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Thanks Jason. I found the teakwood on ebay and the cradles were cut from a 1/4" sheet of mahogany I got from model expo. -
Its been a while since I updated my log so here we go. I have been working on the ship although progress has been slow lately due to other obligations like gardening and yard projects. I had to prep and put down 500 square feet of sod and I built a garden area. Anyway, I've been skipping around a bit on the various things I need to do on the model, most likely to avoid rigging guns and making chainplates. I started working on making the belaying pin racks and installing the chocks. Frustratingly enough there are no chocks included with the kit, no cast ones, no wooden ones, nothing. I am irritated by that. Fortunately I have some cast ones laying around that I can use. I also finally built a stand. Here is the belaying pin rack at the bow. I have assembled two of the four racks required for the fore mast. Below the rack in the picture you can see what I think is a mooring chock. I managed to get it to fit although the maker of the practicum wasn't able to do so. You can also see the eyebolts installed for gun rigging. I decided not to use the rigging parts made from styrene as recommended by the practicum and just go with eyebolts. Here is the stand. A chunk o' teakwood with cradles made from mahogany.
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FLOQUIL PAINT IS HISTORY
JeffT replied to kurtvd19's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Disappointing news as I like the Floquil paints. -
Good question. They would have to get it back on the ship too.
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Looks great Bob. Glad to see you're back at it.
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Hello Jakob and welcome! It looks like you are getting some good advice here. I recommend that you go ahead and start a build log and post some pictures of your build.
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I'll echo he other remarks. Your Conny is first rate!
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Jim, I changed the title for you. As far as questions, it depends on the subject about which you are asking. For example; if you have a planking question post in this forum: Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck If you have a masting and rigging question post in this forum: Masting, rigging and sails I'm not sure about moving the post; which post do you want to move?
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Looks great Jim!
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You are much farther along than I am then.
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Welcome to MSW! Looking forward to seeing your log. Are you building the Model Shipways kit? There are a few other Conny build logs here including my own that I think will be of help to you.
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The model looks fantastic!
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I like the cutaway view, its cool. I like the idea of using the natural color of wood as well.
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Looks like you are off to a fine start. Good to see you've posted a build log.
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Royal William by derebek - 1/72
JeffT replied to derebek's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Thanks for posting your build. Your carving is excellent. -
Good tip Mark. I used a Rockwell sonicrafter on the deck and hull of my Conny with good results.
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Fairing a Hahn POF hull
JeffT replied to butch's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I just used a sanding block on my Fair American. -
Those little boats sure are a big project.
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thanks! i had to order some styrene to finish them. send me your email an i'll send the forms.
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Looks great Harv!
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Thanks Wayne and Geoff. I'm going to experiment with different line sizes to see what works best for the size of the hole in the new blocks. I plan to use as much of the kit supplied rigging lines as I can.
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They are from Warner Woods and he doesn't have a website. He operates via email and postal service. His email is: warwoods@infowest.com I have the order forms and can email them to you if you want.
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Thanks for tip. I'll wait and paint the outer hulls after finishing the interior.
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Looks great! I like the shade of blue that you used. What color and make is it?
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