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michael mott got a reaction from FrankWouts in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Doris it is great to be following along with this build. Your model building skills are are amazing and inspirational I am so glad that you are sharing this build with us.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from FrankWouts in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Incredible skills Doris The coat of arms is wonderful.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from xavjar in What is your favorite hand tool(s)??
Ron once you have sharpened the chisel on the stone, then if you strop it (remember the scenes in movies of the barber stopping the single edged razor) use an old leather belt and pull the blade towards you first one side then the other holding it from the handle so that the chisel is in line with the belt. If you do not have any polishing compound put a little toothpaste on the belt and it will bring up a razor sharp edge that you can literally shave with. If I cannot shave with a cutting tool knife or chisel then it is not sharp enough for me. A dull tool is a dangerous tool.
I like to use the Japanese water stones for the stone work.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from hexnut in Making your own Hobby Wood
One of the dangers of not cutting the wood fairly early is the potential for the log to check often badly. I have found that by cutting the wood into fairly decent sized billets or planks depending on how big the log is is to sticker it and stack it in the open air but sheltered from the weather. even if it is a small log say 2 to 3 inches in diameter, Cutting it up into 12 to 18 inch lengths and then re sawing it into some planks, then using some Popsicle sticks as stickers, and hold the lot together with some bicycle inner-tube rubber bands will help the wood to dry more evenly. It is also good to put paraffin wax on the ends of the boards to slow down the rapid evaporation from the ends.
I have dried Maple, Yew, Apple, cherry, Lilac(absolutely beautiful wood) Willow, Birch Poplar and Spruce. it is fun being able to harvest your own wood
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Drawing Programs v's Cad Programs.
Hi Russ
Upload the JPEG to which program?
If I scan a drawing for instance I save it as a JPEG then upload it to Corel Draw II Then I scale the image to whatever scale I am working with. So now instead of doing the tracing in Corel I will save the Corel file as a PDF then load it into the Autocad Light.
Once the file is in Autocad Lt 2000 It is put on layer 0 and the layer is locked not frozen, That way the trace goes well as in the case of the example that I started the post with.
Now in order for me to post a picture that I have generated in Autocad Lt 2000
I have to save it as a DXF open the DXF in Corel and then save it as a JPEG PNG or PDF to post it here.
This is the Autocad file that I traced from the PDF this morning. It is a PDF file test trace of corel Cockwells.pdf
This is a PNG
this is a JPEG
The PDF was the easiest on my computer system resources, and the line weights in the JPEG and PNG are very hard to see in the exported images.
In each case the same file in Corel was saved. The JPEG and PNG both had to be reduced from 8,000 pixels to 800 pixels to post. I used Ifanview to do the reductions , it is a free and very easy program to use.
This has been a bit of a ramble but I really prefer to draft in Autocad and not draw in Corel. So I am happy that I have begun to use the spline function and it will make drafting so much easier for me.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Drawing Programs v's Cad Programs.
I have been using Corel draw 11 for quite some time to draw the lines and framing of my models, I like the way the program works in some ways and not in others. The ability for me to trace over a scanned image and the editing of curves and fills.
It is slow though and a memory hog.
I have also been using Autocad Lt 2000 for 13 years and I am reasonable competent (still learn new stuff every time I use it) however I always seemed to have trouble with tracing because it does not allow it. For straight drafting I use the Autocad If I am not drawing with a pencil.
I have been working on getting better with the spline curves because I will be able to get better definition eventually with the Autocad. so here is my first attempt at the lines of a test hull with Autocad.
My question is: that if I export a Corel file via DXF to Corel 11 then go to do any work on the file it freezes the Autocad and I have to reboot the Autocad program, does anybody know of a fix for this problem.
Going from Autocad to Corel is not a problem and works fine. And if I want to publish an image from Autocad Lt 2000 I have to save it as a DXF then I open it in Corel then Export it as a JPEG or PNG file, which is a rather long winded way of doing things.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from billocrates in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Ron glad you are enjoying this.
Daniel thanks.
Sherry, yes that was a fun movie.
Mark, well we needed some bigger rope, so this evening I fixed the bug in the rope walk and made this new 3/4 inch rope for such tasks. as rappelling.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from EdT in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Daniel, now my secret is out.
Carl don’t tell everyone!
Druxley thank you, Your comment gave me an Idea.
Russ thanks for looking in.
Dafi I am glad that you like it.
Well because I spent all day building a rope walk, mini me
wanted to get in on the action so I gave him the rope. At least he has a way of
getting down now Mark
I heard him muttering all day.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from billocrates in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Alfons thank you for your kind remark.
A little milestone today i finished the scraping of the deck and then a polish with some Medium Steel Wool
The deck is smooth enough now that it shines in the right light. I can see the stanchions reflected in the deck, so I am pleased with the overall finish of it, I won't put any oil on it until the structures that need gluing have been glued down.
Now I am able to work on the cockpit and cabin structures.
The main cabin sides are beginning to come together I set the curve of the cabin roof and tapered the length from 12 to 8 scale inches from stern to bow. It just feels better somehow.
an overall shot I had to use a strap at the bow to stop the hull from sliding around in the cradle while I was scraping
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from billocrates in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
It was this comment John that prompted me get involved with this!
Daniel, I hear what you are saying with regard to the smaller scales.
Popeye, Sometimes I think I am dreaming too. Thanks for the compliment.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from trippwj in Emma C Berry by trippwj - Model Shipways - Scale 1:32
Nice looking boat ...but its got a hole in her side
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Heavenhood in Cutting thin slices of wood
For cutting wood here are a few shots of how I cut it
This is one of the plywood blades that I use on my 10 inch tablesaw.
The blade has no set to the teeth.
A test cut to set the thickness.
