grsjax
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grsjax reacted to Sparky21 in New member
Thank you form allowing me to join the group. I am a retired Electrician
A number of years ago my family gave me a couple of wooden boat kits. Last year I finally decided to start putting them together. The first model was a Midwest "The Dinghy" Second was the The Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack
Many hours of frustration huge learning curve.
I have been working on the 18th Centry LongBoat by Shipways. s.
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grsjax reacted to Slowhand in Polacca by Slowhand - Scale 1:32 - 18th century ship of Venetian Fleet
First steps scaling up the plans before copying across onto the plywood. No expense spared here mind, this 5mm 3 ply from B&Q a few months ago cost all of £ 3/4.
Did a dummy run with a coping saw but as it happened got much better results with my Scheppach bandsaw which I finally seemed to have mastered. The dummy keel was laid on the 11th May. The mouse police looked typically distainful.
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grsjax reacted to Roger Pellett in Choice of Mill
Here’s an example of a specialized homemade fixture machined on my Sherline lathe fitted with its milling column. The fixture holds brass parts for ladders while being soldered. It’s made from aluminum. Aluminum is easily machined and solder does not bond to it. Aluminum is cheap and readily available from hardware and home improvement stores. Most of the jigs and fixtures that I make do not require higher strength materials.
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grsjax reacted to Gregory in Do I spile the top(upside) of the plank or the bottom(downside)
Both, in a sense.
Normally you would be tracing the edge of a plank that is already in place, it could be the top or the bottom.
David Antscherl's paper shows doing this with dividers.
I use masking tape.
The traced edge of the new plank should match the existing plank perfectly. You will then establish the shape of the other edge of the new plank based on the width desired. It may taper toward the bow or widen toward the stern. Once in place, the open edge will be traced for the next plank.
When there is only enough space for one ( the final ) plank, then the edges of the planks above and below the space will be traced to create a plank that fills the space ( hopefully ) perfectly.
With the edge bending method, I would establish the width and tapering of the plank before bending.
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grsjax got a reaction from rudybob in Do I spile the top(upside) of the plank or the bottom(downside)
This article on the NRG website covers the subject. https://thenrg.org/resources/Documents/articles/APrimerOnPlanking.pdf
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grsjax got a reaction from mtaylor in Do I spile the top(upside) of the plank or the bottom(downside)
This article on the NRG website covers the subject. https://thenrg.org/resources/Documents/articles/APrimerOnPlanking.pdf
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grsjax reacted to wefalck in Choice of Mill
It would also depend on where you are located. Sherline is more expensive over here in Europe and Proxxon outside Europe.
Sieg and under whatever other names they are sold over the world vary considerably in price. Prepare to basically get some 'castings in advanced state of machining', when you go for a bargain offer. Lots of finishing and adjustment work needed it seems.
Adjustment will be needed for any machine after delivery, so don't expect it to work perfectly out of the box.
And I agree, it would be nice to have an Aciera or a Sixis ...
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grsjax got a reaction from mtaylor in Choice of Mill
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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grsjax got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Choice of Mill
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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grsjax reacted to Bob Cleek in Draw plate for SQUARE holes
Wire drawplate holes are actually "funnel shaped." The wire is inserted in the larger side of the hole and drawn through the narrower side of the hole, thereby stretching and compressing the wire to the smaller dimension as it's drawn through. (This is why the wire ends up longer than it was before drawing.) Wooden drawplates shave the wood off the piece with their sharp edges, so, if one is using a metal drawplate, the wood is inserted in the small side of the hole and drawn out the large side of the hole so the sharp edges of the small side shave off the wood to the desired dimension. If one wants to use a wire drawplate for wood shaping, it's advisable to lap the face of the "narrow side" so that the edges are sharpened. (Making your own draw plate for round wood pieces is a simple matter of drilling the desired size hole in a metal plate and lapping the face of the plate.)
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grsjax reacted to kurtvd19 in WELCOME ARTESANIA LATINA AS A MSW SPONSOR
Artesania Latina is the newest sponsor of MSW. Please welcome them on joining the NRG/MSW family.
Check out their banner ad to see all they carry - many more products than I thought.
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grsjax reacted to RDDP in Le Martegaou by HakeZou - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:80
I'm very relieved to see you are building the Le Martegaou and sharing your progress here on Modelshipworld. Your skills are far better than mine and I didn't take the care you did with frame alignment so I'm sure I'm headed for more pain and misery. I'd love to know what the name/source is of your aluminum 90 degree brackets are ? I've seen legos used but these look easier to use. I'll post photos of my progress ( cringing slightly ).
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grsjax reacted to Katsumoto in Cazador Jabeque / Xebec by Katsumoto - FINISHED -OcCre - 1:60
Chapter 4 - Stern, gratings and prow
I've replaced the plywood stern and made a new one out of limewood strips.
All other plywood parts I've replaced with solid walnut.
At the prow of the ship, some gratings has to be made. I use a cardboard template to cut out the gratings.
regards,
Peter
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grsjax reacted to Katsumoto in Cazador Jabeque / Xebec by Katsumoto - FINISHED -OcCre - 1:60
Chapter 14 - Woodcarving continues part 2
One side done, the other side I'll start this weekend.
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grsjax got a reaction from thibaultron in Kits and Plans For Sale
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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grsjax got a reaction from B-Ram in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Nice looking boat. Would be an interesting kit in wood and 1:48 scale.
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grsjax got a reaction from catopower in Kits and Plans For Sale
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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grsjax got a reaction from catopower in Kits and Plans For Sale
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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grsjax got a reaction from thibaultron in Kits and Plans For Sale
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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grsjax got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Kits and Plans For Sale
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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grsjax got a reaction from BobG in Kits and Plans For Sale
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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grsjax got a reaction from BobG in Kits and Plans For Sale
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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grsjax got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Kits and Plans For Sale
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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grsjax got a reaction from thibaultron in Kits and Plans For Sale
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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grsjax got a reaction from mtaylor in Kits and Plans For Sale
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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