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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
Never noticed the number missing until now, sorry I can't help but I'll be watching for the answer
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza by marktiedens - FINISHED - OcCre - scale 1:46
I'll grab a front row seat for this build. First I've heard of this one
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Prince de Neufchatel by rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Beautiful work Bob, hope you are feeling better
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Best method to paint metal parts?
I use a metal primer after cleaning the parts, then paint with acrylic paint
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donrobinson got a reaction from thibaultron in Best method to paint metal parts?
I use a metal primer after cleaning the parts, then paint with acrylic paint
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Best method to paint metal parts?
I use a metal primer after cleaning the parts, then paint with acrylic paint
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donrobinson got a reaction from RussR in Best method to paint metal parts?
I use a metal primer after cleaning the parts, then paint with acrylic paint
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Soleil Royal by Hubac's Historian - Heller - An Extensive Modification and Partial Scratch-Build
Beautiful work, I can only imagine how easy those would be to find on the floor!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Ragusian Carrack by jack.aubrey - FINISHED - Marisstella - 1:59
That looks terrible, hopefully they get in under control very soon and no one is hurt
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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
Looks good Ian, where are you getting boxwood from? Typically the area on the mast where the cheeks are attached to the mast is squared off or at least flattened off on two sides for the cheeks. Check out the plans for the Stefano foremast.
As you can see two sides are flattened off for the cheeks to sit on. It looks like in the picture the top end of your mast is squared off, do the cheeks not sit there?
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donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Soleil Royal by Hubac's Historian - Heller - An Extensive Modification and Partial Scratch-Build
Beautiful work, I can only imagine how easy those would be to find on the floor!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Oc: Thanks for stopping in
Dave: Thanks Dave
Frank; So good to hear from you Frank, Thanks so much
David: Thanks David, it is about the same size as your Titanic which you will have loads of fun with
Gary: Thanks Gary, they really are fine kits that are very well thought out. I highly recommend them
Ian: Thanks, there is a Massive amount of rigging coming, but not until after the massive amount of copper plates that is coming sooner!!!
Jim: Thanks. The sensitive drilling attachment is, in my mind, a must. It helps things go along so much faster and easier when using smaller bits. It would be a toss up as to whether I would buy the DRO or the sensitive drilling attachment first. I would say if you are serious enough to have a Sherline mill a/o lathe you should really have both. Christmas is coming, spoil yourself!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Thanks to all for stopping in. the likes and comments all are much appreciated. While not a lot got done this past while there is a little to report;
Drilling out pin rails, actually just slightly enlarging the existing holes using sensitive drilling attachment on Sherline mill
Pin rails installed
Starting to strop the deadeyes
Drilling holes for deadeyes, all measurements taken from plans
Cutting chain plates from photo etch sheet
Although I cleaned and prepped the chain plates for blackening in the end i went for painting instead. They were first primed with metal primer then painted with acrylic paint, there are no severe bends on these so paint cracking should not be an issue. The black ring is for the rudder opening on the bottom of the transom.
Rudder hole is up next so I thought making the rudder would be a good idea
The completed rudder
And how he looks now. Belaying pins are installed just for the picture they are not glued in place.
Thanks for stopping in.
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donrobinson got a reaction from zappto in Soleil Royal by Hubac's Historian - Heller - An Extensive Modification and Partial Scratch-Build
Beautiful work, I can only imagine how easy those would be to find on the floor!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in RMS Titanic 1912 by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Amati - Scale 1:250
That's an incredible difference!! I am not sure how strong it is but you may want to add a horizontal piece of wood on the front and back of the bulkheads to further strengthen the laminated pieces to prevent them from breaking off during fairing. Just a thought
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donrobinson got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in Soleil Royal by Hubac's Historian - Heller - An Extensive Modification and Partial Scratch-Build
Beautiful work, I can only imagine how easy those would be to find on the floor!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from drobinson02199 in RMS Titanic 1912 by drobinson02199 - FINISHED - Amati - Scale 1:250
That's an incredible difference!! I am not sure how strong it is but you may want to add a horizontal piece of wood on the front and back of the bulkheads to further strengthen the laminated pieces to prevent them from breaking off during fairing. Just a thought
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donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Thanks to all for stopping in. the likes and comments all are much appreciated. While not a lot got done this past while there is a little to report;
Drilling out pin rails, actually just slightly enlarging the existing holes using sensitive drilling attachment on Sherline mill
Pin rails installed
Starting to strop the deadeyes
Drilling holes for deadeyes, all measurements taken from plans
Cutting chain plates from photo etch sheet
Although I cleaned and prepped the chain plates for blackening in the end i went for painting instead. They were first primed with metal primer then painted with acrylic paint, there are no severe bends on these so paint cracking should not be an issue. The black ring is for the rudder opening on the bottom of the transom.
Rudder hole is up next so I thought making the rudder would be a good idea
The completed rudder
And how he looks now. Belaying pins are installed just for the picture they are not glued in place.
Thanks for stopping in.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HMS President by Ondras71 - FINISHED - Sergal - modified
Congratulations!!!
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