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Kishmul got a reaction from druxey in How to deal with badly drawn plans?
In my experience (limited, but extending to ships, horse-drawn vehicles, boxes and doll's houses) it is rare to find a set of plans that are 100% accurate.
To avoid frustration in the workshop (and the creation of large amounts of interestingly-shaped but expensive firewood) I "build" the model in 3D CAD in advance. This is not devoid of problems. CAD can be too accurate! That irritating gap that you have spotted and zoomed in to inspect is 1/512 of an inch wide, glue will fill that. Using the array function to place three portholes equally across a ten inch bulkhead creates an issue. Mixing units is possible and may be of use - buying rather than turning two hundred stanchions is a good notion, but if they are sold in mm and you are working in inches.......
To overcome this, I set the precision in CAD to that which I might reasonably attain in the workshop- for wood 1/64".
Even using this method, and checking wood dimensions as I go, planked hulls always require a final sanding to look "right".
I appreciate the dilemma when plans appear way off but many are xth generation copies of hand-drawn lines.
Imagine the problem of lifting lines from a 1:48 paper plan to create a full-size vessel with a keel in excess of one hundred feet.
CAD is an increasingly useful tool, fairing is still essential.
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Kishmul got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in How to deal with badly drawn plans?
In my experience (limited, but extending to ships, horse-drawn vehicles, boxes and doll's houses) it is rare to find a set of plans that are 100% accurate.
To avoid frustration in the workshop (and the creation of large amounts of interestingly-shaped but expensive firewood) I "build" the model in 3D CAD in advance. This is not devoid of problems. CAD can be too accurate! That irritating gap that you have spotted and zoomed in to inspect is 1/512 of an inch wide, glue will fill that. Using the array function to place three portholes equally across a ten inch bulkhead creates an issue. Mixing units is possible and may be of use - buying rather than turning two hundred stanchions is a good notion, but if they are sold in mm and you are working in inches.......
To overcome this, I set the precision in CAD to that which I might reasonably attain in the workshop- for wood 1/64".
Even using this method, and checking wood dimensions as I go, planked hulls always require a final sanding to look "right".
I appreciate the dilemma when plans appear way off but many are xth generation copies of hand-drawn lines.
Imagine the problem of lifting lines from a 1:48 paper plan to create a full-size vessel with a keel in excess of one hundred feet.
CAD is an increasingly useful tool, fairing is still essential.
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Kishmul got a reaction from EJ_L in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Just stumbled over this log, and have read a lot of it. Excellent work (as all have said) but, more importantly, excellent attitude- and that is where the excellent work comes from.
Ken
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Kishmul got a reaction from mikiek in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Just stumbled over this log, and have read a lot of it. Excellent work (as all have said) but, more importantly, excellent attitude- and that is where the excellent work comes from.
Ken
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Kishmul got a reaction from Elijah in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Just stumbled over this log, and have read a lot of it. Excellent work (as all have said) but, more importantly, excellent attitude- and that is where the excellent work comes from.
Ken
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Kishmul got a reaction from Canute in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Just stumbled over this log, and have read a lot of it. Excellent work (as all have said) but, more importantly, excellent attitude- and that is where the excellent work comes from.
Ken
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Kishmul got a reaction from mtaylor in Need advice for what to do with Dad's beautiful ship models
All of the above. If that fails, talk to a local auction house, you will not get much, but you will know that the new owner paid hard-earned cash for them. Look out for interior designers, they like exotic items. Bars and restaurants with a sailing or nautical theme are another option.
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Kishmul got a reaction from PeteB in Sternwheeler "Zulu"
Thank for all the likes and comments. Live steam is beyond me, nor do the plans include such information.
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Kishmul got a reaction from Boxbuilds in Sternwheeler "Zulu"
Got another few hours in. Images as requested.
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Kishmul got a reaction from PeteB in Sternwheeler "Zulu"
Nearly finished, but have discovered an error. Either in the plans or I have made a major boo-boo. Need to do thinking!
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Kishmul got a reaction from PeteB in Sternwheeler "Zulu"
That is about it for this thread. I have added a few minor details (bollards, fairleads etc.) but they make little difference to the pictures. Next job is to make up the bill of materials, think about tooling, order up, and get started in the spring. Any further questions I am happy to answer or other views requested. Otherwise look out for the real-life build log around April. Not sure where I am going to put the log- scratch certainly- but POF or POB? It is neither!
