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DocBlake got a reaction from coxswain in Battle Station by DocBlake - FINISHED - NRG
I'm beginning a build of the battle station posted on the NRG's website. I plan several modifications to the original, andI have increased the scale to 1/2" = 1". I started by cutting out the base, as well as some walnut and bloodwood for the bulwark frames
I then dframed in the gunport with bloodwood.
Next came a mahogany waterway. The photo shows it shaped, but not yet cut to size or installed.
I then planked the outside using rosewood for the wale, black strake and rail and boxwood for the planking. The inner bulwark was planked in bloodwood.
I'm now working on details. The photo shows boarding stairs, deadeyes and cannon parts.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Battle Station by DocBlake - FINISHED - NRG
I finished the cannon. Not rigged and the cap square is not installed. i turned two barrels. I'm not sure which one I like better. I added the boarding steps and the channel. The deadeyes and chain plates are just lying in place. final installation after applying finish
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from Dubz in Battle Station by DocBlake - FINISHED - NRG
I'm beginning a build of the battle station posted on the NRG's website. I plan several modifications to the original, andI have increased the scale to 1/2" = 1". I started by cutting out the base, as well as some walnut and bloodwood for the bulwark frames
I then dframed in the gunport with bloodwood.
Next came a mahogany waterway. The photo shows it shaped, but not yet cut to size or installed.
I then planked the outside using rosewood for the wale, black strake and rail and boxwood for the planking. The inner bulwark was planked in bloodwood.
I'm now working on details. The photo shows boarding stairs, deadeyes and cannon parts.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from pythagoras in Battle Station by DocBlake - FINISHED - NRG
I'm beginning a build of the battle station posted on the NRG's website. I plan several modifications to the original, andI have increased the scale to 1/2" = 1". I started by cutting out the base, as well as some walnut and bloodwood for the bulwark frames
I then dframed in the gunport with bloodwood.
Next came a mahogany waterway. The photo shows it shaped, but not yet cut to size or installed.
I then planked the outside using rosewood for the wale, black strake and rail and boxwood for the planking. The inner bulwark was planked in bloodwood.
I'm now working on details. The photo shows boarding stairs, deadeyes and cannon parts.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from harvey1847 in Battle Station by DocBlake - FINISHED - NRG
I'm beginning a build of the battle station posted on the NRG's website. I plan several modifications to the original, andI have increased the scale to 1/2" = 1". I started by cutting out the base, as well as some walnut and bloodwood for the bulwark frames
I then dframed in the gunport with bloodwood.
Next came a mahogany waterway. The photo shows it shaped, but not yet cut to size or installed.
I then planked the outside using rosewood for the wale, black strake and rail and boxwood for the planking. The inner bulwark was planked in bloodwood.
I'm now working on details. The photo shows boarding stairs, deadeyes and cannon parts.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from Piet in Battle Station by DocBlake - FINISHED - NRG
I'm beginning a build of the battle station posted on the NRG's website. I plan several modifications to the original, andI have increased the scale to 1/2" = 1". I started by cutting out the base, as well as some walnut and bloodwood for the bulwark frames
I then dframed in the gunport with bloodwood.
Next came a mahogany waterway. The photo shows it shaped, but not yet cut to size or installed.
I then planked the outside using rosewood for the wale, black strake and rail and boxwood for the planking. The inner bulwark was planked in bloodwood.
I'm now working on details. The photo shows boarding stairs, deadeyes and cannon parts.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from Bill Hime in Battle Station by DocBlake - FINISHED - NRG
I'm beginning a build of the battle station posted on the NRG's website. I plan several modifications to the original, andI have increased the scale to 1/2" = 1". I started by cutting out the base, as well as some walnut and bloodwood for the bulwark frames
I then dframed in the gunport with bloodwood.
Next came a mahogany waterway. The photo shows it shaped, but not yet cut to size or installed.
I then planked the outside using rosewood for the wale, black strake and rail and boxwood for the planking. The inner bulwark was planked in bloodwood.
I'm now working on details. The photo shows boarding stairs, deadeyes and cannon parts.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from Mike Y in Battle Station by DocBlake - FINISHED - NRG
I'm beginning a build of the battle station posted on the NRG's website. I plan several modifications to the original, andI have increased the scale to 1/2" = 1". I started by cutting out the base, as well as some walnut and bloodwood for the bulwark frames
I then dframed in the gunport with bloodwood.
