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Salty Sea Dog reacted to schiffebastler in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Michael,
interesting making of your blocks.
The Proxxon-Part cannot be bought on a regular way, but you can write an e-mail to Proxxon service and ask for this as a spare part (the part no. of mine was 34114-2015). Then they give you an offer with a price and you can order it. Me and some of my collegues did it this way.
Joachim
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to riverboat in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Nice job on the fiddle block........
Frank
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to md1400cs in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Minor update–working on finishing up the first sail (lower main)
Then noticed (first pic of 1/10th) that a shoe block is used where I had already laced two deadeyes with a single block in-between.
PS: I know that you know where that is, just having fun adding red circles here and there……
Looked at Syren, and elsewhere could not find this type of block – so trying to make some. Prob. too much time spent here – may just use the single block instead. A work in progress ----======================
PS2: Joachim thanks for the post. I remember that extra extension. I saw it when I bought the lathe, but passed on it. I looked again at Proxxon and elsewhere no longer seems to be available (even eBay did not have one)
Cheers,
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Salty Sea Dog got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Yeah, that boat in these pictures is really about 2 feet long isn't it? Very nice!
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Salty Sea Dog got a reaction from Elijah in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Yeah, that boat in these pictures is really about 2 feet long isn't it? Very nice!
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Salty Sea Dog got a reaction from CDW in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Yeah, that boat in these pictures is really about 2 feet long isn't it? Very nice!
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to popeye the sailor in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
nice fix! looks really good.
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to Estoy_Listo in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Popeye's right--filler is your friend.
In looking around that blog I've found that folks use a lot of different brands and types of filler. I used a balsa filler that I bought on line. Very light weight, as you would expect, and easy to apply and sand.
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Looks pretty crude
I sanded the stem to shape and size, and was pleased to find that the bow looked pretty good. I applied another course of filler, but this time I smoothed it with a damp brush.
Looks better.
I added the hatches and tidied her up, and now on to the paint. I found a lot of useful information in the painting section. The instructions said to paint w/o sealing--it would give a more natural appearance. I was afraid that "natural" might mean "fuzzy," so I decided to seal it w/ a 50/50 mix of Elmer's and water. Turns out it didn't raise any fuzz at all--I was surprised by that, and wondered what I'd done wrong this time. Maybe nothing. Maybe that's just how it is.
Ready to paint
I"ll be using Vallejo brand paint, at the recommendation of a number of you, thinned to a paintable consistency--whatever that is. I've got scrap wood and time in equal amounts. Looking forward to practicing my painting this weekend.
Thanks for checking in.
Mark
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to cog in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Nice save on the hull plank. Hope you do not encounter much of those surprises
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to leginseel in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Nice little kit Mark, you'll be onto a mega kit in no time!!!
Take care and good luck
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to Estoy_Listo in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Hey Popeye, I've followed a number of your posts and logs. I've learned a lot from you, especially the Flattie build. I recall that you and Dee Dee were exchanging ideas for making hoops.
I had an "adventure in clamping" in which I maybe used a little too much force, clamping at the bow. I split the deck and lost some wood from the hull. (Boy, those clamps sure do fly!)
I repaired it the same way I've repaired wallboard. I enlarged and squared off the hole in the hull and glued in some bracing, then I cut and glued a filler piece. I'm satisfied w/ the results, but it will take some filler to fix, and it may take some effort to get the stem to fit. We'll see.
I started the mast and boom while waiting for the glue to dry. Drilling a series of 1/16 in inch holes in an 1/8 inch gaff gave me pause, but it worked out great. Surprising for me. The six inch tri-square that I bought at the local box store helped immensely. It was a good purchase. I got a strong six inch rule w/ clear markings, a tri-square, and a scribe that I used to center the hole. And like I say, it helped me drill straight and true.
Thanks to those who have stopped by and who have wished me well.
Mark
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to Elijah in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
That's a nice little boat! It looks like you can have a lot of fun with that kit.
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to glennreader in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Nice looking kit, the plans look good. I like how they call it the 'Success series'.
Have fun,
Glenn
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to popeye the sailor in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
she's look'in good now she needs her panels. I was going to do some extra detail work with the centerboard, but I figured I'd try and keep it simple.......I've got a knack for making mountains out of molehills ask anyone here........they'll tell ya!
