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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in BLUENOSE By Jerry - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Nice work Jerry
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Model Shipways Kits for sale
Model Expo has an offer to buy kits on now, you could check them out if no luck here. Not too sure what kind of prices they are offering
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donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in Batelina by Pierretessier - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1/10 - first build
Not sure why you are worried it all looks nice and tight, you are doing fine. Many people use the first planking as just a base and do not put any real thought into it as filler will fix everything(I've been there more than once ) and although this is not wrong nothing is really learned. You are learning now what single planking is all about and are doing fine, when it comes to the Santa Maria you'll breeze through it. Furthermore after finishing these first two, single planked, kits you'll be striving to make your first double planked kit into a single planked one, then you will be happy happy!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
If there is enough wood on the billet, cut the pieces out very roughly then use a drum sander on your dremel for final shaping. If the pieces are going to be painted coat the delicate areas with thin ca glue, this will harden the wood up and help prevent splitting then cut and shape as mentioned.
This all I got, hope it helps.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in New to the site! some pics of HMS Victory, Caldercraft
Enjoy yourself here, looking forward to seeing more of your build
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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 EJ_L in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
Nice job on the ratlines E.J.
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
Nice job on the ratlines E.J.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Batelina by Pierretessier - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1/10 - first build
Looks good Pierre, they may "bounce" back a little so you might need to do this a second time. But you are on the right track, welcome to edge bending I used a hair dryer at this point just to speed things up.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Batelina by Pierretessier - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1/10 - first build
Not sure why you are worried it all looks nice and tight, you are doing fine. Many people use the first planking as just a base and do not put any real thought into it as filler will fix everything(I've been there more than once ) and although this is not wrong nothing is really learned. You are learning now what single planking is all about and are doing fine, when it comes to the Santa Maria you'll breeze through it. Furthermore after finishing these first two, single planked, kits you'll be striving to make your first double planked kit into a single planked one, then you will be happy happy!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Thanks Lawrence, always good to see you stop in
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Fly by Martin W - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Fine work Martin, the swivel supports and drift rail are very nice additions to an already superb ship. I really must try and get some boxwood sometime as it sure takes to shaping and holding an edge.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Hi Lawrence, Thanks for your comments. Yes that jig is a lot of help cutting strips, certainly makes things more accurate. I have use it a few times now and am very happy with it.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
HaHaHa, told you it was just a little crazy, Thanks for all your comments and likes. Just a little different to say the least but it worked and will be covered up. Whether I needed blocks between all bulkheads I'm not sure, probably not, but now I am certain I will have a good base.
Thanks Again
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donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in HMS Fly by Martin W - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Fine work Martin, the swivel supports and drift rail are very nice additions to an already superb ship. I really must try and get some boxwood sometime as it sure takes to shaping and holding an edge.
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donrobinson got a reaction from coxswain in Batelina by Pierretessier - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1/10 - first build
Not sure why you are worried it all looks nice and tight, you are doing fine. Many people use the first planking as just a base and do not put any real thought into it as filler will fix everything(I've been there more than once ) and although this is not wrong nothing is really learned. You are learning now what single planking is all about and are doing fine, when it comes to the Santa Maria you'll breeze through it. Furthermore after finishing these first two, single planked, kits you'll be striving to make your first double planked kit into a single planked one, then you will be happy happy!!
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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 Elijah in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
I missed this, looks great!! The shipyard looks too organised though
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donrobinson got a reaction from Shipyard sid in Vasa by puckotred - DeAgostini - Scale 1:65
As will I, looks real cool
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Section Deck Between Gunbays by mikiek - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23
Very sweet job Mike, well done!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
I hear you on the chipping, I myself have never used any blackening agents so can't really comment. I was just curious, haven't heard any reports about the toxicity of these agents, but certainly what goes down the drain should be a concern.
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donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
She looks good, the detailing you have done is superb. One question is why you left the eyebolts natural(brass) rather than painting or blackening? Is this your preference or is this how the Cutty was? Either way I like it, I have the Billings kit on the shelf so I"m always watching . You are doing great, all those deadeyes scare the h.ll out of me though!!!!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from Rossi46 in HMS Surprise by Rossi46 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:48 - First Wooden Ship Build
You certainly have accomplished lots in two months. Nice work
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Hey Mike, I think the way you have your hammocks tied looks real good, I wasn't suggesting you change them I was just curious how the ":real ones" may have been tied. And I sure wasn't thinking you should sew ropes to the sides of the hammocks either that is............unless I can come watch ....from a distance of course.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Hey Mike, just a couple of thoughts on the hammocks and cranes:
1) the hammocks would have had ropes sewn on each side with tails on each end to secure or a post or hook. Do think they may have used these to tie up the rolled hammock or used a separate piece of rope to get the nice bundle as Joel showed(I like the looks of these)
2) canvas vs netting, which would have been cheaper as that is probably what they used then.
3) I like the looks of the canvas sides, but don't think the hammocks would have been wrapped up in a "tube" like that. It would be just another place for water to collect and rott the canvas
4)I'm thinking if canvas was used and they were to cover the hammocks it would be the outside piece being longer in order to fold over the top or a separate piece that was lashed to the top
5) Do you would think that there would be some sort of grating or rails to hold the hammocks off of the surface of the main rail in order to allow air flow and to prevent water from wick-king into the hammocks?
Just some thoughts.
They have special tape for making hems that is just ironed on, any fabric or hobby store usually have this, try using that before cutting the material it should prevent any fraying.
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