Next came a mahogany waterway. The photo shows it shaped, but not yet cut to size or installed.
I then planked the outside using rosewood for the wale, black strake and rail and boxwood for the planking. The inner bulwark was planked in bloodwood.
I'm now working on details. The photo shows boarding stairs, deadeyes and cannon parts.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from dvm27 in Battle Station by DocBlake - FINISHED - NRG
I'm beginning a build of the battle station posted on the NRG's website. I plan several modifications to the original, andI have increased the scale to 1/2" = 1". I started by cutting out the base, as well as some walnut and bloodwood for the bulwark frames
I then dframed in the gunport with bloodwood.
Next came a mahogany waterway. The photo shows it shaped, but not yet cut to size or installed.
I then planked the outside using rosewood for the wale, black strake and rail and boxwood for the planking. The inner bulwark was planked in bloodwood.
I'm now working on details. The photo shows boarding stairs, deadeyes and cannon parts.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from RichardG in Battle Station by DocBlake - FINISHED - NRG
I'm beginning a build of the battle station posted on the NRG's website. I plan several modifications to the original, andI have increased the scale to 1/2" = 1". I started by cutting out the base, as well as some walnut and bloodwood for the bulwark frames
I then dframed in the gunport with bloodwood.
Next came a mahogany waterway. The photo shows it shaped, but not yet cut to size or installed.
I then planked the outside using rosewood for the wale, black strake and rail and boxwood for the planking. The inner bulwark was planked in bloodwood.
I'm now working on details. The photo shows boarding stairs, deadeyes and cannon parts.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from mtaylor in Battle Station by DocBlake - FINISHED - NRG
I'm beginning a build of the battle station posted on the NRG's website. I plan several modifications to the original, andI have increased the scale to 1/2" = 1". I started by cutting out the base, as well as some walnut and bloodwood for the bulwark frames
I then dframed in the gunport with bloodwood.
Next came a mahogany waterway. The photo shows it shaped, but not yet cut to size or installed.
I then planked the outside using rosewood for the wale, black strake and rail and boxwood for the planking. The inner bulwark was planked in bloodwood.
I'm now working on details. The photo shows boarding stairs, deadeyes and cannon parts.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from zoly99sask in Armed Virginia Sloop by grayarea - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 - First Wood Ship Build
I'm beginning to rig my AVS. I have Bob Hunt's practicum and it was invaluable in the build process. I would be happy to help, adding my two cents worth if you have questions. I learned a lot the hard way!
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from egkb in Armed Virginia Sloop by grayarea - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 - First Wood Ship Build
I'm beginning to rig my AVS. I have Bob Hunt's practicum and it was invaluable in the build process. I would be happy to help, adding my two cents worth if you have questions. I learned a lot the hard way!
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from CiscoH in Armed Virginia Sloop by ortho85 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - second model
I'm well into building the AVS (just finishing deck planking). My advice is to purchase Bob Hunt's practicum. The kit instructions are often vague or misleading. The practicum is extremely detailed and step-by-step. Also, you can access the practicum's forum for questions, and get a quick response from Mr. Hunt. Just my two cents, but I think the practicum is worth it.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Swift by DocBlake - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
As a diversion while rigging my Armed Virginia Sloop, I started building AL's Swift. I switched out some of the wood: Boxwood planking above the wales, bloodwood trim, wenge wales, cherry and holly details. I like the contrasts in the wood. Progress so far in the photos.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from CiscoH in Armed Virginia Sloop by DocBlake - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/48 Scale
Currently building an AVS. Here is my progress so far. The cannons are just sitting on the deck. I'm working on the rigging right now. I even added a skylight to the cabin roof!
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from mtbediz in Armed Virginia Sloop by DocBlake - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/48 Scale
Currently building an AVS. Here is my progress so far. The cannons are just sitting on the deck. I'm working on the rigging right now. I even added a skylight to the cabin roof!
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from Fright in Armed Virginia Sloop by DocBlake - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/48 Scale
Currently building an AVS. Here is my progress so far. The cannons are just sitting on the deck. I'm working on the rigging right now. I even added a skylight to the cabin roof!
