Gregory

Here's a nice demo with Vcarve

That " Solid Oak " stand base is a little anticlimactic..

FWIW I found a contemporary model in the Gallery that shows shrouds in pairs:

There are several other models but I couldn't really tell.

I can't tell on the Cheerful model, but Chuck chose to go with pairs, and I think he saw the model in person.

Petersson. shows pairs.

I trust Goodwin had good reason to go with single.

P.S.

Sails

The cutter models I have seen with full sails looked somewhat clunky to me, and really detracted from the over-all look.

In your case, I think they would really detract from all of your fine work.

Great info Allan

What I find interesting is that the article says it is thousands of feet deep, yet in the picture we see a scuba diver and substantial ambient lighting.  Obviously not a picture of the wreck.

Of course the video depicts a very different environment.

Why can't the media do better than that.

Dangerous?

Any good saw is dangerous.

How well does it work?

Just to add a little to the discussion.

Here is a video that shows what a program like Meshcam could add to the CNC workflow, even with the lower end desktop machines.

At $250 for the standard version, it's probably less than you would spend on decent carving bits.

1 minute ago, modeller_masa said:

I bought a Chinese mini table saw that addressed all the things - height adjustment, replaceable plate with sturdy fence and zero insert, and bigger 3 inch blade - for $40.

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How has it performed under load?  What kind of load?

If I may, and Chuck will correct me if I'm wrong,  The bits closest to the fore mast are for handling rigging, the riding bits, just aft, are for handling the anchor cables.

1 hour ago, Chuck said:

Twenty three pages of crap topics whittled down to less than one page.   Its back....but please nobody start another junk topic like that.  You know who you are.   One more meme and its gone for good.   

 

Lets see who the first member will be....want to take any bets?

 

 

Chances are, it won't be someone who has read or understood your comments in this topic..

@wefalck

Excellent points, but when you address all the shortcomings of the KS230 , you now have an FET costing $300 .more.

Forgive the cliche, but you can't have your cake and eat it too..

8 hours ago, RolBerg said:

They have got a lot of complaints for the poor quality of their motor on the circular table saw (KS 230).

That is a very low end machine..  85 watts.

It burns up because people try to get off cheap then use it for jobs it is not designed for. 

Looks really good!

1 hour ago, tom q vaxy said:

so you found them both a fairly acceptable tool?

Very much so.  

The Proxxon has a  micrometer style fence adjustment that makes it superior to the MicroLux in that respect.  A plus for the MicroLux is the variable speed, but I prefer using

the Proxxon.

If you get either one of them you will want to get this arbor adapter so you can use a lot of 3rd party blades with1/2" arbor.

The Proxxon and Microlux blades are way over priced.

I get my blades at Malco Saw Company.  There are also compatible blades on Amazon with the 1/2" arbor.

If you need more info just ask.

I had the Microlux/Micromark saw before I acquired the FET , and I'm pretty sure the Proxxon wasn't available at the time, over 20 years ago. 

I would suspect that Proxxon looked at the Microlux and refined it a bit.  They may have even had some kind of collaboration going on.

P.S.

Just saw somewhere that the Proxxon and Microlux are made in the same factory in Japan,  so I believe they probably share some components. 

Experienced modelers won't be interested,  but there are lots of beginners who will be all over this.

1 hour ago, bigcreekdad said:

Do you have a full pic you can share?

Thanks much for the compliment.

That's from my Resolution build.  You can click in my signature.  It's on hold since the cat thought it was a toy..  Nothing that can't be fixed, but it sort of took the wind out of my sails on that project..

The stem, keel and rudder is yellow heart.  Lower hull planking is walnut veneer.  The deck is from maple veneer that I cut with a laser, which also gives the caulking effect.  Deck furniture and masting is cherry.

The exception to my "no paint" preference, is the stove pipe.  The wales were done with black ink and the gunports were done with red mahogany stain.

Here is a wider shot of the hull.

21 hours ago, bigcreekdad said:

ROGER...Toys? Really? To each, his own I guess.

When I'm working on my models, I think of it as playing with my toys, so yeah;  to each his own..😁

I can't add much too what Barkeater says, and I am in full agreement with him.

Those exotics can be really hard on tools, but that said, Ocooch Hardwoods is a great source for dimensioned exotics and domestics.

Also, stores like Rockler are a great source for veneer.   I like veneer for spiling rather than going the edge bending route..

@mugje

Have you considered using veneer to make planks.

Stores like Rockler have a good selection of maple..

What carving software is everyone using?

I have been looking at Vcarve and/or Meshcam ..

They both look very robust, and they have less pricier versions that should meet the needs of a hobbyist.

2 hours ago, tmj said:

Ron, do you use Fusion 360? I just got Fusion and currently see a steep learning curve in my near future.

You may have picked up on this in another discussion,  But this Kevin Kennedy guy has some great Fusion 360 tutorials.

I'm slowly working my way through them.  From lesson 1, I have learned about features I may have never stumbled upon by myself..

Here is a link to the wood handle at UMM-USA

https://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?cPath=21_28&products_id=35&osCsid=f9dc1861e067b4dd5620358510e5bd49

A variety of blades and other cutting tools here:

https://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/index.php?cPath=21_28&osCsid=f9dc1861e067b4dd5620358510e5bd49

P.S.

I was going through my ship modeling bookmarks and discovered this:

30 Years Anniversary JLC Micro Saw Pack

I forgot I had bookmarked that and never got around to ordering it..  I will, now.  Looks like a great value at $22.95 .

What is the actual name of the tool for the purpose of searching on Amazon?

Here is a drawing from Lavery's 'Arming & Fitting -etc.. '

OK, my mistake.  The word " pen " did not compute for me..  I haven't actually tried the pens, but I don't see them as a useful modeling tool.

I have small cans of stain that I bought ten  or more years ago.