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For those looking for very small rivets and other fasteners in the US check out Scale Hardware http://www.scalehardware.com/miniature-rivets-c-10 -
Echo update #8 is completed and posted on our website http://www.admiraltymodels.com. My version below shows the stock framing package on the port side and the fully fitted out version in progress on the starboard side.. Please keep in mind when ordering the framing package that it is the complete framing only. The fitting out instructions are free of charge and posted on our website every few months. We are hoping to develop and sell a fitting out package in the near future complete with laser cut deck beams, gun carriage and other details. Stay tuned.
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Echo by jml1083 - 1:48 - Cross-Section
dvm27 replied to jml1083's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Your chart is correct, Jim. Very useful. The framing plan below should correlate well. Just change the 8 1/4" toptimbers to 8". Pay special attention when shifting timbers. It's easy to shift them the wrong direction. Accurately dimensioned spacers and a dead flat surface (like glass) make this step a lot easier. Sided frame dimensions.pdf -
Looks terrific, Mark. Cumulative error is always lurking out there to bite us, especially in a fully framed hull.
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We all knew you'd nail those plates (literally). It was just a question of time. Your work inspires us all!
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I like your method of integrating the round up of the gratings, Alex! Just curious, how did you remove the bottom solid wood until the gratings "opened up"? Rubbing on coarse sandpaper?
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Love the battens, Remco. Are you wet or dry bending them?
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Love the way it's coming together, Ed. This would be a great model to complement the real Cutty Sark.
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I look forward to future updates, Pete! Your models are truely beautiful.
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Appears that the book is finally available for shipping next week: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591141877/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Mark's suggestion of using a center drill is spot on. They come in a variety of sizes and obviously work best in a drill press. You can get them extremely small. For example: http://www.webmachinist.net/centerdrilldimensions.html
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Love the fully finished vs. in frame approach, Toni. So how will you display her? I heard of a fellow whose case pulled out from the wall on tracks (like a drawer) so it could be rotated every few months or so when he wanted to see the other side.
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Truly awful question (thread from kits)
dvm27 replied to achuck49's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
For humor value, Mark, you can't beat a cat who has reingested the thread passing from the aft end. Still fixable but expensive. Ever see the movie "Human Centipede"? The proceeding was a public service announcement from a licensed professional. Now back to ship model making! -
Truly awful question (thread from kits)
dvm27 replied to achuck49's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Give that mess of thread to the ship's cat and you are guaranteed to see it emerge from the poop deck and require a trip to the ship's surgeon after a day or so! -
You, Sir, are a fine ship model maker! The mortises for the dovetail plate is perfect.
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Beautiful machining Mark. Those angle gauges are terrific. Just happen to have those laying around?
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Lovely work, Ben. What's your plan with regards to her final appearance? Windows...one planked side? Greg
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You are certainly a planking Master, Chuck! That's a beautiful hull.
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HMS Naiad 1797 by albert - FINISHED - 1/48
dvm27 replied to albert's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Beautiful, Ken. Makes me want to build her again. There's something about her lines that is very appealing.
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So you do sleep! I was beginning to wonder. Your output, both quantity and quality, is inspiring.
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Looks perfect Chuck!
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In addition to Toni's kunckle-saving advice please check those frame/station lines as you close her in. I found that I had to rejig a few frames around the dead flat due to cumulative error. You can modifly the fillers a bit to compensate if necessary.
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