ERS Rich
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Greetings from Massachusetts, USA. Good luck with your woodworking journey! Cheers!
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Had to redo these filler blocks a couple of times. Rasp for initial shaping, moving it fore and aft along the center of the piece to get the sweep up towards the counter. Then a half round file. And constantly using the templates and redrawing pencil lines as material is removed. -
Thanks, I ran out of steam after thinking about the size after the masting and rigging, the case, and wondering where to put it in my house. I’ll probably restart this project mid summer or fall, after I finish Hermione Lafayette and HMS Badger - which will give me square rig experience. Cheers
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A beauty!
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Hi, My build log, link below, covers building the hull with Bob Hunt’s practicum. Good luck. -Rich
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Hello and welcome! Have fun with the cross section. Cheers
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Good stuff! Nice shop!
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Try oil based stain as a sealer. Absorbed by the wood fibers but will not fill the grain - unless it’s left to dry. Doesn’t raise the grain. Takes acrylic paint well. Thanks
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Welcome aboard shipmate!
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On the learning curve! And certainly a great effort. I’ve found that months after completing a ship, I notice something that can be done better next time. Good looking work so far, looking forward to your posts. If you haven’t, check out Tom Lauria’s video on Youtube about creating a convincing impression. Your ship does that…. -Rich
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Hello John, Hope you make it up back to speed soon. Regarding shipbuilding. I’ve put projects on hold, one for years before returning - see the Baltimore Clipper link in my signature. It makes sense to build skills to take on the Flying Fish, as you know, an incredibly complex ship. If you have a simpler ship in your “pile” it makes sense to work on it to build skills, complete it, and satisfy your wife. Shipbuilding requires a level of skill at every step of the process: hull, deck, masts, rigging, case; this can only be achieved by going completely through the process. Best to go through this with a simpler ship before the FF. For many years I was an 80% builder, made it that far in the project and started something else. Now, I try to finish before starting another project, but still end up with several projects going on at the same time. At any rate, no right or wrong here, good luck with it, and I’m always around to answer a question. -Rich
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Built the POB - link to album is below. My preference is bevel after the frame is built up. Use a batten (long plank) when filing the bevel to check your work. A file can span several bulkheads, gives good control. Good luck with it.
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Thanks for posting, looking forward to the result. -Rich
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Ahoy in the heartland! Welcome to model ship world. Good luck with your Beagle! -Rich
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Ahoy! Welcome to Model Ship World. Good luck and have fun with your projects. Always around to answer a question.
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Ahoy! Welcome to MSW. Always open to a question. Have a great day.
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Completing the Case - Displaying the Model Last steps are to cut the Lexan and assemble the case. Used a Festool track saw to dimension the Lexan. Assembled the case and moved her out of the shop into the family room. Thanks for following along and Happy New Year! -Rich
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Hello from North Haven, Connecticut, USA
ERS Rich replied to PatLynch's topic in New member Introductions
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Thanks for posting, following along….
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Welcome to Model Ship World, fortunate to have visited Melbourne, with my wife, on a business trip. The people were great and we enjoyed the Great Ocean Road. Judy loved the fresh fruits and vegetables. Have fun with your ship model! Cheers, -Rich
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Good Morning, Recommend a Paasche Talon, available at Coast Air Brush and shellac. Good luck and happy new year!
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