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from mtbediz in Armed Virginia Sloop by DocBlake - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/48 Scale
Progress in my AVS build to date. I'm using wood, no paint. Cherry, blood wood, rosewood, yellow heart , walnut, holly, boxwood and African black wood. Next step is rigging the cannons.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from Fright in Armed Virginia Sloop by DocBlake - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/48 Scale
Progress in my AVS build to date. I'm using wood, no paint. Cherry, blood wood, rosewood, yellow heart , walnut, holly, boxwood and African black wood. Next step is rigging the cannons.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from Hill202 in Armed Virginia Sloop by DocBlake - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/48 Scale
Progress in my AVS build to date. I'm using wood, no paint. Cherry, blood wood, rosewood, yellow heart , walnut, holly, boxwood and African black wood. Next step is rigging the cannons.
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Blackening Britannia metal
I wanted to avoid painting my Britannia metal fittings. Black paint on the guns just didn't look realistic. If I used Blacken-It, a dark crust would form, which rubbed off with a paper towel, leaving a barely darkened piece of metal. What to do?
I started by soaking the parts in a 50:50 solution of muriatic acid and water for 10 minutes. This cleaned and I think etched the surface a bit. Then into Blacken-it, full strength, for 10 minutes after rinsing. I polished the pieces with paper towel and Q tips, and while darker, they weren't where I wanted them. The last step was to soak the parts for 10 minutes in "Brass Black" Metal Finish by Birchwood Casey. After cleanup with paper towels and Q tips, almost no finish came off and the parts were a dark gunmetal color. Perfect! In certain lighting they almost have a faint bronze cast to them Here is a photo
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from WackoWolf in Blackening Britannia metal
I wanted to avoid painting my Britannia metal fittings. Black paint on the guns just didn't look realistic. If I used Blacken-It, a dark crust would form, which rubbed off with a paper towel, leaving a barely darkened piece of metal. What to do?
I started by soaking the parts in a 50:50 solution of muriatic acid and water for 10 minutes. This cleaned and I think etched the surface a bit. Then into Blacken-it, full strength, for 10 minutes after rinsing. I polished the pieces with paper towel and Q tips, and while darker, they weren't where I wanted them. The last step was to soak the parts for 10 minutes in "Brass Black" Metal Finish by Birchwood Casey. After cleanup with paper towels and Q tips, almost no finish came off and the parts were a dark gunmetal color. Perfect! In certain lighting they almost have a faint bronze cast to them Here is a photo
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from dgbot in Blackening Britannia metal
I wanted to avoid painting my Britannia metal fittings. Black paint on the guns just didn't look realistic. If I used Blacken-It, a dark crust would form, which rubbed off with a paper towel, leaving a barely darkened piece of metal. What to do?
I started by soaking the parts in a 50:50 solution of muriatic acid and water for 10 minutes. This cleaned and I think etched the surface a bit. Then into Blacken-it, full strength, for 10 minutes after rinsing. I polished the pieces with paper towel and Q tips, and while darker, they weren't where I wanted them. The last step was to soak the parts for 10 minutes in "Brass Black" Metal Finish by Birchwood Casey. After cleanup with paper towels and Q tips, almost no finish came off and the parts were a dark gunmetal color. Perfect! In certain lighting they almost have a faint bronze cast to them Here is a photo
Dave
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DocBlake got a reaction from jbford in Blackening Britannia metal
I wanted to avoid painting my Britannia metal fittings. Black paint on the guns just didn't look realistic. If I used Blacken-It, a dark crust would form, which rubbed off with a paper towel, leaving a barely darkened piece of metal. What to do?
I started by soaking the parts in a 50:50 solution of muriatic acid and water for 10 minutes. This cleaned and I think etched the surface a bit. Then into Blacken-it, full strength, for 10 minutes after rinsing. I polished the pieces with paper towel and Q tips, and while darker, they weren't where I wanted them. The last step was to soak the parts for 10 minutes in "Brass Black" Metal Finish by Birchwood Casey. After cleanup with paper towels and Q tips, almost no finish came off and the parts were a dark gunmetal color. Perfect! In certain lighting they almost have a faint bronze cast to them Here is a photo
Dave
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