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Free CAD program
Scottish Guy replied to Frank Burroughs's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Maybe I should give it another go lol Micha -
Welcome at MSW Micha
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Free CAD program
Scottish Guy replied to Frank Burroughs's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Another option for you might be TinkerCAD, it´s a free solution but web based, means you can only use it online, there is no need for a download or install on your computer at all. Disadvantage in my opinion, it´s very basic though, but don´t nail me on this since my experience is basically not existing. This is just my humble opinion. I tried once AutoCAD which is way to complicated for me, but in general the CAD software is not mine, I really prefer the hand drawing not C(omputer) A(ided) D(rawing). Here is the link to TinkerCAD, you also can find there a tool to do draw electrical wiring diagrams etc., you just have to register with an email. Micha -
Free CAD program
Scottish Guy replied to Frank Burroughs's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Good luck Frank, would be nice to get some updates how it works out. I tried AutoCAD but that´s not for me lol. I have Shapr3D on my iPad which is already a strange thing to use. I´m better with my hands than with the computer. Micha -
Hi Bob, nice to see another viking ship coming to life , looking forward to the build Micha
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Just a wee update folks, I´m still building (nope, have not given up) but I returned to work (restricted duties). Which means I´m working 0800 - 1800 and that takes it toll. My built went further by planking the other side but I didn´t take much pictures of the progress, sorry for that. To be honest, is only 4 planks but I will keep you guys entertained with some pictures later today. Thank you all for following the build and I wish that the build and the process of all will end up nicely to look at since this is my first wooden model kit. Still the Billing Boats "The Skuldelevs" in 1:20 in the shelf and the 1959 Revell Cutty Sark (plastic) is on its way. And yes, I not gave up yet as well on my scratch build but this is a bit postponed till I found a proper solution for the hull shape since designer and manufacturer are not very supportive about any kind of line drawings or shapes. Micha
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Hello Steven, at the moment it slows down a bit. I returned to work after 6 month of illness and I returned to restricted duties only. I might face a surgery as well. So yes, building process slowed down a bit, but I might go for the harbour scenario especially since it seems to be very hard to get viking figures in 1:25 / 1:24 scale that are not warriors but merchants. I will keep you guys updated for sure, just at the moment I don´t post much of the progress even if I should do. Will try to change my "attitude" for this. Micha
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Welcome aboard to MSW Pete, I´m sure you will find all the answers you are looking for. Micha
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Unfortunately that is true Simon, customer often get confused about WiFi / WLan and broadband / internet. When I then try to explain the difference I foten get told off, then I just stop talking and let them believe their false ideas. I don´t argue with customers especially not when I try to explain and they know it better than me. I just got the email this morning that I´m now able to order FTTP even if the CBT is in my front garden since almost 3 month (so even if you work for them you don´t get it faster lol). Micha
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Very curious question, how often is the internet available when you are building your own model? I only had twice issues with the broadband and that was not even caused by the provider but by the electricity network (power cut). Therefore there was no broadband but also no electricity which made the house pretty dark and with torches it´s not a pleasure to build a scale model. I have to say that the broadband here is pretty reliable and that is maybe why I don´t understand the point of no internet available but when I check the reliability ratings for our broadband network (I work for the national provider) it has a stability of 99.2% which means it should be always available. I know we have corners here as well with issues, won´t sugar coat it, but there are issues because people live that remote that the line in general is not much reliable (copper and more than 6 miles away from any network point (exchange / main frame, cabinet / DSLAM) which dramatically affects the connection. That is the only big advantage of full fibre broadband - the reliability and the low loss of strength over distance. Maybe you should try to find out if there is a full fibre connection available. They often come with much higher speeds as well. Micha
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Thank you for that, never checked Amazon for model kits like that. The price is quiet shocking but also in USD, have to check if it´s sold in the UK as well. Thank you for that as well Christiano, will have a look at those links. Looks like the Japanese kept a lot of secrets, as in the past as well lol Micha
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That`s why I wrote that you should send some greetings to my old hometown (city). The Roar Ege kit is in 1:25 scale, the Skuldelev kit is in 1:20 scale and yes, I agree the Skuldelev 5 would be a nice kit, trying to find some plans / blueprints for it. Skuldelev 1 is also very interesting as a long distance going ship (Atlantic crossing). Micha
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I know the history of the Skuldelevs, that`s why I have choosen the model kit. Unfortunately I found the 1:20 kit later than the new version called "Roar Ege". The builds differ completely in the way of being build (even if I have somewhat choosen the Skuldelev way to build the Roar Ege). I have seen the replica which was built in 1982 but decomissioned in 2007 and is now on display. In 2017 it was again rebuild as Estrid Byrding. Skuldelev 1 was rebuild in 1999 as Ottkar. Skuldelev 6 was rebuild in 1998 as Kraka Fyr and in 2010 with a name I can´t recall. Skuldelev 5 has been rebuilt in 1990 / 1991 as Helge Ask. Good luck in finding the time to build the amazing little ship. I´m always impressed what the vikings could archive with this little ships compared to some bigger ships from the other countries like England or Spain. Schöne Grüsse an meine gebürtige Heimat (Düsseldorf). Micha
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Hi Johnny, thank you for this nice comment. I have to say, afterwards, since I did it the way I did I must say. I wouldn´t do it again this way. I would use the jig as I did again for sure, that idea is much better than the way BB explains it to do. The two sides build and then glue it together is not ideal. The jig I build works well but I would next time do both sides at the same time to maintain equality in the planking. I noticed slight differences in the sides right now where the lines look ok in each side, but when looking at the ship from above you see that they are not exactly mirrored. But that is the learning effect and that is why this LOG might be helpful to others, to learn by my mistakes. Again, I would always build the ship again with a hig as I did, not both sides separately, but then I would advise to plank both sides at the same time to adjust the equality of the planks on both sides. Thank you for this kind and polite words Johnny, I really appreciate that. They help me to keep my mind on it (it can be challenging as it is my first wooden build) and gives me a confidence boost. Micha
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Why does it sound so... weird Simon? hehe You know that this is cheating Simon, but I love it, smart thought and looks really good to me Kudos to you for this (will borrow this thought when I´m in the situation to do rat lines). Micha
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Looks really good, sorry to hear that your airbrush played up (gladly I never had such issues yet). But the results are amazing. I like the dark shade on the lap joints. Looks really authentic And you made me blush lol to mention me . Looking forward to the next post Micha
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Flag with ship name reversed on one side?
