John Ruy
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Rob, With a little research here on MSW you can find that Ammonia isn’t recommended for plank bending. However, it does break down the wood fibers quickly allowing for bending quickly, but may damage the wood in the long run. For my purposes (very small pieces) it works well, as I use CA glue to hold these pieces in place. The CA glue adds another controversial component, as well. 🧐 John
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Very nice… I can see myself in that shiny coat. Cool 😎
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I believe it’s a bit quicker than warm water. I use so little of it at a time fumes don’t seem to be an issue. But then I don’t notice the CA glue either. 😜
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Fore Mast Conpleted… Mizen Mast completed earlier in the build. Here are the steps to building the Main Mast. Soaking bass wood in 100% clear ammonia for bending. Masts now ready for rigging attachments prior to shroud placement. However, I need to go back to finishing the deck furnishings to included the fife railings, before any shroud work can be done. Cheers 🍻
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Agreed Trevor… White cap rails stem to stern. The same for the bulwarks. The Bow Sprit definitely oiled, I would stain it light brown also, as I did mine. There you have it Bob… The Bluenoses are looking good. 👍 John
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Thanks for the PM Bob, I didn’t know you had started on the Bluenoses. I will pull up a chair, just as you are ready to paint the hull. John
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Agreed… here is a look at my first attempt at the mizen mast upper shrouds. I have line from HisModel. I’m still considering a rework of these shrouds. Darn OCD… LOL 😆
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Thanks Keith… I do have the deadeyes covered. Shrouds and Standing rigging are not the issue it’s the running rigging, should I choose to represent it, I was referring to. Yes, I will need both great eyesight and a magnifier as well as steady hands. 😆
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Agreed, At 1/192 my Redjacket will most certainly have many things left to the viewers imagination. i.e. rigging blocks will probably be carefully tied knots in the thread. I have already learned that a suggestion of paint color is a way to scale down the painting. But then I believe I learned this from you Keith. 😎 John
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Keith, Nice natural weathering. Off to a really good start. 😎
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Hi Rob, Just found your build. Excellent work. I’m going to tag along on this build. 👍 John
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Engine Room coming together… Cheers 🍻
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Engine Room walls completed… Cheers 🍻
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I know we can never have enough resources for scale lumber. 🪵 so I will add mine. https://www.northeasternscalelumber.com/index.php https://www.northeasternscalelumber.com/pub_data/1/cms/2022 Retail Price Sheet.pdf
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OK… I can fix the first four by setting a new frame and striping down the paint. I will have scale down the paint now… Cheers 🍻
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Been there, the smallest I can find is 1/16 x 1/16. Practice makes perfect. 👌 I just may have to go back and rework the first four windows. OCD IS KICKING IN. 🤪
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Kieth, Thanks for the tip, my Xacto Knife is working well for me… Midwest Products is the first place I went. If you click on those products listed they are “temporarily out of stock” and have been for some time. Northeastern Scale Lumber is here in MA And is a good company as well.
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Thanks Keith, The Smallest wood I could get at Northeastern Scale Lumber. (O Scale 1” x 2”) Laid flat for the trim and on its side for the sash. That and a steady hand. 😜 TEDIOUS! The trick is getting them all the same size. LOL 😂 John
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Windows and doors… Aft Bulkhead… Engine Room Windows and Doors on Main Deck. Verifying consistent sizing… Onwards 🍻
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Progress… @Ian_Grant Cabin work has begun. 😎 Cheers 🍻
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… and so it begins at the bow and working my way back.
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Yes… Really looking forward to the Paddlewheel. 😆
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Thanks… Yes “very tedious. 🤨 But that’s what it’s all about, accuracy…
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Hull and Main Deck completed… Ready to mount on a base… Cheers 🍻
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