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Looking for info on scroll saws.
grsjax replied to Moab's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I purchased this saw https://www.amazon.com/BUCKTOOL-16-inch-Variable-Scroll-Pinless/dp/B07T4N9L93/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=BUCKTOOL+16-inch+Variable+Speed+Scroll&qid=1607487074&s=hi&sr=1-2 and am very happy with it. Best bang for the buck. -
Hulls may or may not have been black but the masts were probably painted white. A white mast is the least likely to be spotted against the sky and sea. Not sure why but I have seen this mentioned a couple of times.
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You don't say what time frame you are interested in. Mid 18th century I would think a sloop would be appropriate. Late 18th or early 19th century a fast schooner would be about right. The Model Shipways "Dapper Tom" kit might be a good choice. The Nautical Research Journal had a couple of articles about making this kit more realistic. The original lines are shown in Chappell's book "The Baltimore Clipper".
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Artesania Latina Zuiderzee Botter 1912 instructions
grsjax replied to grsjax's topic in Wood ship model kits
Thanks Went to the site and they had the instruction in a downloadable format. -
I bought the AL Zuiderzee Botter 1912 kit on eBay but it came without the instructions. Does anyone have a set they are willing to part with or copy for me?
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Ship's launch kits for 18th century ships - 1/60 or 1/64
grsjax replied to peterbrowne's topic in Wood ship model kits
I was given one of these kits and started to build it. Ended up throwing it out. Not well made and the wood is cheap. -
Well I got the new carbide jewelers draw plate and it is a fine tool but does not work well for making trunnels. Using my jewelers drawplate made of steel by drawing the wood from the back to the front works ok but not perfect. The carbide plate is made differently and has a short straight section. I can draw bamboo slivers through the plate and make satisfactory trunnels but the effort required is to great to make it worth while. I guess I will have to take a look at the Byrnes draw plate.
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I am aware of these being for drawing wire but if you turn them over they work well for making treenails. I have an old wire draw plate that works well but only goes down to about 1mm which is to large for anything less than 1:24 scale. This one goes down to .26mm. I paid $3 shipped for the new one and if it doesn't work for treenails it will still be good for wire drawing which is a useful thing to have around. I was aware of the Byrnes plate and considered it but with shipping to Hawaii it costs about the same as the plates on Amazon. It would be a good choice if this one doesn't work out.
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Needed a draw plate with small holes for making truunels. Was checking Amazon and most were between $30 and $50. However in with the more expensive ones I found this one, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RN8F1Z9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Looks good and at this price I figured it was worth taking a chance on. It will be here next week and I will post an update.
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Probably steel coated with copper. Fine steel wire will burn.
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CAF models has some really nice POF models.
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I have one like this but different brand name. Made in China but once the blade was sharpened it works really well. Think I paid $9.95 for it on eBay.
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Looking good. What a great starter kit. Looking forward to seeing Model Shipways new series develop.
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Model ship stations identification help request
grsjax replied to highlanderburial's topic in Wood ship model kits
Both kits were manufactured by Corel. Don't think they are still in production but both are available on eBay. -
Lower cost (?) shiny metal parts
grsjax replied to Patrick Matthews's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Copper can be plated directly on to non-conductive surfaces. The process is called electroless copper plating. It is a fairly simple process but does require the use of formaldehyde as a reducing agent. Using this process a thin layer of copper can be plated over almost any surface. Electroless copper plating is used to make printed circuit boards. The advantage is that the metal layer is uniform over uneven surfaces including inside holes. plated items can be used as is or as a base for electroplating with other metals like nickel. BTW brass electroplating is possible. Caswell sells a kit for it. EDIT Here is a PDF of a process for electroless copper plating. http://www.nmfrc.org/pdf/p0295g.pdf This process can be done with chemicals available on ebay and Amazon. WARNING Sodium Hydroxide and Formaldehyde are not chemicals you want to be careless with. Wear gloves, eye protection and a mask when handling them. Sodium Hydroxide is a powerful corrosive base that can cause a lot of damage to your body. Formaldehyde is a poison. Treat these chemicals with respect. Work carefully and always work in a well ventilated space. -
Recently picked up a Midwest Endeavour I kit. Great looking kit marked "Level 4". Did Midwest make any other level 4 kits? I have seen a few level 3 kits but this is the first time I have run into a level 4. I would be interested in hearing about any other level 4 kits that Midwest produced.
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