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  1. CPDDET
    Welcome to the forum!
  2. CPDDET
    Thanks Toni, I'll check it out.
  3. CPDDET
    Looks like it could be an attachment for a Tormek
  4. CPDDET
    I have1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 chisels along with the dogleg ones from Stumac. I think I will stick with those for now and hopefully improve with practice. Although a micro plane is definitely in my future. Christmas isn't far off and maybe Santa will be good to me.
  5. CPDDET
    I considered something similar but thought it would limit me to 45 degree bevels. Seem like I rarely get a 90 or 45 when building my models. But vertais does make a very nice 45 bevel attachment for their plane. Tempting!
  6. CPDDET
    While sandpaper and files will work, I think they are perhaps the most difficult in attaining a crisp bevel that allows the greatest amount of glue area. Thank you all for some great ideas. I think this is just another task that takes time and practice to develop with sharp hand tools.
  7. CPDDET
    Wondering how others are cutting chamfers, I'm having a bit of on issue getting smooth flat chamfers at different angles. While I do have a burns saw, it doesn't have a tilt arbor and besides, most the time the pieces I need to chamfer are much to small for that anyway. I suppose some type of jig used with a hand chisel might work but just cant seem to find an easy, reliable method. Anyone have a method their using that works well for them? Dave
  8. CPDDET
    Perhaps you could supply more information? Such as manufacturer, availability and so on.
  9. CPDDET
    Over the years of shaving with a straight razor I have become pretty adapt to honing and stopping a razor. There was, of course, a learning curve but over that time I have acquired the stones and skill to do it. I imagine, with time, a similar skill could be attained with these chisles. Thank you for your thoughts and insights.
  10. CPDDET
    I recently purchased this set of 4 micro chisels from Stumac. I'm very pleased with them and the dogleg shape allows great control. Cutting widths include 2mm, 2.4mm, 2.75mm and 3.25mm But I need to find a honing guide that will work with them. Anyone have ideas?
  11. CPDDET
    Looking good!
  12. CPDDET
    Welcome Eric! Your joining a great group.
  13. CPDDET
    Welcome, glad to have you aboard!
  14. CPDDET
    Also check Modelmotorcars and MicroMart for miniture hardware.
  15. CPDDET
    Model Shipways Sailing Pram or Lobster Smack?
  16. CPDDET
    I would rough the old surface, prime and repaint. But I'm no expert in the field.
  17. CPDDET
    Badger Airbrush makes their own line of paints. They come airbrush ready and I have used them with great success. I'm sure Kurt could expound on this product.
  18. CPDDET
    Excellent metal work. Your model is coming along nicely!
  19. CPDDET
    Hope your situation is soon rectified. And welcome to the grouo!
  20. CPDDET
    Finished installing all the frames. After cutting the slots for frames 4, 4a, 5 and 5a deeper so the frames would meet the rabbet, I glued these into place. I also glued in 5b and a thin filler piece so they filled the space up to the rabbet. At the aft end I glued in frames Ga, Gb and H This finishes the frame install. Since the transom piece will be a bit delicate, I decided to wait on installing this until after finishing the topline and fairing the frames. So moving on to the topline trimming......
  21. CPDDET
    Looking good!
  22. CPDDET
    Welcome!
  23. CPDDET
    Nice work on your pictured model and welcome to the group. Friendly and helpful people here.
  24. CPDDET
    Welcome back to the shipyard! Many of us have taken time away from our models only to return with renewed passion.
  25. CPDDET
    Welcome aboard! I've never seen any derogatory comments here, so don't be hesitant about posting. Everyone here is most helpful and supportive.

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