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src got a reaction from Matt D in Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome
Brian,
Thanks for stopping by, I never considered that. I saw another builder, Auger, redo his and thought, "Why not?" Then my nit picky nature kicked in and it had to be "perfect" whatever THAT is. Anyway I am mostly happy with the door, the window frames could be a bit more consistent. I set the door in place a few minutes ago and took an "installed" picture below. Other than my cabin being crooked I may leave it, the window frame is just set in place so I still have the option to push my sanity (and my eye sight) a bit more and re-do it.
May need hinges and a door knob now too. Not sure what the hinges should look like, I havent found anything in any of my books - all 4 of them.....
Ok here are the pics I couldnt post earlier this morning.
The window frame.
"Installed" in the door
Door progression to date
(edited for typos)
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Set in place, Not too bad except the cabin site crooked. Gonna have to rip that off tonight.....
Thats all for now,
Sam
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src got a reaction from Matt D in Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome
Quick post, nothing new to show on the build, but received a PM asking about the clothes pin clamps used in post 71, "Laundry Pegs" as I now know they are called by our friends on the other side of the pond.
They are nothing more than your everyday clothes pin reversed and turned inside out. This was something I saw on the Old MSW in the tips or tool section I cant remember. I use two versions but I dont recall if both were found on the old site or if I "improved" on the original. For the clamps used in post 71 I needed more room to maneuver so I used a sharp chisel and made needle nosed clamps out of them. I like the wooded pegs for this reason, they are very easy to modify.
Hope this answers the question and maybe helps somebody in the future as well.
Sam
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src got a reaction from SHIPSCAT in Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome
Long story short, I have a new phone. I switched from an IPhone to a galaxy s10. Not sure how I feel about it yet. There are things that are really different. One thing I do like is the camera, it is far superior to the camera on my old Iphone. Bare with me while I play.
I am making the Gaff for the Fore Mast and took a few pictures of the process, nothing special the usual procedure; four square the blank, taper, epoxy the parts for the jaws, 8 square the whole thing and start shaping the jaws. Then finish rounding the corners and a good scraping. Other than cropping out extraneous bits the photos are right off the camera, no color correction, sharpening etc. Not bad overall, a little pink but passable on my monitor. My focus could be better but again passable for this.
Whilst I was happily carving away and pitchure takin' I noticed Murphy capering about in the corner, giggling to himself. I looked over things and couldn't see anything amiss so decided he was just trying to distract me. That is until I went to fit the gaff up to the mast.....
Huston, we have a problem....
OH! Murphy! BAD Murphy! Tricksy, evil wicked Murphy! It appears that once again by dumping the instructions and diving in head first without really knowing what I am doing I burned myself. My Main Top Stay and Preventer Stay run right where the jaws of the Gaff sit. GRRRRR🤯
At the moment I see two options, 1) dont bother with the gaff, "Keep Calm and Carry On" or, 2) since I still have to re-tension my stays I can re-position the blocks so the stays run outside the jaws. Anybody have any idea how these stays would have been run in this situation? It is looking difficult to try to do anything major at this point. Quite frankly I am leaning towards option number 1, leave the gaff off. It would, however be nice to know what the "correct" solution would be for the future.
Ok, off to have an adult beverage and do a bit of lite reading, My alarm went off at 2am this morning for a job walk at 5....in the rain....without an umbrella.... MURPHY!!!!!!!!😂🤣😂
Sam
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src got a reaction from J11 in Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome
Lou,
You (and I) will ALWAYS be bad examples to our Better Half's!!
So I got my brass pins in. ME had 8 and 12mm. The 12 mm are just a tad small but fit the holes. The 8s fall right through unless I rest them on the edge of the hole. I may check out some from Cornwall they have some walnut in 10mm, I am just not really looking forward to VAT. When I bought my cannon barrels they ended being much more expensive than I anticipated because of the overseas taxes as I recall.
Murphy stopped by for an uninvited extended visit. I have been using Modeler 12's video of Benders technique for tying blocks to yards. In the past when I have stropped my blocks I was using Dullcoat to lock in my knots with good results. It seems to penetrate into the waxed fly tying thread very nicely. However once I started using the technique in the video my knots started failing! I have had to go back and redo every knot related to my Boom and Gaff. Almost every one has failed at least once. I am now soaking them in 50/50 white glue and distilled water. That seems to have solved things. I have one more block to tie a hook to for the Gaff Peak Halyard, that is going to be interesting trying to strop my hook back on without redoing the entire halyard from the tip of the Gaff to the ring on deck. Then I can go and retension my back stays. Murphy, I banish you to the lower reaches of Hades!! LOL!
