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Wasn't sure where to post this. My father was in the scrap "paper and cloth" business just after WW2. Around 1947 he built the ship below. Although he was a gifted wood carver to my knowledge this was the only ship he ever built. The model measures about 4" in length. Since I was about four years old at the time I don't remember anything about the build although I do remember we lived in a very small apartment on Chicago's west side. I'm fairly confident (whatever that means) that he built the model for a magazine print advertisement. I know that because I did see proofs of the ad and have searched far and wide for a copy with no luck. It's amazing the older I get how precious having one of my dad's models has become...Moab
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Our "craft" doesn't get any better than this. Beautiful! Great photos and text. Thank you...Moab
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Bob; great find. Thank you for posting...Moab
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Michael; thank you....this really helps. I'll keep you all posted...Moab
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At a loss for words. Congrats!!!! It's one beautiful model. Thank you for the great photos and descriptions. I can't begin to tell you how much I've learned and enjoyed your build...Moab
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Michael; what’s the best way to do this? “Something” (very technical description) in a Dremel? By the way, how old is that Dremel in you photo. Thank you so much...Moab
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Michael et all; what type of file did you use....brand, cut, etc? I have a set of Vallorbe #2 cut. I “think” these are good files. Are they good enough to get this done...Moab
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Thanx guys. I do have better files . I’ll give them a try both ways...Moab
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Thanx guys. I do have better files . I’ll give them a try both ways...Moab
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Here's the drawing... Moab
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99% of the modeling I do is with wood. I want to try some other materials one of which is copper. I'm attempting to build a top sail schooner named Julia. The dimensions of the part I need to make are (roughly) shown below. The bar stock is 1/16"D. I don't own a lathe/mill/large drill press. I usually use a Dremel file and sandpaper to get a desired shape. So, I chucked the 1/16 copper rod in my Dremel and figured I could use a file to get the desired shape......that always worked with wood...! But the file basically did little. I certainly can use some suggestions regarding what I can do with the limited equipment/knowledge I possess. If I need to purchase some form of cutting tool I can do that. As always thank you for any feedback. I must admit I'm more than jealous when I see some of the equipment many of you are using and even more jealous of the incredible knowledge and skill...Moab p.s. I'll post the drawing in a few moments.
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Moab replied to Don Case's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Great reminder Roger. I have a 35 year old Inca 10" bandsaw that I want them to bury with me....who knows!...Moiab -
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Moab replied to Don Case's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Wow guys. I feel the pain. I must admit I was fooled by Wen. Are there any brands that we might deal with that still produce great tools?...Moab -
Thanx for the idea Richard. It amazes me how many things I've done in the past (like your suggestion) and then totally forgot about. Thanx again...Moab
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Unfortunately Ocooch can't mill to 1/32. I did order some wood and hope to receive it next week...Moab
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Again thanx to all for the feedback. Very, very helpful. I’ll keep you posted on my progress as I sail along...Moab
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Great feedback all. Per Gregory’s suggestion I’ve contacted them to determine if I can get wood milled to 1/32”. I’ll let everyone know when I hear from them. I would suggest anyone’s interested check out their website. They may be a good resource for some of our needs. Again thanx to Gregory for getting the ball rolling...Moab
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Thanx Gregory. Great feedback...Moab
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I regularly fabricate small wood parts. The parts are approximately 3mm x 5mm +- with two +- holes drilled. I've mostly used bass in the past but not happy with the results. I don't have the equipment to mill my own wood and don't want to use another material like plastic. So what can I use that is commercially available in 1/32 sheets and very tight grained? Parts will eventually be stained or painted. As always thanks for any suggestions...Moab
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That photo of the boat in the display stand is a “knockout.” Congratulations for crafting a beautiful, beautiful boat...Moab
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That sounds like one totally awesome week!!!! The Spray looks great.. congrats....Moab
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That $50 case looks terrific. A perfect home for a beautiful boat...Moab
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Love those details and photos...Moab
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A wonderful looking boat. The description of making the sails was VERY helpful. Not sure if I’m being redundant but I came across an excellent documentary on youtube about the fifie The series is “The boats that made Britain” or something close to that title. My apologies if this has been mentioned previously...Moab
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