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jim_smits got a reaction from drtrap in HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
I give my snake a blast with my airbrush every so often to blow off the dust.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Brian Oates in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Progress is continuing.
Moved onto rigging the ship. Got the shrouds on the foremast in place. I served a section of each shroud which was to be secured around the mast. The first two shrouds on each side were formed from one length which was seized to form a loop around the mast.
Deadeyes were then attached to the bottom of the shrouds using a couple of lengths of brass wire to act as a spacer between the deadeye on the channel and the deadeye to be attached to the shroud. Then seized the deadeye in place and painted some dilute PVA into the seizings to fix all in place.
I've added the lanyards but these are not fully tight as I will tweak the tension later.
Also now painted over the rudder straps as per replies from everyone.
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jim_smits got a reaction from drtrap in HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
I used 1mm brass wire as it is a little more sturdy, you'll need to be careful on the topgallant spars as they are quite thin.
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jim_smits got a reaction from mikeaidanh in Caldercraft customer service
Mikeaidennh - only queried your post as this thread has been about caldercraft being poor and the only posts re CMB had been complimentary and therefore your comment didn't seem to fit. Apologies.
CMB have always responded promptly to queries other than between Xmas and New Year which is understandable. In fact their delivery turnaround time has always astounded me but then I live in UK. Have ordered lunchtime and 80% of the time receive order next day in post
I will again re-iterate, though, that the best way to deal with both CMB and Caldercraft is to call them. However Caldercrafts management do seem to need to go to a time management and organisation course.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Brian Oates in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Thanks for the likes everyone.
Got an update of the last few days work. I have now finished the bowspirit and the two masts. Used a davids plane to taper the bowspirit and the sanded extensively with multiple grades to give a nice smooth tapered finish. The two masts were carved using a sharp scalpel to shape the top section and then careful planning to taper the main section towards the top, finishing with sandpaper again.
Decided to follow the paint scheme of my Snake build and paint the masts and bowspirit in yellow ochre. Then spent a while drilling a variety of holes to fit the mast cleats and also to allow eyepins and blocks.
For the eyepins with blocks I followed the same methodology I used for my carronade rigging and again was pleased with the results. The blocks on the bowspirit were attached in much the same way to simulate a strop.
The bowspirit has been pinned into place, whilst the two masts have been inserted into the deck but not fixed or glued at all.
Onto standing rigging....!
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jim_smits got a reaction from WackoWolf in Caldercraft customer service
Mikeaidennh - only queried your post as this thread has been about caldercraft being poor and the only posts re CMB had been complimentary and therefore your comment didn't seem to fit. Apologies.
CMB have always responded promptly to queries other than between Xmas and New Year which is understandable. In fact their delivery turnaround time has always astounded me but then I live in UK. Have ordered lunchtime and 80% of the time receive order next day in post
I will again re-iterate, though, that the best way to deal with both CMB and Caldercraft is to call them. However Caldercrafts management do seem to need to go to a time management and organisation course.
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jim_smits reacted to egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
Hi All, just a word to let ye all know that I haven't fallen off the Planet or anything, work/planning continues on Ballier...
Most recently I neatened the 'hole' where the rudder head pokes through the deck..
Filed out the Gun Ports properly.. they were bugging me !!
And placed an order for an Ordinance Upgrade.. this is currently the hold up as they appear to be out of stock (even though 'In Stock' was on the Web Site.. I have NO LUCK at all with Cornwall Model Boats )
Today I even attempted to Blacken my Kit guns.. weirdly it took 3 Sessions to get them dark (the mixture went very cloudy very quickly.. with little or no 'action' afterwards, so I changed out the chemicals ) reckon it will take another dipping or two to get them where I want them (I may have to use them you see, as it has been a while since my CMB order) they are a very dark grey at present.
Indecently I followed the Blackening tips from a Log on here called The Blacken-It Trials link below..
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6977-the-blacken-it-trials/
I even test faired a piece of dowel in anticipation of hitting Balliers Masts shortly..
Will be off to Venice for a little Hollier ('Vacation' to my friends across the Pond) the week after next so will probably hold off any big shipyard work till after ..
Stay Well Folks & Catch Ya Later,
Eamonn
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jim_smits got a reaction from GuntherMT in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
I used Alexey Domanoff's excellent serving machine.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Timmo in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
I have now managed to assemble the two deck pumps and add to the build.
Always find putting these together a bit of a faff. Anyway, filed down all the white metal castings and ensured that all the hinge points met and would take a pin. I used a length of walnut dowel for the base of the pump and drilled a hole down the centre to take the deck pin and pump assembly. Also cut a notch in the side to make gluing the housing of the handle a little more solid.
primed and painted the metal parts and reassembled with a touch of cyano in places. Had to touch up the paint in a couple of spots. Finally pinned to pre-drilled holes in the deck.
