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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 Piet in Thermopylae by popeye the sailor - Sergal - 1:124 scale
That copper looks much better, and a little easier than using copper plates. I agree the rub wale will look real good painted white. Nice work
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Thermopylae by popeye the sailor - Sergal - 1:124 scale
That copper looks much better, and a little easier than using copper plates. I agree the rub wale will look real good painted white. Nice work
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Thermopylae by popeye the sailor - Sergal - 1:124 scale
Looks nice, I have never used lacquer on a build but looking at your results I just may try it
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donrobinson got a reaction from coxswain in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Mike- Thanks Mike, the hinges were not that bad to make but at this scale this kind of thing is much easier
Christian - You are so right saying that, and it is a nice change do a ship such as this. There are a few more MarisStella models I also want to try, they are such great kits. Thanks for for your compliments>
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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 Elijah in T24 Tugboat by mikiek - FINISHED - Tippecanoe Boats - RADIO
Planking it will look real sharp. What type of wood are you thinking about? Tires are a sweet idea and would look so cool. I would still sand to get it smooth just be a little cautious, it would be about the same as sanding the second layer of planking on a hull
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Krabbenkutter by Heronguy - Billing Boats Nr 457&458 - Scale 1:30
I'm curious about the rigging, looking good
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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 Nirvana in Thermopylae by popeye the sailor - Sergal - 1:124 scale
That copper looks much better, and a little easier than using copper plates. I agree the rub wale will look real good painted white. Nice work
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in T24 Tugboat by mikiek - FINISHED - Tippecanoe Boats - RADIO
Planking it will look real sharp. What type of wood are you thinking about? Tires are a sweet idea and would look so cool. I would still sand to get it smooth just be a little cautious, it would be about the same as sanding the second layer of planking on a hull
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donrobinson got a reaction from Omega1234 in Thermopylae by popeye the sailor - Sergal - 1:124 scale
That copper looks much better, and a little easier than using copper plates. I agree the rub wale will look real good painted white. Nice work
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute 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 popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Good morning all, Thanks to all those who have stopped by, left likes and/or comments.
Just a small update. Some progress such as nailing the main rail(with .4 nylon fishing line) was a bit of a waste of time. I was so happy with the results on the companion way I thought I would do more of it not realising it would be lost in the dark grain of the walnut. Although it may look like what a house fly may have left behind the nails can be seen(if you really look close) on some of the close ups. Breast hooks, knightheads and the aft rail were also completed, I replaced the kit supplied walnut with rosewood for these. Another detail that is hard to notice is the rope used to tie the hatch lids together. I finally put my Syren serving machine together and decided to serve some line for the first time and give it a try. The line served is just normal sewing thread and I used the same thread for the serving, the final rope measures approximately .5 mm and again you have to look real close.
An eye was seized in one end of rope then the other end pulled through and tied off with a couple of half hitches
Take Care and Thanks for stopping in.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Steve 12345 in Krabbenkutter by Heronguy - Billing Boats Nr 457&458 - Scale 1:30
I'm curious about the rigging, looking good
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute 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 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 Elijah in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Thanks Zoltan, good of you to stop in for a visit
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Elijah- Thanks for stopping in, I'm looking forward to your next build log
Pierre - The rope for the handles is from Syren(.63 mm) and the the rope tying the lids together is just normal polyester sewing thread that I put a serving on
Ian- Hi! Thanks for the compliment and I hope things are going well for you
Bob - Thanks, I appreciate you dropping by
Dave - I was thinking of your builds when I finally cut up my rosewood board. I bought this board almost forty years ago and have never cut into it
E.J. - Hey how are things? Thanks for that, I may just go to my little cabinet and have a refreshment
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Ratlines look super, nice work
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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Thanks Zoltan, good of you to stop in for a visit
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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Elijah- Thanks for stopping in, I'm looking forward to your next build log
Pierre - The rope for the handles is from Syren(.63 mm) and the the rope tying the lids together is just normal polyester sewing thread that I put a serving on
Ian- Hi! Thanks for the compliment and I hope things are going well for you
Bob - Thanks, I appreciate you dropping by
Dave - I was thinking of your builds when I finally cut up my rosewood board. I bought this board almost forty years ago and have never cut into it
E.J. - Hey how are things? Thanks for that, I may just go to my little cabinet and have a refreshment
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale
Absolutely magnificent B.E. !!! Looking forward to seeing her in the stand
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Ratlines look super, nice work
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donrobinson got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Ratlines look super, nice work
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