John Allen
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John Allen got a reaction from Canute in Deadeye strops
Frankie,
I had begun to place dead eyes and knocked off a chain plate in addition to 2 gun ports. Now being older and wiser (maybe) I have plenty of patience. If things get too tedious I usually get up and walk away until I relax, sometimes it may take a day.
That being said I have not tackled this much complexity in previous builds (and some major unforeseen problems that jumped up and said boo)
It will be tedious, I have never not completed any project (some came close).
I appreciate your sage advice am going to print your post and place on the desk.
Thanks
John
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John Allen got a reaction from Canute in Deadeye strops
Tom,
Had pecked around and found several DIYs found out your right about the artist wire. There was also informative u tubes.
I'll be a brassen and a blacken for a few days.
Appreciate your response and advice. Take care.
Thanks
John
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John Allen got a reaction from Canute in Deadeye strops
jb,
Understand, had read on this site how to make the shrouds before I posted, and micro mark has the blackening. Thought someone may know of a supplier I'm unaware of (trying to take the lazy may out). Trying to guess which would be better black artistic wire or brass and blacken.
Will take your suggestion and view the fully framed model.
Thank you for your input
John
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John Allen got a reaction from JerseyCity Frankie in Deadeye strops
Frankie,
I had begun to place dead eyes and knocked off a chain plate in addition to 2 gun ports. Now being older and wiser (maybe) I have plenty of patience. If things get too tedious I usually get up and walk away until I relax, sometimes it may take a day.
That being said I have not tackled this much complexity in previous builds (and some major unforeseen problems that jumped up and said boo)
It will be tedious, I have never not completed any project (some came close).
I appreciate your sage advice am going to print your post and place on the desk.
Thanks
John
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in Deadeye strops
Frankie,
I had begun to place dead eyes and knocked off a chain plate in addition to 2 gun ports. Now being older and wiser (maybe) I have plenty of patience. If things get too tedious I usually get up and walk away until I relax, sometimes it may take a day.
That being said I have not tackled this much complexity in previous builds (and some major unforeseen problems that jumped up and said boo)
It will be tedious, I have never not completed any project (some came close).
I appreciate your sage advice am going to print your post and place on the desk.
Thanks
John
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in Deadeye strops
Tom,
Had pecked around and found several DIYs found out your right about the artist wire. There was also informative u tubes.
I'll be a brassen and a blacken for a few days.
Appreciate your response and advice. Take care.
Thanks
John
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John Allen got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by John Allen - Mamoli - Scale 1:90 - 5th build
I was remiss in not posting a step by step progression log. Had gotten lost in the building. I used Grant Dales suggestion on the black tulle and found the diamond pattern. Will also use black line for the ratlines. Though I am having trouble matching the size with local sewing stores and the size charts from cm to thread gauge addled me.
I am still not happy with the skylight (4th rebuild) and have not attached, as stated before so many parts (wood,pins, rings, plastic for the skylight, cleats ,etc. were partially or totally missing.
Have finished the yards and masts and starting deck hardware for the rigging in preparation for stepping the masts.
John Allen
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John Allen got a reaction from zappto in HMS Victory by John Allen - Mamoli - Scale 1:90 - 5th build
I was remiss in not posting a step by step progression log. Had gotten lost in the building. I used Grant Dales suggestion on the black tulle and found the diamond pattern. Will also use black line for the ratlines. Though I am having trouble matching the size with local sewing stores and the size charts from cm to thread gauge addled me.
I am still not happy with the skylight (4th rebuild) and have not attached, as stated before so many parts (wood,pins, rings, plastic for the skylight, cleats ,etc. were partially or totally missing.
Have finished the yards and masts and starting deck hardware for the rigging in preparation for stepping the masts.
John Allen
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in Rigging scissors
It's quite a crew we have here I'm impressed. All great suggestions. I agree you cannot have too many tools.
I've tried to tell my wife that but it's like trying to take the breach of a fort with a Forlorn Hope!
Again thanks to all John
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John Allen got a reaction from Canute in Rigging scissors
It's quite a crew we have here I'm impressed. All great suggestions. I agree you cannot have too many tools.
