PopDavid
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Allow me to introduce our model ship group to you. We are located in and around Rochester NY. We are a small group that was founded in late 2015. We have members in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Florida, and even one in Lisbon Portugal. We meet monthly and through the Zoom application we have been able to include our more distant members. You can learn more about us by visiting our web site modelshipwrightguildwny.org.
We have located you through the “Community” drop down function on the Model Ship World forum and are reaching out to you to explore your possible interest and participation in a lively and talented group of modelers from all walks of life.
Generally, sessions are structured with introductions of visitors, followed by a brief business segment and then we almost always have a central presentation topic or two ending with a show and tell of group models. The sessions usually last two hours.
So you are invited to visit us (via Zoom) this Fall and see what we are all about. You might find us interesting enough to join us on a more consistent basis. Please PM me back and I will put you on distribution for our Fall schedule when released.
We will not badger you beyond this outreach if you are not interested.
Hoping to hear from you.
Thistle17 on MSW (Joe)
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Definitely soak the strips in water. One hour minimum, I have read that some people soak their strips overnight. Experiment for best results. A plank bending iron is handy. I have also used an adjustable temperature Mono-coat iron, (RC plane covering material). Look at the planking forum listed on the Home page. Also, any number of good books on model building and planking are available. Spilling the planks already mentioned. -
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tree nailing decks simple techniques?
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What do the plugs for deck fasteners really look like? Troll through You Tube videos of tours of real ships. I recommend sea sickness medications before watching too many videos at one time.
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Newbie just starting needing help
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Newbie just starting needing help
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Those were the days! I would recommend cutting and sawing until you get close, but not into the printed lines. Then sand and file as needed to fit. Sand any left over ink off. I never did figured out whether to finish to the line, middle of the line or all the line. Any other opinions out here?
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Golden Hind by DanielD - OcCre - Scale 1:85 - First wooden ship build - Started 12/4/2019
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Deer are much better then the family of skunks that live under the neighbor's 40 ft shipping container behind us. Keep up the good work, Hank. -
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Anatomy of a boat by G.L. - FINISHED - scale 1/10 - POF - SMALL
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WILLIE L BENNETT by Thedeacon - Model Shipways
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I downloaded the instructions for this ship from Model Expo the other day. They are excellent. Really show the different timbers going into a ship. I recommend them as one of your first reference book for first time builders. Price is right!
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This is so true. Dry a plaster mold until you run out of patience, then dry it so more! Many, many years ago I made a plaster mold in an old coffee can to cast my ducks (spline weights 3-4 pounds 1.3-1.8k) to do some yacht designing. It was still not completely dry for the first couple of pours. Exciting! I use a small cast iron frying pan, BBQ brickets, and a vacuum cleaner (Hoover) hooked up as a blower. To all who may what to cast their own, there are many educational home foundry and pattern making videos on You Tube.
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How about a handle for an #11 blade that does not get loose as you use it???????
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I was looking for Enterprise plans online just now and found a build log running in another forum. "Ships of Scale", probably I will get demerits for consorting with the enemy. It is a new comer's account and was started several years ago and is still currently in use. I benched my 'Bounty' and went into my Constructo ' Enterprise'. I will go start a build log with all the horrors encountered.
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Does anyone know if this size model should have a post between the mast step and the keel? Maybe I am too used to full size yachts with mast stepped on deck that do require a support. Lifetime experiences getting in my way, no support was the first thing I saw in the picture of the mast step and I worried the cabin and deck would deflect downwards under load.
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I have been looking at SRC's log that Gregory listed. I am jealous, his kit is 2008/9 and has instructions with colored pictures! I don't think my fingers and eyes can do what SRC has done. Work to your own abilities. Try to do it and develop new skills. All the normal pep talk stuff. Great encouraging comments from all the other members.
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I have just finished inventory my 'Enterprise', mostly the wood strips, and it seems ok. There are some wood pieces that I did not find on the parts list (first pass through the list). The packet of sailcloth has the sails printed on it. Per the parts list, there may not be enough single blocks. I have a Construto 'Halifax" kit that dated 5/97 on the price sticker. The box is a way-off lite white color It has 3 sheets and a booklet that has pictures. I,E, a reasonable amount of information. I have two Constructo kits that are in black and dark red/maroon boxes. They where purchased late 1999/2000. The instructions are as previously discussed (cussed). The first planking layer is 2 x 6 mm. I could not get it to bent without breaking on the 'Halifax'. Will soak it longer for the next try. I will float the idea of simultaneous builds.
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Well, my kit was purchased in the 90's,and just sitting around on a shelf, so it is probably not up to date with the newer kits. From the build logs, I have noticed my older kits do lack in some areas. again all purchased in the 90's when I was planning on a quiet retirement.
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Practice with your 'on hand' stains on some short pieces of wood stock. Almost always enough deck and hull planks in a kit. Then buy, if you need another color.
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Are you still needing this information? I have this kit and there is no sheet 3. There is barely any instructions.
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