Tony Hunt
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It really is. I struggle to make full-size furniture that nice!
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I'd be genuinely amazed if a vessel the size and complexity of a 74 was built in Tasmania (or anywhere in Australia!) in that period. It would have been a landmark achievement, yet I've never heard of it, and I'd like to think I'm fairly familiar with Australian maritime history.
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I don't think pressing the "like" button really does this justice.
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If you were in Australia I would have suggested Camphor Laurel. If it is it would have a very distinctive smell. Try lightly sanding a corner, quite a few woods (including walnut, I believe) have a diagnostic smell when cut.
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Tony Hunt replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Interesting perspective Keith. That's really why I was asking. I found 1:96 scale to be too small and fiddly. Not far beyond that I expect you are starting to use miniaturist techniques, where you "suggest" a fitting rather than making a replica of it, and it sounds like you are starting to hit that barrier at 1:120. I agree that at 1:72 you have to put in most or all of the detail (as you do at 1:96 in my experience if it is to look right), I was wondering how tricky that is. Pat' suggestion about using techniques like Photo-etching are good, I haven't tried it but it obviously makes sense.- 993 replies
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Tony Hunt replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Thanks Pat, that's kind of the impression I was getting from watching your build log (and some of the others too - I agree there's some extraordinary artists here). I'm just in the planning stages for a model of a quite-similar ship and had pretty much settled on 1/72 as striking the right balance between large enough to make the detail work practical but small enough that I won't need to build a new wing on the house to keep the model in; so I was interested to hear how you were finding working in that scale on a comparable ship.- 993 replies
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Tony Hunt replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Hi Pat A lateral question - how are you finding the 1/72 scale to work with for a model of this type? You seem to be achieving a wonderful level of detail.- 993 replies
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Oh my gosh. Jewelry!
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Hi Stephen, welcome to MSW from a fellow Sydneysider.
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It's looking great. The opposite end of the scale to the tiny version of a Tartane that Javier Baron built. I can't wait to see how it turns out. I love your collection of clamps too. And such a tidy workshop! 😀
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The beauty of the hull is matched by the beauty of your woodwork. As Druxey said - superb!
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Sigh. Fabulous workmanship.
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I love your work, Javier. These tiny miniatures have such a lively appearance, it's magical.
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Gorgeous work.
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So good it is heartbreaking. Will I ever be able to make joints that perfectly? 😞
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Fascinating reading. Thanks!
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You're welcome Peter, I hope you find what you're after.
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Hi Peter A quick Google search seems to give plenty of options for hoop pine near Brisbane. https://hurfordwholesale.com.au/ versacetimbers.com.au bretts.com.au finlayson.com.au gardetimber.com.au wilsontimbers.com gilltimber.com.au https://www.creativetimbers.com.au/ To my surprise, I couldn't find any business selling recycled NZ kauri floorboards in Brisbane - they all seem to prefer hardwood flooring. However, there was a nice looking pack on Gumtree up near Maleny - https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kenilworth/building-materials/kauri-pine-floorboards/1219815746 Good luck!
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How does Alaskan Yellow Cedar compare to the other legendary boat-building timber of the Pacific North-west, namely Port Orford Cedar? I've never seen either In Australia but I'd love to try them.
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I don't know if it is still the case, but in the past I've brought timber samples into Australia in my airline luggage, had it inspected by the quarantine guys and it has sailed through. Of course, it was cleaned milled timber. Rough logs would certainly fail to pass.
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