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grsjax

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About grsjax

  • Birthday 03/01/1951

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    Big Island, Hawaii
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    Small boats, Steam Navy

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  1.    grsjax reacted to a post in a topic: Simple, low cost, small thimbles
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  7. grsjax
    That could be true. However Innocraftsman sources their tools from China. Some of these tools have been available on the Chinese market for at least 5 years. I don't know if anyone is pirating these designs from anyone else so it is an open question.
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  11. grsjax
    All or at least most of these tools are available from Aliexpress for a lot less money.
  12.    grsjax reacted to a post in a topic: At what age would you feel comfortable getting a youngster a beginner ship model?
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  16. grsjax
    To find books at reasonable prices I use BookFinder.com . They list every book available online with prices including shipping. I am sure there are some they miss but I have found it a great source.
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  21. grsjax
    Interesting paper on the reconstruction of the lines and construction details of the Sutton Hoo ship. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/438414/1/Tanner_etal_2020_DigitalReconstructionOfTheSuttonHooShip_AcceptedManuscript.pdf
  22. grsjax
    That could be the issue but it looks like they are are the same vessel with identical markings.
  23. grsjax
    Got a chance to look over the newer AL 1:35 scale Botter from AL along side the older 1:50 scale Botter. AL must have some weird measuring devices as the newer 1:35 model is considerably smaller than the old kit. Any ideas why this is so?
  24. grsjax
    Not complaining, just looking for an answer. Why are Woody Joe kits so expensive? The look like good kits that are well designed a d as far as I have seen accurate. However so are many other kits that are not so pricey. What am I missing?
  25. grsjax
    Anyone know anything about Craftbench Models? Ran across akit with that name on it? Can't find anything on the web.
  26. grsjax
    I find myself in Nurenburg altstadt for a few days. Anyone know of a shop(s) in this area worth a visit?
  27. grsjax
    While looking at a model of the Nonsuch I got to wondering about all the carving and gold leaf. When a ship like this was used for exploration or other hard use were the carvings removed and stored away? If so this would reduce weight up top and the easily damaged bits would be out of harms way.
  28. grsjax
    Seems like everyone has built the Mayflower. Go with the Occre Cala Esmeraldae for something different and interesting.
  29. grsjax
    I think this has been mentioned here before but I will go ahead and mention it again. At least a few companies sell a fixture to hold a model by the keel to make it easier to work on. This one is sold by Mantua. They work really well for trimming planks.
  30. grsjax
    Let us know how that works out. Mesquite an interesting choice. My limited experience with it was that it is hard as a rock.
  31. grsjax
    Great wood for carving. As common as quava is here in Hawaii you don't see it used much in crafts and art. Usually ends up being used to smoke meat.
  32. grsjax
    I have previously posted about interesting wood that I have found/harvested here in Hawaii. I am always looking to find new material for making parts. I was wondering if anyone else does the same in their areas. Please post info about unusual, strange or down right weird wood you have incorporated into a model. To start things off I will mention two woods I have used. Citrus x latifolia - 'Tahitian' lime This is the citrus tree not the Lime or Basswood common in models. Nice hard, tight grained wood with a faint yellow color. Hibiscus schizopetalus - 'Chandelier' Hibiscus This is a rather unusual ornamental plant that has bright red flowers that hang down and form a kind of lacey ball. Wasn't expecting this to be usable wood. However I dried a few pieces and found that the wood was fairly hard. The wood is light tan in color and carves easily.

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