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Derek C got a reaction from Ryland Craze in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I finished the rigging and sails and put her all together this morning . Here is a few photos of her all finished up . Thanks to everyone that looked in ,liked,and commented on my first scratch build . I hope to see y’all on my next journey.
Thanks again
Derek
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Derek C got a reaction from Glomar in 18th Century Longboat by mahjong25 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48
Hello mahjong25
Its looking pretty good so far , the planking on this boat is tricky. After you fare the hull u can use a mixture of the sawdust and a 50/50 water glue mix to help with gaps in planking ad resand . Make sure to get the char off the inside the hull it wont pay nice with your finish.looking forward to seeing it progress
Derek
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Derek C got a reaction from Duanelaker in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED
Good afternoon fellow modelers
I was getting ready to rig my cannons this morning and once I got a good look at the cannons I made in the beginning of my log one did not match the other so I decided to fix the one the was a bit to large. It wasn’t to bad ,but to me was obvious. Well I ducked it all up and it turned out looking real bad .. Here is what it looked like before I butchered it.
Here is what it looked like after the butchering .
when I made these I used paper and super glue .
I had picked up some brass rod a few months ago and decided today was going to be the day I tried my hand at making a couple cannons out of it to replace my experiment gone wrong.
I started by cutting grooves in the rod with my file to mark the rings of the cannon .
then i I started filling the shape of the end of the barrel.
I do not own a lathe and quickly realizing this was going to be a time consuming project I decided to use my little drill press to speed up the process . I chucked up my piece of brass and using my files started shaping.
After a little time and patience this is what I came up with.
i am pleased with the way the cannon turned out . Now I will try to replicate it . I will post results of the replicated cannon later today .
i hope lol
Thanks for looking in.
Derek C
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Derek C got a reaction from Roger Pellett in Lagoda 1826 by Derek C - New Bedford Whaling Vessel
Hello members, finally feeling better so I figured I’d post a short update ,
I have received my book
and found some some very useful info in it , I am glad I purchased this book it is packed full of historical drawings and old photos of the. Logoda , and it’s whale boats. I also started receiving some drawings on the vessel so I will begin figuring them out so I can start making saw dust this weekend. She is going to be a nice size model at aprox 23” long 30” tall and 7 “ wide.
I hope to get started this weekend .Glad you looked in ,
Derek C
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Derek C got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Lagoda 1826 by Derek C - New Bedford Whaling Vessel
Hello members, finally feeling better so I figured I’d post a short update ,
I have received my book
and found some some very useful info in it , I am glad I purchased this book it is packed full of historical drawings and old photos of the. Logoda , and it’s whale boats. I also started receiving some drawings on the vessel so I will begin figuring them out so I can start making saw dust this weekend. She is going to be a nice size model at aprox 23” long 30” tall and 7 “ wide.
I hope to get started this weekend .Glad you looked in ,
Derek C
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Derek C got a reaction from FrankWouts in Le Soleil Royal by Nek0 - 1/72 - Marc Yeu
😳 wow ! Simply marvelous Nek0
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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 Old Collingwood in Master and Commander: The 24 minutes of deleted scenes.
Thanks for the clips , this is a great movie
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Derek C got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Wood supplier Ocooch
I received my wood order today looked pretty good ,and shipped fast .
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Derek C got a reaction from thibaultron in Wood supplier Ocooch
No worries Nirvana ,
yea I’m getting ready to try my luck on the Triton cross section .
Derek
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Derek C got a reaction from thibaultron in Wood supplier Ocooch
Nirvana
The list above shows the count of each wood some of the 1/4 I had him mill to 3/16 . The total price with shipping was $173.46
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Derek C got a reaction from thibaultron in Wood supplier Ocooch
I received my wood order today looked pretty good ,and shipped fast .