Sam
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src got a reaction from SHIPSCAT in RCN H-class destroyer by cog - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/350 - PLASTIC
Mighty fine work Carl, mighty fine.
thats not a list, she is rolling in heavy seas.
Sam
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src got a reaction from Piet in RCN H-class destroyer by cog - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/350 - PLASTIC
Mighty fine work Carl, mighty fine.
thats not a list, she is rolling in heavy seas.
Sam
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src got a reaction from lmagna in Hannah by jct - FINISHED - somewhere between 1/72 ish and 1/60 ish scale
Well thats an ooops, not like I havent made plenty of my own. At least the windlass will cover it. No one would know if ou hadnt said anything.
Your lighting doesnt look bad, remember you can take a piece of white notebook or printer paper and use it to reflect some light into the shadows.
The other parts look good to my eye.
Sam
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src got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Lady Nelson by vossiewulf - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64
Not a problem vossie.
As far as entertaining your new supervisor, perhaps she will need an assistant?
One advantage to my Enterprise taking so long, mine is old enough the rigging doesnt much interest mine.
Sam
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src reacted to Ulises Victoria in IL Leudo by SHIPSCAT (Jolene) - Mamoli - scale 1:34
Looking good Jo.
Just remember one thing: Paint paints. Paint is not intended to hide mistakes. On the contrary, most of the time paint "enhances" mistakes.
So be careful about your decision.
You are doing a great job so far my dear. Keep on it. The first model is (most of the times) the one that will bring you the more learning experiences.
Best regards
Ulises
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src reacted to SHIPSCAT in IL Leudo by SHIPSCAT (Jolene) - Mamoli - scale 1:34
Hello all
The top planks have been completed on both sides, started sanding down but still have some dark spots to try and sand out.
I will try and be careful not to sand through the planks.
I have one or two gaps, well make that about 30 haha, I think I may leave them as it will look like an old ship, anyway it is only the top part of the hull.
Should I fill the gaps or not, will do what you all say.
If it doesn't look any good I will have to paint it.
Next up is the planking of the lower part of the hull, that I am not looking forward to doing.
Jo.
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src reacted to vossiewulf in Lady Nelson by vossiewulf - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64
Sorry Sam, somehow missed your reply here.
Yes, this is going to be a challenge Right as I cross into doing rigging, I'm going to have a 12 week old fuzz-covered energy bundle that some people call Tonkinese kittens. With Takita when she was little, I had to keep an array of pens on the edge of my workbench so she could entertain herself while sitting in my lap by throwing the pens on the floor. I have no idea why cats think that is the funniest thing ever, but they do. I had to keep continuously replacing the pen supply or the next thing on the floor was an important part. I can only hope the new one doesn't decide that ship parts are prey items like yours did.
Speaking of the rudder, it's finally more or less done, will post some pics tomorrow.
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src got a reaction from vossiewulf in Lady Nelson by vossiewulf - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64
Vossie,
Catching up here. Looking real good as we have come to expect. I second Dave's suggestion of epoxy. I used 30 minute on mine rather than the more common 5 minute, its stronger although you have the added chore of how to clamp it properly. I made round headed nails and the combination seems to have worked well. My bigger challenge was when the started growing fuzz on them. I believe from the baking soda/water i dumped them in to neutralize the blackening solution.
Congratulations on you new dockyard supervisor, mine has finally given up on trying to school me in ship tasks. She used to remove any parts not up to her expectation and carry them into the kitchen where the became House Hocky pucks.
Sam
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src got a reaction from lmagna in MPC steam locomotive "The General" 1:25 scale by Popeye the Sailor - finished
Its like the Swiss and Fondue, everybody has their favorite recipe. Yours looks good.
I dont think it would work at the scales we work in here, but I have watched our scenic painters muddle, spatter, or drip their "mud", "grease" or whatever and then spray it with a Hudson Sprayer and water. Quite effective for some things. Again though at our scales I don't see that working well.
Sam
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src got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome
Hey Dennis, Yea that was the last thing I did before going on vacation. They will still rub the jaws a little, I can live with it.
Before I went away I started cutting blanks for my yard arms, nothing to show at the moment, hoping to get some bench time in tomorrow.
