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Trees are naturally tapered.
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I'm not happy with those binnacles. My work is too rough. I'll have to look for a plan B.
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Harriet McGregor by Boccherini
HIPEXEC replied to Boccherini's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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Since Constructo didn't provide for binnacles, I've asked for help and Jeff came through. I'm copying as best I can his binnacles.
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I've rough finished all three fife rails. I've set them in position for the pics, but I have to fine finish them next before gluing them..
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HIPEXEC replied to Chuck Seiler's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I chose a Constructo model because I did not want to paint the beautiful wood work. Constructo gives you dark and light woods to achieve the contrasts. Let's face it, these models are a work of woodworking art as well as historic models. -
I have found wood in the strangest places. Even Ace Hardware. Most hobby stores have some variety. The trouble comes when you need millimeter stuff and only find inches. Good luck
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It's very slow going making these fife rails. The mizzen rail is done, now I'm 3/4 through the foremast rail. I hope to get all three done before I give leave to my shipyard crew Friday night so we can all go to the Caribbean .
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Slow progress with the mizzen fife rails. My fat thumbs don't help, but the sticky tape does. Drilling the holes caused the wood to split, so I had to glue the underside for reinforcement.
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Sawing miniature wood is very tricky. We all have trouble with it. My stiff back saw that came with my miter box is best.
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