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Twisting blade on MicroMark saw?
Gregory replied to Rcboater Bill's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Do you have a model number or a picture of the saw. I have an old Microlux that looks a lot like the current Micromark saw. I can turn you on to some excellent blades I have found for ripping plywood. The kerf is pretty big, so they are not very desirable for fine woods.. Too much waste. -
That deck looks a lot better than some I have seen.. What was the source?
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Using pins
Gregory replied to Oddball's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Did he provide any illustrations of his method of " pinning " ? Was his purpose visual or for strength, or both ? -
Does anybody have some experience with CAF Models ?
Gregory replied to yvesvidal's topic in Wood ship model kits
You might try a PM here on the site, and let him know about the email problem.. https://modelshipworld.com/messenger/compose/?to=33401 -
Son of a gun!
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I'm no expert, but I think the cardboard between planks looks a bit wide considering the scale..
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Hull planking questions.
Gregory replied to Nate7911's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
It would be hard to speculate if it would be a good idea for you. Proper planking requires some bending in at least two diminutions, and the thinner planks, depending on the wood type, may be less forgiving. You would really do well to check out the planking articles here: Database of Articles and Downloads -
If a mast is broken out at sea, what do you do?
Gregory replied to Devin Camary's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
There was some discussion about this recently.. Jaager's comments are correct.. -
Hull planking questions.
Gregory replied to Nate7911's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
The older Mamoli kits all had the stem and keel as part of the plywood backbone, and the instructions call for the veneer covering. This is also the case with many other kits that do not provide separate stem and keel parts.. My Corel Resolution is a good example. -
Hull planking questions.
Gregory replied to Nate7911's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Very few, double plank kits have a rabbet, which is a kind of groove, where the ends of the planks would sit flush with the stem or stern post. If there is no rabbet, you have to bevel the inside edge and fit it flush with the stem, keel and stern. There are countless good examples here, but I think YT did a particularly good job on his Mamoli Victory.. -
When just getting started, I think a big difference is the quality of the instructions.. The Medway longboat or the Model Shipways 18th Century Armed Longboat 1:24 Scale are great options in this regard.. You also might want to consider the MODEL SHIPWAYS 18TH CENTURY LONGBOAT.. Great price and a decent tool package. Also great instructions by Chuck..
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Hanging and taping lines in loops until used
Gregory replied to jgilchrist800's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I just remembered I borrowed a few of these from the Admiral for light clamping. They are small. light and still have a pretty good bite.. Multipurpose Sewing Clips -
Here is a way to explore an alternate deck without damaging the kit provided one. You can transfer a template to tissue paper. Then you glue your planks to the tissue paper, allowing for the waterway . If it is satisfactory when finished, you can glue the whole thing to the existing deck. I have done this with success on some small projects, and it should work at this level also.
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Hanging and taping lines in loops until used
Gregory replied to jgilchrist800's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
The smallest I can find are about 1 inch.. Miniature Clothes pins Might be the smallest available.. -
Info about battens is very good to know..
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