Thank to everyone who hit the like button.
Sam
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src got a reaction from Canute in MPC steam locomotive "The General" 1:25 scale by Popeye the Sailor - finished
Its like the Swiss and Fondue, everybody has their favorite recipe. Yours looks good.
I dont think it would work at the scales we work in here, but I have watched our scenic painters muddle, spatter, or drip their "mud", "grease" or whatever and then spray it with a Hudson Sprayer and water. Quite effective for some things. Again though at our scales I don't see that working well.
Sam
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src got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Hannah by jct - FINISHED - somewhere between 1/72 ish and 1/60 ish scale
Well thats an ooops, not like I havent made plenty of my own. At least the windlass will cover it. No one would know if ou hadnt said anything.
Your lighting doesnt look bad, remember you can take a piece of white notebook or printer paper and use it to reflect some light into the shadows.
The other parts look good to my eye.
Sam
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src got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Getting caught up Mark. Looking real good.
Sam
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src got a reaction from mtaylor in MPC steam locomotive "The General" 1:25 scale by Popeye the Sailor - finished
Its like the Swiss and Fondue, everybody has their favorite recipe. Yours looks good.
I dont think it would work at the scales we work in here, but I have watched our scenic painters muddle, spatter, or drip their "mud", "grease" or whatever and then spray it with a Hudson Sprayer and water. Quite effective for some things. Again though at our scales I don't see that working well.
Sam
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src got a reaction from thibaultron in MPC steam locomotive "The General" 1:25 scale by Popeye the Sailor - finished
Its like the Swiss and Fondue, everybody has their favorite recipe. Yours looks good.
I dont think it would work at the scales we work in here, but I have watched our scenic painters muddle, spatter, or drip their "mud", "grease" or whatever and then spray it with a Hudson Sprayer and water. Quite effective for some things. Again though at our scales I don't see that working well.
Sam
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src got a reaction from thibaultron in MPC steam locomotive "The General" 1:25 scale by Popeye the Sailor - finished
That looks good Dennis. Too bad about the interior, still looks good. What are you using for soot?
Sam
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src got a reaction from popeye the sailor in MPC steam locomotive "The General" 1:25 scale by Popeye the Sailor - finished
Its like the Swiss and Fondue, everybody has their favorite recipe. Yours looks good.
I dont think it would work at the scales we work in here, but I have watched our scenic painters muddle, spatter, or drip their "mud", "grease" or whatever and then spray it with a Hudson Sprayer and water. Quite effective for some things. Again though at our scales I don't see that working well.
Sam
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src reacted to popeye the sailor in MPC steam locomotive "The General" 1:25 scale by Popeye the Sailor - finished
thanks for the likes.........more is on the way {I promise}. I've been devoting time in the S&M debacle, and showing the landlord how I patched the pipe.
I haven't gotten the pictures out of the camera yet.........likely to do more today, I'll post them all later.
I had to look back in the log Sam.......I thought I posted the formula I use. using flat colors, I mix black, white and battleship gray together til I get the consistency I want { I usually don't pre measure}. for it to look even better, I like to wait till the flat black becomes diluted with thinner. this usually kills off the slight sheen that flat colors sometimes has. not that one needs to do that........just add thinner to the mix til it becomes a wash. when it dries, it will not have the sheen and give off a totally dead look.
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src got a reaction from EJ_L in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Getting caught up Mark. Looking real good.
Sam
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src got a reaction from Omega1234 in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Getting caught up Mark. Looking real good.
Sam
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src got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome
HAHA The story of my life Vossie. As far as the focus, I just pushed the phone up until I had more or less the composition I wanted. Since the focal plane was not parallel to the subject and I was really close the narrow depth of focus threw out the closest and farthest area of the picture. Had I been using an SLR and macro lens I would have also had a tripod or at least a mono pod attached and could have stopped down for better depth of field. When I took the overall shot of the masts I was further away so had a greater depth of field.
Mark, spreading/shifting the stay will tighten them up a bit. I can rotate the preventer stay easily, the top stay will take a bit more work. it will foul the lanyards of the T'Gallant Stay. That lanyard will need to be re-done if I go that rout. Not a difficult process. I will have to strop a hook on to one end instead of the eye that I am currently stropped to. I doubt I can get in there and do a decent job of tying off to the eyelet at this point.
Thanks to everybody who stopped by and hit the like button, always appreciated.
Sam