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  1. AntonyUK
    Hello all. Not a update today but response to Gary's question below. It's a portable forge used by the ships armourer. According to Haynes workshop manual of the Victory.It's got a hand operated bellows on the underside. Have decided against casting the guns in pewter. Will continue using the black resin casting. Will post a update over the weekend. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Nice find. A very good reference. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Pewter provides high detail and is cast a a much lower temperture. Pewter is OK to use RTV silicon moulding. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. I thought I would share with you my method of sourcing good quality timber. Well EBay is my answer and not buying raw timber but buying furniture like the one I picked up today. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201030613704?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Hopefully the link works. But the item number is 201030613704. It's dry and easy to mill down using a small bench saw. And to buy that much timber would cost me approx £130. There is a thin coat of clear varnish on the surface but because it's hard wood it does not penetrate to deep. Less then a 1mm. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Raymond. Nice to have you aboard. A interesting project that will give you and us people who look over your shoulder. Got my chair and looking forward to lots of photos on the Triton at this scale. I know you problem have ... But read through others build logs. There is a lot of skilled modellers out there that have built the Triton. Along with them comes a wealth of skills and tips that have helped a lot of people on this forum All the best. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Like Craig I also use needle threaders but I bend the ends over then nip the holder onto the wire then I CA the wires. Used to pull the wires out of the threaders so come up with the above methed. But I do like the idea of the nice handle Regards Antony.
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    Hello Karl. As always Excellent and very precise. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Dan. Very nice work throughout the build. Your attention to detail is spot on Regards Antony.
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    Hi Rob. Thanks for the photo links. Yes I think I have it right. I will make up the tackle today. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. This time its a question on the opening mechanism for the gun ports. Drawing attached is what I think it is.. Can anyone confirm or show me the correct Method. The photo below comes from :- http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/985-amati-and-chris-watton/page-3 Thanks in advance. regards Antony.
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    Hi Alexandru. Totally outstanding workmanship and use of your machine tools Top notch. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Or another method http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/proops-centre-finder-for-round-bar-lathes-milling-drilling-3-8-or-8mm-spindle-/291067294848?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET&hash=item43c4f67480 This item you put into the drill and centre your work and clamp. Raise drill and remove this centre jig. Insert drill bit and drill. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Nigel. Looks a fine ship and with your quality of bashing it well turn out to be an exptional build. Got my chair..IPad fully charged.. GO. You got my interest and attention. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. One on EBay ATM . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300996989919?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Item number 300996989919 Regards Antony.
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    Hi Islabert. Translated into english -: What should I do to finalize if I understand your sentence? I not sure how you did the carvings . More detail please. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. WoW amazing stuff. Excellent carvings. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Isalbert. Had a look at your build and in preticular the entrance's. Very nicely done. A little more detail on how you acheaved this would be very helpfull. Regards Antony.
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    Hello Isalbert. A very nice build with excellent quality throughout. Your attention to details is superb Regards Antony.
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    Hi Nigel. Yes I am aware that some will not withstand pewter. But the type I have is ok for 20 to 30 casting before mould starts to degrade. I chose this one because it's a harder silicon rubber and more stable. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Nigel. I have used this for my resin casting RTV Silicone rubber with a shore hardness of A40. Have ordered some pewter from EBay . I will have a go at casting them next week if everything goes to plan. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Mij. Looking good. Question -: are the pear top timbers just glued to the ply bulkheads ? Still in the conservatory I see Regards Antony.
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    Hi Nigel. It was cast in while making the mould. Thinking after seeing someone else's cannons I am seriously considering casting then in pewter. I have found buttons on with the cypher GvR and crown. Only 10 mm across. Might remake my master with the cypher in and other small details added. Thanks for looking in. Regards Antony.
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    Hello Shipmates. Another update for you. My first attempt at a companion way. Starting the deck fittings. Opps.. the dam companionway slipped.. Tables and benches ready to go. Another on of the benches. Cannon carriages and tools made up. cannon carriages close up. Home made rope is a little stiff for my liking. More deck fittings Middle deck taking shape. Another view of middle deck. Carving wood for the entrances. Core timber is Lime with 2 types of veneer laminated on top. Pear being the top one. Image put onto carving surface. Used Acetone on paper printed with a laser printer. Found out that the surface timber has to be really smooth to do this. This is my sixth attempt at carving this piece of door... That’s about it for now. Thanks for looking in. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Jeronimo. Excellent work on the cannons and carriages. Casting looks so much better than turning What metal did you use on the cannon barrels ? I also made up my carriages using the same method. So much easer. Wonderful work and outstanding modeling to the highest standard Regards Antony.
  25. AntonyUK
    Hi Mij. I also do all my building in my conservatoy and all my cutting and metal work is done in the shed. I would like a room just for our hobbys but the boss paints in watercolours. And likes the quite and space. Regards Antony.

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