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Interesting! Do you have any information about how this part is used? -
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 -
Walnut Wood
Gregory replied to scottpollack's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
While my link took you to the ModelExpo sheet wood, there walnut strips should be good also. They have always been good about taking stuff back if you are not happy with it.. -
The model kits can also be found on eBay. They show some closeups of finished model details, and they don't look very good IMO.. CSS Virginia for example.. P.S. Just saw Kurt's post; perhaps some kits are better than others...
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Walnut Wood
Gregory replied to scottpollack's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I know there has been some questionable 'boxwood' strips from Modelexpo, but I have recieved some excellent walnut, cherry and mahogany sheets from them. Spend $100 and get free shipping ( while promo lasts ).. WOOD SHEETS At ModelExpo -
In a fabric store or Amazon, you are looking for " tulle " or millinery netting. It would probably require an inspection to check the size of the weave.. Too bad it is sold by the yard, when the need is only a few square inches.. A place like JoAnn's might give you a small free sample, which might be all you need..
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