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Rustyj got a reaction from popash42 in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Thanks Tim.
Hi Chris. I’ve played with it a bit. It is as thin as water. The best way I found to do it on
something this large is to use a cut up cotton tee shirt. Using rubber gloves of course I
dipped the tee shirt in the dye squeezed the excess out and then rubbed it in. At the ends
I did tape it off and used a small brush to better control it. I’m very happy with the way
it came out. After it dried I also installed three rows of planking below the wales. That
is the extent of hull planking I will do.
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Rustyj got a reaction from fatih79 in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Thanks Tim.
Hi Chris. I’ve played with it a bit. It is as thin as water. The best way I found to do it on
something this large is to use a cut up cotton tee shirt. Using rubber gloves of course I
dipped the tee shirt in the dye squeezed the excess out and then rubbed it in. At the ends
I did tape it off and used a small brush to better control it. I’m very happy with the way
it came out. After it dried I also installed three rows of planking below the wales. That
is the extent of hull planking I will do.
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Rustyj got a reaction from fatih79 in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Again thank you all for stopping by. The deck has been tree nailed and I will
have the inboard planking completed this weekend.
I have been ignoring the 800 pound gorilla in the room. I now have to address it.
So I’m finally looking ahead to the cannon and mortar. You see I do not own a
lathe and I’m hard pressed to spend $400-$800 dollars just to make a couple of
cannon. I’ve also looked at the less expensive lathes like Proxxon but that only
does wood. If I spend that much should I spend more for a metal lathe but would
the cost be justified and worth it and on and on my mind goes!
One alternative was to see if I could commission someone to make them for me.
As they are so big I’m thinking they could be turned out of boxwood or holly or
some such close grained hardwood.
I forgot to put a ruler on the plans but the cannon is 4 ½” long and ¾” wide.
The mortar is 2 ¾” long and 1 ½” wide.
Oh decisions, decisions, decisions!
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Rustyj got a reaction from fatih79 in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Hi Rob, Thanks for the screw idea!
Mike, As you said it will take a long time I think as some parts require the removal of 1/4"
or more of material. That's a whole lot of sanding and filing.
Ok the planking in board is complete. As I mentioned before I used red heart.
I also cut some thin veneers to line the inside of the gun ports. I did not think
far enough ahead for the sweep ports so they will be painted red to match. They
are so small I don't believe anyone will know the difference.
That is except for all of you.
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Rustyj got a reaction from fatih79 in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Thanks Floyd. It's really fun to do.
Nothing really exciting to show all of you. I have cut the wales from cherry and installed them.
Once they are sanded I will be coloring them black with Fiebings leather dye. This will be the
first time I have used it so this might be interesting!
I have depleted most of my ebony and will probably discontinue using it anymore. It’s bad for
you, I’m not religious enough about wearing a mask and it’s just messy.
As far as the rest of the planking goes I will be using Boxwood. The plans show planking
only above the wales but I may put two or three rows below the wales too.
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Rustyj got a reaction from garyshipwright in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Thanks Floyd. It's really fun to do.
Nothing really exciting to show all of you. I have cut the wales from cherry and installed them.
Once they are sanded I will be coloring them black with Fiebings leather dye. This will be the
first time I have used it so this might be interesting!
I have depleted most of my ebony and will probably discontinue using it anymore. It’s bad for
you, I’m not religious enough about wearing a mask and it’s just messy.
As far as the rest of the planking goes I will be using Boxwood. The plans show planking
only above the wales but I may put two or three rows below the wales too.
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Rustyj reacted to rafine in Frigate Essex by Rafine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Kitbashed
A couple of small pieces of progress. First, I planked around the outer side of the stern windows and painted that planking black. Secondly, I began the cabinetry in the Great Cabin. The planking followed my practice of using boxwood and was straight forward and quick.
The cabinetry is to be done following drawings in the Essex AOTS by Portia Takakjian. It will consist of an enclosure under the windows and two cushioned benches and a doored cabinet in front of that enclosure. I made the enclosure from boxwood sheet and strip to fit the space and finished it with Wipe-on Poly. I won't do the other items until after the deck planking has been done.
I'm now working on the margin planks for the deck planking and will follow that with the remainder of that planking.
Bob
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Rustyj got a reaction from dnputnam in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Thanks Floyd. It's really fun to do.
Nothing really exciting to show all of you. I have cut the wales from cherry and installed them.
