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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Thanks Lawrence, great of you to stop by
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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Ian and Pierre, Thanks for your comments very much appreciated
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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
hey Ken, Thanks for stopping in. I use the Sherline lathe, and in this case just rasps, files and sandpaper to do the shaping
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That light looks real sweet, nice work E.J.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Not sure what you are talking about
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That's alright E.J. being crazy has some good benefits too no one will drink your drink, eat off your plate..........and speaking of drink I don't see that beautiful cabinet in this shipyard yet
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
Looks like she is fitting together pretty good. I am not sure what kits Sergal makes but is this your first one of theirs?
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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Santa Lucia by AntonyUK - FINISHED - Panart - 1:30 scale - Sicillian Cargo Boat
I believe you may want to re-think your positioning of piece 17. I looks to me it needs to be that high to support your strakes during the planking process. The pieces on each side of the keel are to be cut off after planking is complete, this is how it looks in the plans. The part that is going to be forming the deck, which looks as though it has a rise to it, also will need some trimming to make it flush. Doing it your way will result in excessive fairing at the bow being required and the need for extensions on either side of the keel also some shimming at deck level to make it flush. I am not sure where 10A goes but it may have been that size to help with the rise of the deck. As I mentioned before it appears by looking at the bow the deck there is going to be quite a bit higher than the rest of the deck. Just my observations, I could be wrong.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale
Sign me up for a book also
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donrobinson got a reaction from Nikiforos in 18th Century Longboat by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Nice work, the painting looks good. I found that paint brushes are not the place to cheap out on, a good brush does make a big difference. Looking forward to more updates
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Looks great Bob. Was your Kingfisher built in the same manner, upside down building jig, or was it upright? I am only asking, and I know it is early in the build, what your preference would be, if they were different?
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
And she starts, well planned step by step procedure. I wish I could be that organised. Looking good Bob
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Lady Nelson by vossiewulf - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64
To help make stealers look better, try not to use a triangular piece but a four sided(minimum)piece or even a hook or a scarf joint. Make it longer than necessary by cutting into the top and bottom strakes thus moving the end of the stealer forward towards the bow. Doing this will still leave a nice fit at the stem and the site of the joint won't be easily seen. It is a good rule of thumb to try and not use planks with points, although, there are exceptions to this also. What I have done is to measure the length of the stealer I want, cut it, shape it then lay it in place tracing the outline onto the planks it is laying on then trim them accordingly. With sharp knives and chisels(which you have) you cam make a stealer look quite attractive.
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Lady Nelson by vossiewulf - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64
Although there is nothing wrong with stealers, to avoid them you may have to do some spiling and/or some creative edge bending. Spiling is a little more work but does leave a nice finish, and you will need some wider stock
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donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale
Sign me up for a book also
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donrobinson got a reaction from Blue Ensign in HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale
What a Treasure!!!!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from Nirvana in 18th Century Longboat by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Great looking model! I believe 1-2" clearance on all sides is the norm
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donrobinson got a reaction from Fright in 18th Century Longboat by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Everything looks great. Good clean work
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
You could try going to a place that sells trophies, not sure how small they can go but might be worth a try.
And Mike you are spoilt ..................I love it!!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in 74-gun ship by Gaetan Bordeleau - 1:24
That is a good technique. what type of bit do you use?
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donrobinson got a reaction from Jack12477 in HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale
What a Treasure!!!!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from mrshanks in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
You could try going to a place that sells trophies, not sure how small they can go but might be worth a try.
And Mike you are spoilt ..................I love it!!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Looks great Bob. Was your Kingfisher built in the same manner, upside down building jig, or was it upright? I am only asking, and I know it is early in the build, what your preference would be, if they were different?
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
And she starts, well planned step by step procedure. I wish I could be that organised. Looking good Bob
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Sooooo looking forward to this Bob. Great choice!!
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