Keith Black
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That's quite literally a ton of books. Captain Beatty would have a field day. -
MIR, welcome to MSW.
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Where can I find metal wire?
Keith Black replied to flying_dutchman2's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Marcus, see the below link. This is great wire for stropping blocks. The only problem is that it only comes in 24 and 28 GA. https://www.dickblick.com/products/ook-dark-annealed-specialty-wire/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=33418-1024&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-4j26sbp8wIVJGpvBB2EXgJrEAQYAyABEgI9S_D_BwE -
I wish ours were bare, we still have about 50% of the leaves left in the trees. We'll be racking and mulching till Thanksgiving if snow doesn't stop us first.
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Definition of 'Single' WRT rigging/ropes
Keith Black replied to BANYAN's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Pat, does this image help?
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Roger, nice detail on the subassembly. The hull is really starting to come together. Did you lose some fruit trees out back this year?
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Mark, don't know if you've seen the link below. I came across it last night doing research and thought it would interest you, http://navalwarcollegemuseum.blogspot.com/2014/04/artifact-spotlight-ship-model-of-uss.html
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Eberhard, everything is so beautifully executed but the forecastle decking is especially stunning and all at 1:160.
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Looks good, Lynn. You'll be painting the hull before you know it.
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HMS Bounty by AdamA - 1:48
Keith Black replied to AdamA's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Adam, I admire your determination. Keep up the good fight, you'll get there. -
Adam, welcome to MSW. Good to have you aboard and it's neat that you're discovered your passion for galleons.
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Lynn, take your time, you'll get there and it'll be marvelous.
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Lynn, if you have a small stiff brush (a toothbrush will kinda work though it's really not stiff enough) you'll want to occasionally clean the fiber build up between file's teeth so as not to impede the cutting process.
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I was torn between a thumbs up and a laughing emoji. Steven, beautiful work on the stern castle. I think Sweet Sue is safe from the evil doings of Salty Sam, I see rescue in the not too distant future.
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Alan, you talking to me?
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Paul, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard and I look forward to seeing your work on the Cheerful in a build log.
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NB, welcome to MSW and congratulations. Good to have you aboard. There is a search function on the main page where you can search 'Mayflower' and see who maybe currently working on the same project or those who have worked on the same project in the past.
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Lynn, that's a pretty tight closeup. I'm not sure filler is going to do a lot as you're almost there. The needle file in the photo that's almost in the middle of the package, 6th up from the bottom and 5th down from the top is the file I'd use. Holding the file length wise at the stern and parallel with the hull, set the edge of the file on the edge of the step and with the flat of the file against the hull with gentle pressure move the file forward only. do not go back and forth as this might cause unevenness of material removed. This is kinda like doing your nails with a emery board. The pressure needs to be more toward the hull rather than the edge. Because the edge of the file also has teeth you're going to be dressing both surfaces at once. If you're not sure you're removing material, place a black piece of paper or cloth under the hull where you can see how much material is being removed with each pass. A good trick to use if the step is going to be painted, you can apply a 'trace coat' of white acrylic paint to the step. After the paint dries and you start working the step with the file, the paint/high points will be removed first leaving paint in the low areas. It helps give you a visual guide of your high and low points.
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"Cheating" with alternative materials?
Keith Black replied to Brewerpaul's topic in Wood ship model kits
Paul, I use 3M masking tape to make bands. I cut to width and length, place on a porous scrap piece of wood and paint with the required color. When the paint is dry I wrap the tape around the spar, mast, or bowsprit and cut ( I cut on the underside when possible) where the pieces meet. I then seal with poly or one could use varnish. The sealer keeps the tape edges from lifting. If one is worried about lifting, a little CA applied at the edges with any excess removed with a Q-Tip will ensure that lifting doesn't't occur. If I need to make the banding appear thicker I add another layer of tape.
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Brian, I like the weathering a lot but realistically, how much weathering took place in just one year?
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Buddy, it's going to look great. Since you've started the second planking, press forward. As you said, this is your first, the next one with be a piece of cake and be better still.
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Steven, that crewman working the windless needs to get a grip. The Winchelsea Nef is really looking spiffy, I'm truly enjoying the build.
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Alex, welcome to MSW. I enjoyed looking in on your Dory build.
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