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I built this kit last year as a gift for one of my doctors. I doctored it up (pun intended) by planking the deck and stern with some walnut strip wood I had from a previous project. I used cherry strip wood for the rub rails on the hull. All of the bright work was finished with linseed oil and buffed to a satin sheen. This a fun little kit. Be careful as many of the parts are quite thin. It's easy to sand trough. I think you will enjoy building this kit. She's a blank slate for adding some embellishments to make her your own. -
Welcome Aboard!! I'm a retired college instructor of 30 years. I recall a few students in my class from Lithuania as well as many other students from neighboring countries. Very rewarding experience.
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Fret saw versus power saw
Wawona59 replied to Quimp Slattery's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I second 200% the pleasure of using hand tools for my modeling. My modeling work is almost exclusively 100% hand tools. With hand tools, I can work quietly late at night without disturbing the household, especially my beloved wife of almost 40 years. (big mistake). I also feel closer to my work. If you are going to use hand tools, buy the best quality you can find and afford. I primarily use Lie Neilson, Bridge City and Veritas hand tools as well as some cherished antique Stanley planes. I also use antique Disston saws professionally sharpened. Don't waste your money on the cheap Harbor Freight planes and saws. They just don't cut it. (pun intended). I hope you will be able to experience the pleasure and pride of building something with hand tools. I wish you the best in your modelling journey. -
Lotus Honda 100T by Papa - Tameo - 1/43 - METAL
Wawona59 replied to Papa's topic in Completed non-ship models
If you try the Tameo WCT "World Campion" kits, you get better, more comprehensive color instructions, 2 sets of decals and more photoetch to build the engine and suspension (as well as more photoetch to lose). The WCT level kits are jewels if you can complete them. -
Well, it's clear that the early issues you had with the keel fit are now a distant memory. Scratch building, even on kits, just seems to be part of the ship modeling game. Keep up the beautiful work.
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I've been reading your build log with interest. Very clean and neat work. The multiple colors of the woods that you used seems to beg for an oil finish such as linseed oil or tung oil. Noticed that your Bounty build log somehow got into the forum for ships launched from 1900 to present. Perhaps ccoyle or one of the other MSW administrators will be able to move it for you to the proper forum for ships launched in the late 18th century. That away others will be able to find your build log a well. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your Bounty build with us.
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Welcome to Model Ship World k-slak. Beautiful work on your Bounty. Yes, Plans and Instructions for kits from a few manufacturers can be lacking. Additional research to augment inadequate kit plans and instructions. Research as well as judgment calls are part of our hobby. The research aspect is one which I find enjoyable. I've seen a variety of methods, including those on MSW, for making sails. Some modelers prefer cloth or ballooner's cloth to make sails but some cloth may be over scale. Other modelers have had success using plain old paper or silkspan. Personally, I prefer silkspan but that's just me. Tom Lauria has posted a two-part video on making sails using silkspan. Here's a link to his videos. Best wishes on your modeling journey. Welcome Aboard!
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Hi Bryan, I realize that I'm late to the party, but I really enjoyed reading through your build log. I've learned a lot following your approaches to fixing mistakes. I really like how you took the time to plank the deck. The deck came out great. Many kudos to you for giving your model to supervisor, Shane. I've found that most people really appreciate receiving something that had been built us modelers instead of something bought at a store. I've given a number of small models to kids at our annual model show at the Seattle Museum of Flight. Do you have any thoughts on what your next project will be?
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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.
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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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