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EJ_L
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EJ_L reacted to BANYAN in Tiny clips to hold lines
Hi, are the clips I use as shown here what you are after. These come in various sizes and available at electronics stores and the like (as Geoff/Aussie posted). I find them very handy as they are easy to use and very light but grip strongly. Just take care if you have pre-wetted the line with diluted glue as it may develop a kink.
cheers
Pat
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EJ_L reacted to slow2cool in Tiny clips to hold lines
Hi Bruce
I know what you are talking about, I had the same trouble with rigging lines
I don't know what they are called, I found them at either Joann Fabrics of a craft store that I shop at.
They are tiny springs with two plastic ends, you close the ends and it makes the spring form a "u" shape. The curve top part of the spring opens and you slip the lines in the open spring, then let go and the spring goes back to being straight, holding the lines.
I would think that you could just use springs with out the plastic, you just need to make the coils of the spring open on one side. Also the spring has to be coiled tight.
If you need me to take a pic let me know.
Joe
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EJ_L reacted to hornet in Tiny clips to hold lines
Get yourself a cheap fly tying vice - used to make flies for fishing. There are plenty of cheap ones available on eBay. I use mine extensively when rigging.
Steve
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EJ_L reacted to Haliburton in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
Well said probablynot. I will be one of those who will be embarking on a first build and plan to document my progress here. I've read through all the comments and believe that being able to share the journey of a build (with all its challenges and rewards) with this supportive and engaged on-line community is the best way to encourage individuals starting out. Let's face it, we are all geographically dispersed and it can be hard to find people locally that share this interest - so this on-line community makes this hobby so much less isolating.
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EJ_L reacted to JohnE in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
Ok. Not the best idea. Was just saying. And I can see the down side to it.
J
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EJ_L got a reaction from Seventynet in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
I think it wold look good with a half and half display. Worse case if you are unhappy with the planking turnout due to either color or the planks themselves you can always copper over them.
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EJ_L got a reaction from Canute in Battle Station by cobra1951 - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23 - Also known as Posto Di Combattimento
Those sacks do look great!
I have just accepted that gluing myself to things with CA glue is just a part of the process. It is a step located somewhere between sanding and installation. Hahaha!
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EJ_L got a reaction from Canute in Battle Station by cobra1951 - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23 - Also known as Posto Di Combattimento
Looking more and more amazing with every picture!
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EJ_L reacted to mtaylor in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
As always, Johann... great research and beautiful work.
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EJ_L reacted to malachy in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Super Arbeit, Johann, bin echt begeistert!
And you probably already know this painting, but I think it´s worth showing:
Épisode de l'expédition du Mexique en 1838 by Horace Vernet. It shows the Prince of Joinville on the poop of La Créole, listening to the reports of the vessel´s Lieutenant, Penaud and sees the explosion of the tower of the Fort of Saint-Jean d'Ulloa on 27 November 1838.
By the way, do we know anything about the sailing qualities of La Créole?
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EJ_L reacted to Mirabell61 in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Johann,
that pic with the boats on deck and besides the ship shows your extraordinary skills for details on heritage ships......
Also wonderful photographing
Nils
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EJ_L reacted to cog in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Maybe they should swap the model in Le musée de la marine for yours, although, it is not likely you will part with it. Beautiful
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EJ_L reacted to archjofo in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Thanks for the kind words and positive comments, and also for the LIKES.
The next equipment parts of the French corvette is a cover for spare masts and spare spars. The weatherproof cover is a canvas, which was painted with tar. This canvas is mounted on fork-shaped iron and been completed front and back by a board.
The following pictures speak for themselves and I hope you like them.
Source: La Créole in Musée de la Marine Paris
The image of Morel Fatio shows an example of an open storage of the reserve timber:
Likewise, an image of the model of La Belle Poule:
Source: Musée de la Marine Paris
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EJ_L reacted to mtaylor in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Just gorgeous. You set the bar really high on these little boats, Johann.
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EJ_L reacted to cobra1951 in Battle Station by cobra1951 - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23 - Also known as Posto Di Combattimento
Hi Don thanks Not far to go now. Still have some wooden bowls to make and hammocks that are suspended between the overhead beams and some Cannon tools and the cannon ball racks to fit to the decks then i can do the upper deck, but not too much to do on that as show in the box picture in post #1
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EJ_L reacted to cobra1951 in Battle Station by cobra1951 - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23 - Also known as Posto Di Combattimento
Have you noticed how much easier it is to glue yourself the the parts than it is to unglue yourself
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EJ_L got a reaction from mtaylor in Battle Station by cobra1951 - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23 - Also known as Posto Di Combattimento
Those sacks do look great!
I have just accepted that gluing myself to things with CA glue is just a part of the process. It is a step located somewhere between sanding and installation. Hahaha!
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EJ_L got a reaction from slow2cool in Battle Station by cobra1951 - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23 - Also known as Posto Di Combattimento
Those sacks do look great!
I have just accepted that gluing myself to things with CA glue is just a part of the process. It is a step located somewhere between sanding and installation. Hahaha!
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EJ_L got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Battle Station by cobra1951 - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23 - Also known as Posto Di Combattimento
Those sacks do look great!
I have just accepted that gluing myself to things with CA glue is just a part of the process. It is a step located somewhere between sanding and installation. Hahaha!
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EJ_L got a reaction from cobra1951 in Battle Station by cobra1951 - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23 - Also known as Posto Di Combattimento
Those sacks do look great!
I have just accepted that gluing myself to things with CA glue is just a part of the process. It is a step located somewhere between sanding and installation. Hahaha!
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EJ_L got a reaction from Canute in sealing 1st planks to ready for 2nd planking??
I am also new to wooden ship building, this being my second build, but I have not sealed my first planking and have not had any problems gluing the second planking to it. I do have some filler but it is minimal and after sanding the hull down I have not had any problems with glue adhering to either plank. I do not know about longevity of planks coming loose over time as the hull on my first build has only been complete for about two years.
I will agree with Don in that it is probably not the surface issue but instead either the type of glue or the application of it. I rarely glue sealed areas of wood to each other even in my regular wood work. I will sand off any sealer as I prefer to keep connecting wood surfaces raw. This is my preference as I have seen it go both ways to the same results so I do not believe there is a right or wrong just personal preference combined with the instructions on the glue being used. Application is important so you might double check the instructions on the bottle just to be certain. Sometimes it is a simple mistake that frustrates me for days till I stop and read.
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EJ_L reacted to cobra1951 in Battle Station by cobra1951 - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23 - Also known as Posto Di Combattimento
Sacks made and ready to hang
Sacks hanging on the inner hull
Must remember to get my airbrush out and blow the dust away
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EJ_L reacted to mtaylor in Wood for planking and ribs
Pear isn't all the difficult for planks nor is boxwood. Cherry can work if you like the color as it ages and don't mind the pronounced grain. It does splinter unless it's well steamed. Beech is pretty flexible and would work also but there is a grain in it.
Maple and cherry will work well for frames.
If you'll go here: http://www.dlumberyard.com/wood.htmland click on Wood Samples (scroll up as you hover over the various woods) you get an idea of what the woods are like and how they're best used.
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EJ_L reacted to dgbot in Wood for planking and ribs
I think maple will be perfect for the frames. and beech for the planking. It is not that pricey and easy to work with. Plus it resembles oak at the smaller scales.
David B
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