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dgbot got a reaction from Piet in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
Many times a do over can increase ones skill as well as improve the model.
David B
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dgbot reacted to DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Hello dear friends,
thank you warmly for your comments and kind words, I am very pleased and honored reading all the posts you wrote to me. That is a great motivation and feedback for my work.
This week I have started to make shrouds, all ropes are hand plaited on ropewalk and I try to make the rigging in a better way and more realistic than on my previous models.
All the ropes are also improved by weathering and impregnated.
Here you can see the result:
Best regards
Doris
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dgbot got a reaction from bebopsteve in GUNBOAT PHILADELPHIA by Steve.Y - FINISHED - Model Shipways
If you get Seaways Ship in Scale Kurt Van Dahm did several articles on building the Philadelphia.
David B
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dgbot got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USS Maine by dgbot - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Once everything was added to the side panels they were glued into place. The first thing I did was to tack the bow sections in place so I could make sure everything was even on both sides. And glued the sides to the hull. I then noticed that one side was about a 1/16 to short. So I cut a section and added a strip to make it fit. A little pressure and the seam is hardly noticable. I will proceed to hide it as I proceed with the model.
David B
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dgbot got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USS Maine by dgbot - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
I have been able to get some more into the Maine and was able to finish off the two cabins.
And here is where I found that rubbing alcohol can be your best friend.
While fitting the roof of the forward cabin I noticed that the walls were not fully aligned. By using a brush and a drop of rubbing alcohol I was able to reposition everything for a better fit. Plus the alcohol evaporated quickly and did not stain or damage the material. Once the roof was placed to my satisfaction I glued it down using a weight to hold it until the glue dried. Then a little touch up with a brush and it is about as good as I can make it.
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David B
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dgbot got a reaction from JesseLee in Scottish Maid by JesseLee - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1:50
Nice metal work. Fortunately there is a ton of information out there.
David B
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dgbot got a reaction from SawdustDave in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
Ed, I could almost feel the ankiety undoing some of that great work you were doing but will be for a greater good. As for sharpening, in what you are accomplishing a well honed chisel is a necessary tool. And I would have to agree that Dave no longer looks like a bucaneer. But he could be a very dangerous card player.
David B
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dgbot reacted to Mike Dowling in Bounty by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/45
Greetings all!
An update for you. I have now completed all the masts and the yards complete with pulleys, blocks, foot ropes, spars etc. Sure was a long job, I don't find tapering one of my favourite tasks.
The observant amongst you will notice that I have pre-threaded all the blocks etc under the foremast platform as I can't for the life of me see how they could be threaded once the shrouds and ratlines are in place.
Do you think this is good idea and if so should I do the same for the other masts?
My task now as I am sure you know is to knit this lot together! It's going to be a long haul!
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dgbot got a reaction from WackoWolf in Are my calipers off? Can't I cheat?
It has been years since I used a vernier. I use a digital and it makes my life and my eyesight easier. Plus I can convert from decimal to mm with a touch of a button. And you can always take a wider plank and narrow it down. Whenever you plank the hull always try to use the widest planks possible, that way you can modify them as needed.
David B
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dgbot got a reaction from HIPEXEC in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
It has been years since I was in Minn. Northerns, Walleye, and Large Mouth Bass. I bet that fish gave you a good fight. But you enjoyed yourself and had a great meal. Pan fried with flour or grilled with lemon and butter?
David B
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dgbot got a reaction from mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
You are almost there Mark. Only a few more to go then the fun begins. What will you use for the hull?
David B
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dgbot got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USS Maine by dgbot - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
The next item was the hull. The sides were two parts each. The first thing was to cut them out and glue them together.
I used a piece of scrap on the back at the joint and a straight edge to make sure it was lined up properly.
Then I cut out and applied the accents. This part was the nerve racking part where a steady hand and a sharp scalpel came in handy.
David B
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dgbot reacted to Jim Lad in Francis Pritt by Jim Lad - FINISHED - Scale 1:48 - Australian Mission Ship
Another very small update.
Last time I was in the museum I temporarily abandoned the deck clamps in favour of starting to fit the bilge stringers, as one of the other model makers came in and wanted to photograph the process of inserting treenails for an article he was writing and the bilge was easier for his camera focus.
What with photos, yarning about model making and an extended lunch in the museum café, I didn't get much done!
