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AndyMech got a reaction from demetri in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Finally some more progress - I've created and installed the sampson posts and the windlass. Both are glued on deck. I would like to run black thread down from the pump handles to the windlass to simulate the wire, but it's fairly tricky work. Maybe I can blacken some brass wire for the same effect and glue in place.
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AndyMech got a reaction from modlerbob in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Finally some more progress - I've created and installed the sampson posts and the windlass. Both are glued on deck. I would like to run black thread down from the pump handles to the windlass to simulate the wire, but it's fairly tricky work. Maybe I can blacken some brass wire for the same effect and glue in place.
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AndyMech got a reaction from lambsbk in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Finally some more progress - I've created and installed the sampson posts and the windlass. Both are glued on deck. I would like to run black thread down from the pump handles to the windlass to simulate the wire, but it's fairly tricky work. Maybe I can blacken some brass wire for the same effect and glue in place.
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AndyMech got a reaction from Elia in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Finally some more progress - I've created and installed the sampson posts and the windlass. Both are glued on deck. I would like to run black thread down from the pump handles to the windlass to simulate the wire, but it's fairly tricky work. Maybe I can blacken some brass wire for the same effect and glue in place.
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AndyMech reacted to Karleop in Pride of Baltimore II by Karleop - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hola :
After almost 3 weeks I advanced a little:
1: fixing the masts and topmasts in their places taking care on the aligment
2: Installing the fore lower yard
3: Placing the booms on the masts
4: Begin the shrouds rigging and,
5: Initiate the bowsprit rigging including the protection net
Saludos, Karl
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AndyMech got a reaction from billt in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Finally some more progress - I've created and installed the sampson posts and the windlass. Both are glued on deck. I would like to run black thread down from the pump handles to the windlass to simulate the wire, but it's fairly tricky work. Maybe I can blacken some brass wire for the same effect and glue in place.
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AndyMech got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Russ, thanks for the suggestion. I never think of using paper, although I've see it used quite effectively in many build logs. Oh well, a thought for the future.
I finished the port and starboard bitts. These are made from 3/32" square stock and I used some leftover 1/32x1/64 from the previous boxes to make the cross part. The dowel in the bottom is just the end of a toothpick.
Andy.
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AndyMech got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
It's been a couple of weeks, but here's a quick post showing the final two deck boxes I did a week or so ago. Pretty straightforward, the only tricky bit are framing on the top - those are tiny - 1/32" by 1/64.
Next up, and in progress, are two deck bitts and the sampson posts. Hopefully and update next week.
Andy
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AndyMech reacted to Karleop in Pride of Baltimore II by Karleop - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hola:
Following with booms, yards and Gaffs. In some of these cases the instructions are not so clear and some of the materials needed are not provided (for example the "iron rings") and must to find out how to do them.
Now I must decide if include sails or not and in this case if if they will be furled or not
Saludos, Karl
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AndyMech got a reaction from GuntherMT in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Finally some more progress - I've created and installed the sampson posts and the windlass. Both are glued on deck. I would like to run black thread down from the pump handles to the windlass to simulate the wire, but it's fairly tricky work. Maybe I can blacken some brass wire for the same effect and glue in place.
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AndyMech got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Finally some more progress - I've created and installed the sampson posts and the windlass. Both are glued on deck. I would like to run black thread down from the pump handles to the windlass to simulate the wire, but it's fairly tricky work. Maybe I can blacken some brass wire for the same effect and glue in place.
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AndyMech got a reaction from Tigersteve in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Finally some more progress - I've created and installed the sampson posts and the windlass. Both are glued on deck. I would like to run black thread down from the pump handles to the windlass to simulate the wire, but it's fairly tricky work. Maybe I can blacken some brass wire for the same effect and glue in place.
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AndyMech got a reaction from Professor in USS Constitution by AndyMech - FINISHED - Revell - 1:96 - PLASTIC
I had a good 3-day weekend on the ship. On Friday, I finished the lifts on all three masts and tied in the blocks to the crosstrees in preparation for doing the leech and bunt lines.
Saturday and Sunday, I completed the leech and bunt lines (step 5). The upper ones tied off on the fight top railing, the lower ones through blocks and tied off at a railing.
I skipped step 4 for now so as not to work around those lines (sheets). I'm going to look through the instructions and rig those lines that tie off near the mast base prior to doing some of the outside lines. Next up will be rigging the bowsprit left and right, including the studding sail boom.
Andy
Foremast:
Mainmast:
Full ship as she stands:
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AndyMech got a reaction from Professor in USS Constitution by AndyMech - FINISHED - Revell - 1:96 - PLASTIC
I only had one day this weekend to work, but I feel I got a lot done. I had finished the main mast lower halyard on Tuesday, and today completed the mizzen mast lower halyard. The mizzen was easier as it was just one side, there was no balancing the left and right sides.