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Derek C got a reaction from thibaultron in Wood supplier Ocooch
I placed my order today and I bought way more than I need probably, but once i started ordering I couldn’t help it I wanted it all but the admiral only gave me so much to work with and of coarse I went over lol
its easier to ask for forgiveness then for permission
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Derek C got a reaction from thibaultron in Wood supplier Ocooch
Ethan from Ocooch responded very quickly and the price for the 3/16 thick is the same as quarter inch I am putting together a list for them now Thanks to John for starting this thread and Chuck for posting link . I was going to browse through Crown Timbers but there store is always closed for maintenance. Not sure whats up with that
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Derek C got a reaction from thibaultron in Wood supplier Ocooch
I just mailed them to get some pricing on some 3/16 x3x24 inch cherry and red oak I mentioned both MSW ad Chuck I wil post update when I et response
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Derek C got a reaction from thibaultron in Wood supplier Ocooch
I will be placing a order there next week to start my cross section the prices are good
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Derek C got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - Model Shipways
My longboat build has come to the end . Thanks to everyone who posted and viewed my build log .I am now on the hunt for my second build . The shipyard has put out its first boat and I learned a lot . Here is the final pics of my longboat . Please remember when looking at this beast she is my first 😉
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Derek C got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I finished the rigging and sails and put her all together this morning . Here is a few photos of her all finished up . Thanks to everyone that looked in ,liked,and commented on my first scratch build . I hope to see y’all on my next journey.
Thanks again
Derek
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Derek C got a reaction from zappto in Lagoda 1826 by Derek C - New Bedford Whaling Vessel
Hello members, finally feeling better so I figured I’d post a short update ,
I have received my book
and found some some very useful info in it , I am glad I purchased this book it is packed full of historical drawings and old photos of the. Logoda , and it’s whale boats. I also started receiving some drawings on the vessel so I will begin figuring them out so I can start making saw dust this weekend. She is going to be a nice size model at aprox 23” long 30” tall and 7 “ wide.
I hope to get started this weekend .Glad you looked in ,
Derek C
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Derek C got a reaction from shipcarpenter in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED
Thanks Mark and G.L.
G.L.
If you do it in tin that will be interesting I have never seen anyone do that , so I would be excited to learn this technique.
I got The other one done as well here they are side by side close enough I believe.
She is coming along nicely I started the rigging of the guns today .It was my first time using Chucks rope and it is great stuff !
He has a customer for life .
Here is a few pictures of how she is looking I hope to have to get the rigging of the guns done this week .working a little bit each night after work .
Thanks for checking out my build !
Derek C
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Derek C got a reaction from Captain Poison in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED
Today I finished The base and mounted my cross section. This was a real fun build, and I learned so much from building it. Thanks to the members that followed along with my build and gave me words of wisdom , encouragement and kindness.
Here are the photos of the finished Project.
Thanks again for following along
Derek C
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Derek C got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Hello from spain to everybody
Welcome Aboard Javier
Your Models Are Beutiful
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Derek C got a reaction from Omega1234 in Hello from spain to everybody
Welcome Aboard Javier
Your Models Are Beutiful
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Derek C got a reaction from Speedy in HMS Triton Cross Section by Derek C - FINISHED
Today I finished The base and mounted my cross section. This was a real fun build, and I learned so much from building it. Thanks to the members that followed along with my build and gave me words of wisdom , encouragement and kindness.
Here are the photos of the finished Project.
Thanks again for following along
Derek C
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Derek C got a reaction from Tom E in Lagoda 1826 by Derek C - New Bedford Whaling Vessel
Hello members, finally feeling better so I figured I’d post a short update ,
I have received my book
and found some some very useful info in it , I am glad I purchased this book it is packed full of historical drawings and old photos of the. Logoda , and it’s whale boats. I also started receiving some drawings on the vessel so I will begin figuring them out so I can start making saw dust this weekend. She is going to be a nice size model at aprox 23” long 30” tall and 7 “ wide.
I hope to get started this weekend .Glad you looked in ,
Derek C
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