RussR
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I wouldn't necessarily call it worthless. Like I said for something that needs more "soup" I use my Dremel 4000. But for something to knock off an edge and keep going it works without digging out my Dremel.
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I came across a rotary tool at Harbor Freight for only $9.99. It may not be as powerful or flexible as my Dremel 4000. But I find that I reach for this tool 1st because it is so handy and easy to use. But, it only has one speed. RussR
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Glasses for detail work (changed by mod)
RussR replied to Bob Blarney's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Have you tried a pair of cheap drug store reading glass. The only problem I find is having to taking them on and off. RussR -
I almost forgot to take pictures and post. This is my progress so far. The hulls 1st planking is done and sanded. It looks rough but is good enough for the 2nd planking. The transom is planked. And started the bulwarks outside planking. Also I would like to say that I have gotten another HMS Endeavor (received yesterday) that is partly done. The workman ship looks good (not perfect but good). In the future I will have to decide wheather to finish this one or start the unstarted one. I would rather start the unstarted one but there is something to be said for finishing one that was already started. This 1805 Swift Pilot Boat was started by some one else and I had to scratch build the false keel and bulkheads. There is plenty of models that either someone can't finish or has given up on. This is enjoyable to me plus I can save a lot of money doing so. Here is some pictures of the Endeavor I just picked up. And as Porky Pig said "Th-Th-Thats all Folks". Thanks for all the Likes and comments. RussR
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Sorry that I haven't updated my log in awhile. I don't have anything innovative to share, have been following along other builder logs. Thanks, stripehunter for your insight, they have been very helpful. I also didn't plank the deadwood area as others have recommended. Was apprehensive when it came to adding the bulwarks, but as you can see I think they came out okay. The photos show the deck, hull, and bulwarks before filling and sanding. It looks rough now. I am finding that the instructions are very lacking, but the logs on MSW is key to my succesfull completion of this build. Until next time, model on.
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I was needing a way to make a forming mold for the bulwarks on my 1805 Pilot Boat that I am currently building. And I located this block plane on Amazon that did the trick and thought I would share it with the community. You couldn't remodel your kitchen with it but for model building it is perfect. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Block-Carenters-Double-Senkichi/dp/B0026FBGR8/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1478727525&sr=1-1&keywords=block+plane
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Here is a tip I received from a fellow modeler on YouTube (Gary Brinker). He goes to an office supply store and buys out of date calendar desk pads. There is 12 sheets plus a cardboard back. And when a sheet gets dirty (messed up) he just tears the old sheet off and starts anew. The office supply is probably glad to get rid of them. I haven't tried it yet but plan to. RussR
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This may be of interest to someone. I came across a rotary tool at Harbor Freight for only $9.99. It may not be as powerful or flexible as my Dremel 4000. But I find that I reach for this tool 1st because it is so handy and easy to use. But, it only has one speed.
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Recently I bought a stick of balsa 1/2"X1/2" X24" and Hobby Lobby for $1.99. They also had a balsa package. I don't remember the dimension but there was a lot of wood in different sizes for $9.99. That would probably last me a lifetime for filler blocks if needed. They also have a lot of other stuff useful for a ship modeler with a little imagination. Granted they aren't a "one stop shop" for all of my modeling needs.
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Cost? How much would a very small amount of basswood or even balsa cost. As for paint/stain, everyone has different taste.
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If one was going for realiziam, wouldn't the only factor be whether or not the wood bent well and easy to work with?
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Made a little progress this weekend. Made a building board and got the frame put together made filler blocks and fared. Will start work on the false deck tomorrow. Also took a few pictures Making small steady gains. I spend most of my time figuring out what to do next and looking for missed placed tools. Until next time, Russ
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stripehunter, Thanks for the tips and heads up. I will have to keep what you said in mind. By the way, your Swift build looks good to me. I will keep watching. Not much done today because some of the frames didn't match up to the false keel. Had to decide whether or not to remake the offending frames or build them up and use them as is. I opted for the later. Their is about a 2mm difference in the frame and false keel drawing. Some of the built up frames. But did get a start on putting the keel and frames together. That is it for now. Russ
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Don't over clean it. I think the aged appearance give the old girl credibility.
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This will be my second build. I bought it on eBay for $15.00 + shipping. It looks like all the major parts are there. If not I will either make them or buy them. The frame and false deck was already built. But it wasn't to my satisfaction. So I bought somemore basswood. My plan was the take everything apart trace the old parts and make a new frame. But the old parts weren't symmetrical and wound up scraping the new cut out parts. So what I did was scanned the drawings and cut the parts out and glue them on to the wood and cut them out. I only wish it had sails. That is okay. I want the experience before my HMB Endeavor build. Tomorrow I will start putting it together. As long as I don't get tired I will keep working on it. This is a hobby not a job. Russ
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Power Tools for a Fully Framed Build
RussR replied to ChrisLBren's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I thank it all depends on how much one has to spend on there "hobby". When I was working to make my living, I bought the best tools. But this is a hobby, not something most of us make our living at. This is new to me at the present but I have bought two power tools that some would call "crap". But as an amateur I find that they do an acceptable job for the occasional use. I have seen some beautiful work on MSW by people that didn't have the best tools that money could buy. Which reminds me of a thread on MSW. A member was inquiring about a low cost rope walk. And the response was "its crap" and recommended another (high dollar) rope walk. And Chuck responded that he makes all of his rope with a modified rope walk that the member was inquiring about. I think most of us know the quality of the work Chuck puts out. Like it is said "the difference between men and boys is the price of there toys". But if you still have money for groceries, utilities and health care, go for it. Russ (wannabe amateur ship modeler)
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