ERS Rich
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Rattlesnake by Ed Ku20 - Model Shipways - 1:64
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U-47 by RVB (Rick) - Amati - Scale 1/72 - Length 92.4cm or 36.38 inches - marketed by Model Shipways c. 2013
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HMS Badger by shane762 - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 - Nearly straight from the box
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Looking for a guide in cutting wood strips with mini saw (Byrnes)
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Looking for a guide in cutting wood strips with mini saw (Byrnes)
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Hello Y.T., Great question. A light pass with 220 sandpaper will remove any tool or saw blade marks. The thickness sander is used to make dimensional changes. For example reduce the thickness of a sheet from 3/64” to 1/32”, then cut individual planks from that sheet on the table saw. Or say you have 1/4” x 1/4” square stock, the thickness sander could be used to take off 1/16” on one face to make the stock 1/4” x 3/16” - the table saw could also do this job. I do not have a thickness sander in my shop.
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Watch plenty of Youtube videos on how to use a table saw. Same principles apply to the Bynes saw. Bynes saw is high quality, that being said any machine may or will leave saw marks that need to be removed. Good luck.
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HMS Badger by shane762 - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 - Nearly straight from the box
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Hi, Working on the Badger now. Yes, have not noticed where, if at all, the instruction say when to remove the gunport pattern former. I removed it after the first layer of planking. -Rich
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HMS Badger: Cutting Bearding Area in First Planking
First made a template from the plan with Velum.
Tools for the Work
Large and Small Gouges, Round and Square Files, Pattern File - it has cutting edges and perpendicular safe edges.
Large gouge used to make chips.
And smaller chips back towards the bearding line.
Hardwood plank makes a great scraping tool.
Pattern file to work along the keel and stern post.
The plank edge should fit flush along the keel and stern post.
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U-47 by RVB (Rick) - Amati - Scale 1/72 - Length 92.4cm or 36.38 inches - marketed by Model Shipways c. 2013
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HMS Badger: Counter Forming and Installation
Usually I’d soak and form with my fingers.
This time realized I needed some help with some sort of jig. Looked around the shop and found a PE rolling bar, and a jig used to hold dowels when drilling holes.
Piece in the Jig and Clamping
Done
Installed on the Ship
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USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
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Let’s get underway! Awesome model. Thank you for posting….
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How serious do you get about dust protection
ERS Rich replied to bigcreekdad's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Thanks, I am doing well now, on the road to recovery and back to doing what I like to do with some limitations. Apologize for being preachy, you know how it is, you go through a tough experience, and hope others will not. Happy modeling! -Rich -
How serious do you get about dust protection
ERS Rich replied to bigcreekdad's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Hi, Get serious about dust. I want to help others. I was diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease/Pulmonary Fibrosis last March, with minor symptoms - age 63. Six months later, after a rapid decline, had a Double Lung Transplant. Fortunately I had no major complications and am recovering quickly. Foredom makes a line of desktop hoods with integrated vacs - they are expensive. They have a desktop hood that attaches to your vac for $70. That being said, use tools to remove wood, and sandpaper just for finishing. Woodworkers do not use sandpaper to remove wood they use tools, in our hobby: miniature planes, small chisels and files, drill bits. These tools produce, for the most part shavings, not dust. If you find yourself making a lot of dust with sandpaper, ask are you using the right tool. Sand outside. Using sandpaper? Wear an N95 mask, that makes a tight seal. The mask below can be found on the web, box of 10, for about $20. Rectangular “COVID” masks with gaps around the face are useless. Need motivation? Search for Interstitial Lung Disease, or Pulmonary Fibrosis on the web. Please protect yourself, you want to get old and be healthy. All the best. -Rich
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Good luck with your project! The tools on my bench….
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Inspirational!
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The short answer, Yes! You are doing good work! At some point, something will be missed, and it will be a pain to add it. My view is do your best, if something isn’t “historically accurate”, no big deal, it won’t be noticed by family and friends who admire your ship. -Rich
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Always a good time watching your work. Thanks
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I’m a little late, back to the planking, suggest using a half round rasp to smooth the planks. Removes wood faster - effective at leveling the edge between the planks. A bit of wood needs to be removed to get rid of the inevitable hollows along the plank edges. Your hull looks great! -Rich
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