donrobinson
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donrobinson got a reaction from Fright in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
You have my curiosity going now, looking forward to more
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donrobinson got a reaction from Ryland Craze in 18th Century Long Boat by roach101761 - Model Shipways
If you don't have a rotary tool(Dremel) now may be the time to invest in one. The only solution I see is to carve out enough of the blocks to give yourself some "wiggle" room and hopefully the laser tabs break off easily. I don't think the alcohol and floss will work as it will not get deep enough, as Chuck says.
It looks as though the blocks are higher than the frames so adding strips is not an option now or I would say to do this now while you have lots of room to work with.
I have built several kits using strips for reinforcement and they do a fine job and are easy to remove when required. I am building MarisStella's Pasara which is a similar frame built boat and it has seven strips across the top of the frames. The frames are made of plywood, which is much harder to fair versus basswood, and I had no problems with frames breaking.
I wish you luck.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Jack12477 in 18th Century Long Boat by roach101761 - Model Shipways
If you don't have a rotary tool(Dremel) now may be the time to invest in one. The only solution I see is to carve out enough of the blocks to give yourself some "wiggle" room and hopefully the laser tabs break off easily. I don't think the alcohol and floss will work as it will not get deep enough, as Chuck says.
It looks as though the blocks are higher than the frames so adding strips is not an option now or I would say to do this now while you have lots of room to work with.
I have built several kits using strips for reinforcement and they do a fine job and are easy to remove when required. I am building MarisStella's Pasara which is a similar frame built boat and it has seven strips across the top of the frames. The frames are made of plywood, which is much harder to fair versus basswood, and I had no problems with frames breaking.
I wish you luck.
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in 18th Century Long Boat by roach101761 - Model Shipways
If you don't have a rotary tool(Dremel) now may be the time to invest in one. The only solution I see is to carve out enough of the blocks to give yourself some "wiggle" room and hopefully the laser tabs break off easily. I don't think the alcohol and floss will work as it will not get deep enough, as Chuck says.
It looks as though the blocks are higher than the frames so adding strips is not an option now or I would say to do this now while you have lots of room to work with.
I have built several kits using strips for reinforcement and they do a fine job and are easy to remove when required. I am building MarisStella's Pasara which is a similar frame built boat and it has seven strips across the top of the frames. The frames are made of plywood, which is much harder to fair versus basswood, and I had no problems with frames breaking.
I wish you luck.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in 18th Century Long Boat by roach101761 - Model Shipways
If you don't have a rotary tool(Dremel) now may be the time to invest in one. The only solution I see is to carve out enough of the blocks to give yourself some "wiggle" room and hopefully the laser tabs break off easily. I don't think the alcohol and floss will work as it will not get deep enough, as Chuck says.
It looks as though the blocks are higher than the frames so adding strips is not an option now or I would say to do this now while you have lots of room to work with.
I have built several kits using strips for reinforcement and they do a fine job and are easy to remove when required. I am building MarisStella's Pasara which is a similar frame built boat and it has seven strips across the top of the frames. The frames are made of plywood, which is much harder to fair versus basswood, and I had no problems with frames breaking.
I wish you luck.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Cathead in 18th Century Long Boat by roach101761 - Model Shipways
If you don't have a rotary tool(Dremel) now may be the time to invest in one. The only solution I see is to carve out enough of the blocks to give yourself some "wiggle" room and hopefully the laser tabs break off easily. I don't think the alcohol and floss will work as it will not get deep enough, as Chuck says.
It looks as though the blocks are higher than the frames so adding strips is not an option now or I would say to do this now while you have lots of room to work with.
I have built several kits using strips for reinforcement and they do a fine job and are easy to remove when required. I am building MarisStella's Pasara which is a similar frame built boat and it has seven strips across the top of the frames. The frames are made of plywood, which is much harder to fair versus basswood, and I had no problems with frames breaking.
I wish you luck.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Fright in 18th Century Long Boat by roach101761 - Model Shipways
If you don't have a rotary tool(Dremel) now may be the time to invest in one. The only solution I see is to carve out enough of the blocks to give yourself some "wiggle" room and hopefully the laser tabs break off easily. I don't think the alcohol and floss will work as it will not get deep enough, as Chuck says.
It looks as though the blocks are higher than the frames so adding strips is not an option now or I would say to do this now while you have lots of room to work with.
I have built several kits using strips for reinforcement and they do a fine job and are easy to remove when required. I am building MarisStella's Pasara which is a similar frame built boat and it has seven strips across the top of the frames. The frames are made of plywood, which is much harder to fair versus basswood, and I had no problems with frames breaking.
I wish you luck.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Seventynet (Ian) - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale
Great looking build Ian!!!
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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 popeye the sailor in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Looks great Dave, time now to start making rope and begin rigging!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
I'm with Bob, she looks great
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Cutty Sark by deckape - FINISHED - Revell - 1/96 - PLASTIC - 1959 kit
Looks like a real beauty
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Fly by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Victory Models - Scale 1:64 - with upgrade kit
You are working at warp speed!! Looking very nice David
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in HMS Fly by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Victory Models - Scale 1:64 - with upgrade kit
Great start David, you will have no problems making another beauty out of this kit
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Barque Stefano by Heronguy - MarisStella - 1:63
Looks great Doug, next up is deck planking!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from Zapto in Barque Stefano by Heronguy - MarisStella - 1:63
Looks great Doug, next up is deck planking!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from John Allen in Barque Stefano by Heronguy - MarisStella - 1:63
Looks great Doug, next up is deck planking!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from Rudolf in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Thank you all for stopping in, for the likes and comments.
A small update to show:
Carving out the bow filler block for bowsprit
More carving to allow for future rigging to pass through and also anchor chains
Holes where drilled in deck for masts, this is a dry fit only. If the rake seems off compared to the plan it is only because the plan is not hung level on wall. I need a better qualified helper!!
Rails where installed. These were laser cut pieces, they now need to be sanded and narrowed by about 2 mm
Showing the pieces installed under the rail (can't remember proper name now )
How he looks now with the wale installed.
Next is the top gallant rail and it's related pieces.
Have a good day
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donrobinson got a reaction from tarbrush in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
Very nice work Mark, your hull is spectacular!
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross-Section by DocBlake - FINISHED - based on Mamoli's "Constitution" - 1:93 scale
Looking fantastic Dave
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donrobinson got a reaction from Piet in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Thanks for the information Nils
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donrobinson got a reaction from Piet in Eagle of Algier 1753 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - 1:48 - Chebec - Nils Langemann
Beautiful build Nils, I was wondering how you flatten the ends for the clevis pieces
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donrobinson got a reaction from Rossi46 in La Real by Rossi46 - Dusek - scale 1/72
Great build! The details are amazing
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donrobinson got a reaction from md1400cs in La Real by Rossi46 - Dusek - scale 1/72
Great build! The details are amazing
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donrobinson got a reaction from md1400cs in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Thank you all for stopping in, for the likes and comments.
A small update to show:
Carving out the bow filler block for bowsprit
More carving to allow for future rigging to pass through and also anchor chains
Holes where drilled in deck for masts, this is a dry fit only. If the rake seems off compared to the plan it is only because the plan is not hung level on wall. I need a better qualified helper!!
Rails where installed. These were laser cut pieces, they now need to be sanded and narrowed by about 2 mm
Showing the pieces installed under the rail (can't remember proper name now )
How he looks now with the wale installed.
Next is the top gallant rail and it's related pieces.
Have a good day
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