In the meantime I have the time to tackle another 3D CAD project, the problem is which- suggestions please?
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Kishmul got a reaction from EJ_L in Need advice for what to do with Dad's beautiful ship models
All of the above. If that fails, talk to a local auction house, you will not get much, but you will know that the new owner paid hard-earned cash for them. Look out for interior designers, they like exotic items. Bars and restaurants with a sailing or nautical theme are another option.
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Kishmul got a reaction from geoff in Need advice for what to do with Dad's beautiful ship models
All of the above. If that fails, talk to a local auction house, you will not get much, but you will know that the new owner paid hard-earned cash for them. Look out for interior designers, they like exotic items. Bars and restaurants with a sailing or nautical theme are another option.
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Kishmul got a reaction from -Dallen in Need advice for what to do with Dad's beautiful ship models
All of the above. If that fails, talk to a local auction house, you will not get much, but you will know that the new owner paid hard-earned cash for them. Look out for interior designers, they like exotic items. Bars and restaurants with a sailing or nautical theme are another option.
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Kishmul got a reaction from druxey in Need advice for what to do with Dad's beautiful ship models
All of the above. If that fails, talk to a local auction house, you will not get much, but you will know that the new owner paid hard-earned cash for them. Look out for interior designers, they like exotic items. Bars and restaurants with a sailing or nautical theme are another option.
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Kishmul got a reaction from Altduck in Need advice for what to do with Dad's beautiful ship models
All of the above. If that fails, talk to a local auction house, you will not get much, but you will know that the new owner paid hard-earned cash for them. Look out for interior designers, they like exotic items. Bars and restaurants with a sailing or nautical theme are another option.
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Kishmul got a reaction from PeteB in L'Amarante 1749 by giampieroricci - FINISHED - 1:30 - French Corvette
Just read this entire log- astounding, and a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Very few can approach your woodworking skills, very few your metalworking skills, very few your carving skills. All three together and you are pretty much on your own!
I echo the comments of all others, but would add that the lighting deserves particular praise, that is genius.
Ken
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Kishmul got a reaction from mtaylor in L'Amarante 1749 by giampieroricci - FINISHED - 1:30 - French Corvette
Just read this entire log- astounding, and a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Very few can approach your woodworking skills, very few your metalworking skills, very few your carving skills. All three together and you are pretty much on your own!
I echo the comments of all others, but would add that the lighting deserves particular praise, that is genius.
Ken
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Kishmul got a reaction from giampieroricci in L'Amarante 1749 by giampieroricci - FINISHED - 1:30 - French Corvette
Just read this entire log- astounding, and a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Very few can approach your woodworking skills, very few your metalworking skills, very few your carving skills. All three together and you are pretty much on your own!
I echo the comments of all others, but would add that the lighting deserves particular praise, that is genius.
Ken
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Kishmul got a reaction from mtaylor in Wood offcuts and scrap
When you make as much scrap (through failures) as I do, the scrap box fills quickly. Come winter it is sorted- but then I have a wood-burning stove!
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Kishmul got a reaction from mtaylor in Sternwheeler "Zulu"
That is about it for this thread. I have added a few minor details (bollards, fairleads etc.) but they make little difference to the pictures. Next job is to make up the bill of materials, think about tooling, order up, and get started in the spring. Any further questions I am happy to answer or other views requested. Otherwise look out for the real-life build log around April. Not sure where I am going to put the log- scratch certainly- but POF or POB? It is neither!
In the meantime I have the time to tackle another 3D CAD project, the problem is which- suggestions please?
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Kishmul got a reaction from Canute in Wood offcuts and scrap
When you make as much scrap (through failures) as I do, the scrap box fills quickly. Come winter it is sorted- but then I have a wood-burning stove!
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Kishmul got a reaction from dgbot in The Kit-Basher's Guide To The Galaxy
Slug Tape
For simulating copper sheathing.
Cut to size and make a press to simulate nailing.
Search "slug tape copper repellent tape" on Amazon.
Currently, a 20mm x 4m roll costs £2,45
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Kishmul got a reaction from jchbeiner in Sternwheeler "Zulu"
Got another few hours in. Images as requested.
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Kishmul got a reaction from coxswain in Sternwheeler "Zulu"
Nearly finished, but have discovered an error. Either in the plans or I have made a major boo-boo. Need to do thinking!
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