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I was browsing the tool shop on the model motor cars site last week, (link on the forum home page) and ended up placing an order for a bunch of tools, clamps, etc. (great prices and real quick shipping, by the way). I picked up a package of these with my order. https://model-motorcars.myshopify.com/collections/the-tool-shop/products/sanding-twigs-t083 They have already come in handy for me finishing off a mast cap. They'll get plenty of use in the near future as I start work on the whaleboats for the Kate Cory.
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Totally-wet-behind-the-ears-noob question
Richvee replied to jpooch01's topic in Wood ship model kits
I haven't built the MS New Bedford whale boat, but I am in the middle of the Kate Cory, a whaling brig. In my research of the whaleboats for my build, I purchased the 150 page instruction booklet for the MS whale boat. From reading that, I guarantee you will not be disappointed with the MS kit. -
I've recently got back into this hobby and just ordered some rigging from Chuck's Syren Ship Model Company. The quality of the line looks great. My current build is 3/16 scale, and I purchased line of .035, .025, .018, .012 and .008inches. I figured that would approximate any size line from 7 1/2"c to less than 2"c.
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Glasses for detail work (changed by mod)
Richvee replied to Bob Blarney's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Here's another little fact that may help someone out in a pinch. If you use the foster grant readers, or regular Rx reading glasses and you're still having a little trouble focusing on the close,small detail, slide the glasses down your nose a little...That essentially adds more magnification.(This will not work well with mutlifocals. Readers only) -
I find the flex shaft invaluable for better control with the Dremel. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dremel-225-01-Flex-Shaft/1194220
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Glasses for detail work (changed by mod)
Richvee replied to Bob Blarney's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
As an optician,I have a little info for you guys to keep in mind. The foster grant readers with different diopter values will work well for some. Obviously, the higher the diopter power the closer the focal length, more magnification, and better for closer work. As you decrease the diopter value, the farther away from your eye the objects will be clear. The progressive,variable lens is the way to go if you can get used to them. It may take take some work, but remember, your eye is a group of muscles, so muscle memory needs to develop for you eyes to use the progressive lens effectively. Maybe the most important thing to remember is, get a good eye exam. And MAKE SURE you explain to the doctor what you want your lenses to do. Tell the Dr you model and need to see very little items at very close distances. This makes all the difference, as the average exam will refract you for clear vision at far distances for driving, watching TV, etc, and an "addition" for reading vision at a distance of around 18". These "additions" are what is marked on those foster grants as +1.00, +2.50,etc. For our modeling needs, we need to see clear at a closer distance than the average 18" used for your reading needs, and that requires a different Rx (Higher addition) . Your doctor might prescribe for you one Rx for hobby use, and another for everyday use. The key is telling him what you want to use the glasses for. -
I'm currently building the Kate Cory, and "studying" jablackwell's wonderful build log of his Kate Cory. Among many of the great tips I've found in his log, is this jig for rigging shrouds and holding deadeyes. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6842-kate-cory-by-jablackwell-finished-model-shipways-scale-164/page-7?hl=%20kate%20%20cory
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