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CPDDET

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  1. CPDDET
    Nice work! At this scale things can be a real challenge.
  2. CPDDET
    Only way I know of getting it right without too much waste.
  3. CPDDET
    Going blind already
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. CPDDET
    Welcome! Contributing and rendering help is what this site is all about. Dave
  7. CPDDET
    I use a clear spray acrylic matte finish over my painted parts. Adds some UV protection and makes the model easier to dust off.
  8. CPDDET
    Zinsser, Varathane and Minwax all make sanding sealers as well.
  9. CPDDET
    I have been using Delta Ceramcoat on basswood and found it to work quite well.
  10. CPDDET
    Good to hear things are moving along
  11. CPDDET
    Welcome aboard!
  12. CPDDET
    Glad to have you join us!
  13. CPDDET
    Beautiful!
  14. CPDDET
    Welcome! Be sure to keep us posted. Would love to see pics of your dads build and kit.
  15. CPDDET
    Looks great and good technique!
  16. CPDDET
    Finally got around to making the other half of the gooseneck for the foremast. Its been a while coming, LOL I began with a .125 square brass bar and milled it down to .085 Then used a #66 bit to drill a hole for the through bolt that would hold the two halves together Then drilled another hole into the face of the bar and two more holes into the side of the bar Then, using a file, joined the two holes to form a slot Checked the fit of the two halves Then drilled a hole straight down into the bar to accommodate a piece of brass rod that will be used to attach the gooseneck to the boom I attached the two halves with a .8 mm bolt and nut and trimmed off the excess Then used a jeweler’s saw to cut the gooseneck from the bar Used CA to glue the brass rod into the back side of the gooseneck This is a picture of the finished gooseneck mounted (simulated) on a brass rod with a piece of dowel for the boom. The boom can swivel port to starboard, slide up and down the brass rod and the gooseneck will allow the boom to lift after the downhaul is set
  17. CPDDET
    During my days of learning to sail through classes with the ASA, we learned to use a reef knot to secure the 2 ends of the reef lines. This is a common knot also known as a square knot. Easy to tie: right hand over left and then left hand over right.
  18. CPDDET
    Nice thinking outside the box! Dave
  19. CPDDET
    Welcome! Lots of great modelers here. Looking forward to seeing your builds Dave
  20. CPDDET
    Looks excellent!
  21. CPDDET
    Always nice to get ideas/ advice from a master like yourself. Thanks!
  22. CPDDET
    Welcome! While you will find a treasure trove of information here, we all will benefit from your experience as well. Dave
  23. CPDDET
    They are very susceptible to side shock
  24. CPDDET
    And fairly inexpensive
  25. CPDDET
    My mind is still dwelling on this, crazy huh? Another cutting method might be a very thin cutoff disk in a dermal tool? I have some of these disks, very thin and quite fragile. But they cut beautifully. I'll check the name and post it.

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