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Beautiful work on your Lobster Smack Joe! I really like the blue hull with white rub rail. The stained deck with white coamings is a real nice touch. -
Congratulations on finishing your Lobster Smack. Beautiful final result! It seems that overcoming hurdles and fixing mistakes is part of the fun and challenge of modeling. BTW, my stash of waiting projects looks a lot like yours. I bunch of model kits in blue boxes with a few Occre non-ship models added in for flavor. Well done!
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Beautiful work on your Lobster Smack Gary. The 1mm eyelets from Amazon are a wonderful tip. It's so refreshing to see one of these Lobster Smacks with a different hull color other then white. The blue hull and the light blue deck are really eye-catching. Congratulations on a fine build.
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Hi Ron. Welcome to Model Shipworld. I'd like to second what Ronald said. Get a model subject that interests you in order to maintain your motivation. The Bluenose that Snug Harbor suggested is a good one. I'm partial to Model Shipways kits and am currently working on their 21' Pinnace designed by MSW's own moderator Chuck Passaro. I'm enjoying this build although there are a couple of tricky steps IMHO. My last suggestion is the Model Shipways New Bedford Whaleboat with plans and instructions by Eric A.R. Ronneberg, Jr. The plans are outstanding, and the instruction manual is a 100+ page treatise detailing the history of the whaleboats as well as step by step instructions. When you finish the Whaleboat, you will have a unique model that is sure to garner comments from those who view it. There are several build logs on MSW for the Pinnace as well as the New Bedford Whaleboat. Both highly recommended. I wish you my best in your search for your next project. Welcome Aboard!
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Welcome to MSW irtmks, I use modeling as therapy myself. Working on a wooden ship model, or any other model for that matter, with Lute or Cello music in the background has helped me to relax. You chose a good boat kit to start with. There are several build logs on the MSW forum. You find the kit build logs on the main page of MSW. Model Shipways also offers a shipwright combo featuring the Lowell Dory and two additional progressively challenging projects. Model Shipways Shipwright Series (modelexpo-online.com) Welcome Aboard to the MSW forum. Lots of friendly folks here worldwide.
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Thank you for the information and explanation. Welfalk. Experimentation is the order of the day now. I've decided to go with the electroplating wand. I'll probably get a starter set from Casewell Plating.com. They are USA based so international shipping will not be an issue. They seem to have a wide range of electroplating wands for the hobbyist through professional. They also offer electroplating equipment as well as solutions for brass, copper, nickel and gold. The gold is a bit pricey for my needs though. If my experiments are successful, I'm probably done painting metal parts for my models. Thank you all for your help, insight and suggestions. I'm looking forward to my electroplating kit to arrive so I can start the experimenting.
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Thank you for your helpful comments Dr. PR and Wefalk. I'm planning to build the Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pumper early next year as a gift for our local fire precinct. The EMTs saved my wife's life a couple of years ago when her heat stopped beating. This will be another gesture of thanks to them. Instead of painting the brass parts with foil paint as called for in the instructions, I wanted to have a try with electroplating the brass and copper parts instead. I'll be experimenting using left over Britania metal parts I have no intention of using. Dr.PR, thank you for the link to Valerly's build log and his explanation of electoforming (electroplating). His explanation was very informative as I had never heard of electroforming before. Thanks again.
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Beautiful work on your Confederacy so far Jeff. I've got the Model Shipways kit in my stash waiting for my skills to improve. I'll be following your build with interest.
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Thank you for your input Micha. I have a couple of derelict kits (don't we all?) with some Britania parts to experiment with. It looks like a variety of metals can be used for electroplating over a base. There are also different techniques I've found as well. I'll be experimenting so I can get some repeatable results.
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I agree, experimenting is probably the best way to go. I think Britania may be a decent base as I believe it was used for silver plating. I'm going to give the copper plating with a clean penny a shot. Thank you for your comments.
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Hello all, number of kits (majority) in my stash have an abundance of cast Britania metal parts. The kit instructions say to paint these parts; even for replicating brass or copper. I can see this approach for black parts. However, a couple of kits that I have require replicating nickel, brass and copper. Instead of a painted coating, which is not my preference, I'd like to try electroplating these parts at home. My understanding is that a solution of white vinegar and salt with diodes and anodes made out the metal to be plated could work using a 1 amp power supply. Does anyone on MSW have any experience with electroplating Britania metal parts? Any insight will be greatly appreciated. I'd really like to experiment with this method without blowing up the house. LOL My Admiral would not be too happy with me if that happened.
