Moab

Thank you for posting your this project. A true work of outstanding craftsmanship.

Where can I get more information on miniature scale building...Moab

As a tool nut I'm always checking out various sites. In my other life I built guitars and the best online site for luthier tools is Stewart-MacDonald (stewmac.com).

I've been using sewing needles glued in a dowel rod to apply ca glue. On the Stewmac site I found "Glue Loppers". I've used only one of the smaller size for about a month cleaning it with a lit match when needed. In my opinion they're great. They may be better than needles because they are very thin. They cost about $14 for 12. A bit pricey but I'm hooked...Moab

Tony; WOW! Really beautiful. If you're looking for some reference on masting and rigging you might want to check out the Panart Armed Launch. I think there's a build on this forum or go to Google Images and input "Panart Armed Launch...Moab

Beautiful craftsmanship! Your "step by step" of the planking is very helpful to this rookie...Moab

Thanks SpyGlass. Yup! Across the grain or perpendicular to the grain. I'm going to try the microwave first.  Thanx again...Moab

Can someone point in the direction of how to bend planks across the grain. ...Moab

Really looking excellent. The transformation from the early stages

is amazing..Moab

Tony; thank you for this great post. VERY, VERY helpful...Moab

I too have the same concern mentioned in Kurt's post about  Li-po batteries. Has anyone had problems with these batteries?...MOAB

WOW!!! Looks great ...Moab

I may be the last to know about this. I purchased the Dremel Chuck Adapter and like it. I no longer need to change the internal collet adapter when I use a different size bit.....Moab

Can't say I disagree with anything above. I use Titebond whenever possible but I guess too often I want to get things done more quickly.

A couple of suggestions which I know have been mentioned elsewhere:

   I use a sewing needle with the top cut off and the other end placed in a short dowel so it looks like  a pencil. I dip the needle into a small container of  

   ca and carefully place the glue where I want it. I think a toothpick can also be used.

   No matter how careful I am some ca always ends up where it's not wanted. I've found that if I carefully place some debonder on the ca and let it work   

   into the nasty ca it will soften and can often be scrapped off.

But in the end I admit ca can be evil evil stuff.

First, a happy, healthy and peaceful new year to all.

i just tried my first bottle of Mercury Brand ca glue (medium). The glue itself works as well as any other glue I've used.

What sets it apart is the material used for the closuer...it works "incredibly" well!!! I used the entire bottle and never had any clogs, etc. They offer the basic range of products plus epoxy and have a website for more info...Moab

I use glue sticks (Elmer's, Scotch, etc) 80 percent of the time. Inexpensive, clean and I've never had a glue-up problem with them...Moab

Great progress and looks great...Moab 

Thanx to all.  If I move ahead I'll do a build if possible. Thanx again...Moab

I'm considering building the BlueJacket "Spray" kit. I've built other BlueJacket kits and am always impressed with the quality.  Does anyone have any information about this kit or better yet building the kit?...Moab

Fantastic! Please give us some updates as you begin working with it...Moab

Guys and gals; my apologies for the last post. Not sure what I did wrong. Perhaps indenting doesn't work...Moab

Beautiful knife.

I'm not sure I have a top four but:

     -Lee valley low angle block plane.

     -Violin makers plane. These are very small and rather expensive but      fantastic. Not 

       sure what type of steel they use but the blade remains very sharp for an

       extended period. I think Lee Valley sells them.

      -I get a great deal of use from my digital readout caliper. I've tested it and it's very 

       accurate.

       -I consider glue a tool. I use Loctite gel glue (not the gel in the black applicator) for 

       many applications. To achieve a bond it only requires a "very small" amount. A tip I 

       learned somewhere is after you can't squeeze out any more glue cut off the exterior  

       plastic housing (very carefully...try not to puncture the inner tube). The remaining

       tube extends the amount of usable glue. This technique yields almost twice the amount 

       of this "pricy" glue.

Thanx for the bending info GL...Moab

Guys; thanx for the feedback. I'll checkout the options....Moab

Tony; just caught up eith your build. I've tried to scratch build using a mould and reading your build really helps. Love the jigs you made. I look forward to following your build...Moab

GL; the progress really looks great. I've tried many methods of prepping wood for planking. I haven't tried the ten minute in boiling approach. Is this your "go to method" when you do planking? Does it work for those tough bends?...Moab

Thank you all for the feedback. There's a lot to consider! ...Moab