VTHokiEE
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Very nice first model! I've seen some nice builds of this and I'm certain that you'll have fun along the way. I think these details may be very useful for the next person who chooses this model as a first build. I sometimes see the great works on this site and forget that my build log will be helping builders at my skill level so I try to include little tips that might help others along the way. Tamiya masking tape to help paint those really nice lines popped into my head. Good luck!- 32 replies
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You've convinced me that my skills aren't quite ready to be stretched this far 😂. It really looks nice Glenn! All your effort is really shining through!
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Welcome aboard! I think if you read up on planking you’ll be fine (there is a high chance of frustration at points so be certain to ask for help). Have you looked at Vanguard’s lineup? You might be interested in their Alert (similar to the Lady Nelson but a newer design). Remember that we are all our worst critics; simply by building a model and posting about it raises the forum up as it shows other people who might be interested that they can do it too. Have fun!
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Wow, very nice work! I need to go through your log from the start. It looks beautiful!
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...but if the hinges on the nursery door slightly squeak while closing after you spent 45 minutes getting them back to sleep. well heaven help you better settle back in for at least another 45 minutes.
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Ripping Planks - what I've learned from others
VTHokiEE replied to glbarlow's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I’m grateful for the post and the comments. I have my Byrnes saw on order and I appreciate the time taken to explain this method, as well as some of the other ideas. I’ve barely used a table saw before so all of this is very helpful. -
Variety is the spice of life; I’ll have to give them a second chance. I’m going to look for a book about the evolution of naval armaments, it seems like a fascinating subject.
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It’s probably due to my limited naval knowledge and familiarity (or maybe from the LEGO ships of my youth) but I love the way carriage guns look and I haven’t quite warmed up to carronades yet so I vote for the 18x9.
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I’ve used brass wire that I silver soldered and chemically blackened with birchwood Casey brass black. I bought a variety sized lot of brass wire on eBay since I wasn’t certain what the correct diameter would be.
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Thanks! It’s simply the progression of adding new challenges to the next build. I’m very happy with planking the Alert; for next time it might be interesting to try to mimic the actual plank lengths instead of full runs (but all that sounds great when you aren’t actually doing it 🙂).
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Nice work! What size do you cut your planks down to? Edit - I’m scared of trying to do a proper planking sequence 😁
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Ha! The grass is always greener right?
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Oh you UK folks and your access to lumber... keep rubbing it in 😄
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Go Hokies! 😁 Glad that you found a nice solution; it looks like you're getting on very well with the build!
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That’s my plan too!! I’m not good at multi tasking though so mine is boxed up for the moment. I’d like to finish it up so if I find a natural pause I may return to it.
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I don't think it is a mistake exactly, looking at the picture from Caldercraft here: http://www.jotika-ltd.com/KitPics/LRG/Sher_Cannon_lrg.jpg You can see that only the breaching line was used, I don't think the kit intended that the side tackles were rigged (but this doesn't mean that you can't do it, it can add a lot to the model). You may have to purchase some addition eyelets though (Amati has some ones that I'm currently using and you may want to get some 2mm brass split rings while you are at it to go with them at certain points). Then you'll have to drill some holes in the carriages to accept the eyelets.
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(This is the I’m still learning as well warning) There would be at least two sizes of rope - a thicker rope for the breaching line and a thinner rope for the side tackles (and I assume the same size for the traversing tackle in the rear if you’re rigging that). Take a look here for some potential sizes: And also post 189 in that build log. Edit: That thick line looks like it might be for the anchor and too thick. If you need a different size take a look at Syren https://syrenshipmodelcompany.com/
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It most certainly does (bookmarked the post) and thank you for taking the time!
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Do you have any tips or suggestions for getting the flags to look nice and then stay there? I’m hoping to put an ensign on my build eventually and shaping them was something that I was curious about. Your build looks awesome by the way!
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Don’t tell my wife but I ordered a table saw 🤫... (just kidding she knows). I’m not certain if they’ll be too light but I picked up some Holly thins to try a go at the bowsprit.
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Nice job so far; have you looked into tapering the planks at all? If not it might be an interesting experiment for the next build to reduce (or even prevent) having to fill in those gaps.
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Still in business but no ship models: https://midwestproducts.com/pages/model-kits I figured it was a shot in the dark but they followed up and sent the scan.
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I emailed Midwest and they were happy to send me a pdf of the manual for the Sharpie Schooner. It wasn’t as great as having the manual (that scan’s dynamic range wasn’t great) but much better than nothing. You may want to send them an email.
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Since the above didn’t yield any results I won’t hold my breath, but I’m looking for some 5mm (or 1/4”) square stock that I can use for a bowsprit (also open to wood type suggestions). I don’t have a saw and my initial attempt at planing a dowel down didn’t work. I’m also open to using this as an excuse to buy a saw and go with sheets instead...
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