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Thanks KP, had it hand built to my spec in 1984. Still looks just like that. I'm now an old man! -
Just had a look at the AOS Victory drawings. Cathairpins: 4 on fore and main lower shrouds NONE further up and None at all on the mizzen. You are doing a fine job, matey.
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How much did you pay? My first FOUR real bikes cost me less than £300. AND I could ride them away.
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I wholeheartedly agree with you about the Longridge book. I have the original two volumes which have loose drawing sheets tucked into pockets at the back. The later single combined book contains the same drawings, but within the restricted page size. When Longridge did his research, the ship was still afloat. I did get to see his model at the science museum, which took some finding. Though it's an exquisite model, I felt it was very underwhelming compared to his sadly neglected 'Victory', just round the corner. Don't know where either is now. Some were returned to their owners and many went to Chatham Dockyard. I can find ONLY ONE poor photo of the CS model on the 'net. Can't wait to see your slides; were they taken pre-restoration? I was lucky to see her in the dry dock, many years before the fire. Thankfully, before the fire the iron frames had already been stripped of the 'woodwork' and other consumables, which were preserved and restored. So much of what you do see now is the real deal.
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A curious thought. The deck rails on the ship; are they what were fitted when she was built? The original owner was very proud of this new flagship, which he insisted included nothing but the best available materials and finishes. My question:- were these rails polished brass? I understand the original bow and stern decorations were lost; indeed the stern had a rather saucy tableau which society at that time regarded as a bit beyond the pale. Any comments, please.
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Drafting instruments
shipman replied to Kurt Johnson's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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Well worth the visit, thank you. It would be great if the excellent photo's were captioned. This is a site I've not come across before, if this 'page' is what can be expected, I'll be back.
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Drafting instruments
shipman replied to Kurt Johnson's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
For over 40 years I've been using lighter fuel to clean objects such as these. Dampen a lint free rag and just work into the nooks and crannies. Finish with a soft duster. -
15' Dinghy by Bedford - FINISHED - 1:1 scale
shipman replied to Bedford's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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After all that ratline work I wouldn't get too focussed on them. They could benefit from a colour wash to tone them down a tad. Once all the running/standing rigging and yards are installed the ratlines will get lost in the clutter anyway. You're doing a fine job.
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Just enjoyed a skip through this excellent build. It is the first and only ships boat build which has a plausible method of rigging the masts. Impressed.
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Another practical reason for colour coding the boats may have been to ensure all the associated various parts for each boat were kept together. Thwarts, masts and oars would have been unshipped from stored boats on deck, especially when nested. Often I wonder where the heaps of temporary kit must have been stored when needed close by. Not all of it could have been put down into the hold. There must have been a lot of organised clutter that never gets depicted on models.
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What a pleasure it is to see you putting so much effort into this build, I continue to be impressed with your work. I'm sure you are already putting ideas together for your next build. Many here would encourage you to 'progress' to something wooden. You're fast approaching the rigging stage having already done most of the work on the shrouds and ratlines. It's this area where the 'faff' aspect will come to your attention and try your patience. Looking forward to that. For what it's worth, may I suggest you give the Airfix 'Bounty' some consideration. Being 1:87 it's twice the scale of the 'Vic'. Like the AOTS book of the 'Vic', the Bounty title emphasises the accuracy of the Airfix kit. You will have the option of the Bounty (just a few guns to mount), or a simple kit bash and build the previous merchantman incarnation of the ship, 'Bethia' (no guns at all!). Both versions have full ship rig at a scale where each and every detail could be accomplished. No doubt you would learn all there is to rigging any ship model. That would be the value of that build. And of course it wouldn't break the bank. Looking forward to more of your posts.
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Mini Lathe recommendations?
shipman replied to jfinan's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Returning to this topic; after studying what I have with regards to my Unimat SL. I've decided it would be nice to have a separate bracket for the mill post, so that can be mounted behind the bed (on the bench) purely for convenience, similar to the Unimat 3 arrangement. The simplest solution would be a spare bed casting. It could be a damaged/mangled one. if the bit that the post fits into is ok. It's true, getting anything for the Unimat is an arm and a leg. Here's my long shot.....has any UK member got one they don't want? I'm not in a rush. The obvious is to make one myself. I'm also toying with making my own steady for between centre's work. Just thought I'd throw my thoughts out there guys. Thanks.
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A vivid demonstration that a thing is the sum of all it's parts. What a wonderful way to have ones eye's opened to what can be done. This helter-skelter of virtuosity gets faster by the day. Strap me down for the ride.
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HMS Enterprise by AlexBaranov - 1:36
shipman replied to AlexBaranov's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Another splendid model. Has anyone else spotted Vladimir Putin as the figurehead? Thanks for sharing. -
The car springs would have been plastered with grease. Being out there and exposed, the 'gaiters' stopped you staining your plus fours. Acres of leather and polished brass smacks of fetishism. These boats have spankers.
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Looking at the last photo, someone cashed up big time on the leather clad blocks, yet look at all that tarnished brass! Pure neglect.
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Ah ha! Now it's clear! Rubber sections separated by metal discs, in compression. Never seen this applied as it is. Aren't there some clever folk out there. Thanks guy's.
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The shock absorbers.....a nagging thought:- the two grainy photo's of these units aren't very clear, but my simplistic interpretation of how these operate suggest the 'rings' along its length (as modelled) are in fact a spring (as on a car suspension unit) which is compressed from either end by the two shackle fittings. I've searched in vain for a clear image of these dampers.
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Just a thought.....I do hope the awful bush fires afflicting Oz aren't giving grief to you and your neighbourhood. Be safe.
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Replacement motor for Preac saw
shipman replied to Kevin Kenny's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Fleabay:- 120W scooter motors going for around £18. Several Unimat owners have converted to these. A bit of a faf to fit but possible. Hell a lot cheaper than the ones previously available. -
Cutty Sark by Cuda1949
shipman replied to Cuda1949's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
I know it may be an anathema to some, but the Hackney book on how to build the Airfix Cutty Sark gives a very methodical build sequence including most of the rigging and gives suggestions of scale cordage which can be used to interpret any other scale you may choose. It could clear elements of confusion.
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