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I deeply regret my choice of words as I have just seen that the owner of the business passed away. Please read the announcement on the front page of their website before ordering. I am editing the text in my earlier post. Thanks Bruce👍 -
I think that link is does not work, this is the one that works for me: https://www.balsacabin.co.uk/
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Hello Kareen, welcome to MSW.
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Hello Ken, Looks good, and I am glad you are giving a detailed account of the plan-to-paper-to-wood process. If you have room, I will be watching. Bruce
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Scroll down to below the latest post: reply box is located there. Just a minor point, the setup on this forum is that replies are to the thread, not the individual post. You have, of course, found the 'quote' feature. I will leave comments on the use of mahogany as planking to those that have used it. There are many adventures in planking described in the section dedicated to the subject, https://modelshipworld.com/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ ... and who knows what tips you will find useful? I suggest you post in the 'New member Introductions' section on the front page. Your project and problems will get more attention from the knowledgeable members there. HTH Bruce
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tedirene, I understand your frustration but don't give up: sapele (there are other spellings as well) is closer to mahogany than walnut and you should be able to find a supplier. The US based sponsors of this website are worth a look, I can't give first hand experience of any of them as I am in the UK. This is a good resource: https://www.wood-database.com/sapele/ HTH, and welcome to MSW. Bruce
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It will grow back.
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Looks like you put the information to good use. I had a quick look at the Service History and think I will make a cup of coffee and read it properly. Nice touch. Thanks. Bruce
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Sorry I dozed off on these replies. The saw arrived, I cut my finger, pushed when I knew I should pull, made every available mistake and still think the saw is the best way yet to cut wood..
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It has a great look, lots of visual impact. Would you consider mahogany a good wood for frames? I have a salvaged piano stool about 100 years old and intend to use the wood for a display base but wondered if it is worth the effort to use it as components in a model. Sorry if you covered this in an earlier post.
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Welcome to MSW, that sounds like an interesting project. Do you have plans or is it a kit? You will find plenty of advice and help here and I will watch for your posts. Regards, Bruce
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Hi, I asked pretty much the same question a while back: Perhaps it will help? It certainly was useful to me hearing from people who had tried both and got rid of some of my misconceptions. Bruce
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Looking good, I like the colour contrasts of the wood. The barrels look convincing, well done. Bruce
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Greetings from Tacoma. Have I taken too big a bite?
bruce d replied to Paul Gardner's topic in New member Introductions
Paul, welcome to MSW. It is a great place to learn how to navigate through the maze and I expect you will get honest answers from members who know the kit in question. Can I suggest you study build logs and see if the problems begin to look less intimidating? Especially interesting at the moment is this: Rest assured, you will not find a problem that someone hasn't already solved. Bruce -
Half Hull Planking Project
bruce d replied to tlevine's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
Thank you Mary. -
Half Hull Planking Project
bruce d replied to tlevine's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
Thanks Kurt. Do you know offhand what service you will use for UK orders? My interest is to make a 'best-guess' for delivery date (for domestic reasons). Looking forward to it. bruce -
New member looking for 1/72 carronades / cannon
bruce d replied to doktorvok's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome to MSW, it is a great place. Concerning the guns: there was considerable standardization of the shape and proportions of guns. If you establish what the dimensions of the guns should be in 1/72nd scale you can then safely buy some generic barrels of the correct length (such as 24mm, 32mm etc) and know they are 'right'. Several MSW sponsors carry such items. -
Hello Bitter End, nice tools. Maybe others already know the trick but I would appreciate hearing the pros and cons of that last device, the one that seems to be a drawer slide installed on a clamp. Thanks, Bruce
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Works fine, now to do some reading. Many thanks Bruce
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Hi Wayne, I can't get the book via that link: PAGE NOT FOUND message comes up. Any thoughts? Thanks, Bruce
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Pantograph to enlarge plans
bruce d replied to Sambini's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Without more insight from the original poster it is difficult to know if the problem is solved. However, the thread has covered some useful ground and it seems like a good place to point out another tool: proportional dividers. I use them and they are as helpful now as they were decades ago when drawing offices had no scalable digital images or CAD systems. Just pick 'em up, set the scale and shazam, it works. Here is one: https://www.artsupplies.co.uk/item-derwent-scale-dividers.htm Also, they are easy to make. HTH Bruce -
Pantograph to enlarge plans
bruce d replied to Sambini's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Yes, plans of other types but exacting subjects. I used a custom built smallish (A2 original max size) pantograph and, once, a 'proper' drawing office gigantic piece, name unknown. If you have a choice, use a modern photocopying service. There will be others with different experiences but modern copiers and scanners are soooooo much easier I would never consider using a pantograph again. Regards, Bruce -
Noted. I have been a modeller since I was seven and have the scars to prove it. All kidding aside, thanks to both for the heads-up. I am so used to the old saw I probably need a wake-up call. It is as blunt as a comb.
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… and it helps untie the knot I have made for myself. My impression, based on who-knows-what long forgotten source, was that the channels were used if sweeps were stowed outboard on a small vessel. The picture clearly shows another arrangement. Thanks Roger. Frank, thanks, that is useful but the only contemporary images of my subject do not show a structure of that height. I believe if the sweeps were stowed on deck they must have been lashed or secured under the ship's boat(s) and even that seems crowded. I am still looking for contemporary models for clues. Much appreciated, will let you know if I find anything.. Bruce
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Very compelling words, so I bought one. Should be here in a few days. Thanks!
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