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    AON
    Derek C got a reaction from AON in US Brig Niagara by Tom E - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale   
    Lol lather rinse repeat 😂
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    scasey88
    Derek C got a reaction from scasey88 in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I managed to get the limber board and strake done on the other side here it is .


     
    I am am pleased with the end result.

     
    Derek
     
     
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    Pete38
    Derek C got a reaction from Pete38 in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I managed to get the limber board and strake done on the other side here it is .


     
    I am am pleased with the end result.

     
    Derek
     
     
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    Derek C
    Derek C reacted to mikiek in US Brig Niagara by Tom E - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale   
    I think that's the right decision Tom. More realistic too. One thing to watch out for though.
     
    I would have thought the planking sticks would be fairly consistent in width. My mistake. One night I grabbed a handful and cut them all to the appropriate length and tossed them in a pile. Thought I would be saving some time using the assembly line method (one task at a time). The next night when I started planking I just grabbed a plank from the pile and glued it to the frames. Pretty quickly I realized I was having to sand the long edge of many of the planks so they would match the previous plank when the ends were butted up to each other. Trying to evenly sand down even a 4" edge is problematic.  The moral of my story is take 1 stick. Cut it to plank size. Glue all those planks in place. Lather, rinse repeat.
     
    You'll have the same issue on the deck.
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    Tom E
    Derek C got a reaction from Tom E in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I managed to get the limber board and strake done on the other side here it is .


     
    I am am pleased with the end result.

     
    Derek
     
     
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    scasey88
    Derek C got a reaction from scasey88 in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I worked on limber strake and limber boards today I got one side fit. I used a #11 blade to cut the seat for the limber board into the limber strake 

     
    i used files to get final shape.
     
    The limber boards were shaped by hand using sanding blocks and files .
     
    I then marked and scored with a small triangle file to simulate 4 foot scale sections and drilled holes in the ends of each section to allow the crew access. Using a high temp soldiering Iron I chard the scored marks,holes,and edges to give it a bit of character 


     
    I am working on the other side , now hopefully I can get it done tonight , but the admiral has other plans I believe.
     
    Hope you like the progress,and thanks for looking in😁
     
    Derek
     
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    G.L.
    Derek C got a reaction from G.L. in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I worked on limber strake and limber boards today I got one side fit. I used a #11 blade to cut the seat for the limber board into the limber strake 

     
    i used files to get final shape.
     
    The limber boards were shaped by hand using sanding blocks and files .
     
    I then marked and scored with a small triangle file to simulate 4 foot scale sections and drilled holes in the ends of each section to allow the crew access. Using a high temp soldiering Iron I chard the scored marks,holes,and edges to give it a bit of character 


     
    I am working on the other side , now hopefully I can get it done tonight , but the admiral has other plans I believe.
     
    Hope you like the progress,and thanks for looking in😁
     
    Derek
     
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    scasey88
    Derek C got a reaction from scasey88 in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I have only made a small bit of progress , I glued in permanent spacers and faired inside and out. 

     
    I was wanting to leave half the frame work open to show but I’m not sure my frames are good enough for  that .
     
    i still need to file down spacers to get them sized .
     
    Thanks for checking in !

    Derek
     
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    scasey88
    Derek C got a reaction from scasey88 in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    After sanding for a bit I got up enough confidence to assemble the frames to the keel. Now I wait for them to dry .Then I can pull out the spacers and tack in some temporary stiffeners to fair the inside and out .Everything is square and true right now I hope it stays that way once all the clamps and bands are removed. 🤞🏻
     
    We shall see what tomorrow brings 

    Derek
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    davec
    Derek C got a reaction from davec in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    The repair on the frame feels strong , I will do a bit more sanding to it then take care of any cosmetics if needed.
     
    i also worked on another cannon barrel using same technique as  used on the first barrel, I still need to make wheels for the second carriage and finish fitting them with hardware for rigging.
     
    I will continue to play with my frames , sanding , cleaning,and dry fitting them today in hopes to get them assembled next week.

     
    Derek
     
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    zappto
    Derek C got a reaction from zappto in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I was moving right along today sanding the frames with 80 grit to get close to the final shape I only had a couple more to go when I decided to get a refill on my coffee.stood up ,grabbed my cup and slung #5 frame across the room . Apparently it had hooked the cup 🤨.
     
    so to fix it .I drilled holes in the center of each of the frame pieces,using a #72 bit.

     
    i then cut two pieces of wire 3/4 of a inch in length ,and inserted them with glue into the holes of one piece then filled holes of other pieces with glue.
     
    then in I assembled the pieces and set on a flat surface to dry.

     
    tomorrow I will sand and see if it will hold up or if i need to cut and assemble a new frame.i feel pretty confident in the repair.
     