Once they are sanded I will be coloring them black with Fiebings leather dye. This will be the
first time I have used it so this might be interesting!
I have depleted most of my ebony and will probably discontinue using it anymore. It’s bad for
you, I’m not religious enough about wearing a mask and it’s just messy.
As far as the rest of the planking goes I will be using Boxwood. The plans show planking
only above the wales but I may put two or three rows below the wales too.
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Rustyj got a reaction from captainbob in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Thanks Floyd. It's really fun to do.
Nothing really exciting to show all of you. I have cut the wales from cherry and installed them.
Once they are sanded I will be coloring them black with Fiebings leather dye. This will be the
first time I have used it so this might be interesting!
I have depleted most of my ebony and will probably discontinue using it anymore. It’s bad for
you, I’m not religious enough about wearing a mask and it’s just messy.
As far as the rest of the planking goes I will be using Boxwood. The plans show planking
only above the wales but I may put two or three rows below the wales too.
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Rustyj got a reaction from gjdale in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Thanks Floyd. It's really fun to do.
Nothing really exciting to show all of you. I have cut the wales from cherry and installed them.
Once they are sanded I will be coloring them black with Fiebings leather dye. This will be the
first time I have used it so this might be interesting!
I have depleted most of my ebony and will probably discontinue using it anymore. It’s bad for
you, I’m not religious enough about wearing a mask and it’s just messy.
As far as the rest of the planking goes I will be using Boxwood. The plans show planking
only above the wales but I may put two or three rows below the wales too.
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Rustyj got a reaction from rafine in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Thanks Floyd. It's really fun to do.
Nothing really exciting to show all of you. I have cut the wales from cherry and installed them.
Once they are sanded I will be coloring them black with Fiebings leather dye. This will be the
first time I have used it so this might be interesting!
I have depleted most of my ebony and will probably discontinue using it anymore. It’s bad for
you, I’m not religious enough about wearing a mask and it’s just messy.
As far as the rest of the planking goes I will be using Boxwood. The plans show planking
only above the wales but I may put two or three rows below the wales too.
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Rustyj got a reaction from fnkershner in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Thanks Floyd. It's really fun to do.
Nothing really exciting to show all of you. I have cut the wales from cherry and installed them.
Once they are sanded I will be coloring them black with Fiebings leather dye. This will be the
first time I have used it so this might be interesting!
I have depleted most of my ebony and will probably discontinue using it anymore. It’s bad for
you, I’m not religious enough about wearing a mask and it’s just messy.
As far as the rest of the planking goes I will be using Boxwood. The plans show planking
only above the wales but I may put two or three rows below the wales too.
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Rustyj got a reaction from WackoWolf in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Thanks Floyd. It's really fun to do.
Nothing really exciting to show all of you. I have cut the wales from cherry and installed them.
Once they are sanded I will be coloring them black with Fiebings leather dye. This will be the
first time I have used it so this might be interesting!
I have depleted most of my ebony and will probably discontinue using it anymore. It’s bad for
you, I’m not religious enough about wearing a mask and it’s just messy.
As far as the rest of the planking goes I will be using Boxwood. The plans show planking
only above the wales but I may put two or three rows below the wales too.
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Rustyj reacted to AntonyUK in HMS Victory by AntonyUK - FINISHED - Scale 1:36 - cross-section
Hello Shipmates.
Another update on the Lower gundeck.
Basic assembly done just the Deck carlings to machine and fit into place.
No Gluing done at this stage.. Just good old tight joints.
Sides being treenailed.
And the other side.
View from the underside of the deck.
View from the Top side.
Close up of a joint.
No Glue or pins in this yet .
Thanks for looking in.
Regards Antony.
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Rustyj got a reaction from harvey1847 in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Hi Rob, Thanks for the screw idea!
Mike, As you said it will take a long time I think as some parts require the removal of 1/4"
or more of material. That's a whole lot of sanding and filing.
Ok the planking in board is complete. As I mentioned before I used red heart.
I also cut some thin veneers to line the inside of the gun ports. I did not think
far enough ahead for the sweep ports so they will be painted red to match. They
are so small I don't believe anyone will know the difference.
That is except for all of you.
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Rustyj got a reaction from dnputnam in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Hi Rob, Thanks for the screw idea!
Mike, As you said it will take a long time I think as some parts require the removal of 1/4"
or more of material. That's a whole lot of sanding and filing.
