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allanyed got a reaction from robin b in Endeavour Longboat
Attached are some photos of a long boat model from NMM that may be of help. Based on the locations of the tholes, it is probably a double banked boat. You may want to take a look at 18th century long boat build forum here at MSW for lots more details
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Jorge Diaz O in HMS EURYALUS 1803 by cfn1803 - 1:48 scale - 36-gun frigate
Tony,
I spoke with Bob and he does not have any spare disks, they are all wrapped in the books so he agreed I should make a copy from the originals and send your way. I am traveling and out of reach of my files but will burn a copy of the frame drawings on a disk and send your way when I return next week. Please send me your address via PM.
Hope this is at least a little good news.
Allan
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allanyed reacted to molasses in Modeling Scale Figures
I don't know where else this should go but this seems to be the closest. I'm sure it will get moved if another forum is more appropriate.
I mostly build small scale and miniature ship models at sea in bottles. They seemed naked without sailors at work on deck and aloft. So I set out to find an easy way to make them until I came across Lloyd McCaffery's technique in his book "Ships in Miniature". I used his materials and technique to make these five figures at 1/96 scale.
They attracted some interest so I'm posting the information for others to use. Here's an article I put together from my build log for submission to the Database here and at ship bottling sites.
Modeling Scale Figures for Ships in Bottles.pdf
A little more information on the figures can be found in my Ogallala build log.
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allanyed got a reaction from nelson58 in HMS EURYALUS 1803 by cfn1803 - 1:48 scale - 36-gun frigate
Tony,
I will ask Bob at Seawatch the status.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Royal Navy Fireship COMET 1783
I had the privilege to preview this book and see the model while under construction and I can say that it is a must for any scratch builder or kit basher. There are a lot of new areas covered that are not to be found in the TFFM series such as an extremely detaled description on building the galleries, not to mention the design and construction of a ship with the specific purpose of being a fire ship.
I was supposed to be proof reading for errors but I became totally engrossed in the text and illustrations and enjoyed the read as much as I found an appreciation for its usefulness to the model builder.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Jorge Diaz O in Royal Navy Fireship COMET 1783
I had the privilege to preview this book and see the model while under construction and I can say that it is a must for any scratch builder or kit basher. There are a lot of new areas covered that are not to be found in the TFFM series such as an extremely detaled description on building the galleries, not to mention the design and construction of a ship with the specific purpose of being a fire ship.
I was supposed to be proof reading for errors but I became totally engrossed in the text and illustrations and enjoyed the read as much as I found an appreciation for its usefulness to the model builder.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Royal Navy Fireship COMET 1783
I had the privilege to preview this book and see the model while under construction and I can say that it is a must for any scratch builder or kit basher. There are a lot of new areas covered that are not to be found in the TFFM series such as an extremely detaled description on building the galleries, not to mention the design and construction of a ship with the specific purpose of being a fire ship.
I was supposed to be proof reading for errors but I became totally engrossed in the text and illustrations and enjoyed the read as much as I found an appreciation for its usefulness to the model builder.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
The devil is in the details. Your tank is a great project in itself, and those are the kinds of details that separate the best from the rest!
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from druxey in Royal Navy Fireship COMET 1783
I had the privilege to preview this book and see the model while under construction and I can say that it is a must for any scratch builder or kit basher. There are a lot of new areas covered that are not to be found in the TFFM series such as an extremely detaled description on building the galleries, not to mention the design and construction of a ship with the specific purpose of being a fire ship.
I was supposed to be proof reading for errors but I became totally engrossed in the text and illustrations and enjoyed the read as much as I found an appreciation for its usefulness to the model builder.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from mtaylor in Rigging Book Recommendation
I have Petersson and TFFM and they are super, especially TFFM. My fall back is James Lees' Masting and Rigging as he addresses lines, line sizes, blocks, the works, for any size British Warship between 1625 and 1860.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in The Fully Framed Model Series Indexes
Richard
The index in volume two is several pages long so I will not detail it here, but basically Vol II continues the construction of the hull through completion. Volume III is basically a series of photos of Greg Herbert's build (Well worth having) and IV is masting and rigging.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from butch in The Fully Framed Model Series Indexes
Richard
The index in volume two is several pages long so I will not detail it here, but basically Vol II continues the construction of the hull through completion. Volume III is basically a series of photos of Greg Herbert's build (Well worth having) and IV is masting and rigging.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from SaturnV in The Fully Framed Model Series Indexes
Richard
The index in volume two is several pages long so I will not detail it here, but basically Vol II continues the construction of the hull through completion. Volume III is basically a series of photos of Greg Herbert's build (Well worth having) and IV is masting and rigging.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from mtaylor in The Fully Framed Model Series Indexes
Richard
The index in volume two is several pages long so I will not detail it here, but basically Vol II continues the construction of the hull through completion. Volume III is basically a series of photos of Greg Herbert's build (Well worth having) and IV is masting and rigging.
