott reacted to HIPEXEC in Spray by HIPEXEC - FINISHED - Joshua Slocum's Sloop
I've added books to Slocum's library and a bottle of wine. Not much else I can do.
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michael mott reacted to Bedford in Royal Caroline by Bedford - Panart - 1/48
Thanks Michael, my son came for a visit last weekend and was impressed with it and with the doors and windows still to be done on the forward wall of the kings cabin he was able to see into it well enough to see what's in there so I'm glad he saw it and knows what's there first hand.
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michael mott got a reaction from mtaylor in Need some (lots) help...
Hi Moab I have done a little sketch
If you drill a hole in a block of hard wood for the copper to slide in and use a saw and or file to cut a couple of cuts across so that the slots act as guides for the file then clamp the lot to a bench so that they stay in relative position to each other, turn on the dremel to the slowest speed and the file into the slot and file a little then blow out the filing or add an extra hole under the area that is being filed so the filings can drop out..
The dremel was purchased in 1977 ish I can fit a flex shaft to it as well which i purchased at the same time.
I hope this helps
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Canute in Need some (lots) help...
Hello Moab
I used a Stubbs Olympic #2 flat file with the wide sides ground off I spotted this set on ebay I would say that the #2 cut will do the job but you will need to get the sides of the file safe by removing the teeth to get the sharp edge. Obviously this is going to change the file for anything but the narrow edge cut.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from reklein in Need some (lots) help...
Hi Moab
I am wondering about the file that you used
I thought I would try what you did and chucked up a bit of 1/16 copper rod in an old dremel I have
and used an old flat needle file that I had ground off the side teeth so that only the edge teeth cut, the tricky part was keeping the file steady, I ran it at the lowest speed on the switch
Then I cleaned the ends off with some flush cut side cutters
My that is a tiny piece.
I think the file might be the suspect. I hope this helps.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Bedford in Royal Caroline by Bedford - Panart - 1/48
A lovely job Steve she is looking very sharp indeed, I'm sure your daughter is watching in spirit and enjoying the progress as much as we are.
Michael
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michael mott reacted to gjdale in Table Saws Once Again
Congratulations on your purchase Ron, you will not be disappointed!
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