Scottish Guy replied to daschc01's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I know that video (I mean, I live in Scotland on the North Coast) and I rewatched it (have to admit, the first time I watched it I didn´t check on the pennant) and there are more videos (also from the ship itself - they have their own YouTube channel). Here in the video it`s clear to see that the name is written backwards on one side (starboard). But again, the question is, has it been this way all the time or is this just a modern thing (the manufacturing process of flags changed dramatically over the last century) and most flags are made in one layer and not in two or more layers (which you would need to write the name in the correct way on each side to prevent it to be unreadable by shining through). But thank you for bringing a video of my home to this channel made me smile even if Oban is way to much "touristic" for me... Micha -
Flag with ship name reversed on one side?
Scottish Guy replied to daschc01's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I don´t know where you can read names backwards on those pictures (paintings) because I can´t. In the 2nd picture to be honest, the name OTTO is a palindrome therefore it doesn´t matter which way you write it because it will read the same in both ways like rotator or kayak or... OTTO? The name in the 3rd picture I can´t read a name at all, therefore it´s unclear if the name is written backwards or not. Also does the flying of the pennants (tbh of all flags) look a bit weird compared to the sails. Especailly when you compare the national flags with the smaller flags and pennants. The flow doesn´t look natural nor correct. Like I stated in my privious answer, I´m wondering if this is not an artistic "freedom" by the painter to give the ships names and make them unique. There is nowhere any kind of evidence to be found that merchant ships or civilian ships flown pennants at all. Only on military ships it is proven by historical documents. Micha -
Flag with ship name reversed on one side?
Scottish Guy replied to daschc01's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I had the same issues, I could find a lot about military ships flying pennants, most likely for displaying the ship with leading officers (commodore, admirals etc.) or even squadrons but nothing about civilian merchant ships flying pennants. I found pictures (drawings and paintings) with merchant ships flying pennants but the question here is, was it the artistic freedom of the artist to just draw them in to make it easier to identify his intentions or was this based on common habits that ships at the time were flying pennants? I prefer to think that it more likely is an artistic statement but not presenting common habits of merchant ships of that time. Otherwise there should be evidence or descriptions of any common habits in historical documents of this times. Micha -
My Billing Boats Roar Ege is from Cornwall Model Boats ^^ and as stupid as it sounds (since the manual is so crappy and the quality of the plywood sheets is so... "low" I still enjoy doing it my way (which is not the way the manual tells) but the way it is intended to do is just confusing. Therefore I will check them out again for some plans especially. But first I finish my Roar Ege and wait what folks say... maybe I´m not good enough for scratch or other than little viking ships . One thing I learned quickly right now, don´t overestimate your own skills, just be honest with yourself and I´m honest with myself. I like the hobby, even if I might not be good enough but skills can be increased by experience and training... Micha
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As sad as it sounds, I have to agree again but they are hard to get nowadays. Congratulations for having some. Being a bit jealous, I mean I have some myself from the 1970s (inherited from my dad) but not many are left as today, only 6 or 7. But I have roughly 30 of the new plastic ones 🤣 Micha
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There you are not alone Phil, I´m in the same "boat". I never did a rigging or any sail boat / ship from this era. Tbh, I never did any sail ship yet, I did a lot of space ships but not sail ships. But you know what... I would love and appreciate to join you in this journey because I soon will need this skills myself. I keep saying, shared experience is a good experience . But in my opinion it looks good of what I can asses it by what I saw in other LOGs. Micha
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I agree to that welfack and I have tons of the alligator clips and even 4mm banana-plugs at home (perks of the job I would say) and it´s easy to build something out of those. I appreciate them, especially when they are "brand new" out of the box they are pretty tight and strong. The only disadvantage of the ones I have is that they are insulated with a plastic / rubber sleeve or housing in red or black. Micha
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