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  1. CPDDET
    Thanks Bob, good information there. Dave
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    Thanks! Will be starting a new build soon and contemplating using dyed shellac rather than different types (colors) of wood or paint. My thoughts are to use the same type of wood throughout and doing tinted shellac test colors with that wood before I begin. Going to have to learn alot about shellac, universal tints and how to mix them. Dave
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    Has anyone played around with tinting shellac? I would appreciate hearing about your experience, procedure or any advice you could pass along. Dave
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    Welcome! Very impressive work your doing.
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    Welcome back to the fold!
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    Welcome! All the help you will ever need can be found here.
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    https://mainemaritime.edu/waterfront/schooner-bowdoin/ Perhaps some help can be found at the email addresses posted here.
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    I believe I got a set of 3 plates from Micro Mark for about $17. https://www.micromark.com/Artesania-Latina-27300-Micro-Shapers-Set-A-3-Plates?gclid=CjwKCAjw04yjBhApEiwAJcvNoR63cw32-NOTLCL_VQ2n-SnBrivpcjabL7pR4VKYouNLh6bxcoJ0XxoCHccQAvD_BwE
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    In my opinion, I would sacrifice a bit on exact dimensions in order to produce better detail on the workpiece. But that's just me. I don't know of scrappers that come in decimal or fraction, only in mm. I've used these with good success after experimenting using at different angles to the workpiece. I've also learned to work pieces longer than what's needed. At one end you need material to hang on to and at the finished end I've always had to trim off a bit to get a consistent shape in the finished piece.
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    This is great advice! If I were to begin again it's what I would do. I would also recommend the half hull planking project offered by Nautical Research Guild. Planking a hull correctly can be a tricky business and it's a skill that will serve you well in future builds. That said, welcome aboard! Dave
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    I have used them on cherry wood with great results. Don't know about walnut.
  12. CPDDET
    Welcome, while you will find all the help you need here, we are all looking forward with what you can share with us as well. Dave
  13. CPDDET
    Since the plans called for these straps to be galvanized steel, I decided to make them out of aluminum instead of brass. Started with 2 pieces of 1/8 inch thick plywood Glued (CA) a piece .016 thick aluminum between the pieces of plywood and clamped until set up Then cut .05 wide strips on the Burns saw, needed 4 but cut a few extras After soaking the cut pieces in acetone to release them I marked where I needed to drill holes for the bolts. The far left mark is the cut off. Then drilled holes with a #77 bit After shaping the 4 halves I mounted the gooseneck to the bands and the bands to the foremast with .05mm bolts and nuts. Touched the bolts with CA to hold them in place then added a coat of amber shellac. Dropped both the foremast and mainmast into the model, but did not glue in place yet. Now it’s onto the foremast boom….
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    https://modelexpo-online.com/Model-Shipways-Shipwright-3-Kit-Combo-Series-with-Tools-and-Paint_p_5290.html
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    If I were just starting I would do the 3 kits, in order, offered by model shipways. I would also do the half hull planking kit offered by the Nautical Research Guild.
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    Planning on it if the creek don't rise and I'm still on the green side of the grass.
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    There is a product made by Flitz out of Wisconsin. Supposedly spray on and rince, no scrubbing needed. I have a very badly oxidized brass kick plate on our front door that hasn't been cleaned in 15 years. So I'm going to try this stuff. Brasso had little to no effect. I'll keep you posted.
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    That's quite a statement. You may want to sleep on it. Can the copper be cleaned? Would you consider applying Renaissance Wax and leaving it bright after cleaning? Or cleaning and then using a different method to "age" it? Just wondering what options you have available.
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    Glad to hear all is well, except for a few minor flaws. I'm sure you're pleased to be up and running again. Dave
  20. CPDDET
    Welcome! This is a great resource and has helped me tremendously. I'm sure you will find all the help you need here. Dave
  21. CPDDET
    Nice work! At this scale things can be a real challenge.
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    Only way I know of getting it right without too much waste.
  23. CPDDET
    Going blind already
  24. CPDDET
    You have to remember that those who are on this site have a critical eye. The general public wouldn't look at this model the same way. Put it up on Ebay and see where things go.
  25. CPDDET
    The next step was to make the vertical rod on which the gooseneck rides. I began by taking a piece of 1/32 inch brass round stock and flattening one end with a pin driver and hammer. Then slid the gooseneck on the round end before flattening that end with the pin driver. In order to drill the holes in the flat ends without the drill bit wandering, I glued (CA) a .05mm washer on each end to act as a guide for the drill bit. Then hand drilled the holes with a pin vice. After words I used acetone to remove the washers. Now to build the bands that attaches the gooseneck assembly to the foremast.

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