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Dharma66 got a reaction from Canute in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Erik W - 1:48 scale
Absolutely stunning, beautiful.
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Dharma66 reacted to Erik W in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Erik W - 1:48 scale
I reached a bit of a milestone today. I finished the planking on the starboard side. That last row of planks was a bit tricky, but I managed to avoid any gaps. I gave this side of the hull a once over with 120 grit emery boards. This is what I've done all my sanding with so far, and what I shape the planks with: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CX9R0E0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 They're flexible, so easily contour to the shape of the hull as I sand. I cut them into smaller shapes for detail work. Cheap and effective. This is a bit of a rough look since I'm waiting to get the hull fully planked, and the stern post attached, before I do any sanding near the stem and keel. I'm happy with the results so far. Lets hope the port "display" side of the hull turns out as well or better. I included a closeup shot of the planking to show the variety of pattern and color of the boxwood I'm using. I like the variation.
Erik
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Dharma66 reacted to Tigersteve in 18th Century Longboat by Dharma66 - Model Shipways - 1:48
I would suggest gently wiggling the bulkhead forward and aft while holding the keel to remove it. You need all the bulkheads square before planking. After you free the bulkhead you can gently file the excess glue and reset the bulkhead. I used Elmers wood glue throughout. It makes redoing things a lot easier. (I did this a lot!)
Steve
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Dharma66 got a reaction from Canute in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
Very nice! If I manage anything remotely like this I'll be delighted
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Dharma66 got a reaction from mtaylor in 18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
Very nice! If I manage anything remotely like this I'll be delighted
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Dharma66 got a reaction from Nirvana in 18th Century Longboat by Dharma66 - Model Shipways - 1:48
Got it!
Bit of a palaver, but here's the first pics.
first the box...
And the contents ...
I found a new use for my iPad...as a backlight to check for tight dry-fit joints...
Todays progress amounts nuts to the rabbet, bearding and keel assembly. Just need to resize the photo...here we go:
Tomorrow I'll dry fit the bulkheads/frames and see if I can find my small engineers squares...I fear I may need to buy a couple.
Oh and small clamps. I thought I had small clamps, but they are ENORMOUS compared to this model. Anyone know a good source of genuinely teeny clamps in the UK?
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Dharma66 got a reaction from GuntherMT in 18th Century Longboat by Dharma66 - Model Shipways - 1:48
Got it!
Bit of a palaver, but here's the first pics.
first the box...
And the contents ...
I found a new use for my iPad...as a backlight to check for tight dry-fit joints...
Todays progress amounts nuts to the rabbet, bearding and keel assembly. Just need to resize the photo...here we go:
Tomorrow I'll dry fit the bulkheads/frames and see if I can find my small engineers squares...I fear I may need to buy a couple.
Oh and small clamps. I thought I had small clamps, but they are ENORMOUS compared to this model. Anyone know a good source of genuinely teeny clamps in the UK?
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Dharma66 got a reaction from Nirvana in 18th Century Longboat by Dharma66 - Model Shipways - 1:48
Hello!
This will be my first build log of my first wooden ship model. The box arrived today, and I've checked over the inventory list, and all is ok.
As this is my first ever wooden model build, I will be doing it out of the box, especially as there are some challenging parts for a beginner!
First thoughts? It's tiny. I knew it would be small, but it's tiny!
I've taken a load of photos of work so far (very little!), but can't for the life of me figure out how to post them (I'm on an iPad). When I work it out I'll add them...
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Dharma66 got a reaction from mtaylor in Hello from Manchester, UK
Well, no excuses now, the kit arrived...
Build log log entry No. 1 to follow later this (UK) evening!
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Dharma66 reacted to Worldway in 18th Century Longboat by Dharma66 - Model Shipways - 1:48
First thing I found when I did my build log was that there is a size limit on photos. 2 mb I believe and 1600 pixel x 900 pixels. Don't quote me on that but I'm sure someone will know the correct answer. Once I shrunk my picture file size I was able to attach pictures.
Good luck on the build. I think I'll pull up a chair for this one.
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Dharma66 got a reaction from Nirvana in Hello from Manchester, UK
Well, no excuses now, the kit arrived...
Build log log entry No. 1 to follow later this (UK) evening!
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Dharma66 reacted to KeithAug in Hello from Manchester, UK
Hello Phil
Looking forward to the build log.
Keith
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Dharma66 got a reaction from mtaylor in Hello from Manchester, UK
It's been dispatched... getting excited now!
...and I have an excuse for some tool shopping
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Dharma66 got a reaction from Anja in Hello from Manchester, UK
It's been dispatched... getting excited now!
...and I have an excuse for some tool shopping
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Dharma66 got a reaction from Anja in Hello from Manchester, UK
Well, I nearly have the workspace sorted, so I've taken the plunge.
