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donrobinson got a reaction from md1400cs in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 9, 2017

A little update:

Grates for ship's stove, just brass rod ca'd together

The pieces for stove

Completed, added handles and hangers. The pot is a flattened out penny with brass rods soldered on for handles
donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat January 27, 2017

Very impressive Elijah, you certainly have learned lots throughout this past year and it is really showing. Keep it up
donrobinson got a reaction from Beef Wellington in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale November 10, 2017

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
donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 7, 2017

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
donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale May 24, 2017

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
donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in Batelina by Pierretessier - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1/10 - first build February 8, 2017

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!!
donrobinson got a reaction from Blighty in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale February 25, 2017

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
donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 7, 2017

A little update:

Grates for ship's stove, just brass rod ca'd together

The pieces for stove

Completed, added handles and hangers. The pot is a flattened out penny with brass rods soldered on for handles
donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale May 24, 2017

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
donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale May 24, 2017

Bob, E.J., Dave, Pierre and Elijah Thanks guys for stopping by and for your inspiring comments they are very much appreciated. I will keep plodding along and hopefully have more updates in the near future. Thanks Again
donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale February 6, 2017

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
donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale May 24, 2017

A little update:

Grates for ship's stove, just brass rod ca'd together

The pieces for stove

Completed, added handles and hangers. The pot is a flattened out penny with brass rods soldered on for handles
donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Armed Virginia Sloop by captgino - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/48 January 27, 2017

looks good, I was the same with my rails too had to build new ones
donrobinson got a reaction from skipper1947 in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale January 29, 2017

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
donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale February 13, 2017

A little update:

Grates for ship's stove, just brass rod ca'd together

The pieces for stove

Completed, added handles and hangers. The pot is a flattened out penny with brass rods soldered on for handles
donrobinson got a reaction from mrshanks in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale January 28, 2017

Bob, E.J., Dave, Pierre and Elijah Thanks guys for stopping by and for your inspiring comments they are very much appreciated. I will keep plodding along and hopefully have more updates in the near future. Thanks Again
donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat January 27, 2017

Very impressive Elijah, you certainly have learned lots throughout this past year and it is really showing. Keep it up
donrobinson got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale January 28, 2017

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
donrobinson got a reaction from skipper1947 in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale January 29, 2017

A little update:

Grates for ship's stove, just brass rod ca'd together

The pieces for stove

Completed, added handles and hangers. The pot is a flattened out penny with brass rods soldered on for handles
donrobinson got a reaction from -Dallen in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale January 28, 2017

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
donrobinson got a reaction from mrshanks in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale January 28, 2017

A little update:

Grates for ship's stove, just brass rod ca'd together

The pieces for stove

Completed, added handles and hangers. The pot is a flattened out penny with brass rods soldered on for handles
donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 7, 2017

Out in garage, cutting some spare hatch covers. I had a thought of maybe painting the hatch covers so I thought making some practice ones would be a good idea.

Covers and hatch got a total of six coats of spray on satin varathane

To attach the rope handles to the hatch covers I decided to use zip siezings. The rope I am using for the handles is .025 in. or .633 mm from Syren. The zip siezings are 1.3 mm i.d. and 1.77 mm o.d. and approx. 1.5 mm long

First step is to thread two siezings onto the line, after stiffening the end of the line with ca then cutting the end at an angle

Then run rope through the bottom and back down from the top. Then insert the end of the line though the two siezings

Flatten one side of an appropriate size of dowel to the proper height, in this case 3 mm, and adjust the rope around it.

When adjusted properly turn it over, glue and cut the ends off. In the macro picture it looks kind of bulky but in reality it looks good.

Finally here is how they look. Now 19 more to go

Have a Good Night
donrobinson got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale January 28, 2017

A little update:

Grates for ship's stove, just brass rod ca'd together

The pieces for stove

Completed, added handles and hangers. The pot is a flattened out penny with brass rods soldered on for handles
donrobinson got a reaction from mrshanks in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale January 27, 2017

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
donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat January 27, 2017

Very impressive Elijah, you certainly have learned lots throughout this past year and it is really showing. Keep it up

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