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Frolic style ropewalk plans
rafterrat_2005 replied to Chuck's topic in Rope Making/Ropewalks's Ropewalk Plans/Downloads
Chuck thank you for the downloads, they come in handy in many different ways. -
Bearding
rafterrat_2005 replied to rafterrat_2005's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
By boarding I mean the line that is carved for the planking between the edge of the the keel to the bulkhead. Does this make since? -
I'm having a fit trying to understand why the scale of 2 BATTLESHIPS have the same scale BUT are totally different in sizes. The BISMARCK 1:350 is roughly 28" by TAMIYA, Chinese 539 AnQing Frigate 13" and Chinese 105 JiNan Destroyer 16" both are by TRUMPETER. Why are they so different in size???
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I'm in need of the plans of the Harvey 1847 A.I., The only print I have is #3. I don't know where to look for the others. I purchased the kit on line a few years back and put the build on the back burner until recently. I know I don't have all the parts nor all the woods, but they can be made mostly from scratch. Can I have help on locating the prints please.
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I can't remember ware I saw it so am asking. What is the formula to go from fractions to mm. I'm working on the BLUENOSE by M.S. and they are using fraction, I am having trouble measuring the little fraction (38's x 64th). this is what I means and changed to mm (4mm x 27mm ). can some one please help me. They didn't teach millimeters when I was in school.
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what is the ideal modelling table?
rafterrat_2005 replied to AON's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I have a couple work tables "desks" that were FREE and each one has it's own purpose. The one that has a vacuum canister is my vacuum cleaner dust collector that was also FREE. -
Is there a better more clear scale drawings for all of her sails? The last plan, Mamoli 1:90 scale, can't there be better, prints or something that I can use so I can make them. I'm either going to rig her in full sail or not.
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I feel you pain Jerry, I had neck surgery in 05', because of 2 disc were ruptured with a dead mans discs and in 09' I had lower back surgery and now I have a 20" scar. All caused by a mosquito. "WEST NILE VIRUS" I pray you don't have the cutting and replacing I had to go through.
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Stairs are a really hard for me to build up, I think it has to do with my pieces that were in the box and will try your Lego set up. I do have a idea I use for some sanding that helps me quite a bit. Since I have a couple old decks (3) and a work table, I put 120g, 180g, and 220g grit sand paper stuck them on the corner of the one I use and sit at the most. I do think this will help on the small pieces in a pinch.
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WOW !!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful workmanship !! Will be watching you on this masterspiece
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What is going on with the pictures? I get a box with a x in it and the name of jpg. What am I doing wrong?
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Grant what an amazing job!! I to am building the same kit and scale, is there a trick in running the blocks to the yards? I wood have to say the blocks YOU made are out of this world!!!
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I hope this is a good post. When installing masts and yards I know some are better installed before they are installed, How do you measure the blocks? As building the HMS Victory there are a few to be used, there are blocks that are signal that are 1x3, 1/4, triple ones 3x7, 3x5 and so on. The way I do it is to get them together and go from the smallest to the biggest, I know this isn't helping me in more than 1 way, Please help.
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Where can I find a parts list for her "VICTORY"? Is there any that does? It wood be helpful.
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Band Saw Question... or two
rafterrat_2005 replied to mtaylor's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Have you tried Harbor Freight. I didn't pay to much and there are two different types of blades. Not only does Harbor Freight carry band saws they also carry different power tools they have hand tools and different items. I do shop there and their not expensive either.
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