Mainmast:
Mizzen mast lower halyard:
I had some confusion on where to put the blocks on the mast tops for the top gallant halyard, and I ended up drilling a small hole in the top near the railing to tie the block:
Next, I was able to rig all three masts top gallant halyards:
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AndyMech got a reaction from Professor in USS Constitution by AndyMech - FINISHED - Revell - 1:96 - PLASTIC
As promised, the main mast jeers. I spent the rest of the day today tying blocks to the crosstrees and chainplate ledges in preparation for the halyards. FYI, for anyone following the Revell instructions, the mizzenmast halyard apparently only goes to the starboard side, and I re-used the same eyebolt used for the backstays. The other two masts had a free eyebolt just ahead of the backstays. I hope this is correct.
The mainmast jeer drops and is tied to the railing - there is no pin to attach it for some reason.
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AndyMech got a reaction from Professor in USS Constitution by AndyMech - FINISHED - Revell - 1:96 - PLASTIC
I finished adding the yard supports on all three masts -- only for the lowest yard.
Next was adding the jeers. I started with the foremast. The instructions call for the jeer blocks be 3 1/2 inches apart. I found that 3 inches (for the foremast) was a better distance - maybe 3 1/8, but it allows for a better separation between blocks.
See for yourself.
Next up, the jeers on the mainmast.
Andy.
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AndyMech got a reaction from billt in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
It's been a couple of weeks, but here's a quick post showing the final two deck boxes I did a week or so ago. Pretty straightforward, the only tricky bit are framing on the top - those are tiny - 1/32" by 1/64.
Next up, and in progress, are two deck bitts and the sampson posts. Hopefully and update next week.
Andy
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AndyMech got a reaction from GuntherMT in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Russ, thanks for the suggestion. I never think of using paper, although I've see it used quite effectively in many build logs. Oh well, a thought for the future.
I finished the port and starboard bitts. These are made from 3/32" square stock and I used some leftover 1/32x1/64 from the previous boxes to make the cross part. The dowel in the bottom is just the end of a toothpick.
Andy.
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AndyMech got a reaction from Karleop in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Russ, thanks for the suggestion. I never think of using paper, although I've see it used quite effectively in many build logs. Oh well, a thought for the future.
I finished the port and starboard bitts. These are made from 3/32" square stock and I used some leftover 1/32x1/64 from the previous boxes to make the cross part. The dowel in the bottom is just the end of a toothpick.
Andy.
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AndyMech got a reaction from russ in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Russ, thanks for the suggestion. I never think of using paper, although I've see it used quite effectively in many build logs. Oh well, a thought for the future.
I finished the port and starboard bitts. These are made from 3/32" square stock and I used some leftover 1/32x1/64 from the previous boxes to make the cross part. The dowel in the bottom is just the end of a toothpick.
Andy.
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AndyMech got a reaction from Tigersteve in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
It's been a couple of weeks, but here's a quick post showing the final two deck boxes I did a week or so ago. Pretty straightforward, the only tricky bit are framing on the top - those are tiny - 1/32" by 1/64.
Next up, and in progress, are two deck bitts and the sampson posts. Hopefully and update next week.
Andy
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AndyMech got a reaction from GuntherMT in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
It's been a couple of weeks, but here's a quick post showing the final two deck boxes I did a week or so ago. Pretty straightforward, the only tricky bit are framing on the top - those are tiny - 1/32" by 1/64.
Next up, and in progress, are two deck bitts and the sampson posts. Hopefully and update next week.
Andy
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AndyMech got a reaction from russ in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
It's been a couple of weeks, but here's a quick post showing the final two deck boxes I did a week or so ago. Pretty straightforward, the only tricky bit are framing on the top - those are tiny - 1/32" by 1/64.
Next up, and in progress, are two deck bitts and the sampson posts. Hopefully and update next week.
Andy
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AndyMech got a reaction from billt in Pride of Baltimore II by AndyMech - Model Shipways - 1:64
Ok, I decided to take a look at improving the main hatch issue.
For reference, here's what it looked like after my initial work:
Today, I removed the hatch, which wasn't too difficult. I use a water-soluble glue, so a little water loosened it right up.
I masked the area under the hatch and painted the planks black:
Here's final result. I did not add anything to the clear panes at this point. I didn't glue it back together yet, so I have some time to consider how I like it.
Andy.
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AndyMech got a reaction from AON in Storing and Sorting Wood Strips
Here's a method of sorting and storing wood I came up with over the holidays:
At work, I found a cardboard box that was used to ship a computer keyboard - it's long and not too tall. I cut the top lid off, and then cut that lid into strips about an inch wide. Then, I glued those strips into the bottom of the box to create channels - apply some labels and most of my wood is sorted. Cheap and quick to create.
If I find another box, I can make a second one and just stack them together.
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