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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
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I think that is an excellent idea. I don't think a precise color match would be as important as the over-all appearance.
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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.. -
I think you might find this section from the ModelExpo Syren helpful.. https://modelexpo-online.com/assets/images/documents/MS2260-Syren-Instructions-Chapter-17.pdf The look of the tops would be very similar.
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I can't argue with what works for you, but did you ever try using an iron without the tabs? Yes it buckles, but with the iron you can just flatten the buckles out..
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Suggest to the wife that you want to hone your skills a bit before running the risk of damaging the wonderful kit she bought you.. There may be many suggestions, but my favorite for a first kit is the 1:48 Longboat from ModelExpo. It comes with a nice set of tools. It has really great instructions that will help with most wood kits going forward. Sign up for emails at ModelExpo and watch for nice discounts.
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18th and early 19th Century cutter models
Gregory replied to tkay11's topic in Nautical/Naval History
I agree Frankie. This has become my go-to place for rigging details ( Not necessarily the run of the rigging ) and deck fittings for cutters.- 42 replies
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There is something wrong here.. Your tools and work area are much too neat and clean..😄 Seriously, that is a very nice start. I look forward to watching your progress... I particularly like your work board with the drawers underneath.. I am going to shamelessly steal that idea..
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Yellow Ochre Paint
Gregory replied to Daliab's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Your links would indicate it ( on the left ) is the final color at this point. I don't think it is a color I would be comfortable with if I was building the model. I think most observers would question it, as a lot of them seem to be doing now. I think Druxey's comments above, carry a lot of weight. -
Yellow Ochre Paint
Gregory replied to Daliab's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Are you sure the picture on the left is the final color, and not some sort of primer? -
For what it is worth, MicroMark makes an adjustable fence like the one shown for the Dremel saw.. Accuriser The Microlux 4" saw was probably the best before Byrnes came along.
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Here is the actual drawing with a ruler overlayed. This will not print to actual size. I will send you a PM with the image that should print to actual size.. It looks like the Bower Anchor is about 75mm at 1:96. PS As we discussed in our PM exchange, I think this scale - 1/96 - is off.. Seems off by maybe a factor of 2, and is actually 1:48
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I sure will .. Later today.. Sorry, I didn't think of that when I posted..
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If you didn't get the email, Essex is on sale, and there is an extra 25%off with free shipping over $150 P.S. You might want to check this out.. MODEL SHIPWAYS 18TH CENTURY LONGBOAT WOODEN MODEL SHIP KIT & TOOLS A great price with an extra 25% off during this promotion. Would make a nice practice kit, along with a few extra tools.
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Good explanation Frankie, and brings us back on topic. If Scott is still curious about a detailed plank on frame kit, here is a pretty good example. Cutter Alert from Trident Model.. ( Not yet available as far as I know. No updates from Trident lately )
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I'm reminded of another saying: " We learn from our mistakes, but it's better to learn from someone else's mistakes." Hopefully, Scott Brown will draw upon the expertise here and have smooth sailing..
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Shipwrights have to start somewhere.. 😃 I'm reminded of some wisdom from the late, great George Carlin, who observed: " There was a time when no one knew how to play the piano. They were all practicing. "
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Gun rigging is exceptionally nice, and does not look out of scale..
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