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    Beef Wellington
    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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    Canute
    donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat   
    Very impressive Elijah, you certainly have learned lots throughout this past year and it is really showing. Keep it up
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    Seventynet
    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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    popeye the sailor
    donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor 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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    Elijah
    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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    Eddie
    donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie 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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    md1400cs
    donrobinson got a reaction from md1400cs in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale   
    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
     

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    Blighty
    donrobinson got a reaction from Blighty 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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    popeye the sailor
    donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale   
    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
     

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    Landlubber Mike
    donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike 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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    Eddie
    donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale   
    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
     

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    skipper1947
    donrobinson got a reaction from skipper1947 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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    Landlubber Mike
    donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale   
    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
     

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    Blue Ensign
    donrobinson got a reaction from Blue Ensign 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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    skipper1947
    donrobinson got a reaction from skipper1947 in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale   
    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
     

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    Fright
    donrobinson got a reaction from Fright in New Here! From India   
    welcome to MSW Kiran, enjoy yourself here and will be looking forward to seeing some of your builds
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    Nirvana
    donrobinson got a reaction from Nirvana in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64   
    Looks good, looking forward to more!
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    Heronguy
    donrobinson got a reaction from Heronguy in Batelina by Pierretessier - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1/10 - first build   
    Coming along nicely Pierre. When I plank I will put a bead of white glue along the edge of the plank then on the bulkheads put ca glue.Little or no need for clamping, just a little finger pressure is all that is needed. 
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    zoly99sask
    donrobinson got a reaction from zoly99sask in Confused newbie   
    You should talk to Rick at Modellers Workshop, http://modellers-workshop.com, he carries several brand names including MarisStella. He is located in Montreal and is a great guy to deal with and would be happy to help you with your choices. Going small at first is not a degrading thing to do, actually a very wise step in this hobby. I built the MarisStella Batelina as my fourth build, and found it very challenging and rewarding, few tools required and it teaches many of the skills required in the more advanced kits.
    Welcome to MSW and have fun in your retirement and this great hobby
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    geoff
    donrobinson got a reaction from geoff in New Here! From India   
    welcome to MSW Kiran, enjoy yourself here and will be looking forward to seeing some of your builds
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    mtaylor
    donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in New Here! From India   
    welcome to MSW Kiran, enjoy yourself here and will be looking forward to seeing some of your builds
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    mtaylor
    donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Confused newbie   
    You should talk to Rick at Modellers Workshop, http://modellers-workshop.com, he carries several brand names including MarisStella. He is located in Montreal and is a great guy to deal with and would be happy to help you with your choices. Going small at first is not a degrading thing to do, actually a very wise step in this hobby. I built the MarisStella Batelina as my fourth build, and found it very challenging and rewarding, few tools required and it teaches many of the skills required in the more advanced kits.
    Welcome to MSW and have fun in your retirement and this great hobby
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    Anja
    donrobinson got a reaction from Anja in Confused newbie   
    You should talk to Rick at Modellers Workshop, http://modellers-workshop.com, he carries several brand names including MarisStella. He is located in Montreal and is a great guy to deal with and would be happy to help you with your choices. Going small at first is not a degrading thing to do, actually a very wise step in this hobby. I built the MarisStella Batelina as my fourth build, and found it very challenging and rewarding, few tools required and it teaches many of the skills required in the more advanced kits.
    Welcome to MSW and have fun in your retirement and this great hobby
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    CaptainSteve
    donrobinson got a reaction from CaptainSteve in New Here! From India   
    welcome to MSW Kiran, enjoy yourself here and will be looking forward to seeing some of your builds
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    EJ_L
    donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in New Here! From India   
    welcome to MSW Kiran, enjoy yourself here and will be looking forward to seeing some of your builds

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