Ok the planking in board is complete. As I mentioned before I used red heart.
I also cut some thin veneers to line the inside of the gun ports. I did not think
far enough ahead for the sweep ports so they will be painted red to match. They
are so small I don't believe anyone will know the difference.
That is except for all of you.
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Rustyj reacted to fnkershner in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
This is a excellent example of coloring with wood. And a great result.
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Rustyj got a reaction from SailorGreg in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Hi Rob, Thanks for the screw idea!
Mike, As you said it will take a long time I think as some parts require the removal of 1/4"
or more of material. That's a whole lot of sanding and filing.
Ok the planking in board is complete. As I mentioned before I used red heart.
I also cut some thin veneers to line the inside of the gun ports. I did not think
far enough ahead for the sweep ports so they will be painted red to match. They
are so small I don't believe anyone will know the difference.
That is except for all of you.
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Rustyj got a reaction from captainbob in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Hi Rob, Thanks for the screw idea!
Mike, As you said it will take a long time I think as some parts require the removal of 1/4"
or more of material. That's a whole lot of sanding and filing.
Ok the planking in board is complete. As I mentioned before I used red heart.
I also cut some thin veneers to line the inside of the gun ports. I did not think
far enough ahead for the sweep ports so they will be painted red to match. They
are so small I don't believe anyone will know the difference.
That is except for all of you.
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Rustyj got a reaction from fnkershner in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Hi Rob, Thanks for the screw idea!
Mike, As you said it will take a long time I think as some parts require the removal of 1/4"
or more of material. That's a whole lot of sanding and filing.
Ok the planking in board is complete. As I mentioned before I used red heart.
I also cut some thin veneers to line the inside of the gun ports. I did not think
far enough ahead for the sweep ports so they will be painted red to match. They
are so small I don't believe anyone will know the difference.
That is except for all of you.
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Rustyj got a reaction from WackoWolf in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Hi Rob, Thanks for the screw idea!
Mike, As you said it will take a long time I think as some parts require the removal of 1/4"
or more of material. That's a whole lot of sanding and filing.
Ok the planking in board is complete. As I mentioned before I used red heart.
I also cut some thin veneers to line the inside of the gun ports. I did not think
far enough ahead for the sweep ports so they will be painted red to match. They
are so small I don't believe anyone will know the difference.
That is except for all of you.
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Rustyj got a reaction from Pete38 in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Hi Rob, Thanks for the screw idea!
Mike, As you said it will take a long time I think as some parts require the removal of 1/4"
or more of material. That's a whole lot of sanding and filing.
Ok the planking in board is complete. As I mentioned before I used red heart.
I also cut some thin veneers to line the inside of the gun ports. I did not think
far enough ahead for the sweep ports so they will be painted red to match. They
are so small I don't believe anyone will know the difference.
That is except for all of you.
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Rustyj got a reaction from mtaylor in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Hi Rob, Thanks for the screw idea!
Mike, As you said it will take a long time I think as some parts require the removal of 1/4"
or more of material. That's a whole lot of sanding and filing.
Ok the planking in board is complete. As I mentioned before I used red heart.
I also cut some thin veneers to line the inside of the gun ports. I did not think
far enough ahead for the sweep ports so they will be painted red to match. They
are so small I don't believe anyone will know the difference.
That is except for all of you.
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Rustyj got a reaction from garyshipwright in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Hi Rob, Thanks for the screw idea!
Mike, As you said it will take a long time I think as some parts require the removal of 1/4"
or more of material. That's a whole lot of sanding and filing.
Ok the planking in board is complete. As I mentioned before I used red heart.
I also cut some thin veneers to line the inside of the gun ports. I did not think
far enough ahead for the sweep ports so they will be painted red to match. They
are so small I don't believe anyone will know the difference.
That is except for all of you.
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Rustyj got a reaction from rafine in Bomb Vessel Granado by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:24 - cross-section
Hi Rob, Thanks for the screw idea!
Mike, As you said it will take a long time I think as some parts require the removal of 1/4"
or more of material. That's a whole lot of sanding and filing.
Ok the planking in board is complete. As I mentioned before I used red heart.
I also cut some thin veneers to line the inside of the gun ports. I did not think
far enough ahead for the sweep ports so they will be painted red to match. They
are so small I don't believe anyone will know the difference.
That is except for all of you.
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