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jim_smits got a reaction from drtrap in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Progress is continuing.
Moved onto rigging the ship. Got the shrouds on the foremast in place. I served a section of each shroud which was to be secured around the mast. The first two shrouds on each side were formed from one length which was seized to form a loop around the mast.
Deadeyes were then attached to the bottom of the shrouds using a couple of lengths of brass wire to act as a spacer between the deadeye on the channel and the deadeye to be attached to the shroud. Then seized the deadeye in place and painted some dilute PVA into the seizings to fix all in place.
I've added the lanyards but these are not fully tight as I will tweak the tension later.
Also now painted over the rudder straps as per replies from everyone.
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jim_smits got a reaction from egkb in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Progress is continuing.
Moved onto rigging the ship. Got the shrouds on the foremast in place. I served a section of each shroud which was to be secured around the mast. The first two shrouds on each side were formed from one length which was seized to form a loop around the mast.
Deadeyes were then attached to the bottom of the shrouds using a couple of lengths of brass wire to act as a spacer between the deadeye on the channel and the deadeye to be attached to the shroud. Then seized the deadeye in place and painted some dilute PVA into the seizings to fix all in place.
I've added the lanyards but these are not fully tight as I will tweak the tension later.
Also now painted over the rudder straps as per replies from everyone.
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jim_smits got a reaction from WackoWolf in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Thanks for the likes everyone.
Got an update of the last few days work. I have now finished the bowspirit and the two masts. Used a davids plane to taper the bowspirit and the sanded extensively with multiple grades to give a nice smooth tapered finish. The two masts were carved using a sharp scalpel to shape the top section and then careful planning to taper the main section towards the top, finishing with sandpaper again.
Decided to follow the paint scheme of my Snake build and paint the masts and bowspirit in yellow ochre. Then spent a while drilling a variety of holes to fit the mast cleats and also to allow eyepins and blocks.
For the eyepins with blocks I followed the same methodology I used for my carronade rigging and again was pleased with the results. The blocks on the bowspirit were attached in much the same way to simulate a strop.
The bowspirit has been pinned into place, whilst the two masts have been inserted into the deck but not fixed or glued at all.
Onto standing rigging....!
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jim_smits got a reaction from drtrap in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
I know what you're saying Stergios.
The straps look good against the white but my head says surely they would not have bothered paint round them....
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jim_smits got a reaction from geoff in Caldercrafts Snake - Register For Updates?
Ive always had excellent service from Caldercraft. Usually only takes a quick phone call and they are very quick to help out.
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jim_smits reacted to Rich.F in HMS Victory by Rich.F - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72
Just came home from work to find this, Brought by the Wife
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jim_smits reacted to Beef Wellington in HMS Jason by Beef Wellington - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Artois-class frigate modified from HMS Diana 1794
Small progress, I've at least committed to the approach I'll take on the deck planking. Nothing too exciting, but I will install a margin plank which I haven't done before,even though this will barely (if at all) be seen. I've decided to try planking off the ship to make this a little easier. Worst case, it will be good practice for the quarterdeck and forecastle, but I do hope to leave the option open to leave some of the fo'csle gratings off so a little more can be seen. I've used the placement of the deck beams per AOTS to determine where the planks terminate. The margin plank curve was estimated from laying a plank along the interior bulwark and tracing the shape on the false deck.
Still early days, but no major hiccups yet...
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jim_smits got a reaction from Jonny 007 in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Right. Time for an update.
Channels are complete, so have moved onto to completing the last of the deck furniture.
Added the bowspirit post. It is drilled and pinned into the deck to add strength and ensure that the rigging does not cause any problems. Deck cleats are still to be added to the top.
Also put together the companionway housing. Spent a while cutting out all the separate parts and sanded smooth from 120 grit down to 320 grit. After dry fitting each part I added some small off cuts of walnut to the inside edges to aid fitting the pieces together.
To finish the housing, I stained with 50% light oak stain to bring out some grain and then very lightly sanded back and then added a coat of satin varnish.
Finally, drilled holes to insert 0.5mm brass wire to give handles on the doors and hatch lid. Hinges were added by drilling several shallow holes and using a blade to link the holes. Four small lengths of 0.5mm brass wire were then sunk into the gaps and fixed with a spot of cyano.
The build so far.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Brian Oates in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Cheers Eamonn!
I wouldn't say hard but I had to take it slow and steady. I marked two bands 6mm apart at a point on the dowel leaving about 5mm leeway at top and bottom.
Scored these two bands with a scalpel down to the approx depth required, about 1mm. Then very carefully shaved flakes away to form the cone and taper the top. Finished off with sandpaper to smooth back to the circular cross section.
