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mikiek got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Generic Brigantine by mikiek - FINISHED - Megow's Models - Restoration
Sails are taking longer than I thought. I don't have many flat surfaced items or small weights to hold the hem down while the glue dries. So it's load the hem up with wire and/or rope. Fold the hem over (twice). Squirt some glue into the hem. Weight it down with something flat and wait for the glue to set - about 30 minutes.
As I mentioned earlier I was able to pull the little fittings out of the hull and will be able to re-use them. I thought this was going to be a difficult step but it turned out quite easy.
The fitting.
Tie
Tie a granny knot at the end of a rope
Thread the rope thru the fitting.
Glue the fitting to the hull. I'll take the ropes and feed them thru the faux deadeyes and tie them off.
Also darkened the sail up some. They look even darker in real life.
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mikiek got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Generic Brigantine by mikiek - FINISHED - Megow's Models - Restoration
Visible progress! Almost have the rear mast back in place - with sails and a clean deck underneath. A big improvement however a little sterile for my taste.
Got one problem and I knew this was coming when I snipped the shrouds. This pic pretty much shows it all.
There used to be a line from the lower 'deadeye' that went over the channel and into the small holes below. I assume they were fastened with a big granny knot on the backside, while there was still access to the inside of the hull. Now there is no access, but I need to do something similar. Tie a rope to the bottom of the 2 deadeyes. Run the rope into the hole. Tie the rope off somehow and keep good tension the whole time.
Ideas?
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mikiek got a reaction from mtaylor in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
If possible sand or lightly file the pieces before gluing.
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mikiek got a reaction from BenD in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Niagara in her new room. I have some legs on order and will put them on a platform that the case can sit on. Hope it all gets here before Thanksgiving. The Admiral won't be happy if we have to share the dining room table with a boat.
Had to take pix from the side as from straight on the flash gave too much reflection. The protective paper is still on the back. If it was another color I might consider leaving it on.
About time to change this title to FINISHED!!!
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mikiek got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Elijah - one suggestion for your hawse pipe. A lot of times the outer opening is flared a little so the anchor chain/rope rubs on the pipe and not so much the boat. Depending on the softness of the metal used for the pipe, sometimes you can do that with a rat tail file. Run it into the pipe until it gets fatter than the pipe opening then work it around a little. Almost anything cone shaped can be used to do this. Sometimes a punch will work. The flared opening will also cover any nastiness in the hole itself.
I'm still impressed with how much your skills are improving!
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mikiek got a reaction from EJ_L in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Even better!!
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mikiek got a reaction from Elijah in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
If possible sand or lightly file the pieces before gluing.
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mikiek got a reaction from EJ_L in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
If possible sand or lightly file the pieces before gluing.
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mikiek got a reaction from Canute in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Even better!!
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mikiek got a reaction from EJ_L in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Elijah - one suggestion for your hawse pipe. A lot of times the outer opening is flared a little so the anchor chain/rope rubs on the pipe and not so much the boat. Depending on the softness of the metal used for the pipe, sometimes you can do that with a rat tail file. Run it into the pipe until it gets fatter than the pipe opening then work it around a little. Almost anything cone shaped can be used to do this. Sometimes a punch will work. The flared opening will also cover any nastiness in the hole itself.
I'm still impressed with how much your skills are improving!
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mikiek got a reaction from Elijah in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Thanks to you all for the kind words and for your support during this endeavor. Things are definitely winding down. I have the leg platform to build (when it gets here) so I can place the case against the wall. I have one other task to finish and then will call this project done.
GrantGoodale - I did not build the case. There is a plastics shop near work that makes custom cases. They did the job. Third time I have had them build a case and all have been top notch. This was the largest case by far.
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mikiek got a reaction from yvesvidal in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Niagara in her new room. I have some legs on order and will put them on a platform that the case can sit on. Hope it all gets here before Thanksgiving. The Admiral won't be happy if we have to share the dining room table with a boat.
Had to take pix from the side as from straight on the flash gave too much reflection. The protective paper is still on the back. If it was another color I might consider leaving it on.
About time to change this title to FINISHED!!!
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mikiek got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Niagara in her new room. I have some legs on order and will put them on a platform that the case can sit on. Hope it all gets here before Thanksgiving. The Admiral won't be happy if we have to share the dining room table with a boat.
