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Chuckaug reacted to Canute in USS Ranger by mattsayers148 - FINISHED - Corel SM55 - 1:64 - 4th build, 2nd build log
You'll have to find out if the little blighters are adding sweep ports, if they are adding a ram. Tough to back up once you ram another ship, if all you have are sails..
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Chuckaug reacted to mtaylor in Chuck's planking videos...
I've seen quite a few posts referencing that these exist and apparently some are having a hard time to find them. I hope Chuck doesn't mind but I'm putting the links here.
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Chuckaug reacted to DocBlake in Swift by DocBlake - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
I've been wondering. Why doesn't "Swift" have rattled shrouds? It would seem that there would be the same need to go above while underway as there would be for a ship of the line: To repair or replace broken or worn out parts, lines, sails etc. Why no ratlines?
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Chuckaug got a reaction from thomaslambo in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Hi Dan,
I have been reading your fantastic log and getting a number of great ideas.
I am working on a AL Swift which I started and stopped many years ago.
I am trying to create more realistic anchors and was planning to use some ideas from your build.
I was hoping you could provide more detail for how you created the anchor straps from dyed card stock.
What type of dye and how was it applied? Anything special about the card Stock?
Your work is incredible and your log is both inspirational and educational.
Thanks and Happy New Year
Chuck
PS the question pertains to page 94
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Chuckaug got a reaction from GLakie in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Hi Dan,
I have been reading your fantastic log and getting a number of great ideas.
I am working on a AL Swift which I started and stopped many years ago.
I am trying to create more realistic anchors and was planning to use some ideas from your build.
I was hoping you could provide more detail for how you created the anchor straps from dyed card stock.
What type of dye and how was it applied? Anything special about the card Stock?
Your work is incredible and your log is both inspirational and educational.
Thanks and Happy New Year
Chuck
PS the question pertains to page 94
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Chuckaug got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Hi Dan,
I have been reading your fantastic log and getting a number of great ideas.
I am working on a AL Swift which I started and stopped many years ago.
I am trying to create more realistic anchors and was planning to use some ideas from your build.
I was hoping you could provide more detail for how you created the anchor straps from dyed card stock.
What type of dye and how was it applied? Anything special about the card Stock?
Your work is incredible and your log is both inspirational and educational.
Thanks and Happy New Year
Chuck
PS the question pertains to page 94
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Chuckaug got a reaction from Canute in Finishing the deck - correct order
Happy Holidays to all,
As a newbie who is resurrecting an old AL Swift kit I have come to the point at which the deck is complete and much of the deck furniture and cabins are ready to go.
The question is whether to apply finish to the deck first and then attach the cabins, furniture and fittings or vice versa. I think I will get the best results from the finish if it is applied first. I am concerned it will then be difficult to glue anything to the finished surface. I am planning to use a Rub On Satin Poly but might go with a Tung Oil.
Just wondering how the more experienced builders approach this portion of the build.
Thanks for all the great advice.
Chuck
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Chuckaug got a reaction from thibaultron in Best way to create gunports
What is the best way to create gunports? I have been reading the practicum for Syren which suggests cutting the planking to size and shape in order to create the gunports. On the other hand, many of the build logs (for the Syren and other models) have described the technique of planking over the gunports and then cutting the opening.
Just wondering whether there is a consensus.
What have others found to be the pros and cons of each technique.
Thanks
Chuck
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Chuckaug got a reaction from Canute in Best way to create gunports
What is the best way to create gunports? I have been reading the practicum for Syren which suggests cutting the planking to size and shape in order to create the gunports. On the other hand, many of the build logs (for the Syren and other models) have described the technique of planking over the gunports and then cutting the opening.
Just wondering whether there is a consensus.
What have others found to be the pros and cons of each technique.
Thanks
Chuck
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Chuckaug got a reaction from mtaylor in Best way to create gunports
What is the best way to create gunports? I have been reading the practicum for Syren which suggests cutting the planking to size and shape in order to create the gunports. On the other hand, many of the build logs (for the Syren and other models) have described the technique of planking over the gunports and then cutting the opening.
Just wondering whether there is a consensus.
What have others found to be the pros and cons of each technique.
Thanks
Chuck
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Chuckaug got a reaction from Canute in Second Planking
I am fairly new to the forum and have read extensively. This is a great resource and has been tremendously helpful.
I am in the process of resurrecting an Artesania Latina Swift Model which I started and abandoned about 15 years ago.
I am in the process of applying the second planking. The kit provides walnut planking which is 5mm x 0.6 mm. I understand the theory behind shaping and tapering the planks and did a fair job on the first layer many years ago.
I am finding it difficult to sand the second planks to a final shape because they are so thin. It is very difficult to sand the edge in order to fine tune the final shape - the wood seems to be too flimsy to stand up sandpaper applied to the edge. I am trying to minimize gaps and the need for filler as I would like to leave the hull natural with a "poly" coating. Are there any suggestions or techniques to help?
BTW - once I get myself organized and master the photography I will start a build log - if not for this model at least for my next.
Thanks to all
Chuck
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Chuckaug got a reaction from mtaylor in Second Planking
I am fairly new to the forum and have read extensively. This is a great resource and has been tremendously helpful.
I am in the process of resurrecting an Artesania Latina Swift Model which I started and abandoned about 15 years ago.
I am in the process of applying the second planking. The kit provides walnut planking which is 5mm x 0.6 mm. I understand the theory behind shaping and tapering the planks and did a fair job on the first layer many years ago.
I am finding it difficult to sand the second planks to a final shape because they are so thin. It is very difficult to sand the edge in order to fine tune the final shape - the wood seems to be too flimsy to stand up sandpaper applied to the edge. I am trying to minimize gaps and the need for filler as I would like to leave the hull natural with a "poly" coating. Are there any suggestions or techniques to help?
BTW - once I get myself organized and master the photography I will start a build log - if not for this model at least for my next.
Thanks to all
Chuck
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