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I've found that another requirement for a super sharp blade is to flatten the back and polish the back to a mirror finish. I like to use oil stones, a super fine black stone for sharpening surgical blades with a final stop on a piece of leather.
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Welcome to Model Ship World! Your ship modeling journey seems similar to mine. Build sailing ship models as a kid. I also started reading Howard Chappelle's American Sailing Navy as a 12-year old in the early 70's. It was a bit over my head then. You have a wonderful library collection and we have several similar volumes. I like Charles Davis' books and his description of building the frigate Essex in his built up ship model book. I think you will enjoy your time on MSW. Welcome Aboard!
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Welcome to Model Ship World and welcome back "from the dark side" to modeling. This is wonderful modeling community with many talented and friendly modelers. I'm sure you will enjoy your time here. Welcome Aboard!
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As Chris said, soaking the wood thoroughly really helps. You can also apply heat to the bend by using something like a small travel iron or similar. This might be the first of many boo-boo's you'll make you'll learn from them. Many, many moons ago one of me college professors told me that an expert is "a person who make every possible mistake and learned from them". Well, you're on your way to becoming an expert. Don't give up the ship.
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Welcome aboard Yann! I'm recently retired as of August 2022. This a great pastime for retirement (I should have retired years ago). I hope you will consider setting up a build log in the model builds from kits section of the MSW site. If you are able to add progress photos to your log you get a wealth of information and help from experienced ship modelers. The AL beginner Bounty kit could be a good one to start on. I would also highly recommend the Model Shipways Shipwright Series 3-kit combo of 3 progressively more challenging models. The materials and instructions in my opinion are excellent. I'm using the 3-kit combo to make some small Christmas gifts for friends. Model Shipways Shipwright Series (modelexpo-online.com) Free Dory Promo (modelexpo-online.com) This is a great worldwide group of modelers.
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When I recently renewed my NRG membership I added a small donation. Does a donation to the NRG also support MSW? Thank You
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Thanks Mike, Feel free to PM me and let me know how it went.
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You are correct Mike, If you don't plane true and straight, the wood piece will spin. I use a piece of wood about half the thickness of the wood I'm planing as a bench stop. When you are planing with proper technique you are simultaneously pushing down as well as well forward which holds the material in place. Granted, it takes some practice to get right. I much prefer working with quality hand tools than running wood through a machine. For stock longer than 12" you may need to hold the stock down in front of the plane with your free hand and hold the block plane with the other. In addition to noise reduction another advantage is the plane and planing board with the bench stop takes up a lot less space than a dedicated machine. Lastly, a plane makes shavings instead of sawdust. The shavings can be used to make other things like wooden rings. I work in a spare back bedroom and don't have a dedicated shop so space is at a premium. I hope this clarifies the thickness planning for you. I can post a picture of my simple setup if that will help. I won't be able to do it until next week as my wife and I will be celebrating our 39th wedding anniversary this week.
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I know I'm late to the discussion but I must second this. My favorite plane for modeling is the Lie-Neilsen bronze block plane. It's been my go-to modeling plane for years. I got the HP-8 to precisely thickness strip wood. I like the heft of this little plane and it feels good in the hand. I use primarily hand tools so this really comes in handy.
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Welcome to MSW Miguel. There a lot of outstanding modelers here on MSW. There is always someone willing to help other modelers. Welcome Aboard
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I've had good results using Elmers Carpenter's Wood Glue for dark woods. It's brown when it is wet but when it dries it's almost black. No mixing anything. Just right out of the bottle. hope this helps.
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I'm in for any kit that Chuck designs. I'll be making two Pinnace models as Christmas presents for my doctors this year. I've also got Chuck's Confederacy in the model stash waiting for my skills to improve.
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I probably wouldn't worry about the lap joint since the end result is basically the same. However, you could probably make a comment on the ME website in a review of this kit. When you're finished with the Lobster Smack you could upload photographs of all three models under the Shipwright's Combo kit. I've enjoyed following your builds so far of the Dory and Pram. I'll be following your Lobster Smack build. I bought this combo kit with the idea of making some small holiday gifts for friends. Keep up the good work!
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Welcome to MSW! That is a very nice Carrick that you built. It has the touch of a woodworker. I enjoy woodworking too; especially with hand tools. Right now I'm a lurker on MSW as I'm working on all of my unfinished models that I plan to give away to interested kids this November at our model show at the Seattle Museum of Flight. Glad to have you aboard!
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