RussR

I wish that I knew about this website before I started my Chaperon build. 

https://www.jensmittelbach.de/steamboats/chaperon/resources.html

RussR

You are a fine example, one doesn't have to have a lot of fancy tools to build an impressive model. 

One only needs a strong desire and determination to succeed.

I look forward to witness your progress. 

Keep up the good work.

RussR                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Don't you think it boils down to whether or not a manufacture can recoup there developmental and production cost and still make profit? 

RussR  

3 hours ago, ccoyle said:

They don't bother to do the research that's needed to set a reasonable asking price.

Some sellers I think, try to re-coop there eBay and PayPal fees. But there are deals to be had if you are willing to wait. 

I just bought a new Panart Lancia Armata 1803  Armored Launch 1/16 scale for a third of retail. I looked for a long time but wasn't going to pay full retail plus shipping. And about 18 months ago I bought a new Model Shipways Armed Virginia Sloop for a fraction of retail. But you have to be careful and read the description and look at all the photos very close you could get skinned.

The problem for me is I will end up with more models than I could ever build. 

I hate ModelExp  😊, they run those 40% off sales.         

RussR

15 minutes ago, thegrindre said:

Are they going out of business?

I don't think so.

This Covid 19 is playing havoc on everything. 

They manufacture most of there stuff. They are a USA company. The Chaperon was on back order and I got it right away when it was on sale.

(My Chaperon is finished now except for the mounting and case).

12 minutes ago, Chuck Seiler said:

I would NOT recommend either the Model Expo 18th Century

I second that. 

This was my very 1st. Although I finished it. It was so small and fragile. And I didn't do a very good job.

I didn't have the skills to do it properly.

I have gotten a little better since (I hope).

What ever you do dont't "bit off more than you can chew". A year or two is a long time to be saddled to one project. If you are like me, you will get bored and give up.

RussR

I don't see how you could go wrong with ModelExpo (one of MSW (sponsors). If you mess up a part it is easy to get a replacement. I know from experience. 

I used some material that was suppose to be used for something else and they sent me some more and didn't even charge me for the shipping. 👍

I think you would be happy with there "MODEL SHIPWAYS WILLIE BENNETT SKIPJACK1:32 SCALE" for a 1st time.

https://modelexpo-online.com/Model-Shipways-WILLIE-BENNETT-SKIPJACK132-SCALE_p_1015.html

Or one of there many other fine model kits.

RussR

When I first started this hobby, I started with basic tools. Not a single power tool. I wasn't sure that I would stay with this or not.

My first power tool was a Dremel rotary tool, then a work stand with a flexible shaft. Then an x-y table. 

Then I up graded my miter box & hobby saw to a used Proxxon KS 115 Bench Circular Saw for $50.00 plus shipping. It wasn't  a $500.00 saw but a real upgrade from what I had. (I would sell it for what I paid)

Then recently I had the opportunity to buy a PROXXON FKS/E for a reasonable price. The Proxxon KS 115 served me well. 

If a used Byrnes saw comes up for sale for a reasonable price I'll up grade and make someone a good price on the FKS/E. If not I'll be happy with what I have. (by this time I hope my craftsmanship has improved).

I wish everyone well.

RussR

If asking questions was against the rules, I would have been band a long time ago. 🙂

On 4/4/2020 at 2:35 PM, kurtvd19 said:

Dave:

I make it a practice to anneal brass before working with it.  Didn't used to do this for drilling but after I started doing it before drilling things went much easier.  I am not a machinist so there will surely be other answers.

Kurt

Kurt,

What method do you use to anneal brass and not burn it up?

Thanks,

RussR

If you are patient, hobby saws do come up for sale here on MSW and Ebay. I recently bought a saw from a MSW member. It has a fine adjustment fence that attaches on the front and back of the table. And it is variable speed with four carbide tipped blades. It may not be the Cadillac of the saws but I think it will do every thing I need.

Since I bought a used Proxxon FKS/E saw recently from a MSW member. I located this video on YouTube.

It may be of interest to someone else. It may apply to the FET as well.

It is a little tricky getting apart and back together.

It starts at 1:23

Warning: It is an hour long. 

Question: How do I post just the link and not the whole video?

RussR

Todd,

After going thru my left over parts I found what your looking for. 

If you PM me your address I think I can put it in a envlope and mail it to you.

RussR

Todd,

If you have some scrape 2mm dowl you could bend it cut it off. You could go so far as taking a deadeye and sand half off and drill a 2mm hole in the center to put the dowl in and paint it.  Or don't worry with the bend in the dowl. Or the other opition is leave them off intirely.

Unless someone else has a better solution.

RussR

Thank you Rob and Cathead,

I like the idea using paper. 

Will have to study and try it out.  Also the method in the PDF Mark posted above.

RussR

Wow!

If I didn't know better I would have though I was looking at the real thing.

Great job Hubert.

The sails is what draws your eyes in. Then one starts to notice the rest the the model. 

My last completed model was 1/89 scale which was almost acceptable. After that I decided I need to back up and do something more my level and resources. Nothing smaller than 1/50 scale and it must have a sail plan. In the que is MS Bounty Launch 1/16 scale to hone my skills in boat building before attempt to tackle anything more ambitious. I don't want just another model. However I am about to finish MS Steamboat Chaperon at 1/48 scale that doesn't have sails.

It would be great if someone would produce a video series about sail building here on MSW like Chuck's planking videos.  I haven't looked at PDF that Mark posted but plan to. Thanks Mark

5 hours ago, vaddoc said:

I prefer the model to have sails but they are difficult to make them look good.

Yes, good sails are difficult to make but that is what makes your model stand out among the rest. Instead of speeding though a build I try to get better even with my limited experiance and limited resources.  I admire Rob and flyer efforts, that doesn't come easy. I may get there if I don't "kick off" first.

9 minutes ago, rwiederrich said:

And currently I am adding set and furled sails to my Clipper, Glory of the Seas.  Paper is IMV convincing at this scale as well....1/96.

Here are several images.

You sir are a master at your craft. I can only aspire to your level of artistic abilities.

Model sail making is an art in its self. 

If anyone is interested here is a youtube demonstration on silkspan sail making.

In my opinion a sailing ship without sails is a raft. A sailing ship sould have sails (furled or unfurled). The model to me looks unfinished without sails. All of your rigging will be viewable from different angles anyway.

If I am going take years to finish why stop at the sails?

I would like to know as well.  Because I was trying to flat'n a brass nail in a hinge recently and when the nail turned slightly in the pliers and ended up crushing the hinge. 

I ended up not doing anything and let gravity do the work.

10 minutes ago, uss frolick said:

As opposed to a regular man of war built hull, with sharp lines for speed. It refers to a fat-hulled merchantman, with a round midship section and a bluff bow

Thanks,

That makes sense, I just wasn't familiar with that term.

RussR

Been reading Captain Cook Society web site.

They says that the ship Resolution was "flat-floored, apple-cheeked hull" as opposed to what?

Thanks,

RussR

20 hours ago, Emmet said:

I ordered this kit for Cornwall on Monday 4/27/2020 and received it on 4/7/2020 as I drove up to my house in Sandwich, NH

Wow! That was quick, you received it 20 days before you ordered it. ☺️ 😇

I had goofed up some material on my model build. So I contacted John Garcia at Model Expo to get some replacement material.

I offered to pay for it and the shipping but he said it wasn't necessary nor did he ask for proof of purchase. 

Thanks John.

Model Expo is the best in my book.

Russ 

James H

I can understand why my post was edited.

But it should have indicated that it was edited.