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Hull Hi all, after a prolonged delay in starting this build due to many 'life' and other build pressures, i have finally found an opportunity to make a start on this build. I have started assembling the main hull structure which came in 4 pieces. These hull parts fitted together very well once I removed one very minor joint fitting issue (needed to be trimmed/cut away), resulting in very tight joints that will require very little filling and sanding. Bogey is aware of the joint issue now and and will address the master 3D model accordingly. I have yet to fit the rudders and the propeller guards to the hull, but I have drilled out the two holes in the base to accept pedestal style display stands. There are also the propellers and the anchors to fit, but these will be done after painting the hull. I found the only CA that would work with this type of material was Loctite Pro, having tried at least 6 other brands. This was not due to residue or the like as i gave the parts a thorough was in wheel cleaning solution using a soft toothbrush to give them a gentle brush, then a clean a Ultrasonic bath for 4 minutes before rinsing and then air drying in the sun (which also helped to set the parts as they need UV to harden them). Initially I was put off with the parts appearing to get a white frosted coating but apparently this is normal and does not interfere with paint adhesion. Extreme care is needed when handling the parts as this material is very brittle but it sure does show fine detail very well. Not so evident n the attached photos but they will pop when the undercoat is applied. cheers Pat
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Thanks for the technique Rob, at some stage may be useful to collate these into a single document and put them on the database? Sorry, not trying to create even more work for you, but this is an interesting technique worth preserving. cheers Pat
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Exemplary work as usual Michael; looks great. Only three goes, you must be a master I usually need many more. cheers Pat
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Very neat belaying Rob; looks good! cheers Pat
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Hi Dashi, the mentions of the Plane Table above set me looking back through your recent posts and I must admit I missed this. That is a very interesting interpretation of the tiller 'bridge' and I think you have arrived at a very creditable representation. From a navigation and Survery perspective alone, Cook would have need some sort of work area to achieve the high standard (and accuracy) of his surveying. I had given that some thought during my build but did not put in the same level of effort you have. Congratulations: I think this idea is worth much further discussion in an academic study. Your solution also makes better sense of that log entry about a bridge over the tiller. In the past this has been interpreted literally; that is, a means of crossing from one side to the other. Your interpretation provides for the other sense also, that of a 'bridge' as we know it in modern ships; while also providing a very 'workable' surveying station. do you think there would also have been a large chart table? cheers Pat
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
BANYAN replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Hi Steve, thanks for the compliment and the photos. That does look like insect damage; a pity as the sails look good otherwise (shape etc0 but yep they have browned a little. too much. cheers Pat- 993 replies
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Ploughing ahead now Rob; looking very good. cheers Pat
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Hi Rod, mate I used truss pendants and slings for the lower yards, and parrels above that (as per Steel) as pointed out by Dashi. Looking good so far mate. cheers Pat
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Thanks Jason, the capstan turned out great. A mate drew up the one I needed in a #D programme and we have also just had it printed at shapeways. I think we used ultra high definition plastic. I am just assembling my Vampire printed with the same stuff and it gave nice detail - just a cow to clean. What did you use? cheers Pat
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BANYAN replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Thanks for looking in and kind remarks Dashi; appreciated. The log has not been updated in a while but some updates are not too far away. i have been busy researching and preparing drawings for some PE (Rigmaiden Lanyards and the like). cheers Pat- 993 replies
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Many thanks Michael; that is a very simple and easy to construct (even for me ) plane. cheers Pat -
She's looking great Rob; keep at it you will be finished before you know it cheers Pat
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Hang in there Techo; I hope the health issues are minor ones. I got lost on the first corner of your first circuit diagram. To me the electrical stuff is all black magic. For a simpleton like me, you have a wire in, a box and wire out - wiggly ergs in, modified wiggly ergs out - what happens in between is pure black magic cheers Pat
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Keeping track of all those ropes and lines is confusing enough for us readers; yet alone you trying to position and describe them Ed. You are a better man than me if this does not drive you to drink and voluble utterences cheers Pat
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Glad you found something that is close to your drawings Doug; that always helps. the two plates I mention are a bit different and probably not suited to your needs but I will PM to discuss. cheers Pat
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Hi Steven, there was a great show on Fetch (Discovery I think) tonight on Byzantine wrecks in the Black Sea tonight; but, no dromons I think. Can't be sure as a I missed a lot as I did not associate it with this type of doco as it was titles Bob Ballard Special or the like. May be worth a look? cheers Pat
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I'll have to visit this log more often; Druxey keeps beating me to the superlatives That IS some impressive metal work Michael. I like your idea of just letting it gain a natural patina; but, as always, the final decision is yours. cheers Pat
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Exceptional work, your metal smithing never fails to amaze me. cheers Pat
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