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  1. AntonyUK
    Hi. It would be my Byrnes Table Saw followed by a bandsaw. Never got into using my Dremel ): I use a lot of hand tools. Regards Antony.
  2. AntonyUK
    Hello shipmates. Thanks for the replys. I will do a update tomorow after I have taken a few more photos of the progress over the Christmas and new year. Thanks for looking in. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Gigantesco. Just catching up on your build. Excellent workmanship and outstanding quality of build. Love the timber choice and colours. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Andy. Very nice work on everything. The timber you are using.... Was it supplied with the kit ? Regards Antony.
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    Hi. We has to do a snow diorama some years ago. Our snow was powder from a fire extinguisher. The powder being non settling we had a small fan fron a PC. This was blown out in small tubes under the base with pulses. This looked like snow being Blowing around. This was all enclosed in a sealed box. recycled Air was taken from the top of the box. (mode we had to make) Worked for us. Regards Antony.
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    Hi darr. I have built this one and its builds into a nice cross section model. http://shop.deagosti...bscription.html Comes in weekly parts that they mail order you once a Mounth *4 There are a couple of build logs on the forum. And there is a build log on there forum :- http://forum.model-s...x?g=topics&f=93 Quality of the kit is OK, Instructions comes in a Magazine once a week. Very basic tools required IE knife. files. small saw.sandpaper and glue. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Daryl. She is coming along very nicely. I do like the frame/jig you have made to keep everything straight during construction. I often forget to pick up the camera when in the middle of something.. Espetially when everything is going well Keep the photos coming and I look forward to your next post. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Mij. Yes I remember now you posting on where to get the plans I can see why so many people like this ship. Just look at the lines in the photos above Nice Jig .. Keeping the keel straight and the bow and stern square. Looking good. Regards Antony. http://www.shipsofscale.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=185 May be of interest to you. Edit Added link
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    Hi Mij. The Xebec will build into a very nice looking model. Made a good start with the keel and bulkheads Where did you get the plans from ?? My reading glasses are on and awaiting more on this build. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Grant. Congrats of a splendid looking ship. You have made a very nice job with the timber and colour choice. Regards Antony.
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    Happy birthday m8
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    Hi Nigel. Yes they do fit. The link below is my source. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Proxxon-MICROMOT-Keyless-Chuck-/300522249537?pt=UK_BOI_Building_Materials_Supplies_Carpentry_Woodwork_ET&hash=item45f8859d41 If your bits keep breaking then get the ones with a 135 degree ground angle. They are made to NOT move as they enter the material you are drilling. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. I have the Proxxon MF70 mill. Got mine from new from EBay compleat with the vice, set of colets, rotary chuck, set of 3 cutters,and clamping kit. The cutters are excellent quality and cut very clean. And I use mine a lot Have also brought a chuck that I can use to hold cutters or small drills. Just using mine ATM drilling 0.5 holes and there are a lot of them. Also purchased a set of cutters with 6 different shapes. Not yet tried them. You can get PCB board cutters that are very small and will cut hardwood forever These will fit into the chuck. Spend some time and tighten the gib strips. Really spend time on this as it will improve the Quality of the cut and give longer cutter life and machine life. In my opinion it's a very good machine But don't expect it to mill steel. Regards Antony.
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    Hello Bugra. Welcome to the cross section build. Made a fantastic start to the Triton. Looking forward to this build. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Never built her. But I haved suuba dived on the site . There is a model of her in a museum ... Mabe in Penzance or on the scilly's. Not sure which. Not down that way for little while but I will take a few photos of the model and post. Regards Antony.
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    Hello Alex. A very impressive build with lots of excellent detail's that could not be built into a smaller scale. I love thease large scale model ships. Very nice work on the cannons Best I have seen. The carving are exceptional and do you credit. This is the first large " Bread and butter construction" I have seen since I was a boy Regards Antony.
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    Hi. I think the best advice has been said. But I will add my rules to it. No one is allowed to disturb you until the machine is stopped.( family rule ) Never push the machine beyond its limits. Keep blades and edges sharp. ( blunt blades means you are pushing harder to feed the timber ) Keep work place tidy and clear from other bits that can obstruct the work path (out feed ) . That's my little bit to safety and works for me. After being a Toolmaker and using some very big mills and lathes that could do some real damage .. TAKE NO RISKS is my statement. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Gary. This link might be of interest to you. http://nautarch.tamu.edu/model/report2/ This is a general captain. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Rusty. Happy new year Rusty. Absolute spotless workmanship m8 I love the carriages. Very nice. Regards Antony.
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    Hi Danny. WOW . I remember the first kit I made. Was almost as bad as that one. I put it down to expearance. You have done a excellent job so far with the first recovery of the hull. Taking your modeling on holiday with you ... That's a first . My admiral would have something to say about that ): I know you are not asking for advice BUT. My advice is -: don't build it with the same quality as your past and current build. Just the hull and deck furniture ? No rigging only stub masts ? Lots af before and after photos please. Regards Antony.
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    Hi. Wow that ship is looking really nice I would never of thought of planking a base board.. Fantastic result that does the ship justice. People on this forum always amaze me with there inventiveness and personal ideas. Quality workmanship right through the build. Regards Antony.
  22. AntonyUK
    Hello Mike. That's one excellent technique for furled sails. This will enable a lot of ship builders like myself who was put off adding sails as sometimes they look out of place on the model. Thank you very much for sharing Regards Antony.
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    Hi Jeff. As you said the yellow is a bit bright. The yellow ochre :- Cornwallmodelboats have it in stock. The plates are comming along nicely .. Don't rush them. Regards Antony.
  24. AntonyUK
    Hello Daryl. Looks to be a nice kit Those frames were well and truly warped ( should be in StarTrek). Nice blocks to put the frames in line. Will be pulling in my chair for this build. Regards Antony.
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    Hi There are a lot of timber merchants selling cherry, beech, ash, tulip, and a good mix of timbers. I agree with Druxey on the usage of bass wood. Marks with any sort of pressure. I have a furniture maker that gives me lots of off cuts that he has no use for... EBay has some hardwoods at a reasonable price. Beech is my favourite timber with Tulip wood following close behind. Need a good saw for the Beech as its very hard and will blunt a tipped blade after a few hours of cutting. Cherry is very nice to work with and cuts very nicely . Get the unsteamed .. It's much whiter than the pink steamed.(As Druxey stated ) Regards Antony

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