Derek C
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Derek C reacted to kurtvd19 in What brand of #11 blades do you use
I use Swann-Morton #25a blades. They are a lot cheaper if you get the non-sterilized blades. Have found them on both Amazon and ebay
You might want to get a plastic handle like this (just an example) https://www.amazon.com/OdontoMed2011®-SCALPEL-PLASTIC-VETERINARY-INSTRUMENTS/dp/B01EC46Q52/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1511647956&sr=8-9&keywords=scalpel+handle+4
Kurt
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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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Derek C got a reaction from thibaultron in What brand of #11 blades do you use
I use exacto but I like the idea of surgical. I will purchase these next time . Thanks Clifford
Derek
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Derek C got a reaction from Canute in New hobby?
Be Sure to look around and choose a boat the peaks your interest once you find one you can always get honest input from fellow members
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Derek C got a reaction from Canute in New hobby?
Billings makes great kits and good instructions on the newer kits I hear . Model ship ways,and Blue Jacket also excellent choices.
Oh and
All the best
Derek
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Derek C got a reaction from Canute in New hobby?
I would suggest you buy a kit from a manufacturer that is known for good instructions and prints the Chinese ripoff’s are neither good quality nor good instructions, and they steal the product from good legitimate company’s. Look at some of our sponsors they have great kits available with quality and ease of instructions and I have seen first hand they back there products. Do yourself a favor and trash that kit or send it back.
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Derek C reacted to kayakerlarry in What brand of #11 blades do you use
Any preferences on type of surgical blade or handle or supplier (Amazon, etc)???
Larry
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Derek C reacted to kurtvd19 in What brand of #11 blades do you use
Surgical blades are the way to go. Xacto or Excel both will loosen if you apply pressure that loosens the tightening nut. The surgical blades lock in place and prevent this.
Kurt
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Derek C reacted to Jack12477 in New hobby?
Tower Hobbies in Chicago (USA) offers Dumas and Artesania Latina kits at very reasonable prices and both of these manufacturers are good and reputable. Also Ages of Sail (see link here on MSW) is another good source for kits.
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Derek C reacted to clifforddward in What brand of #11 blades do you use
After decades of using various brands of #11 hobby blades, I finally tried surgical blades and discovered to my delight they are sharper, stronger and stay sharp longer...I've shifted to surgical #11 blades and holders for most of my hobby work now.
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Derek C reacted to kurtvd19 in New hobby?
Ship-it:
Go to the last post on the last page of the link Chris provided about the banned kits issue - to see if your kit mfg. is listed. You can skip all of the prior posts - as the last post is the final word on the issue.
Kurt
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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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Derek C got a reaction from Canute in HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - by G.L. Scale 1:24
Wow that looks really clean . Beautiful work G.L.
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Derek C reacted to G.L. in HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - by G.L. Scale 1:24
Gun deck structure finished.
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Derek C reacted to G.L. in HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - by G.L. Scale 1:24
A cross section is in fact a slice of a ship which is sawn out of it. I want to up light all the kerfs by painting them in red. On the lower deck a piece of deck remained to support the stairs, where the deck is cut, the kerf is painted in red.
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Derek C got a reaction from davec 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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Derek C got a reaction from Canute 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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Derek C got a reaction from Tom E 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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Derek C reacted to G.L. in HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - by G.L. Scale 1:24
I intend to paint the lower deck in white. I guess that it would be very difficult to do so when the gun deck is already in place, so beams, knees, carlings and ledges are not glued already. I remove them again and will paint them before gluing on position.
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Derek C reacted to G.L. in HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - by G.L. Scale 1:24
Derek,
Glad that we'll be at least two to work at the cross section. I just visited your log, your guns are looking great. I signed me in as follower.
G.L.
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Derek C reacted to Tom E in US Brig Niagara by Tom E - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale
Mike,
I did build 2 carronades and they seem to fit well.
Once the decking is installed it should help with the pitch, but they do fit.
Maybe not historically correct, and would probably blow the rail off when fired!
The carronade are not fully assembled, just primed and pieces on top of each other.
I wont glue the slide board to the carronade base until ready for final placement.
In the end, I want the barrels hanging outboard a bit...I think. I'll know when I see it.
Deck planking should raise the backend of the carriage up.
I'll still have the stringer, per the plans, under the rail.
It just wont cross the gunport opening.
I'll piece that in, with the rest of the planking section by section.
Tom E
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Derek C got a reaction from thibaultron in storage/staging for a build
Check out this link
Maybe you will find some ideas .
Good Luck
Derek
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Derek C got a reaction from Canute in HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - by G.L. Scale 1:24
Looks great G.L., I am glad to see another active log in the cross section , I am currently only at the gluing the frames stage of my build so I will follow along with your masterpiece
Derek
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Derek C got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - by G.L. Scale 1:24
Looks great G.L., I am glad to see another active log in the cross section , I am currently only at the gluing the frames stage of my build so I will follow along with your masterpiece
Derek
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