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Steve 12345
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Steve 12345 reacted to Heronguy in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
I'm here to learn patience - ommmmm - (I'll still hope for daylight soon though!)
Doug
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Steve 12345 reacted to Heronguy in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Steve,
Are you just going to tease us with that or are you going to let us know?????
Doug
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Steve 12345 reacted to hof00 in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
Hi Steve,
Nice progress, looking really good.
The White is White Lead Paint, producing a dirty White finish.
The alternative seems to have been a mixture of Wood-Coal Tar that gave an almost Black finish, Sulphur was often added to the mixture to ward off Toredo.
("Historic Ship Models" - Wolfram Zu Mondfeld)
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Steve 12345 reacted to hof00 in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Very Nice work Chap!!
I really like the "Upgraded" version to an otherwise mediocre kit.
Brings back a few memories....
Cheers....HOF.
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Steve 12345 reacted to Heronguy in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
It's gorgeous Steve.
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from petervisser in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Hello all
change of plan from my last post I was gonna plank upward from the rubbing strake then work inside ship however I decided to fit all the planking and then the rubbing strake.
As this was a single plank painted version of the kit I have had to make my own planking and hardwood pieces I down this by thicknessing some materials in my garage to 5mm then ripping down to .6mm on my little proxon tablesaw you will notice some saw marks from the little saw however these easily sanded out.
I did not taper the planks just shaped the ends of them if that makes sense I like the look of how this turned out as opposed to tapering every plank and the consistency of the taper not being even and obvious in the finish.
I planked downward from rubbing strake four planks then planked upward from the keel it left me with sort of a waterline effect.
I have not used any filler as even the smallest amount not sanded off will show in the finish
Lastly I have applied finish to the hull just to keep my fingerprints off the bare would as I continue to build
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from hof00 in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Hello all
change of plan from my last post I was gonna plank upward from the rubbing strake then work inside ship however I decided to fit all the planking and then the rubbing strake.
As this was a single plank painted version of the kit I have had to make my own planking and hardwood pieces I down this by thicknessing some materials in my garage to 5mm then ripping down to .6mm on my little proxon tablesaw you will notice some saw marks from the little saw however these easily sanded out.
I did not taper the planks just shaped the ends of them if that makes sense I like the look of how this turned out as opposed to tapering every plank and the consistency of the taper not being even and obvious in the finish.
I planked downward from rubbing strake four planks then planked upward from the keel it left me with sort of a waterline effect.
I have not used any filler as even the smallest amount not sanded off will show in the finish
Lastly I have applied finish to the hull just to keep my fingerprints off the bare would as I continue to build
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Steve 12345 reacted to Worldway in Mare Nostrum by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/35
Wow. excellent work. Looking really nice.
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Steve 12345 reacted to leginseel in HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
Hi Everyone, here I go on my first build and I hope I can do it justice.
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Steve 12345 reacted to leginseel in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
Hi Steve, I've really enjoyed reading your log and it's been really informative. I'm just about to start a Constructo 1:50 Bounty and I'm just pulling some photos together to start my own log. I was really pleased to see your deck planking configuration as my kit doesn't specify what it should be and it provides long planking lengths which wouldn't be very realistic so I'm going to adopt your 120mm system. Thank you once again for such a brilliant log.
Cheers
Nigel
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Canute in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
Maybe you need to build a manshed for your powertools Doug then you can sand drill plane till your hearts content
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Canute in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
Hi rexy have you tried the scroll saw blades that cut in any direction pretty handy but can lead to mistakes also
Doug don't know if you have a drum sander but that would be helpful
Steve
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from KevinR in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
Hi rexy have you tried the scroll saw blades that cut in any direction pretty handy but can lead to mistakes also
Doug don't know if you have a drum sander but that would be helpful
Steve
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from mtaylor in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
Maybe you need to build a manshed for your powertools Doug then you can sand drill plane till your hearts content
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from mtaylor in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
Hi rexy have you tried the scroll saw blades that cut in any direction pretty handy but can lead to mistakes also
Doug don't know if you have a drum sander but that would be helpful
Steve
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Steve 12345 reacted to Cathead in Which pre-built ship to buy?
Why is it that you want a display ship so badly, and why the Constitution? I'm not being sarcastic, it's a serious question to help you understand what you want.
Do you live in an area with a significant nautical tradition and want to fit in? If so, cheap and low-quality models like that are just as likely to get you laughed at as respected. Anyone who knows anything about the Constitution will be horrified if you show them either of those models, and anyone who doesn't won't really care what ship is on your mantle.
In all honesty, consider buying a nice painting instead. There are quite a few options for well-done nautical artwork that would look quite attractive on a mantle, be just as much of a conversation piece, and would support a real artist instead of whomever is producing those crappy knockoffs. Wouldn't need as much dusting, either.
If you really, really want a model, buy the plastic kit for the Revell Constitution at 1:196. It's pretty manageable for just about anybody to turn out a decent looking model without taking too long at it, it'll inherently be more accurate than anything you linked to, and having built it yourself will make it a much more interesting conversation piece.
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Steve 12345 reacted to mikeaidanh in Model Shipways (Amati) Bluenose Plans?
Considering what is going on at the moment this is a rather odd request.
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Steve 12345 reacted to Anja in Model Shipways (Amati) Bluenose Plans?
Hello Dave,
Not only The Black Prince from Mamoli, but also Bluenose from Amati.
You are a busy person. Did you start a buildlog yet for the Black Prince?
Commercial use of plans is only allowed when written permission is granted by the draughtsman and/or owner of the original drawings. I think the plans are protected with a copyright.
Construction plans for Bluenose are still available with Amati. contact@amatimodel.com
Or check their website for retailers.
Regards,
Anja
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Steve 12345 reacted to Heronguy in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
I hear you Steve. Maybe a spring project.
Doug
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from Heronguy in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
Hi rexy have you tried the scroll saw blades that cut in any direction pretty handy but can lead to mistakes also
Doug don't know if you have a drum sander but that would be helpful
Steve
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Steve 12345 reacted to REXY in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
Doug here is a little list of what i would consider as the right tool for the job, if you plan on continuing in the hobby it is never to early to buy some small power tools.
small Band saw would be the best i think, Scroll saw with a fine blade cutting on the down stroke would be the next best, scroll saws come in handy as you can just change the blade and work with metal ideal for brass.
Cheers Rexy.
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Steve 12345 reacted to donrobinson in Help needed for handling cross-grain parts without splitting
If there is enough wood on the billet, cut the pieces out very roughly then use a drum sander on your dremel for final shaping. If the pieces are going to be painted coat the delicate areas with thin ca glue, this will harden the wood up and help prevent splitting then cut and shape as mentioned.
This all I got, hope it helps.
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Steve 12345 reacted to hof00 in Cutty Sark by petervisser - Billing Boats - Scale 1:75
Thanks Steve,
It was a real labour of love....
(Kit Level - Expert, I found out why)
Cheers....HOF.
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Steve 12345 got a reaction from hof00 in Cutty Sark by petervisser - Billing Boats - Scale 1:75
Nice neat work peter will enjoy following this
Hof I also came across you cutty sark today excellent build
This ship is really starting to grow on me and I'm geating a real feel for it perhaps a future build for me
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Steve 12345 reacted to petervisser in Cutty Sark by petervisser - Billing Boats - Scale 1:75
Work continues on the deck houses...
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