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to Estoy_Listo in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
It truly is a beginner's kit. Great instructions--they don't assume a thing, and the materials were nicely cut.
I goofed on one bulkhead by simply fitting the slots together w/o checking the plans. Big mistake. Fortunately I'd only spot-glued it, and it was easy to correct. I'm ready to "plank," as they call it in the instructions. I've got dozens of pictures--not that you'd want to see them all. I'll figure this picture thing out eventually, but I' have to say, it's taking up a lot of build time.
Regards,
Mark Anderson
Seattle
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to ccoyle in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Yes, you should have fun with this. I have always described Midwest models as being just about as close to fool-proof as a beginner's kit can be.
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to popeye the sailor in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
midwest sold off the model end of their business.......I forget who bought it. I have this kit too.....I'm at the step of making the mast hoops. I'm not happy with their method, and have been trying different methods to make them. of course, I've gotten caught up with my other model builds, and it went back into the box. I'll bring 'er back out one of these days. it's a cute little kit.......you'll have fun with her. I also built their Maine lobster boat.......another nice kit......tricky, but nice none the less I have logs on both of them.
I'll enjoy following along...........welcome to MSW
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to Estoy_Listo in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Greetings, all
I haven't built a model in years, so the Flattie seems like a perfect kit to start with. I've already begun the build, and I'm enjoying it very much. It's great to be able to return to model making after building some patience and perserverance I lacked as a kid. Very rewarding
Speaking of patience and perserverance--I have no experience w/ social media, and I'm still trying to figure out how to manage getting pictures from my phone to the log. I've got the pics, but but darned if I can figure out the rest of it. So here goes--
I believe Midwest has stopped selling this model, but I found one at a good price on Ebay. The kit had been opened and the parts had been seperated from the sheets, but I figured that if I had the plans, I could replace any missing pieces. As it turned out, the kit arrived complete, with all pieces present and labled. So off to the hobby shop for supplies. It's fun going to there w/ money in your pocket, unlike the old days when the best I could do was pilfer the old man's razor blade. Boy, did my fingers take beating.
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to albergman in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
I was only asking because I thought you might want to have it down before you make your cabin. No doubt the planking could just as easily be cut to butt against it after the fact.
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to Julie Mo in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
Some time? Yes. But when depends on how long it takes me to recreate what's in my mind's eye. Right now I see mahogany framing for the raised cabin. The challenge here is to determine how many frames there should be and then building them so as to recreate the look of the S130 raised cabin. The plan is to at least build the upper level interior and if that's successful to build the lower level saloon.
Yet another challenge set before me. Masochism must be in my blood.
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to Julie Mo in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
Thanks, Carl. As for the 44, Yachtworld, for some strange reason, crashes Firefox repeatedly. I think the boat gods are telling me something - "If you can't afford to buy, you better fly!"
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Salty Sea Dog got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Yeah, that boat in these pictures is really about 2 feet long isn't it? Very nice!
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to albergman in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
Looking good Julie. Will you be planking this deck at some time?
Frank
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to cog in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
"Thanks, Carl. As for the 44, Yachtworld, for some strange reason, crashes Firefox repeatedly. I think the boat gods are telling me something - "If you can't afford to buy, you better fly!"
Ah but there is an alternative for that. Not my taste but it'll do the flying part
If it must be flush with the deck planking, you make it so it will rest on the plywood, and have the deck planks run against the glass. You will need a "kit"or rubber band to seal the glass from letting through water by the side/bottom/top to finish it, at least in reality
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Salty Sea Dog reacted to Julie Mo in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
Frank, I'm new to this so I always appreciate input from experienced builders like you. Tell me if this plan is flawed but what I was thinking is I'd make the framing for the raised cabin and then lay the planking on the main deck. Next would be to plank the top of the raised cabin and then plank the sides. Would that be a proper order?
But first I have to figure out how to build the framing for the raised cabin. This is what I've been working on
The drawing is a view of the S130 interior, as if you were standing in the lower saloon and looking at the companionway. The intent was to create a two-piece laminate for the cabin frame. After the glue dried and the first section was placed where it might actually go, it became apparent it would probably be better to stick build it on the model. Kit framing will need to be cut out and I really don't know how that will affect the structural integrity over the long haul. The 7# of shot ballast may work against that effort.
The build will be put on hold for a few weeks. A dear friend in CT has invited us up there to escape the Florida heat. We're leaving Monday.
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