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donrobinson got a reaction from zoly99sask in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Looks real good Dave. The mouldings should give it that little extra. How do you like that scraper? It looks like it does a nice job
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donrobinson got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Hello All, Thanks for your comments, likes and for stopping by
This is Barque Stefano week for me so I will show you some progress from this morning
Today was bow and stern filler blocks, the kit supplies these in a block that is partially laser cut I finished cutting mine with my scroll saw. The stern filler block requires you to glue three 20 mm thick pieces together, then shape accordingly. The top of the filler block rises to the stern to allow for the planking or madiere, this rise is approx. 7-8 mm. This should be done first, the next profile can then be made by measuring down approx 20 mm from this edge. The last profile is made by tracing the outline of the last bulkhead from the fore side.
Blocks cut from blank
Showing the rise of filler block and how planking will fit
Showing the formed blocks, the red marker is just added to better see the lines
Stern block attached
The bow blocks are much easier to make and follow the same principle, marking the profile lines and shaping
This last picture is just to show the lines of the hull, started to fair the starboard side to show how things should meet up. Still required are two small pieces of filler on either side of bow, then start fairing tomorrow. Ignore gap on starboard side, that was fixed. Tools used were belt/disc sander, dremel and sandpaper.
Have a Good Day
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donrobinson got a reaction from catopower in What is the most EPIC kit available???
The epic kit.......that's easy. For me it was Amati's Pegasus then it was Amati's Revenge then it was MarisStella's Trabaccolo then it was MarisStella's Barque Stefano.......................and the list goes on. The first rule in this hobby is "Thou shalt hoard kits" second rule "if you like it buy it"
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in Granado by rafine - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64
Looks top notch Bob. Did you make that shackle? If you did I give you an extra wow, if you didn't keep the wow as you still deserve it
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donrobinson got a reaction from PeteB in Lady Nelson by vossiewulf - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64
Good morning and welcome to MSW, sounds like you have a good plan with your wood. I think cocobolo will work good as is not porous like oak, for instance, which is a problem at these scales. Being it is as dark as it is and the size of the pieces being used the wider grain will not be that noticeable. As for bending, I don't think it should be too much of a problem as the pieces to be bent will only be 1.5 mm thick. Myself I would use it for the keel also, I am not so sure how you could blend in a white paint line so it would look good with the cocobolo and boxwood. The boxwood and holly are also good choices and ebony, although lots of work, will look great. What do you plan on using for the mast then?
Looking forward to more updates
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donrobinson got a reaction from Don Quixote in Rattlesnake 1781 by Don Quixote - Mamoli - Scale 1:64 - 20 gun Privateer
On the top of the plank, the taper is always on the edge that is going to butt up to the last plank installed
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donrobinson got a reaction from zoly99sask in HMS Diana by realworkingsailor (Andy) - Caldercraft - 1:64
Looks great and with all the improvements you have planned I have just booked a permanent front row seat
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donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in What is the most EPIC kit available???
The epic kit.......that's easy. For me it was Amati's Pegasus then it was Amati's Revenge then it was MarisStella's Trabaccolo then it was MarisStella's Barque Stefano.......................and the list goes on. The first rule in this hobby is "Thou shalt hoard kits" second rule "if you like it buy it"
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donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in What is the most EPIC kit available???
The epic kit.......that's easy. For me it was Amati's Pegasus then it was Amati's Revenge then it was MarisStella's Trabaccolo then it was MarisStella's Barque Stefano.......................and the list goes on. The first rule in this hobby is "Thou shalt hoard kits" second rule "if you like it buy it"
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donrobinson got a reaction from PeteB in hello from new member
Welcome to MSW, I wish you luck in your search. I have a build log for the AL Mayflower, see my signature, that may help
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Granado by rafine - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64
Looks top notch Bob. Did you make that shackle? If you did I give you an extra wow, if you didn't keep the wow as you still deserve it
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Bounty Launch by Sunsanvil - Model Shipways - Scale 1:16 - First wooden ship build
Wait for awhile, the dollar will get better
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Rattlesnake 1781 by Don Quixote - Mamoli - Scale 1:64 - 20 gun Privateer
I can't argue that Mike . If I ever get the chance to use boxwood I'll probably be onside with you. It is very hard to find in Canada
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Rattlesnake 1781 by Don Quixote - Mamoli - Scale 1:64 - 20 gun Privateer
I have this practicum, actually I have all of them that I bought when I first started two years ago. The second chapter is all about the hull planking, he does skip the second planking as "it is exactly the same as the first" and unless you want a natural hull there was no need for the second layer. I have not gone through the whole practicum yet just the planking chapter, which seems to be helpful. If you are going to paint the hull why use boxwood, I am talking about the Bluenose. He also mentions that there is 70 - 1/16" x 1/8" strips for planking the hull on the Bluenose
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Charles W Morgan by Landlubber Mike - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - New Bedford Whaling Bark
Very nice work Mike, a "building board" is very handy to have does not need to be anything fancy just needs to hold things firm and square
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donrobinson got a reaction from Chuck Seiler in What is the most EPIC kit available???
The epic kit.......that's easy. For me it was Amati's Pegasus then it was Amati's Revenge then it was MarisStella's Trabaccolo then it was MarisStella's Barque Stefano.......................and the list goes on. The first rule in this hobby is "Thou shalt hoard kits" second rule "if you like it buy it"
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in hello from new member
Welcome to MSW, I wish you luck in your search. I have a build log for the AL Mayflower, see my signature, that may help
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in HMS Bounty Launch by Sunsanvil - Model Shipways - Scale 1:16 - First wooden ship build
Wait for awhile, the dollar will get better
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Rattlesnake 1781 by Don Quixote - Mamoli - Scale 1:64 - 20 gun Privateer
I can't argue that Mike . If I ever get the chance to use boxwood I'll probably be onside with you. It is very hard to find in Canada
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Rattlesnake 1781 by Don Quixote - Mamoli - Scale 1:64 - 20 gun Privateer
I have this practicum, actually I have all of them that I bought when I first started two years ago. The second chapter is all about the hull planking, he does skip the second planking as "it is exactly the same as the first" and unless you want a natural hull there was no need for the second layer. I have not gone through the whole practicum yet just the planking chapter, which seems to be helpful. If you are going to paint the hull why use boxwood, I am talking about the Bluenose. He also mentions that there is 70 - 1/16" x 1/8" strips for planking the hull on the Bluenose
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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
Sweet looking light Mike
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donrobinson got a reaction from Pierretessier in What is the most EPIC kit available???
The epic kit.......that's easy. For me it was Amati's Pegasus then it was Amati's Revenge then it was MarisStella's Trabaccolo then it was MarisStella's Barque Stefano.......................and the list goes on. The first rule in this hobby is "Thou shalt hoard kits" second rule "if you like it buy it"
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donrobinson got a reaction from John Allen in hello from new member
Welcome to MSW, I wish you luck in your search. I have a build log for the AL Mayflower, see my signature, that may help
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donrobinson got a reaction from geoff in hello from new member
Welcome to MSW, I wish you luck in your search. I have a build log for the AL Mayflower, see my signature, that may help
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donrobinson got a reaction from Anja in hello from new member
Welcome to MSW, I wish you luck in your search. I have a build log for the AL Mayflower, see my signature, that may help
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