Gerhardvienna
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Gerhardvienna reacted to src in 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by gjdale - FINISHED -Dumas - 1:8 Scale - RADIO
Grant,
That is one nice finish! Well worth the time spent.
Sam
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Gerhardvienna reacted to Louie da fly in 10th-11th century Byzantine dromon by Louie da fly - FINISHED - 1:50
I'm onto the second last row of planks for the larboard side. I can't put in the top plank because the screws holding the ship to the plug are in the way.
So once I've completed this run of planks I'll start planking the starboard side. I've learnt a fair bit while doing this and I hope the second side will be better.
Planking the tail. Because of the extreme curve I've had to put in a couple of drop planks.
I've sanded the planks down so they look more like the carvel construction they're supposed to be. Still got a way to go, and it looks like I may need to do some filling, and/or I might have to wait till I take the ship off the plug before I complete the smoothing off.
Still, fairly happy with the way it's turning out. It's good to finally have something that actually looks like a ship! And I can't get over what an elegant shape she is.
Steven
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Gerhardvienna reacted to Cathead in USS CAIRO by Gerhardvienna - RADIO - live steam
I'll be at a family memorial service near Vicksburg in August, and was hoping to swing by and visit Cairo then if I can find the time. If you still end up needing any additional photos then, I'd be happy to try. Your cylinder timbers look very nice.
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from mtaylor in USS CAIRO by Gerhardvienna - RADIO - live steam
Hi Pat
Thank you!
The last days I was working on the engine stands, all made from 5 x 5 mm pinewood. The finished part is the starboard stand, the begun one goes to portside.
Some fittings need to be made, this will be the next step.
Regards, and many thanks for your comments, critics and likes!
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS CAIRO by Gerhardvienna - RADIO - live steam
Hi Pat
Thank you!
The last days I was working on the engine stands, all made from 5 x 5 mm pinewood. The finished part is the starboard stand, the begun one goes to portside.
Some fittings need to be made, this will be the next step.
Regards, and many thanks for your comments, critics and likes!
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS CAIRO by Gerhardvienna - RADIO - live steam
Hi johnhoward
WELL; there are some more pics needed, the different engine parts, all the levers and engine steering parts are not shown good in the "official" photos, but I `m not sure if there is a way to come close enough to the engine. Even some details from the pitman arms and their hinges to the engine sliders and the crank will be important for the build. I`ve saved a lot of photos from different resources, but there is nothing specific about that. Thanks in advance to your assiciate!
Later today I will come up with new photos from my build, the engine stands will be ready for building them into the hull as I hope.
Regards
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna reacted to johnhoward in USS CAIRO by Gerhardvienna - RADIO - live steam
Thanks Gerhard,
I've forwarded your requests for engine detail photos and we should see the results by Monday.
johnhoward
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from cog in USS CAIRO by Gerhardvienna - RADIO - live steam
Hi Pat
Thank you!
The last days I was working on the engine stands, all made from 5 x 5 mm pinewood. The finished part is the starboard stand, the begun one goes to portside.
Some fittings need to be made, this will be the next step.
Regards, and many thanks for your comments, critics and likes!
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from Mirabell61 in La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
And again....................................
Regards
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from mtaylor in La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
WOW!
That is superb!
Regards
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from mtaylor in USS CAIRO by Gerhardvienna - RADIO - live steam
Hi johnhoward
WELL; there are some more pics needed, the different engine parts, all the levers and engine steering parts are not shown good in the "official" photos, but I `m not sure if there is a way to come close enough to the engine. Even some details from the pitman arms and their hinges to the engine sliders and the crank will be important for the build. I`ve saved a lot of photos from different resources, but there is nothing specific about that. Thanks in advance to your assiciate!
Later today I will come up with new photos from my build, the engine stands will be ready for building them into the hull as I hope.
Regards
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from Canute in USS CAIRO by Gerhardvienna - RADIO - live steam
Hi Pat
Thank you!
The last days I was working on the engine stands, all made from 5 x 5 mm pinewood. The finished part is the starboard stand, the begun one goes to portside.
Some fittings need to be made, this will be the next step.
Regards, and many thanks for your comments, critics and likes!
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna reacted to BANYAN in USS CAIRO by Gerhardvienna - RADIO - live steam
You have made some great progress while I have been away on holiday Gerhard; nice work.
cheers
Pat
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from mtaylor in La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
And again....................................
Regards
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna reacted to johnhoward in USS CAIRO by Gerhardvienna - RADIO - live steam
Gerhard,
I have been contacted by a member of the Missouri Historical Society here in St. Louis who is traveling to Vicksburg this coming weekend and has offered to take any specific photos at the USS Cairo museum that we may desire. I have asked for a close-up of the 12-pdr on the hurricane deck of the USS Cairo mural that we previously discussed and a few other items we need.
If you have any other photo requests, I will be glad to forward them as well.
Regards,
johnhoward
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Gerhardvienna reacted to tadheus in La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
Continuation.
The beginning of the relation is available at this address:
http://5500.forumact...ndre-1-24#66516
Regards, Pawel
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Gerhardvienna reacted to gjdale in 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by gjdale - FINISHED -Dumas - 1:8 Scale - RADIO
Thanks so much Gerhard, Bob and Rusty, and all of the "likes".
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from Piet in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Hi Nils
That grade of detailing is simply marvelous!
RESPECT!!!
Regards
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from cog in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Hi Nils
That grade of detailing is simply marvelous!
RESPECT!!!
Regards
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna reacted to Mirabell61 in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
Update...
the first open port side boat has been set in place and rigged with the forward pulley. I think I`ll have the two first boats of each side in the open mode, as well as the third boats (also open), but they are a bit smaller, like on the actual ship. The blocks (3mm double sheave ) are out of Chuck`s production, I saved them up at the time he still was producing pear blocks in that size for this application.
All paint touch ups will be done after all the boats are rigged
Nils
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from Canute in 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Racing Runabout by gjdale - FINISHED -Dumas - 1:8 Scale - RADIO
Hi Grant
Did`nt hear much from your build, now we know why. Good progress with the paint and sanding job, waiting to see more!
Regards
Gerhard
PS.: Joined the woodworking forum today to see more from your stephenson model!
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from Canute in USS ST LOUIS by thorn21g - 1:24 - POF - Civil War Ironclad - Gateway Model Shipcrafter's Guild
Hi johnhoward
Even thos measures will help me out, thank you! I have the measurement for the decks cambers from your research outline script, so all that details will even help me and others to build accurate models of this ships!
Regards
Gerhard
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Gerhardvienna got a reaction from Canute in USS ST LOUIS by thorn21g - 1:24 - POF - Civil War Ironclad - Gateway Model Shipcrafter's Guild
Hi johnhoward
Nice progress, this pattern for the deckhouse would be interesting for me, as I dont have the correct measures for the camber. All I have are the bob hill plans, nice but as we now know not correct in all parts......
Regards
Gerhard
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