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Did you ever do business with a company that seemed pretty good, and then one time they drop the ball, with poor quality or poor service? Chances are you were dealing with different people at different times. Maybe a temp who could care less about your repeat business. Well, I have been buying from Chuck over two years now and it only gets better. His products, service, prices and shipping charges cannot be matched in my opinion. I'm sure one of the things that may be keeping him from expanding would be that it would be hard to get help that he could rely on to deliver to his high standards. I don't know how he keeps up with the demand as it is, but I can't wait to see his next new product. Please use this topic to discuss your experience with Chuck and the Syren Ship Model Company.. -
I don't just put a drop on knots.. I wet the whole line. Very diluted of course, but it helps the line keep its shape and can be loosened with water if needed. I have experimented with shellac and varnish, and in my experience they darken or add a shine to the line, which may be desirable in some cases, but not what I am going for..
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I'm getting close to finishing up the rigging on my Yacht Mary, and was exploring some technique for setting up the several tackle required. I was wondering about the methods others may use. I set up the final dimensions, and then hang it with some tension on it. I then wet it down with very thin white glue. It usually dries overnight before I fit it to the boat.. After over ten years of very intermittent work, I'm finally seeing the end of the tunnel..
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A great find, and very interesting, but someone's definition of " intact " is a lot different from mine...
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Interesting! Do you have any information about how this part is used?
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Some thoughts in this regard.. I'm not sure how to go about approaching them, but I heard there are companies that provide props for movie sets, and the like. There are also companies that do staging for real estate sales, leasing and etc.. It seems to me a nice ship model might fit in with these sorts of businesses.. It would be a matter of connecting with someone who knows more about these sort of things..
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Since this topic was resurrected after two years, during which time we have kicked Petersson and his books around quite a bit, I think it is good that anyone new to the discussion, note that Petersson documented the rigging, errors included, that he found on contemporary models, without any apparent reference to other authorities or sources such as Steel. I think he would have done well to have made this more clear in the books, and advised serious modelers to compare his observations to other sources. It is certainly not a good idea to recommend this book as a primary reference source for model rigging without pointing out it's shortcomings. It also provides an important lesson, in that it shows contemporary models are not without their faults, and not the final word on how we should pursue this hobby; at least not for me. I am glad we have members on the forum who know enough about this stuff to point out some of the serious errors Petersson included in his books without any research beyond the models he examined. Meanwhile, I have his two books and I find them useful as a quick reference, and really admire the drawings from an artistic standpoint. However, I have learned to verify what I see in the books when it comes to rigging my own models.
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A new angle in precision sanding
Gregory replied to Arcticbeaver's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Just speculation based on a one time post and no further contribution to the discussion. I could be wrong.. Happens all the time.. I'm the suspicious type. -
A new angle in precision sanding
Gregory replied to Arcticbeaver's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I think we got spammed.. -
A new angle in precision sanding
Gregory replied to Arcticbeaver's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
This one looks to have about the smallest footprint I have seen. It appears to be well made. Allwin Benchtop Mini Disk/Belt Sander -
A new angle in precision sanding
Gregory replied to Arcticbeaver's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I think I would spend $87 on one of these: Harbor Freight Before I would spend $225 on the " Ultimation " sander.. -
Is this the kit from Occre? From what I can see in the images available the anchor cable is not visible after it enters the hawse hole, so I think you will be good with just leaving it hidden.
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A new angle in precision sanding
Gregory replied to Arcticbeaver's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
The operator has a lot to do with that.. -
A new angle in precision sanding
Gregory replied to Arcticbeaver's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
The pictures are kind of vague.. Where's the motor? P.S. O.K. I googled it and see there is a hand crank.. Interesting. That would really limit it's usefulness in my opinion. That would be some good information to provide on the web site. -
Do you have any sources for the model? The cover of Marquardt's Anatomy of the Ship book shows a relatively sharp bow, as does this contemporary painting at the National Maritime Museum..
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FWIW The long guns on HMS Victory and USS Constitution use the double + single block arrangement as seen in your plans..
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A link helps.. http://www.ryanmcamis.com/new-gallery
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A picture would help..
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Just a thought Chris, you might consider a built up stem of 2 or more pieces where you can get the grain to follow the long axis as much as possible. You are way ahead of me in doing this sort of thing, but I am just learning with a laser cutter, and experimenting with fabricating some embellishments to one or more of the kits I am working on. One of them is the Corel Resolution kit, that comes with the typical veneer stem, keel and stern.. I orient my pieces to align with the grain of the stock I'm using. Still in the early prototype stage for me, but I hope to improve as I go along..
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Just noticed a new post to this topic.. Just curious.. I'm wondering how a selection of only 20 kits is a problem for a first time builder?
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You will also find that the hoops that hold the sail to the mast will add traction down the length of the mast and also provide points to add a touch of white glue..
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I believe the weight of the boom pretty much keeps the sail taught at that point. Someone with more knowledge than me might be able to add to this or correct me..
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Here is an online copy of The Elements and Practice of Rigging And Seamanship, 1794.. I didn't see anything about oars.. I'm still looking.. This appears to be what we are looking for. The Elements and Practice of Rigging, Seamanship, and Naval Tactics It is a four volume set, but further googling provided information about oars in volume one. There are excerpts here: GoogleBooks But no complete free version that I can find.
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Roger, Do you have Steele Handy? What does it say about a boat of 14 feet?
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Looking for tips before beginning Charles W Morgan
Gregory replied to spars's topic in Wood ship model kits
You might consider looking at this topic and tidying up build log title.. Before you post your build log please read this - Starting and naming your build log
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