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Steve 12345
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Heronguy in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Hello all nice productive weekend managed to plank the inner bulwarks fit the vertical stanchions which is changed to 3x2 instead of 3x3 and managed to get the handrails fitted
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from hof00 in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Giving it some thought fitting the hand rail first would mean you get the advantage of fitting each upright one at a time fine tuning as required
I've put some thought into it I'm not impressed with the kit recommendations the handrail doesn't meet it just butts against the keel leaving an ugly space between
I think I will recess the two handrails in so they meet also I don't like how the uprights prutred the hand rails the kit calls for 3mm x 3mm ill will use 3mm x 2mm
I think I will fit the three by two uprights first then try the modified handrail using the ply wood originals and see how that works
I'll post pics tomo night with how it turns out
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from hof00 in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
back to my bounty Derek should have been on it at minute but love this little ship and was surprised it took over but at the end of the day its a hobby work on what you enjoy most that's why its a hobby
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Steve 12345 reacted to Worldway in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Steve, what's your next model?
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Steve 12345 reacted to hof00 in Mare Nostrum by Worldway - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 - Fishing Trawler - First Wooden Ship Build
Thanks Steve,
Good description, thank you.
I use the Line covered in CA, about 20mm, and before the CA dries, I wipe with the "Digits."
If the line isn't stiff enough, do it again until it is.
You have then got a nice rigid thread you can push through all manner of tiny holes. (Blocks/Deadeyes/Rings)
Once through the hole in question, grab the end with Tweezers, Hooks, whatever.
Have a go on something "Off Ship" first.
If the "Bodkin" gets brittle, (As it does after a few holes), repeat the CA and your good to go!!
Unsure of where I got the tip but use this method exclusively, much easier than a needle threading device when the Rigging gets "Busy."
Cheers....HOF.
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Steve 12345 reacted to hof00 in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Yup, Thanks Steve,
All Power Tools deserve that respect.
After my first few goes with the Small Proxxon, I managed to cut into the end of my right Index Finger, believe me, it cut really quickly!!
The Kerf is very fine, so compression and a week of Band Aids, all good.
(I now use "Push Sticks" whenever possible.)
I too have the Full sized machinery for Cabinet work, Etc. (I want to keep my Fingers firmly attached thank you. )
Cheers....HOF.
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from hof00 in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
haven't started the fish box thingies yet harry key to them will be consistency that will be a good point for me to show how to use the proxon safely and efficiently not to show granny how to suck eggs but one follower has already purchased the proxen on my advice and I want to teach even a small table saw deserves respect
I can show a few simple tips trust me this is because ive made all the mistakes on the full size
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Worldway in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
haven't started the fish box thingies yet harry key to them will be consistency that will be a good point for me to show how to use the proxon safely and efficiently not to show granny how to suck eggs but one follower has already purchased the proxen on my advice and I want to teach even a small table saw deserves respect
I can show a few simple tips trust me this is because ive made all the mistakes on the full size
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Heronguy in Krabbenkutter by Heronguy - Billing Boats Nr 457&458 - Scale 1:30
(wont power ) like that one doug
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Steve 12345 reacted to Heronguy in Krabbenkutter by Heronguy - Billing Boats Nr 457&458 - Scale 1:30
Derek you have a lot more won't power than me! I'm afraid if I can I will!
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Heronguy in Mare Nostrum by Worldway - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 - Fishing Trawler - First Wooden Ship Build
needle threader is great little device ive always found with deadeyes and blocks the ca was best the needle threader normally only comes out when piercing thru shroud lines above deadeye with me anyhows
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Steve 12345 reacted to Heronguy in Krabbenkutter by Heronguy - Billing Boats Nr 457&458 - Scale 1:30
Thanks Steve,
I'm slowly fixing the mistakes I've made so far and looking forward to making some forward progress. You've set the bar higher than I'll be aiming for this build but you're giving lots of ideas to think about.