Allan
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allanyed reacted to druxey in Accuracy of AOTS Deck Planking Diagrams
AOTS series often contain errors, unfortunately. The planking pattern you show is one example. The second version is correct. If the first layout were actually used, once one butt gave way, the rest would follow like a zipper. (This particularly applies to hull planking). The second, staggered pattern minimizes this possibility and is much stronger.
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allanyed got a reaction from Trussben in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
Ed,
I like that you showed the photo of how you fit the ledge. As you have shown, I also field fit each ledge as well as the carlings at times. As close as one can be to the plans in their build, there is always the need to field fit some items and the model builder should not feel they have made a mistake by having to do so. There is not doubt that the full scale ship yards measured and cut in the field at times just as you have shown in your scaled shipyard. Showing these little things in your log is huge.. Kudos
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from butch in CA glue question
jud
Say you have a 30 foot long plank, thus about 14 frames on a fully framed model. I used to use aliphatic glue on all but two or three frames. On those couple, I would use gel CA to get an almost instant bound to hold the plank in place. I have since quit CA altogether as I hate the fumes and use aliphatic and clamps as needed to hold the part in place until the glue cures.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from testazyk in CA glue question
jud
Say you have a 30 foot long plank, thus about 14 frames on a fully framed model. I used to use aliphatic glue on all but two or three frames. On those couple, I would use gel CA to get an almost instant bound to hold the plank in place. I have since quit CA altogether as I hate the fumes and use aliphatic and clamps as needed to hold the part in place until the glue cures.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Brian the extraordinaire in CA glue question
jud
Say you have a 30 foot long plank, thus about 14 frames on a fully framed model. I used to use aliphatic glue on all but two or three frames. On those couple, I would use gel CA to get an almost instant bound to hold the plank in place. I have since quit CA altogether as I hate the fumes and use aliphatic and clamps as needed to hold the part in place until the glue cures.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from MikeB4 in CA glue question
jud
Say you have a 30 foot long plank, thus about 14 frames on a fully framed model. I used to use aliphatic glue on all but two or three frames. On those couple, I would use gel CA to get an almost instant bound to hold the plank in place. I have since quit CA altogether as I hate the fumes and use aliphatic and clamps as needed to hold the part in place until the glue cures.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from jud in CA glue question
jud
Say you have a 30 foot long plank, thus about 14 frames on a fully framed model. I used to use aliphatic glue on all but two or three frames. On those couple, I would use gel CA to get an almost instant bound to hold the plank in place. I have since quit CA altogether as I hate the fumes and use aliphatic and clamps as needed to hold the part in place until the glue cures.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from mtaylor in CA glue question
jud
Say you have a 30 foot long plank, thus about 14 frames on a fully framed model. I used to use aliphatic glue on all but two or three frames. On those couple, I would use gel CA to get an almost instant bound to hold the plank in place. I have since quit CA altogether as I hate the fumes and use aliphatic and clamps as needed to hold the part in place until the glue cures.
Allan
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allanyed reacted to druxey in Has anyone carved the stern decorations of HMS Pegasus?
No. However, a larger scale mock-up with modelied clay sculptures should help you figure out how to carve them in wood. I've found that process to be helpful on other models, an example of which is attached.
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allanyed got a reaction from trippwj in Framing of the Gunports on 18th Century English Ships
Thank you very much Wayne, I had not seen those and appreciate you posting. Alas, I am looking for drawings with cant framing in the disposition drawing and a bit more detail.. The drawings I am used to seeing show offsets and canting of the various futtocks around gun ports, sweep ports, etc. Sutherland is pretty basic, not unlike the majority of framing on the contemporary dockyard models. I wonder if the Sutherland drawing is supposed to be more suggestive than actual. Some of the gun ports do not meet the framing on both sides and others show half the siding of a frame cut away to allow the gun port in place.
Two examples of dispostion drawings from the National Maritime Museum Collections website are attached, a 74 from 1763, and a 50, the drawing of which is from 1776. Sorry to be so picky. I really do appreciate your taking the time to post your response.
Allan
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allanyed reacted to James H in Looking for a Teach-in on Painting?
No politics here guys, there is no place for it....
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