After reading literally hundreds of pages of build logs, I've ordered Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat.
I know it's down as an intermediate level kit, but a few people have managed to pull it off as a first build, and I'm hoping that if I go slow enough, and quadruple check everything, maybe I can manage it.
I will be starting a log once I finally have the space in order (or on the kitchen table if it drags on too long!), as I am pretty certain I'll be hoping for a few pointers along the way!
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Dharma66 got a reaction from Nirvana in Hello from Manchester, UK
It's been dispatched... getting excited now!
...and I have an excuse for some tool shopping
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Dharma66 got a reaction from Teach. in Hello from Manchester, UK
Hi,
I've been lurking a while, and reading lots of information on this site.
I'm brand new to wooden ship modelling, so new in fact, that I haven't yet started! I've done some plastic modelling over the years, mostly aircraft, but wooden ships have been percolating at the back of my mind for as long as I can remember. I've decided now is the time to try.
I think it will be a little while yet before I get so far as purchasing a kit. I have probably 90% of the tools required by, virtue of previous modelling, and having worked a little in wood for other purposes, such as building electric guitars (purely for fun). But what I am lacking is space. My "workshop" is currently more akin to Steptoe's yard than a useful area to work in. So, I need to do some rearranging, chucking out, and negotiating with the missus in order to reclaim my space.
This will, though, allow me to spend more time reading the couple of books I have, these fora, and the excellent articles at NRG.
And it will also give me a little more time to make what seems now to be a huge decision, but ultimately is probably not really that huge...which kit to build first? There *may* be another Lady Nelson on the way...
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Dharma66 reacted to geoff in Hello from Manchester, UK
Welcome to MSW , Dharma . All the best, Geoff
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Dharma66 got a reaction from geoff in Hello from Manchester, UK
Well, I nearly have the workspace sorted, so I've taken the plunge.
After reading literally hundreds of pages of build logs, I've ordered Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat.
I know it's down as an intermediate level kit, but a few people have managed to pull it off as a first build, and I'm hoping that if I go slow enough, and quadruple check everything, maybe I can manage it.
I will be starting a log once I finally have the space in order (or on the kitchen table if it drags on too long!), as I am pretty certain I'll be hoping for a few pointers along the way!
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Dharma66 got a reaction from geoff in Hello from Manchester, UK
Thanks for the warm welcomes.
Im finally getting round to some clearing out this weekend. A couple of weeks and I should have some space back.
I've been reading lots of build logs, and though the planking seems a little awkward in parts (for a beginner), I'm thinking perhaps Pickle may be my first build.
I'll keep reading and pondering and try to make the final decision soon...
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Dharma66 got a reaction from geoff in Hello from Manchester, UK
Thanks for the links Anja...my name is Phil
Keith, I'm very much on the red side of the city
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Dharma66 got a reaction from geoff in Hello from Manchester, UK
Thanks for the links Anja...my name is Phil
Keith, I'm very much on the red side of the city
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Dharma66 got a reaction from geoff in Hello from Manchester, UK
Hi,
I've been lurking a while, and reading lots of information on this site.
I'm brand new to wooden ship modelling, so new in fact, that I haven't yet started! I've done some plastic modelling over the years, mostly aircraft, but wooden ships have been percolating at the back of my mind for as long as I can remember. I've decided now is the time to try.
I think it will be a little while yet before I get so far as purchasing a kit. I have probably 90% of the tools required by, virtue of previous modelling, and having worked a little in wood for other purposes, such as building electric guitars (purely for fun). But what I am lacking is space. My "workshop" is currently more akin to Steptoe's yard than a useful area to work in. So, I need to do some rearranging, chucking out, and negotiating with the missus in order to reclaim my space.
This will, though, allow me to spend more time reading the couple of books I have, these fora, and the excellent articles at NRG.
And it will also give me a little more time to make what seems now to be a huge decision, but ultimately is probably not really that huge...which kit to build first? There *may* be another Lady Nelson on the way...
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Dharma66 reacted to Nirvana in Hello from Manchester, UK
Phil, good choice of kit!
And Ibrahimovic with United seems to be a good combination too......
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Dharma66 got a reaction from Nirvana in Hello from Manchester, UK
Well, I nearly have the workspace sorted, so I've taken the plunge.
After reading literally hundreds of pages of build logs, I've ordered Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat.
I know it's down as an intermediate level kit, but a few people have managed to pull it off as a first build, and I'm hoping that if I go slow enough, and quadruple check everything, maybe I can manage it.
I will be starting a log once I finally have the space in order (or on the kitchen table if it drags on too long!), as I am pretty certain I'll be hoping for a few pointers along the way!
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