dgbot

I wish I could be that good with my stuff good work.

David B

I have used an ordinary 3 jaw chuck and a brass tube that I cut.  Place the wood in the rod then into the chuck and it will be true.  

David B

I know a few modelers who own them but they had to get the extra parts off of EBay and other sources.  The work done on these watchmaker lathes is very good. I have never used a Unmat but have a Sherline that I bought years ago.  Do some research and see what accessories you will need.  By using collets and engravers I have done metal turning and small delicate parts by hand.  Look around and then decide what you  will be doing with it .

David B

Thanks for the tip.

David B

Congratulations on another project Nenad.  How did you make the portholes inquiring minds want to know.

David B

Lovely looking frames Danny.  It will be a shame to cover them up.

David B

Have you tried pickling it in Sparex?  That is what a club member uses as a last resort.  He also uses Casey's Brass Black.

David B

Wonderful paint work Don.  Your hull is coming along nicely.

David B

I was a fan of Polyscale as well.  Then switched to Badger's Modelflex perfect for an airbrush am planning on experimenting with Vallejo since I can get it near by.  You are doing a great job amigo keep it up.

David B

They look good to me Piet.  Keep up the good work.

David B

I echo all of the above sentiments John.  What else can I say.

David B

Thank you for the history lesson and the photos I really appreciate the work you put into it.

David B

A word of caution when caulking do up a test sheet smooth the sheet and put a finish on it.  In case of any smears or blotches.  

David B

Outstanding workmanship.

David B

I just finished going through your log Bruce and your work on you Morgan is good.  Too bad I cannot see it up close.  I have seen many model of over the years and yours ranks up there.  Your set backs and overcoming them are an inspiration for everybody.

David B 

Nice work on the boats wonderful work.  As for putting them on the davits have you looked at fly tying thread and a drop of glue?

David B

There are a couple of books out there that will be a big help both of them can be found on Amazon for a decent price. 

Ship Modeling Simplified by Frank Mastitni and Ship Models From Kits.  These two books will help you get started.

David B

Rice paper can be used to make realistic sails. Cut to shape and folded it looks good and can be manipulated.

David B

You are doing a great job Erik keep up the fine work.

David B

Your shrouds came out nice keep up the good work.

David B

The thing about miniature joinery is that the angles have to be perfect for a good look.  And you have done wonders.

David B

Take your time Jonesey, This is not a race.  You will be spending a long time on her and will be wanting to work on a trued up hull.  besides files I have found emery boards very useful along with Flexifiles which work great without clogging. http://www.flex-i-file.com/flex-i-file.php.

David B

Looking good Popeye what else can I say.

David B

Michael, I have finally caught up on your build and found your building of the sky light fantastic.  Wonderful workmanship.

David B

I think you are starting out great.  As for the stern, it can be a bear cat on most models.  Keep up the good work.

David B