Had to take pix from the side as from straight on the flash gave too much reflection. The protective paper is still on the back. If it was another color I might consider leaving it on.
About time to change this title to FINISHED!!!
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mikiek got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Thanks to you all for the kind words and for your support during this endeavor. Things are definitely winding down. I have the leg platform to build (when it gets here) so I can place the case against the wall. I have one other task to finish and then will call this project done.
GrantGoodale - I did not build the case. There is a plastics shop near work that makes custom cases. They did the job. Third time I have had them build a case and all have been top notch. This was the largest case by far.
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mikiek got a reaction from alde in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Niagara in her new room. I have some legs on order and will put them on a platform that the case can sit on. Hope it all gets here before Thanksgiving. The Admiral won't be happy if we have to share the dining room table with a boat.
Had to take pix from the side as from straight on the flash gave too much reflection. The protective paper is still on the back. If it was another color I might consider leaving it on.
About time to change this title to FINISHED!!!
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mikiek got a reaction from Canute in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Elijah - one suggestion for your hawse pipe. A lot of times the outer opening is flared a little so the anchor chain/rope rubs on the pipe and not so much the boat. Depending on the softness of the metal used for the pipe, sometimes you can do that with a rat tail file. Run it into the pipe until it gets fatter than the pipe opening then work it around a little. Almost anything cone shaped can be used to do this. Sometimes a punch will work. The flared opening will also cover any nastiness in the hole itself.
I'm still impressed with how much your skills are improving!
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mikiek got a reaction from Elijah in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Niagara in her new room. I have some legs on order and will put them on a platform that the case can sit on. Hope it all gets here before Thanksgiving. The Admiral won't be happy if we have to share the dining room table with a boat.
Had to take pix from the side as from straight on the flash gave too much reflection. The protective paper is still on the back. If it was another color I might consider leaving it on.
About time to change this title to FINISHED!!!
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mikiek got a reaction from Elijah in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Even better!!
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mikiek got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Elijah - one suggestion for your hawse pipe. A lot of times the outer opening is flared a little so the anchor chain/rope rubs on the pipe and not so much the boat. Depending on the softness of the metal used for the pipe, sometimes you can do that with a rat tail file. Run it into the pipe until it gets fatter than the pipe opening then work it around a little. Almost anything cone shaped can be used to do this. Sometimes a punch will work. The flared opening will also cover any nastiness in the hole itself.
I'm still impressed with how much your skills are improving!
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mikiek got a reaction from demetri in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Niagara in her new room. I have some legs on order and will put them on a platform that the case can sit on. Hope it all gets here before Thanksgiving. The Admiral won't be happy if we have to share the dining room table with a boat.
Had to take pix from the side as from straight on the flash gave too much reflection. The protective paper is still on the back. If it was another color I might consider leaving it on.
About time to change this title to FINISHED!!!
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mikiek got a reaction from omarcs in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Niagara in her new room. I have some legs on order and will put them on a platform that the case can sit on. Hope it all gets here before Thanksgiving. The Admiral won't be happy if we have to share the dining room table with a boat.
Had to take pix from the side as from straight on the flash gave too much reflection. The protective paper is still on the back. If it was another color I might consider leaving it on.
About time to change this title to FINISHED!!!
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mikiek got a reaction from pythagoras in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Niagara in her new room. I have some legs on order and will put them on a platform that the case can sit on. Hope it all gets here before Thanksgiving. The Admiral won't be happy if we have to share the dining room table with a boat.
Had to take pix from the side as from straight on the flash gave too much reflection. The protective paper is still on the back. If it was another color I might consider leaving it on.
About time to change this title to FINISHED!!!
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mikiek got a reaction from thibaultron in Generic Brigantine by mikiek - FINISHED - Megow's Models - Restoration
Thank you for your honest opinion Per. And I agree, the sails need some roughing up. However as I look at the next set I will be working on, I don't see any other option but replacement. The wire has torn thru the hem in many places, it corroded and that got into the material and there are holes. Actually they are not as light as the picture makes out. And I believe I can still darken them some more. I've been considering that. With you in agreement I will move forward with that. Darker and maybe some even darker splatters.
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mikiek got a reaction from thibaultron in Generic Brigantine by mikiek - FINISHED - Megow's Models - Restoration
Well maybe not as difficult as I thought. I was able to pull the metal fittings out of the holes - 70 year old glue. So I should be able to figure something out now.
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