Gregory

Here is a little picture of my work..  Will try to find something with my method later.

Here is the little jig I use to make coils.  I move the nails and pins around to get the look I want.  Also, a picture I use for inspiration.

3 hours ago, Peta_V said:

could you  please advice what is the good way to make a coil from rope?

Are you referring to coils looped over belaying pins or coils on the deck ( or both )..  I don't have access to my photos right now, and I'm sure others will join in..

My method is to get  the rope saturated with a very thin white glue mixture, and create a coil/bundle resembling photos I have found.  I have a jig I use that I will show you later.

Once the glue dries, there is still some flexibility, it behaves sort of like wire; and I proceed to set it up on the boat, keeping it in place with more white glue that isn't visible.

For light wood, I would get some of the Cedar from Syren Ship Model Company.

For the darker stuff, to add contrast,  I have had good success with various woods from ModelExpo..  Mahogany, walnut and cherry..  They have a wide variety of strips ( no strips at Syren ) and 

sheets.  The sheets will be a better value if you can cut your own strips.  ( ModelExpo is offering free shipping today on orders of $50 or more.. )

Another option to consider is to use most of what is provided in the kit, and use veneer to cover details where you choose.  You can get a variety of veneer from places like Rockler and Woodcraft.

The FA is on  my to-do list for a semi-scratch build someday...  I have bookmarked your log,  It will provide inspiration and expertise.   Keep coming with the details!

1 hour ago, Chuck said:

it works like a charm......its my method of choice.....well done!!! Its a very quick method to use.    It requires few tools.....you could always use any old full sized iron.  But having the smaller one is much better.  You also wont get in trouble from the admiral, LOL.

Zap this if you feel it clutters up your topic Chuck, but here is a little iron I found ant Michael's.  It gets hot enough to make steam, but haven't charred any wood so far..

Just because that is what happens to copper plates on a floating ship, it doesn't seem to me that it is a good reason to try to model it..

I don't think I have seen any model ships with barnacles on them, and if they exist it wouldn't be something I would find appealing.. 

Here is a thread I came across:

The Best Copper Plates?

Has some impressive examples..

My only question in a roundabout way, was if Hahn was in error for drawing it this way?  Apparently he was..

Thanks for your detailed and informative  ..reply...

I have just started working on a build of the Mamoli/Dusek Rattlesnake, and hope to start a build log soon.

I am working on fabricating a built up stem/keel assembly beyond what the kit provides.

I have other plans  than those provided by Mamoli.

I have the Harold Hahn plans from an article in the NRG Journal.  I also have the Admiralty drawings from the NMM, and then I have the plans from ModelExpo which are based on drawings by George F. Campbell, which were based on the drawings from the NMM..

The NMM drawings do not show the gammoning slot.. 

For no particular good reason I was using the Hahn drawings to fabricate my stem, which pretty much matches the NMM and the Campbell/ModelExpo drawings as far as they go.

A questionable interpretation is how Hahn depicts the gammoning slot.

So, my question is; wouldn't that piece that includes the gammoning slot in the Hahn drawing be wrong? 

It seems to me that the stresses involved for this structure would not make for a workable configuration as drawn by Hahn.

When all is said and done, that joint is not ( readily ) visible on a complete model with the head rails in place.

But my question remains:  Would that separate piece, not be a realistic working design?

2 hours ago, firedog5213 said:

Has anyone run across missing parts with artesania latina? I bought the kit off ebay and was missing a whole sheet of parts according to the sellers bio he is the president of model-expo but if I strike out there has anyone had to order replacement parts?

It sounds like it was a sale by and for Modelexpo..    If you have already contacted Mark, I would be surprised if he doesnt respond.  

A good 2nd route is their contact page : ModelExpo, I'm sure they will make it right..

I wouldn't be surprised if there was considerable difference in appearance between groups of sheets at the time of installation.

I recall seeing a model a while back where the builder used a propane torch  to change the color of random plates, to create a sort of brickwork pattern..

12 hours ago, Bob Cleek said:

I'd be interested in hearing what others think in this regard.

I can't think of anything to add to what you have said, which I feel pretty much echoes my sentiments on this subject.

I don't know if you are familiar with the coppering  technique that is suggested with some of the Mamoli kits,  but it consists of applying green wood strips that are cut to the supposed length of copper plates.

Some of the finished examples I have seen, look a lot like the image of the Constitution you provided..

55 minutes ago, peveka said:

....wonder why there is a model of the Terror but not of the flagship of the expedition. 

Because " Terror " sounds way cooler than " Erebus " .. ?

I would like to see more resolution in most pictures..

So many of our members' pictures are small and lacking in detail..

8 hours ago, Dubz said:

Image resolution should be around 1280px minimum, max 2048. 

I thought I read somewhere on the forum that the max was 1200 x 1600..   

Has that changed?

There is an add image interface at the bottom of the " Submit reply "  box..

See: " Drag files here to attach, or choose files ... ", which will open a dialog on your PC/device ..

Maximum is 1600 x 1200..   

2 hours ago, Dubz said:

I don't know as example what a tenon is ...

 

Mortice and Tenon

That angle is common with laser cutters that have not been focused properly..   There will always be a slight angle, but  negligible on a finely tuned laser..

You can diminish some of the effect of the angle by reversing adjacent parts...

1 hour ago, Chuck said:

  ...I bought a better video camera

When you get up to speed with your new camera, here is something you might try.

I have found, that with a still camera, phone or whatever, it can be tricky to get just the shot you want with regard to light, focus & etc without a lot of planning and setting up.

I will often take a short HD video;  moving around, zooming in and out and so forth,  then open the video in media player, full screen HD, skip through and find the shot I want, then take a screen snip.

I then open it in an image editor to crop it ( I often just use " Paint " ), which does a great job of resizing..

Might seem like a bit of extra effort, but you might be surprised at how it helps to get the exact shot you want.

It looks shiny as if it is polyester or nylon.  What happens if you put a match to it?  Does it melt?

Unless you have a glue that has a solvent in it like old time plastic glue it wont bond..   Just like putting a dab of non solvent glue on a plastic surface.

When it dries, you can peel it off..

I wonder if all the Winchelsea builds have caused a run on .030 blades at Malco?

I ordered one, and was told there would be a 1-2 week delay while they were being produced...  ( Very nice people to work with.  Good communication. )

P.S.

At least it probably wasn't Chuck, since he is not doing the strip wood..   

3 minutes ago, GrandpaPhil said:

I was thinking about building the Winchelsea on my way to work this morning.

 I really hope you make a video of that!   😄

Chris, did I miss where you named the last prototype you were showing pictures of ?

So far, I don't believe Triton has raised any flags with the Admin here.  The work they are doing appears to be totally original.

Just a question for the experts here..

I remember reading somewhere that studding sails were only set in light wind conditions in order to make as much speed as possible under those conditions.

However, some recent discussions about clipper ships, and also recalling numerous paintings of various ships with all sails set, with what appeared to be heavy seas and strong winds;

sometimes with the ship heeled over as if it were going for America's Cup, made me wonder if such depictions were realistic.

I does seem logical to me, that under strong winds and heavy seas, setting all that canvas would not be a good idea, but I'm willing to be educated..

The Alert from Trident Model may not be too far in the future..