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Split ring making process
Dave_E replied to Dave_E's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Quite the discussion, thank you all. Food for thought! The soldering is out of my wheelhouse but I so admire the fellas that can do that! Trying to solder a gap on a ring that might only be 2 mm in diameter has never crossed my mind. Having good cuts of the ring can make the joint as invisible as a solder joint in my mind. I’m also using darkened annealed wire of various thicknesses. Lots of good ideas here to ponder and try. 👍😀 -
Split ring making process
Dave_E replied to Dave_E's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
If got the thickness of the wire down and the ID down, but it’s the cutting that I’m having issues with. Getting a nice flush cut is imperative and then cutting so you end up with a nice circle. 😳 -
Outstanding Mike! Nice work! 👍😀
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Hi All, Old subject, but I have just reviewed 8 pages and didn’t find anything. I know I’ve seen pictures in build logs (but that is now an infinite possibility). Wanting to build to scale (somewhat), I see the need for split rings of various sizes. Building in 1:64 presents some challenges. The smallest split rings I can find commercially are 2mm. I’m guessing that all the measurements from the different suppliers mean the size is the inside diameter of the ring. My cannon work for example needs rings that have a 1mm ID. That’s pretty small and am not having much luck producing a good looking split ring that small. Any technique assistance from you make them yourselfers would be greatly appreciated! 👍😀
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Hi Joe, welcome to the forum! 👍😀
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Hi Gus, welcome back. 👍😀
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Outstanding build Jim! The ship is great, but I’m into that wall of plaques! Thank you Chief! 👍😀
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I’m in. 🍿🥤
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Outstanding Andy! Really nice work. 👍😀
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Welcome aboard Stan! 👍😀
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Welcome to the forum! 👍😀
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I’m a bit late, but for 1/64, your cannons are insane! Outstanding! What did you make the canon “axle” strap from? I plan to rig my Rattlesnake cannons exactly as you have done. I’m marking this page for future reference! 👍😀
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Hi Sam, welcome to the forum! 👍😀
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Welcome to the forum! 👍 Would you like to be called East, or Ender or some other name? 😀
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Very nice Sir indeed! 👍👍😀
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Welcome to the forum! 👍😀
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I have it, thanks. 👍😀
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Having had a real boat like this, have to ask. How do you keep the shaft log from getting water in it and destroying the wood? Is the hole (shaft log) large enough for no friction of the prop shaft in the wood?
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Good evening from New Jersey USA!
Dave_E replied to Funkingonuts's topic in New member Introductions
Hi Mike, welcome aboard! 👍😀 -
Yep, that’s the stuff. My next cannon will be the bare wire. Thanks! 👍😀
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Thanks Glenn! I looked over your Cheerful build. Your eyebolts and rings… are those blackened annealed or blackened brass, or an off grey/black paint? They just don’t stand out like “black” painted parts. I like them and wish to emulate your process.
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I’m in. 🍿🥤👍
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Ok, 1 down, 9 to go. 😄 The omission of the breeching ring when I thought I was done was a boo-boo. I think I’ll have it on the eye when I put it into the carriage! I also painted all the metal after it was installed. The blackened annealed wire actually looks anemic when next to a black painted piece. So all the metal on the ship is painted or all not. What do you all do/think?
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