    Here is a pic of the ones that are ready to get rubbed with 220 grit paper before assembly begins .
     
    i will post a pic of the repaired frame tomorrow to show how it came out whether it’s good, bad, or ugly lol
    Thanks for looking in .👋🏻
     
    Derek
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    zappto
    Derek C got a reaction from zappto in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    Happy Thanksgiving fellow MSW Members 
    Just a little update on my progress. I am still gluing frames together as I sit here smelling all the good things cooking in the kitchen . I had planned on finishing the gluing today but I fear once I eat the gluing will stop and the napping will proceed.

     
    Thanks for looking in.
    Derek
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    zappto
    Derek C got a reaction from zappto in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    Here it is all glued up tight , you can see the nuts in there new home .I will use these to mount the keel to the build board ,and later to mount to the base .



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    Pete38
    Derek C got a reaction from Pete38 in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I worked on limber strake and limber boards today I got one side fit. I used a #11 blade to cut the seat for the limber board into the limber strake 

     
    i used files to get final shape.
     
    The limber boards were shaped by hand using sanding blocks and files .
     
    I then marked and scored with a small triangle file to simulate 4 foot scale sections and drilled holes in the ends of each section to allow the crew access. Using a high temp soldiering Iron I chard the scored marks,holes,and edges to give it a bit of character 


     
    I am working on the other side , now hopefully I can get it done tonight , but the admiral has other plans I believe.
     
    Hope you like the progress,and thanks for looking in😁
     
    Derek
     
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    alde
    Derek C got a reaction from alde in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I worked on limber strake and limber boards today I got one side fit. I used a #11 blade to cut the seat for the limber board into the limber strake 

     
    i used files to get final shape.
     
    The limber boards were shaped by hand using sanding blocks and files .
     
    I then marked and scored with a small triangle file to simulate 4 foot scale sections and drilled holes in the ends of each section to allow the crew access. Using a high temp soldiering Iron I chard the scored marks,holes,and edges to give it a bit of character 


     
    I am working on the other side , now hopefully I can get it done tonight , but the admiral has other plans I believe.
     
    Hope you like the progress,and thanks for looking in😁
     
    Derek
     
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    mtaylor
    Derek C got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    Thanks Tom 
    The Frames are Red Oak , the false keel and keelson are blood wood .
     
    The planking will be cherry and  hard maple I’m thinking 🤔 
     
    I will be using a wipe on poly clear and natural . On the frames and planking 
     
    Thanks for the kind words and inquires on my build . 
    Derek
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    DocBlake
    Derek C got a reaction from DocBlake in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I have only made a small bit of progress , I glued in permanent spacers and faired inside and out. 

     
    I was wanting to leave half the frame work open to show but I’m not sure my frames are good enough for  that .
     
    i still need to file down spacers to get them sized .
     
    Thanks for checking in !

    Derek
     
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    mtaylor
    Derek C got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - by G.L. Scale 1:24   
    The ladder looks great ,I will try to use your technique when I get that far .thanks for the detailed post.
    Derek
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    Tom E
    Derek C got a reaction from Tom E in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    Thanks Tom 
    The Frames are Red Oak , the false keel and keelson are blood wood .
     
    The planking will be cherry and  hard maple I’m thinking 🤔 
     
    I will be using a wipe on poly clear and natural . On the frames and planking 
     
    Thanks for the kind words and inquires on my build . 
    Derek
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    Derek C
    Derek C reacted to Tom E in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I really like the color/hue the wood has.
    I don't know if its the camera, but it almost looks pink.
    What type is it, and, will you stain it?
     
     
     
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    G.L.
    Derek C got a reaction from G.L. in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I have only made a small bit of progress , I glued in permanent spacers and faired inside and out. 

     
    I was wanting to leave half the frame work open to show but I’m not sure my frames are good enough for  that .
     
    i still need to file down spacers to get them sized .
     
    Thanks for checking in !

    Derek
     
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    alde
    Derek C got a reaction from alde in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED   
    I have only made a small bit of progress , I glued in permanent spacers and faired inside and out. 

     
    I was wanting to leave half the frame work open to show but I’m not sure my frames are good enough for  that .
     
    i still need to file down spacers to get them sized .
     
    Thanks for checking in !

    Derek
     
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    Tom E
    Derek C got a reaction from Tom E in US Brig Niagara by Tom E - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale   
    Good luck on the lotto bud, and your ship ,she’s coming along nicely.
    Derek
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    Derek C
    Derek C reacted to geoff in New Member   
    Welcome to MSW "WOOL132". Please tell us your real name, we are all friends here!  All the best, Geoff
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    Derek C
    Derek C reacted to Tom E in US Brig Niagara by Tom E - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale   
    Mike, 
    I was thinking of cut planks instead of whole.
     
    In my mind it seems easier and with the shorter sticks, less breakage.
     
    Tom E  
     

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