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I find it quite frustrating trying to hold mini pieces like that securely enough to be able to sand them properly. You had several to do I see, a true test of patience, Trevor. I don't think it turned out all that bad, it looks nice and neat to me.
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Thank you, John. I am very pleased with how she turned out. I have friends in Germany who I sent pics to who want me to make a full size one now..... 🤭
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Steve, I had actually made a different stand but was not happy with it because it was too short. This one does have a certain dynamic about it, doesn't it. Thank you for your comments sir, they are truly appreciated.
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That is a nice "tutorial" on how it should be done there, Glen. Thank you, sir.
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Brig Le FAVORI 1806 by KORTES - 1:55
SaltyScot replied to KORTES's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Fine work, sir. The wheels do look a lot better now, in my humble opinion anyway -
She is done. I made the stand from red oak and stained it to accentuate the brass display plate. I have thoroughly enjoyed this build, every moment of it. For anyone wanting to do this kit, I would say it is a good kit for a first time builder. The instructions are pretty good but you will need an ounce of common sense to go along with them. This was a fine journey and I must say I am a feeling a bit of nostalgia now that she will no longer be on my table. But, she is being displayed in the house and I will walk past her every single day.
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That looks a lot like the stand I made today for the Endeavour. It is red oak coated with a red oak stain, which turned it a nice deep golden brown (more golden that the image is presenting). I finished off by sealing it with a Minwax finishing wax. It still needs another polish. Great minds and all that.......
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Hello there and welcome to the forum. I too have quite a bit of woodworking experience and can tell you that it does help. I wish you all the very best on your new journey here with us. Don't be afraid to ask questions, there are many here who are more than willing to jump in and help out where necessary.
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A warm welcome to the forum. If you have any questions AT ALL, there are plenty of very experienced folk here who are willing to help you. Stick at it, don't give up and have fun! Good luck on your journey.
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Welcome aboard, Steve. Like (the other) Mark said, get a log going so others can see what you are up to and have the opportunity to give you pointers where needed.
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A hearty welcome from me also, Brian. As mentioned above, opening a log will let others see what you are up to and allow them to give you tips. Good luck on your journey, sir.
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Which you are doing a fine job at by the way.
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Wether they are called inwales or inhales (forgive my sarcasm, couldn't help meself ), it sounds extremely intricate. Is the build on a Dory aways that involved?
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BR-18 Locomotive by Greg Davis - OcCre - 1/32
SaltyScot replied to Greg Davis's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
It looks like those "blinkers" (that is seriously what they reminded me of when I first saw them) over the window cut-outs went on well. The whole brass casing seems to fit very nicely too, a credit to your workmanship on the wood framing below I would say, Greg. I am enjoying seeing this come together, it fascinates me. Thank you for sharing -
Brig Le FAVORI 1806 by KORTES - 1:55
SaltyScot replied to KORTES's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
That is some meticulous work, sir. You are an inspiration! I particularly like the jig you made to bend the brass rod, a very simple but extremely effective idea. -
That is nice to hear, Phil. I am just finishing up the sails on the Endeavour build and getting her on the shelf. My week so far has been occupied with swapping out our front door for a new one and finishing off patching and painting after we removed some walls between two rooms here at home. I should be back on the schooner by the weekend, sir.
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Good call, Trevor. That was just a split waiting to happen with that grain on the footer the way it was.
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Nice work, sir.
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I guess that proves that practice does make perfect, Glenn
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I only use CA if I want to secure one end of a particularly difficult plank while I work along it and glue it with wood glue for the rest of the way. Like Bob just said (@Knocklouder), it's down to personal preference but I find CA glue dries too quickly and allows pretty much no readjustment of the plank. Like him I prefer wood glue and clamps - so much more forgiving One thing to think about, and this is only the way I approach planking right now (I am going to try out a new method using a small mini iron to bend the planks on my Lynx build), I soak the planks (first layer only) for about 15 minutes and then clamp/nail them in position (NO GLUE) overnight to let them take the required shape. When they are dry and shaped, it is a whole lot easier to have them lay correctly while you glue them, you are not fighting against the wood and they don't spring back once glued (you may still need to secure them while they dry, depending on the curve etc.).
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