This slice is .027"
Use a push stick to feed the wood through the saw.
This is the thinnest cut I was able to make with this wood and blade combination.
You can see that this wood has been darkened by the blade because it is dull and needs to be sharpened.
Using a scraper to clean up the wood in this case the wood is Maple.
The scaper is pulled towards me in single smooth strokes.
When the scraper is sharp the wood shaves off in fine curls.
Here
you can see the transition from the burned surface to the scraped one
and the small clamp holding the wood to a smooth surface. Make sure that
the support surface stays clear of dust and shavings this is because
the wood this thin has a tendency to curl up allowing dust to stick to
the underside of the slice being scraped and the support because of
static. This would create problems getting an even thickness.
The amount of wood removed with the scraper is about .002"
The finished slice that is .75" wide and .012" thick.
The slice easily bends cold and dry around a 1/2 inch radius former.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Julie Mo in Cutting thin slices of wood
For cutting wood here are a few shots of how I cut it
This is one of the plywood blades that I use on my 10 inch tablesaw.
The blade has no set to the teeth.
A test cut to set the thickness.
This slice is .027"
Use a push stick to feed the wood through the saw.
This is the thinnest cut I was able to make with this wood and blade combination.
You can see that this wood has been darkened by the blade because it is dull and needs to be sharpened.
Using a scraper to clean up the wood in this case the wood is Maple.
The scaper is pulled towards me in single smooth strokes.
When the scraper is sharp the wood shaves off in fine curls.
Here
you can see the transition from the burned surface to the scraped one
and the small clamp holding the wood to a smooth surface. Make sure that
the support surface stays clear of dust and shavings this is because
the wood this thin has a tendency to curl up allowing dust to stick to
the underside of the slice being scraped and the support because of
static. This would create problems getting an even thickness.
The amount of wood removed with the scraper is about .002"
The finished slice that is .75" wide and .012" thick.
The slice easily bends cold and dry around a 1/2 inch radius former.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Q A's Revenge in Cutting thin slices of wood
For cutting wood here are a few shots of how I cut it
This is one of the plywood blades that I use on my 10 inch tablesaw.
The blade has no set to the teeth.
A test cut to set the thickness.
This slice is .027"
Use a push stick to feed the wood through the saw.
This is the thinnest cut I was able to make with this wood and blade combination.
You can see that this wood has been darkened by the blade because it is dull and needs to be sharpened.
Using a scraper to clean up the wood in this case the wood is Maple.
The scaper is pulled towards me in single smooth strokes.
When the scraper is sharp the wood shaves off in fine curls.
Here
you can see the transition from the burned surface to the scraped one
and the small clamp holding the wood to a smooth surface. Make sure that
the support surface stays clear of dust and shavings this is because
the wood this thin has a tendency to curl up allowing dust to stick to
the underside of the slice being scraped and the support because of
static. This would create problems getting an even thickness.
The amount of wood removed with the scraper is about .002"
The finished slice that is .75" wide and .012" thick.
The slice easily bends cold and dry around a 1/2 inch radius former.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Sailcat in Cutty Sark by Sailcat - FINISHED - Revell - 1/96 - PLASTIC - Rescue kit bash morphed to Dame Tisane
Kats, what a tremendous difference from the mess you inherited. Your diligence and patience are showing in the superb job that you are doing.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from druxey in HMS Naiad 1797 by EdT - FINISHED - 1:60 - 38-gun frigate
Ed thanks for adding the picture with your hand it gives me a much better sense of the scale of the model you are working on.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from billocrates in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Carl thanks for the link, neat stuff.
Sinan, thanks
Elia Glad you like the rope I have been practicing today.
I made some more rope today with the machine horizontal, both RH and LH .
All made from embroidery thread
The 3/8 rope is 3 strands
The 1/2 inch is 6 strands
The 1 inch is 12 strands
more pics of the rope walk mod on the tools thread.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from cristikc in Another Rope Walk
I spent the afternoon transferring the headstock and tailstock to the 10 foot piece of fir and eliminated one piece that had the winder for the steel wire.
The full length of the strands to start were 110 inches
I was able to make a full 7 feet of 3/8 scale rope that scales out to 56 scale feet.
Next I will try with a lighter weight and see what that does with the same threads.
I will sort out a swivel for the passive end.
This will do for now.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Jorge Diaz O in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Daniel, now my secret is out.
Carl don’t tell everyone!
Druxley thank you, Your comment gave me an Idea.
Russ thanks for looking in.
Dafi I am glad that you like it.
Well because I spent all day building a rope walk, mini me
wanted to get in on the action so I gave him the rope. At least he has a way of
getting down now Mark
I heard him muttering all day.
Michael
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michael mott reacted to mtaylor in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Beautiful rope, sir. Just beautiful. Not quite a 21-gun salute.... but it will do.
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michael mott got a reaction from archjofo in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Daniel, now my secret is out.
Carl don’t tell everyone!
Druxley thank you, Your comment gave me an Idea.
Russ thanks for looking in.
Dafi I am glad that you like it.
Well because I spent all day building a rope walk, mini me
wanted to get in on the action so I gave him the rope. At least he has a way of
getting down now Mark
I heard him muttering all day.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from Chuck in 18th-century Pinnace by Chuck - FINISHED - 1/2" scale
Chuck thanks for re-posting this build It is one of those very inspirational ones the planking is superb.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from wim500 in Creole Queen by wim500 - 1/82 - sternwheeler
Catching up again, great to see that you are back at it.
Michael
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michael mott got a reaction from billocrates in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Ok here are a few pics showing the relative scale of the pilot cutter.
It was tough going through the shrinking machine but I managed to stay calm. Normally I am 6 foot 2 inches here I am at 9 1/4 inches tall.
Michael
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