P.S. I hope you're getting a commission from Proxxon - I just ordered their little saw. You did guarantee that it would improve my results!
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Steve 12345 reacted to Heronguy in Krabbenkutter by Heronguy - Billing Boats Nr 457&458 - Scale 1:30
Krabby (my new name for the boat) and I have been negotiating the planking plan. The planking batten was placed and the 1st couple of strakes have been mounted.
I think the benefit of having multiple builds in progress is now clear to me: while Krabby's planks are setting, I can paint the pinrails on the little Bluenose II and cut out the bulkwarks on the bigger Bluenose II. Hmmm, maybe its time to start another build.
Doug
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Steve 12345 reacted to Heronguy in Krabbenkutter by Heronguy - Billing Boats Nr 457&458 - Scale 1:30
Krabby is starting to look like a boat. 1st planking belt finished. On to the next.
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Steve 12345 reacted to Heronguy in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
I agree with you Steve. The contrasting frame looks very sharp.
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Heronguy in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
For the hatches in front of the wheel house the kit instructions where to glue up a rectangle from planks then scribe lines out to form the three different lids
the following is how I decided to approach this instead.
I made two one with all hardwood and one with contrasting woods keeping with my theme I think I like the mixed one better
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Steve 12345 reacted to hof00 in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Hi Chap,
The Blade does retract into the Table and also tilts.
The Blades have about a 1.5mm Kerf but there is the option of the "Super Fine" 0.5 mm Kerf.
(Not used in Anger yet. )
Cheers....HOF.
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Steve 12345 reacted to CaptainSteve in HMS Bounty Launch by Sunsanvil - Model Shipways - Scale 1:16 - First wooden ship build
Looking very nice, B. You can get clamp marks out easily by getting a piece of tissue paper, soaking lightly with a few drops of water and then clamp it over the errant mark. Hold it in place with a clothes peg over-night, and the clamp marks should disappear.
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Captain Poison in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
companionway cover
I have gone with the softwood on the top and hardwood for door and runners I think this gives a bit more contrasting wood effect and lets the viewer see how the door operates
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Captain Poison in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
:piratebo5:hello all just a quick update
this week I have scratch built the required handrails and started to plank the inner bulwarks
I have also added some more detail to the wheelhouse and built the engine room cover
regarding the engine room cover I tried several times to make the small ring that slides over the exaust pipe with no success that I was happy with I decided to go with the plywood kit provided piece and paint it black I haven't decided to use it or not yet ,it isn't hiding anything so is not required however I think a bit of colour added here and there adds a bit of flavour to the unpainted version and finely tried my hand at a bit of fine detail painting with the winch ,at the minute its a john deer winch but may change to a ford
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Steve 12345 reacted to EJ_L in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version
So today marked the one year anniversary of building La Couronne. Spent time rigging blocks to the fore top mast to roll over my 710th hour. Wow! Time sure can fly when you are having fun! Plus it makes the Admiral happy to see that large financial investment stretch out as long as it does and keep me happily occupied. Money well spent she has told me. I just happen to send her links to many of our fine sponsors with my wish lists as my birthday is next month....
So here are a couple of pictures of her to celebrate. The first is the very first stage in her build and the second is how she looks today minus the blocks I rigged tonight. I will update pictures of all of that in the next day or two.
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Steve 12345 reacted to hof00 in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Yup,
Got two Proxxon Saws, one tiny one, like yourself and the larger table Saw. Have not used this yet but looks promising when I have the need.
(It's hard to get Proxxon anything here, have to talk to a supplier in Australia.)
Cheers....HOF.
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Steve 12345 reacted to Worldway in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
So if I buy a Proxon saw my models will look as good as yours?
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Worldway in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Guaranteed or your money back hope proxon are watching this he he
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Heronguy in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
companionway cover
I have gone with the softwood on the top and hardwood for door and runners I think this gives a bit more contrasting wood effect and lets the viewer see how the door operates
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