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Naparima by Kevin Kenny - FINISHED
dvm27 replied to Kevin Kenny's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1901 - Present Day
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She looks extraordinary, Ben! You're making good use of your extra time in the workshop.
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Magnificent work! Will the cabin's lucky occupant have a canvas covered straw mattress to lie on?
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Thank you for showing us how you got to this point in the build Kudin!
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This is a beautiful model Karl and everything looks perfect...except those belaying pins. They look to be twice as wide as they should be. I know it's incredibly picky but on a model of this quality they seem genuinely out of place. Here in the US Bluejacket sells nice slender ones. I'm sure someone sells them in Europe if you don't have a lathe to turn them yourself.
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I'm betting you never thought you'd be building a model of this complexity before Chuck's Winny came along. That's beautiful work Mike! Even with all those laser cut parts and guides it's still no walk in the park. Is their a more complex structure than an 18th century stern?
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The ratio is one part blackening solution to five to seven parts water (precision not required here). I keep my Sparex in the crock pot, covered, for months on end and reuse as needed. When finished it can be neutralized with baking soda and flushed. Then just rinse out the crock pot. Never leave your crock pot unattended for a day or so or you will be purchasing a new one!
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You just need to define your goals Bob. I'm a perfectionist so it may take a decade to finish a project. For me, as Wefalck states "the path is the goal". Others may care less about the overall quality and wish to build many more models in their lifetime. The problem comes when one is both a perfectionist and also wishes to build many models in their life. I'm afraid only a few modelers can pull that off!
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Here's the page in archjofo's log https://modelshipworld.com/topic/1029-la-créole-1827-by-archjofo-scale-148-french-corvette/page/52/ It really is a treasure and someone should index it.
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Make sure to check out his Jefferson model under construction. It's perfection in building!
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I recently contacted Glen Grieco, professional ship model builder for Texas A&M University https://nautarch.tamu.edu/model/ regarding his choice of materials. If the splice or knot cannot be secured by the rope itself he uses shellac exclusively to adhere them. He also uses it to seal the hull before painting or a natural finish. He builds museum quality models for museums with specific criteria for materials so that's good enough for me!
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Can you provide a link for those needles Justin?
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Simple, Sir. Just click on the link at the top of the page for the NRG Online Store.
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That's certainly true Maury. I commissioned a few figures long ago from Dynamic Dioramas in 1:48 scale for my dockyard model. I think they add nicely to the final display. The sawyers are an homage to Harold Hahn's diorama in the Mariners Museum.
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Very nice, Tom. At some point in the future I can envision having these printed on 3D color printers. I have seen examples in miniaturemuseums such as Gulliver's gate in New York and they are very realistic. Price, though, is a bit high for now but I'll bet people would be willing to pay for a realistic period crew.
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HMS FLY by cafmodel - 1/48
dvm27 replied to cafmodel's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
If I’m not mistaken that is a correctly tabled joint on the rudder. That’s a level of realism that I’ve not seen before on a model. Well done! -
I've seen the construction of this lovely model under development by David Antscherl. You've made an excellent choice for a first wooden model. Hats of to Model Shipways for having a Master Modeler design an entry level kit!
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Sherline makes an 8 axis mill. Wish it was available when I purchased mine a decade ago!
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Thanks Derek! Those video tours are indeed spectacular Gaetan - Our plans are available now at a very reasonable price from SeaWatch books, publisher of the Swan series. I discovered that the 3D files were way too large to copy and distribute on a thumb drive. However, they are easily accessible from Google Drive. For those ordering the files once payment is received (PayPal to dvm27@comcast.net) I will send a link to access the files.
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The tapered bowsprit with its hardware looks spectacular, Keith. I also used a cupped hand for taper turning but I wear a cheap workman’s glove from Home Depot. Worn through a couple but no longer burn my hand!
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HMS FLY by cafmodel - 1/48
dvm27 replied to cafmodel's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Echo by davec - FINISHED - cross-section
dvm27 replied to davec's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
That’s a beautiful cross section Dave. The wood palette you’ve chosen is very pleasing. -
Thanks for the master class in machining. May I inquire as to your source for the very smallest end mills you use? I'm curious what the smallest size end mill may be used on brass without breaking or severe deflection.
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