I've tried to tell my wife that but it's like trying to take the breach of a fort with a Forlorn Hope!
Again thanks to all John
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in Missing parts Mamoli HMS Victory (moved by admin)
Grant,
The skylight was a real thorn thanks for the offer of the photos if I remember it was 20 sm panes & 10 larger panes, still have that plan.
Will begin to post more, almost finished with the masts & yards. Still making rings. jhearl provided a good linc on making eye bolts.
Thanks Grant and to all for the advice.
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in Missing parts Mamoli HMS Victory (moved by admin)
Re posting pics
The only problem I had was the skylight, all the plastic widows were gone. I used acrylic but scale is wrong, and it over powers the stern of the ship will rebuild again (3rd time)
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John Allen got a reaction from gjdale in Missing parts Mamoli HMS Victory (moved by admin)
Re posting pics
The only problem I had was the skylight, all the plastic widows were gone. I used acrylic but scale is wrong, and it over powers the stern of the ship will rebuild again (3rd time)
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in Missing parts Mamoli HMS Victory (moved by admin)
jhearl
Sound advice link re eyebolts major help
Thanks
John
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John Allen got a reaction from Piet in Missing parts Mamoli HMS Victory (moved by admin)
Grant,
Hello my friend. I was referring to the metal rings used in conjunction with the blocks and rigging 3mm to 10 mm and the 3mm with the attached pin, should have been more specific instead of carping. Cornwall is the only place I haven't looked. I do have enough brass wire to make the rings but was looking for the lazy mans way out. It stopped me dead in my tracks when I realized they were gone.
I appreciate Marks and your suggestions. Thanks
Will have to post some pics before the Admiral flogs me.
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in Missing parts Mamoli HMS Victory (moved by admin)
Grant,
Hello my friend. I was referring to the metal rings used in conjunction with the blocks and rigging 3mm to 10 mm and the 3mm with the attached pin, should have been more specific instead of carping. Cornwall is the only place I haven't looked. I do have enough brass wire to make the rings but was looking for the lazy mans way out. It stopped me dead in my tracks when I realized they were gone.
I appreciate Marks and your suggestions. Thanks
Will have to post some pics before the Admiral flogs me.
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John Allen got a reaction from DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Doris,
The only thing I can say it is absolutely poetry in motion.
Kudosx10
John
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John Allen got a reaction from klundsc in HMS Victory by John Allen - mamoli - 1/90
Need advice, when coming to the placing of the grenades in lower deck all I found looked more like cannon balls. Found some plastic beads 11/0 at a Wal-Mart but need some honest opinions, I have no ego so if more experienced modelers say it does not look right I will tear it out and redo before I proceed further.
They were to shiny and I brushed with a flat clear acrylic.
Also researched plank bending tools on this site. I had used a soldering iron on my armed launch and found it tedious but did not want to spend thr money for commercial plank benders. I cannot remeber the builders name but he used a tin can and tea candles. I tried it this date and was amazed. Bent 6 planks in less then 2 or 3 minutes. Tried wet and dry wood, wet seems to be faster.
To the point of lying in the gunports and start to plank, had stained decks which need 1 more sanding.
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John Allen got a reaction from willieA/B in HMS Victory by John Allen - mamoli - 1/90
Need advice, when coming to the placing of the grenades in lower deck all I found looked more like cannon balls. Found some plastic beads 11/0 at a Wal-Mart but need some honest opinions, I have no ego so if more experienced modelers say it does not look right I will tear it out and redo before I proceed further.
They were to shiny and I brushed with a flat clear acrylic.
Also researched plank bending tools on this site. I had used a soldering iron on my armed launch and found it tedious but did not want to spend thr money for commercial plank benders. I cannot remeber the builders name but he used a tin can and tea candles. I tried it this date and was amazed. Bent 6 planks in less then 2 or 3 minutes. Tried wet and dry wood, wet seems to be faster.
To the point of lying in the gunports and start to plank, had stained decks which need 1 more sanding.
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