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donrobinson got a reaction from Piet in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Hello Nils, I usually stop by about once a month to check up on your progress and, as usual, i am in awe. Your skills are truly impressive and inspiring.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Archi in Help reading plan
Here is a picture of my plans showing the bow. The hole marked 38 is showing the location of the incoming hole in the deck from the hawse hole(joined with a pipe), the other two holes are on the backside of the windlass(not shown) for the ropes to be fed into storage space below. Port side of plan is showing other details that hide the hole location in this overhead view. Your plan does not show these two extra holes but it may have just been an oversight. I have edited and added a second photo of my plans. The hawse hole(42.4) is located below the wale which is at deck level, in my case I moved the decoration over and drilled the hole above the wale. How the plan shows it is correct and would be correct in real life but in scale feeding the anchor rope from the outside then through the deck would be very difficult, I took the easy route.
Just a thought.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Archi in Help reading plan
I am not saying this is the case for your schooner, but on my Trabaccolo the hawse hole is also situated below deck level according to the plans. I moved mine higher to be above deck level, however, after some research I found that the hole was located properly on the plans but drilled at an extreme angle to go though the deck then (in real life) lined with a lead pipe to help drain any water. Raising the position will be much easier and also save putting another hole in the deck
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Is that going to be a cross section or the full ship? She'll be a biggy .
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donrobinson got a reaction from DocBlake in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Is that going to be a cross section or the full ship? She'll be a biggy .
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donrobinson got a reaction from mrshanks in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Windows look great Dave. The ebony trim really sets them off
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donrobinson got a reaction from DocBlake in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Windows look great Dave. The ebony trim really sets them off
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Help reading plan
I am not saying this is the case for your schooner, but on my Trabaccolo the hawse hole is also situated below deck level according to the plans. I moved mine higher to be above deck level, however, after some research I found that the hole was located properly on the plans but drilled at an extreme angle to go though the deck then (in real life) lined with a lead pipe to help drain any water. Raising the position will be much easier and also save putting another hole in the deck
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Great work on the stanchions. She is looking real good
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Brazzera by Seventynet - FINISHED - MarisStella - scale 1:32
So happy to see an update.
The yellow cedar is a beautiful addition. I had a little bit of a laugh with your comment about bending the wale planks, not easy but you found a way of accomplishing it. Good stuff. She is looking good and you are doing a super job.
I'll be looking forward to your next update.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Brazzera by Seventynet - FINISHED - MarisStella - scale 1:32
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Brazzera by Seventynet - FINISHED - MarisStella - scale 1:32
I forgot to ask, what is that in the top left hand corner of the third picture?
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Brazzera by Seventynet - FINISHED - MarisStella - scale 1:32
Your scupper planks look great, as does all the planking. Super work. I wish I could tell you the hard part is over
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donrobinson got a reaction from riverboat in Brazzera by Seventynet - FINISHED - MarisStella - scale 1:32
That planking looks great Ian. Your technique, whether it is historically correct or not, has turned out a beautifully planked hull and that is what we are striving for and what you have accomplished. I have seen pictures of a Trabakul being restored and it had strakes that did not go completely from bow to stern but stopped well short of either end. I suppose at 35mm wide = almost 4 ft in real life would they have had access to planks this wide and could they actually handle something this large and heavy. I do not have the answers, however, I do know I like the looks of yours
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Brazzera by Seventynet - FINISHED - MarisStella - scale 1:32
Excellent job on the planking Ian, it may have taken longer but it was well worth the extra effort. Holidays coming up?
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Brazzera by Seventynet - FINISHED - MarisStella - scale 1:32
Beautiful work Ian, that yellow cedar looks great
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donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in Brazzera by Seventynet - FINISHED - MarisStella - scale 1:32
Beautiful work Ian, that yellow cedar looks great
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donrobinson got a reaction from Martin W in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Hello Nils, I usually stop by about once a month to check up on your progress and, as usual, i am in awe. Your skills are truly impressive and inspiring.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Arrow by mikiek - FINISHED - Amati - 1:55 scale - American Gunboat
Sweet looking model and case Mike, nice work.I will sit back now and watch for more of the Niagara
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale.
Really looking forward to seeing this all come together!! Windows and deadeyes look awesome
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donrobinson got a reaction from Omega1234 in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Hello Nils, I usually stop by about once a month to check up on your progress and, as usual, i am in awe. Your skills are truly impressive and inspiring.
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Hello Nils, I usually stop by about once a month to check up on your progress and, as usual, i am in awe. Your skills are truly impressive and inspiring.
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bluenose II by Heronguy - Artesania Latina #20500 - Scale 1:75 - 2nd build
Hey Doug, yep that's what I'm saying using the broken end as a punch, as for a clamp just use some double sided tape. The 1 mm bit is the size I use for making these holes
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Greetings, from Seattle Washington
Good to have you on board, enjoy yourself and hopefully you will be building soon
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