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Here are the anchors from the Anatomy of the Ship " The Armed Transport Bounty
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I was thinking the figurehead on the model might depict St Francis, being a tie-in with the name ' Swallow '..
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Belay Pins
Gregory replied to shipman's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Which the majority of people are, and don't feel particularly challenged in that regard. -
Belay Pins
Gregory replied to shipman's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
I apologize if i missed it in all of this, but what is a good generic overall length for a belaying pin? ( I'm not particularly concerned about the rivet counters surveying one of my models and proclaiming that my belaying pins are 2 scale inches too long.. ) -
Need CAD type program
Gregory replied to Sambini's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
That is assuming that one is only going to " do something once every two or three years ", in which case I agree.. However, I am using a laser cutter to enhance the kits I build, and hope to work on a scratch project someday soon. I am exploring the use of a CAD program to enhance my parts creating tool box, even though 2D is all I need right now. Relatively low cost 3d printers and CNC tools are already a reality, and robust 3D software is essential to using these tools effectively. -
Need CAD type program
Gregory replied to Sambini's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
I see V25 is available on Amazon for $80.. Does that sound like a good deal? Anyone ever use Turbo Cad. I have a pretty robust version but haven't taken the time to learn it.. Any opinions if it would be worth the effort? -
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Gregory replied to shipman's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
No kidding Frankie.. The parts of the drawing labeled 1/3 & 2/3, look more like 1/2 & 1/2.. -
A very ambitious undertaking.. I look forward to your updates.
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How to sew ratlines help needed please.
Gregory replied to Peter Cane's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
There is much discussion about ratline technique, but it is difficult to do a search because the subject appears in many different topics, including many different build logs. You will probably get many suggestions from our members. Here is a technique I like, offered by Jersey City Frankie Glued Ratlines ( Scroll down to post #118 ) I also like what Frankie said in another topic about tying them: The thing about knots, is that they can easily appear way out of scale, depending on the scale of the model and the size of the rope used. Here are some actual ratlines from Victory and Constitution.
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My kit also only has two plan sheets. No Sail or mast construction. There is an instructions booklet with three pages of very sparse English instructions, the bulk of which is a parts list. I will be happy to copy and email you those three pages if you feel they would be useful. I would not expect the instructions to be much help to anyone who does not have experience with a few other kits and some considerable knowledge of model ship building in general. While it may be a bit of a chore to filter it out, all of the information you need should be found here as MSW. Not just the Enterprise logs, but any number of other logs that have a lot to offer in the way of technique and how to progress. I'm sure there are others, but one Enterprise log that caught my attention is the one by src.. Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome I see 10 Enterprise build logs in the Index of wood build logs. Two of them show finished.
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I have what I believe to be a complete kit.. I'll have to check and get back to you later..
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I like the natural look and the subdued colors. The darker colors provide too much contrast with the lighter wood of the hull, and draw attention away from the model as a whole. On the contemporary models with darker wood tones, it is not as much of a distraction..
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Ship lettering
Gregory replied to rlundy90's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Any insight as to what materials and methods have enabled this art to last for almost 300 years. Winchelsea model. Circa 1764.. Has it been restored at some point ?
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Syren ( semi kits..) Model Shipways Caldercraft Amati/victory Vanguard Master Korebel Dusek BlueJacket Not necessarily in that order.. P.S. Since many kits are of fictitious ships, who is to say if they are accurate or not?
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Because it was a full time job, and we don't see all the throw aways before they got it right......
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Strange .. Your link wants me to log in to see the item.. If I click on my eBay bookmark, I am logged in. I searched for " Byrnes Model Machines 4" Table Saw " and found it...
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How did the parts compare to the plans? I have the AVS plans and am considering a scratch build someday.. I don't think I'll bother if parts made from the plans don't go together well...
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Any chance you will be making those cannon available apart from the kit?
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Model Shipways Fair American vs Syren US Brig
Gregory replied to WalrusGuy's topic in Wood ship model kits
Dave, Speaking of your FA build. When will you be moving forward? I have that kit on the shelf and feel I have a lot to learn from your experience. Gregory -
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Gregory replied to Nacioffi's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
I see that you are building a scratch Victory.. You might check out this Anchor kit from Syren.. Boxwood Anchors for Cheerful While it is 1:48 based on the cutter Cheerful, and a bit small for Victory, you could use this kit as a basis to fabricate your own. -
Just curious.. They appear dark all around, not just the inside edges, and unlike some of your other thin boxwood pieces. like the lantern. Is that just the lighting? The dark color provides contrast that I find attractive..
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After I offered to show you an example, I went through a lot of my files, and really couldn't find a good example, so I put together a quick demo. Basically, I start with some tracing paper.. Which I overlay on the part of the plans I wish to veneer. Then I take the veneer strips and glue them to the tracing paper with white or yellow glue. I use colored pencil to highlight the edges when desired.. Once the pattern is complete, I can sand and add finish ( poly or whatever ), before cutting out the finished piece and adding it to the model.. I find this convenient, if I decide to do it over without having to strip it off of the model. The above picture is not a good example of a finish I would find acceptable. It was done quickly to show my method. If you look at my Gretel in the Gallery, all of the deck pieces were prepared in this manner. If I haven't made my method clear, please ask me any questions..
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I don't have an example handy, but for most of my veneer decking, bulkheads & etc. I glue it on to very thin paper. such as tracing paper off of the ship. I then glue that onto the boat or sub-assembly in one piece. If this sounds interesting to you, I will dig up an example..
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Ooops.. Beckmann beat me to it..
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nubie question regarding string and knots
Gregory replied to EricWilliamMarshall's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I recently posted a tip about this, but it is only good if you are using polyester thread..
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