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Saw a facebook ad for this new model. 15% off if pre-ordered. Is this deal available to US buyers or only European buyers?- 216 replies
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Probably not at Home Depot. Take the old bearing to a place that specializes in bearings and they can probably find a replacement.
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On the use of steel parts in modelmaking
grsjax replied to starlight's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
I think you would be fine with stainless but regular carbon steel will corrode from the moisture in the air over time. Short of completely sealing steel parts in epoxy I don't see any way to prevent them from rusting at least a small amount. Also some woods will cause corrosion in steel fasteners. -
Work Table Recommendations ?
grsjax replied to DanB's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I use a couple of old wooden desks. Solid, stable and you can easily attach things like a vise to it. -
What type of rig of the launch ? (Help with terminology)
grsjax replied to greenstone's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Technically it is a ketch as the rudder is behind the mizzen mast. However back in the day rig names were not as clearly definded as they are today. That said I think either term could be used. -
Onlinemetals.com should have what you are looking for.
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I would assume that "finished" means that you are done working on the model and ready to display it.
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Don't email Model Expo. They never seem to respond well. Call them directly. I have had good luck that way when getting replacement parts.
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Nothing fancy, just some basic hand tools that would be a good starter kit for someone just getting into modeling. The tools are old and there is a bit of rust on some of them but all are usable. If you are willing to pick up the cost of shipping they can be yours. Cleaned up the tools a bit and added another file. May add a few more tools as I continue to clean out boxes of old stuff.
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Not trying to hijack the thread but I was just wondering when internally stropped blocks came into use.
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I have had a fair-a-frame for several years and have used it with no problems. It is cheaply made but if you take care to assemble it with everything fair it works ok. Only problem I have had is that it isn't long enough for some models. The comments about building your own fair-a-frame tool are good ones. It isn't complicated and you can make it anyway you want.
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From what I have seen they are outstanding kits.
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The Dusek Knarr in 1:35 scale would make a good basis for the boat in the painting. At a larger scale like 1:12 it would be about the right dimensions and it could be modified to fit the image. Dumas makes some 1:24 kits of ChrisCraft boats.
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Constructo "Elidir" Thames Steamboat Instructions Needed
grsjax replied to grsjax's topic in Wood ship model kits
Many Thanks to JanHope for sending me the instructions and parts list.- 1 reply
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Picked up this kit and it seems complete except there are no instructions. Tried to find a way to contact Constructo but no luck. Anybody have a set they would part with or a contact email for Constructo?
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This article on the NRG website covers the subject. https://thenrg.org/resources/Documents/articles/APrimerOnPlanking.pdf
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Depends on what you want to use it for. The vast majority of milling for model ships does not require a top of the line mill costing thousands of dollars.
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More Vincenzo Lusci Plans HMS Aldabarn 1790 Cutter. 1 large sheet, was 2 sheets but the full size patterns have been cut out and are included. $5 + shipping. Norman Ship. 3 Large Sheets, was 4 sheets but the full size patterns have been cut out and are included. $5 + shipping. Sold
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Plans by Vincezo Lusci 1. San Felipe 1690 Ship of the Line. Scale 1:100 6 large sheets and a full set of sails. Includes full size frame patterns. $50 + shipping. 2. Navire Royal Egyptien. 1 large sheet and a sail. $10 + shipping. Sold
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She who must be obeyed has pointed out many times that I have so many kits and sets of plans that I will be well into my second century by time I finish them all. Finally had to admit she is right. Over time I will be posting several kits and plan sets for sale. I think I have set prices at a reasonable level but offers will be considered. Trades might be possible but I would really rather sell everything. Prices do not included shipping. If you don't see what you are looking for let me know and I will see what I have in that stash. Kits: All kits are 100% complete and in excellent condition 3. Panart Lynx $160 Plan Sets: 1. Sidewheel Steamer "James M. Donahue" 1875 Smithsonian plan # 16-41. 13 sheets (3 17x22, 10 17x35) 1/8" scale. Printed on heavy paper. $65 ($130 from Smithsonian) 2. Tern Schooner "William Bisbee" 1902 Smithsonian Plan # HAMMS 8-62. 3 sheets (1 17x22, 3 17x35) 3/16" scale. Printed on heavy paper. $15 3. Centerboard Schooner "Virginia" 1879 Smithsonian Plan # HAMMS 8-23 10 sheets (4 17x22, 6 17x35) 3/8" scale. Printed on heavy paper. $50
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Artesania Latina 1:50 Dallas 1815 Revenue Cutter
grsjax replied to Capt Mongo's topic in Wood ship model kits
I believe the Dallas kit is based on the standard 51ton revenue cutter design. Howard Chapelle shows this design in one of this books. -
Not sure if this is the right place for this. Has the current unpleasantness in Ukraine has an impact on the availability of these kits?
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Suggested sites for purchasing wood model ship kits
grsjax replied to Capella's topic in Wood ship model kits
Check the sponsors listed on the right side of the home page of this site. Some good sources there. -
A pointed bow is easier to plank. You might want to take a look at Model Shipways "Willie L. Bennet" Skipjack kit. A good introduction to building models of sailing vessels. Great instructions. Here is a link to a build log.
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The only thing I ever read about him that might be controversial is that some of his reconstructions of design details were considered very speculative.
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