As I say, not too hard just take your time and use a fresh blade with lots of small strokes.
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jim_smits got a reaction from GuntherMT in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Thanks for the likes everyone.
Got an update of the last few days work. I have now finished the bowspirit and the two masts. Used a davids plane to taper the bowspirit and the sanded extensively with multiple grades to give a nice smooth tapered finish. The two masts were carved using a sharp scalpel to shape the top section and then careful planning to taper the main section towards the top, finishing with sandpaper again.
Decided to follow the paint scheme of my Snake build and paint the masts and bowspirit in yellow ochre. Then spent a while drilling a variety of holes to fit the mast cleats and also to allow eyepins and blocks.
For the eyepins with blocks I followed the same methodology I used for my carronade rigging and again was pleased with the results. The blocks on the bowspirit were attached in much the same way to simulate a strop.
The bowspirit has been pinned into place, whilst the two masts have been inserted into the deck but not fixed or glued at all.
Onto standing rigging....!
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jim_smits got a reaction from egkb in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Thanks for the likes everyone.
Got an update of the last few days work. I have now finished the bowspirit and the two masts. Used a davids plane to taper the bowspirit and the sanded extensively with multiple grades to give a nice smooth tapered finish. The two masts were carved using a sharp scalpel to shape the top section and then careful planning to taper the main section towards the top, finishing with sandpaper again.
Decided to follow the paint scheme of my Snake build and paint the masts and bowspirit in yellow ochre. Then spent a while drilling a variety of holes to fit the mast cleats and also to allow eyepins and blocks.
For the eyepins with blocks I followed the same methodology I used for my carronade rigging and again was pleased with the results. The blocks on the bowspirit were attached in much the same way to simulate a strop.
The bowspirit has been pinned into place, whilst the two masts have been inserted into the deck but not fixed or glued at all.
Onto standing rigging....!
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jim_smits got a reaction from drtrap in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Thanks for the likes everyone.
Got an update of the last few days work. I have now finished the bowspirit and the two masts. Used a davids plane to taper the bowspirit and the sanded extensively with multiple grades to give a nice smooth tapered finish. The two masts were carved using a sharp scalpel to shape the top section and then careful planning to taper the main section towards the top, finishing with sandpaper again.
Decided to follow the paint scheme of my Snake build and paint the masts and bowspirit in yellow ochre. Then spent a while drilling a variety of holes to fit the mast cleats and also to allow eyepins and blocks.
For the eyepins with blocks I followed the same methodology I used for my carronade rigging and again was pleased with the results. The blocks on the bowspirit were attached in much the same way to simulate a strop.
The bowspirit has been pinned into place, whilst the two masts have been inserted into the deck but not fixed or glued at all.
Onto standing rigging....!
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jim_smits reacted to egkb in HM Schooner Ballahoo by egkb - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 Scale - First Proper Wood Build
All Righty Then Folks Some Photos as promised...
Jeeez 'bout time eh?
I didn't get the opportunity to clean things up as I would have liked, but sure ye get the idea anyhoo !
You can just make out the hinges in one of the shots, yup they are Smaaaaallll .. can't really get any closer but I might give some different photo techniques a go later in the week (camera is away again this weekend taking more wedding photos... flippin thing has more of a life than I do )
Remember none of the deck fittings are fixed in place as yet, and the little hand rail rope (visible inside the Dog-House) is not fixed at its lower end yet either as the whole dog-house needs to be tidied up first.
Oh by the way I left the Handles on the house natural (bronze coloured) not sure whether I'll paint them black or not.. and I might add a sort of inside mechanism to the doors (Latches etc) these will be pieces of black card and perhaps thin wire, as the door handles look weird without something like that on the inner side if you follow!!
Stay Well Folks
Eamonn
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jim_smits got a reaction from ccoyle in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Nice bit of progress in the last couple of days. Added belaying pins to the four pin rails, and added cleats to the various points across the hull and deck.
Still need to add a few more eyelets to the deck and the hull but I want to confirm which of these require a block to be seized before fixing the eyelet in place.
And then I shall be moving onto shaping the masts and bowspirit.
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jim_smits got a reaction from drtrap in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Nice bit of progress in the last couple of days. Added belaying pins to the four pin rails, and added cleats to the various points across the hull and deck.
Still need to add a few more eyelets to the deck and the hull but I want to confirm which of these require a block to be seized before fixing the eyelet in place.
And then I shall be moving onto shaping the masts and bowspirit.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Timmo in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Nice bit of progress in the last couple of days. Added belaying pins to the four pin rails, and added cleats to the various points across the hull and deck.
Still need to add a few more eyelets to the deck and the hull but I want to confirm which of these require a block to be seized before fixing the eyelet in place.
And then I shall be moving onto shaping the masts and bowspirit.
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