tonyplante

Thank you Whitejamest and Meddo!

Anyone know of a source for 1:64 scale figures of sailors or workmen (1 inch tall)?

EJ

Can you please tell me the supplier you got these from?

Hi All!

I recently completed my Pride of Baltimore and also previously built Bluenose II (both Model Shipways).

I've been trying to choose and purchase my next project but it seems the ones that I like are out of stock. For instance MSW Niagra or Syren.

Are the manufacturers closed because of Covid? I can't even get email responses from Model Expo and others.

Just curious...Do any suppliers sell pre-blackened hardware/fittings?

Thanks Jeff...let's say up to $400.

Looking for my next project and would appreciate suggestions.

I completed Model Shipways Bluenose II last year and have been working on MSW Pride of Baltimore and I'm into rigging and expect completion in q few weeks. (With Covid/stay at home I'm putting in 3-5 hours a day).

I think I'm ready for something more challenging for my next ship.

I love the lines of the schooners and don't really care for fancy "ornamental" looking ships. The 1:64 was perfect for my fingers and eyesight so I want to stay with large scale. Both of my builds are plank on bulkhead and I like that but may be ready for plank on frame if its a really nice ship.  I'm not an engineer and need good plans and instructions.

Please make any suggestions you can and thank you for your time.

Thank you EJ

Pat,

Thank you very much for your response.  Excellent solutions! 

Tony

This is my 2nd build. I finished the Bluenose using exclusively titebond wood glue.  This build is the Pride of Baltimore. I thought I'd try Bob Hunt's practicum and he used CA for almost everything so that's what I'm using on this build. Hull and deck are complete, stained and painted and it looks pretty good. I've used CA for everything including hull and deck planking and the only problems encountered were a few misalignments that I had to redo.

What do you use to assemble square pieces like 4 walls of a cabin or other boxy deck furniture? I use CA to assemble these parts so the square or jig would have to be glass or smooth metal.  Thank you