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jim_smits got a reaction from drtrap in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Cheers guys.
I've done the ratlines in 0.25mm thread supplied with the kit. All tied in clove hitches and then soaked in watered PVA glue.
To trim off the ends I just used a pair of tweezers and a sharp scalpel.
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jim_smits got a reaction from GuntherMT in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Quick update on the Ballahoo.
Onto my favourite task of tying ratlines..... Gone with the tan line and it interesting to see the contrast to the black shrouds. Only got as far as the port side so far but making progress.
I draw a paper template for the shrouds and the spacing of the ratlines and used this to tie every fourth ratline. Double checked the spacing and then added every second and finally filled the gaps. Once the spacing was sorted I fixed in place with some diluted PVA, allowed to dry and trimmed of the ends.
Still got a bit to do towards the top end and then onto the starboard side.
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jim_smits reacted to drtrap in HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
Trying to fit the burton pendants...
I used black line 1mm from the kit and passed it three times on natural wax....
The wax's debris are inevitable (?) especially on the black rope...
Last pic after the debridement and a light black paint...
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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 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 Brian Oates in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Quick update on the Ballahoo.
Onto my favourite task of tying ratlines..... Gone with the tan line and it interesting to see the contrast to the black shrouds. Only got as far as the port side so far but making progress.
I draw a paper template for the shrouds and the spacing of the ratlines and used this to tie every fourth ratline. Double checked the spacing and then added every second and finally filled the gaps. Once the spacing was sorted I fixed in place with some diluted PVA, allowed to dry and trimmed of the ends.
Still got a bit to do towards the top end and then onto the starboard side.
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jim_smits got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Quick update on the Ballahoo.
Onto my favourite task of tying ratlines..... Gone with the tan line and it interesting to see the contrast to the black shrouds. Only got as far as the port side so far but making progress.
I draw a paper template for the shrouds and the spacing of the ratlines and used this to tie every fourth ratline. Double checked the spacing and then added every second and finally filled the gaps. Once the spacing was sorted I fixed in place with some diluted PVA, allowed to dry and trimmed of the ends.
Still got a bit to do towards the top end and then onto the starboard side.
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jim_smits got a reaction from egkb in HMS Ballahoo by jim_smits - FINISHED - Caldercraft
Quick update on the Ballahoo.
Onto my favourite task of tying ratlines..... Gone with the tan line and it interesting to see the contrast to the black shrouds. Only got as far as the port side so far but making progress.
I draw a paper template for the shrouds and the spacing of the ratlines and used this to tie every fourth ratline. Double checked the spacing and then added every second and finally filled the gaps. Once the spacing was sorted I fixed in place with some diluted PVA, allowed to dry and trimmed of the ends.
Still got a bit to do towards the top end and then onto the starboard side.
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jim_smits got a reaction from egkb in HMS Jason by Beef Wellington - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Artois-class frigate modified from HMS Diana 1794
Fear was ever present! The old mantra of triple check was changed to quintuple check.....!
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jim_smits got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Jason by Beef Wellington - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Artois-class frigate modified from HMS Diana 1794
Fear was ever present! The old mantra of triple check was changed to quintuple check.....!
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jim_smits got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HMS Jason by Beef Wellington - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Artois-class frigate modified from HMS Diana 1794
Fear was ever present! The old mantra of triple check was changed to quintuple check.....!
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jim_smits got a reaction from drtrap in HMS Snake by jim_smits - Caldercraft - First Build
Glued the bowspirit into place and gammoned to the bow rails. This took a good long time to thread the gammoning in and around the bow rail structure but got there in the end. Threaded the end in place and then glued down with watered down PVA.
Added some rigging to the bowspirit, to form the martingale rig, and added the four lines from the bow onto the deadeyes on the bowspirit. Also added the first set of rigging lines to the boomkins.
Massive learning curve dealing with rigging lines. If anyone has any recommendations for websites or books that have a good description of modelling techniques and tricks I would be grateful.
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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 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 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 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 GuntherMT 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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