John
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dgbot reacted to mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Minor milepost... aft half-frames are installed. I need to trim a bit and then rough fair them before moving to fore half-frames.
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dgbot got a reaction from hamilton in USS Maine by dgbot - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Once everything was added to the side panels they were glued into place. The first thing I did was to tack the bow sections in place so I could make sure everything was even on both sides. And glued the sides to the hull. I then noticed that one side was about a 1/16 to short. So I cut a section and added a strip to make it fit. A little pressure and the seam is hardly noticable. I will proceed to hide it as I proceed with the model.
David B
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dgbot got a reaction from canoe21 in USS Maine by dgbot - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Once everything was added to the side panels they were glued into place. The first thing I did was to tack the bow sections in place so I could make sure everything was even on both sides. And glued the sides to the hull. I then noticed that one side was about a 1/16 to short. So I cut a section and added a strip to make it fit. A little pressure and the seam is hardly noticable. I will proceed to hide it as I proceed with the model.
David B
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dgbot got a reaction from hamilton in USS Maine by dgbot - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
The aft deck was pretty much the same way but once more the alcohol saved the day. One of the items I found usful for applying glue is a dental pic. Not only will it apply glue it helps to put pressure on the joint as well.
On the aft deck to help with the tabs I used a ruler and some weight to get an even edge
Then after reworking the cabin sides I started to fit the roof. Dry fitting it first.
And once more a weight was used to help keep everything straight.
Then I proceeded to touch up the edges.
David B
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dgbot reacted to Ulises Victoria in Royal Louis 1780 by Ulises Victoria - FINISHED - Mamoli - Scale 1/90 - French 126-gun ship
Done building and placing the metal window frame and the rudder wheel assembly.
Can you tell in the 3rd vs 4th photo that the camber of the beams is different?
Yes, I fixed that after all. :)
Wheels painted wood color
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dgbot reacted to Karleop in Vasa by Karleop - FINISHED – Billing Boats – reviving a poorly built model
Hola a todos!!
After a very occupied weeks I had only made small advances on my Vasa (besides and as you know, the rigging process represents much more work than it seems at first sight). Here a small update:
Additionally, and thanks to Frank who sends me a sketch of the anchor, I modified the plastic one that comes with the Kit
Thanks for watching and the likes,
Saludos, Karl
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dgbot got a reaction from mtaylor in Continental Gunboat PHILADELPHIA by Chuck Seiler - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Enhanced
I am alot older than I look. Geritol does wonders.
David B
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dgbot got a reaction from riverboat in USS Maine by dgbot - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
Once everything was added to the side panels they were glued into place. The first thing I did was to tack the bow sections in place so I could make sure everything was even on both sides. And glued the sides to the hull. I then noticed that one side was about a 1/16 to short. So I cut a section and added a strip to make it fit. A little pressure and the seam is hardly noticable. I will proceed to hide it as I proceed with the model.
David B
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dgbot got a reaction from riverboat in USS Maine by dgbot - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
The next item was the hull. The sides were two parts each. The first thing was to cut them out and glue them together.
I used a piece of scrap on the back at the joint and a straight edge to make sure it was lined up properly.
Then I cut out and applied the accents. This part was the nerve racking part where a steady hand and a sharp scalpel came in handy.
David B
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dgbot got a reaction from riverboat in USS Maine by dgbot - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
I have been able to get some more into the Maine and was able to finish off the two cabins.
And here is where I found that rubbing alcohol can be your best friend.
While fitting the roof of the forward cabin I noticed that the walls were not fully aligned. By using a brush and a drop of rubbing alcohol I was able to reposition everything for a better fit. Plus the alcohol evaporated quickly and did not stain or damage the material. Once the roof was placed to my satisfaction I glued it down using a weight to hold it until the glue dried. Then a little touch up with a brush and it is about as good as I can make it.
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David B
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dgbot got a reaction from riverboat in USS Maine by dgbot - HMV - 1/250 - CARD
The aft deck was pretty much the same way but once more the alcohol saved the day. One of the items I found usful for applying glue is a dental pic. Not only will it apply glue it helps to put pressure on the joint as well.
On the aft deck to help with the tabs I used a ruler and some weight to get an even edge
Then after reworking the cabin sides I started to fit the roof. Dry fitting it first.
And once more a weight was used to help keep everything straight.
Then I proceeded to touch up the edges.
David B
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