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donrobinson got a reaction from Archi in Looking for some Syren pear wood blocks
I have some I would be willing to trade for, send me a pm and we can "make a deal"
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donrobinson got a reaction from PeteB in Looking for some Syren pear wood blocks
I have some I would be willing to trade for, send me a pm and we can "make a deal"
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Looking for some Syren pear wood blocks
I have some I would be willing to trade for, send me a pm and we can "make a deal"
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donrobinson got a reaction from mrshanks in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Good to hear your holiday was relaxing, nice work Dave. The swiss pear and maple look good together
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donrobinson got a reaction from husky1943 in Mayflower by husky1943 - FINISHED - Revell - 1:83 - PLASTIC
Congratulations on your completion, she looks great
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Good to hear your holiday was relaxing, nice work Dave. The swiss pear and maple look good together
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donrobinson got a reaction from catopower in Looking for some Syren pear wood blocks
I have some I would be willing to trade for, send me a pm and we can "make a deal"
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Granado by rafine - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64
Hi Bob, I have missed so much lately. Great work
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donrobinson got a reaction from billocrates in HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64 scale
Hi B.E., so often in this hobby construction is followed by de-construction followed by re-construction and again you have mastered it. Thanks for taking the time and effort for doing so
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Granado by rafine - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64
Hi Bob, I have missed so much lately. Great work
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donrobinson got a reaction from thibaultron in Arrow by mikiek - FINISHED - Amati - 1:55 scale - American Gunboat
Very interesting build. I don't know anything about the history but I do know it looks cool and that's what counts, to me at least .
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donrobinson got a reaction from Nirvana in Bluenose by DBorgens - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - first build
Beautiful build Dave, and thanks for your help with the planking inquiry
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donrobinson got a reaction from riverboat in Brazzera by Seventynet - FINISHED - MarisStella - scale 1:32
That planking looks great Ian. Your technique, whether it is historically correct or not, has turned out a beautifully planked hull and that is what we are striving for and what you have accomplished. I have seen pictures of a Trabakul being restored and it had strakes that did not go completely from bow to stern but stopped well short of either end. I suppose at 35mm wide = almost 4 ft in real life would they have had access to planks this wide and could they actually handle something this large and heavy. I do not have the answers, however, I do know I like the looks of yours
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donrobinson got a reaction from Oscar Ballesteros in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Hello All, Thanks for stopping and for your likes and comments.
Well a week has gone by and I don't have that much to show, For some reason I thought I would have had lots more to show, but I have started on the planking and all is going smooth. At this stage Stefano is 810 mm long so I suppose this is maybe why it is going slower than I thought. No matter there is no rush. The transom has proven to be a little bit of a hair puller outer but fortunately with my already thinning hair there was not much to grab onto and all worked out
The first row of planking installed at top of bulkheads, no tapering done on this strake. The bulkhead extensions are to be removed later on, therefore there is little glue applied to these points of contact with the planks. It is necessary then to pay special attention while installing the first four strakes and be sure there is adequate glue applied to their edges and proper clamping is applied.
The new shipyard aka dining room
And here Stefano is beside the Pegasus, the Pegasus is 500 mm in this picture 310 mm shorter than the Stefano. Pegasus is 1:64 and the Stefano is 1:63
This week is the Trabaccolo,
See You All Later
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donrobinson got a reaction from Nirvana in Santa Maria by Pierretessier - Marisstella - 1:60
Great start Pierre, looking forward to seeing more
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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Hey Mike, Thanks for stopping in. The stove stays on deck, I am still unsure as how I will secure it as I would think it might have been portable. The coin I just heated it up pounded it with hammer until thin enough then just shaped over a 1/2" steel rod. I should have taken some pictures. If I get the chance I will do it again and document
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Granado by rafine - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64
Now that's a nice treat to wake up to in the morning Bob. It's got bacon eggs beat , great work.
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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 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 Beef Wellington in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
And some more:
Installing knightheads( 3 x 3 mm) and top timbers
There are waterways to be installed, mine kept splitting on me so I spread some ca on them to strengthen them, and as you can see it bled though to the good side. Time to make new ones.
Then I decided rather than cutting out notches for all the top timbers in the waterway and going through more frustration I will install them on top of the waterway so..............
then I decided it was time for a change...the windlass. This was made from cherry turned on the lathe what you see here is the fourth attempt, I also replaced the supports and made them from cherry also.
This showing the filed down nail used to make the holes square. This is an idea I got from DocBlake.
Gluing .5 x 1 mm strips onto drum
The finished product, still needs one or two more coats of wipe on poly. The fancy ends are inspired by B.E.'s cathead decoration on his Pegasus
Thanks for stopping by
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donrobinson got a reaction from Beef Wellington in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Good Morning All, Thanks to all who have visited, for the likes and the gracious comments. Much appreciated.
Not a heck of a lot going on but having fun doing it, just a few pictures showing what';s going on:
The windless with it's poles(is there a proper name for these?)
The next few pictures are showing the process I used to make some demizanas
This one is showing the tools I used
This is showing what I have been mainly busy at this week, making shooter glasses. Normally I wouldn't show this but being we are drinking rum out of these so I thought it was a little nautical. It is a 60th birthday party with a Jamaican theme, hence the colors and Appeltons rum.
Here is the final demizanas, the small one still needs some refinement. They are about 30 and 10 mm tall.
And to end with, I have the port side deck rail installed and the top timbers re-installed. Now onto the starboard side
Thanks again for stopping in and have a Good One
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donrobinson got a reaction from Nirvana in Cheerful 1806 by GuntherMT - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale - Revenue Cutter
Looking good Brian
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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Hi Mike, Thanks for stooping in. The poles are walnut with just wop applied
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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 who have visited, for the likes and the gracious comments. Much appreciated.
Not a heck of a lot going on but having fun doing it, just a few pictures showing what';s going on:
The windless with it's poles(is there a proper name for these?)
The next few pictures are showing the process I used to make some demizanas
This one is showing the tools I used
This is showing what I have been mainly busy at this week, making shooter glasses. Normally I wouldn't show this but being we are drinking rum out of these so I thought it was a little nautical. It is a 60th birthday party with a Jamaican theme, hence the colors and Appeltons rum.
Here is the final demizanas, the small one still needs some refinement. They are about 30 and 10 mm tall.
And to end with, I have the port side deck rail installed and the top timbers re-installed. Now onto the starboard side
Thanks again for stopping in and have a Good One
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donrobinson got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HMS Pegasus by donrobinson - Victory Models/Amati - 1:64
Hello All, hope things are all good. Since last post not too much has happened. I corrected the stern extensions, thanks Mike and Spyglass, and then went on to planking the lower deck. For the most part a waste of time as it won't be seen but it was a lot of fun and a planking exercise is always a good thing . This was leftover planking from my Mayflower so a bit of a salvage operation as well.
Next up is the false deck and planking it.
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