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dvm27 got a reaction from mtaylor in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Is this like lost wax casting where the original is destroyed or can you use the original for several castings?
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dvm27 got a reaction from FrankWouts in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
I was wondering how you were going to finish those 3D figures in a realistic manner. Using them as masters for the wood colored resin makes perfect sense. 3D printing sure has come a long way. Is this kind of resolution possible on a home printer or is Chris's 3D printer some super commercial brand?
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dvm27 got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
Nice job Kevin. Preac makes a fence thats1/2" tall. If you can find one it makes cutting mortises a lot easier.
Maybe an optical illusion but the first gunport (not the bridle port) looks a bit short.
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dvm27 got a reaction from mtaylor in Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
Well done Stuglo! We watched your skill and confidence grow during the construction of this model and the result is someone that you should be very proud of. Look forward to your next build.
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dvm27 got a reaction from druxey in Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
Well done Stuglo! We watched your skill and confidence grow during the construction of this model and the result is someone that you should be very proud of. Look forward to your next build.
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dvm27 got a reaction from Trussben in Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
Well done Stuglo! We watched your skill and confidence grow during the construction of this model and the result is someone that you should be very proud of. Look forward to your next build.
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dvm27 got a reaction from James G in Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
Well done Stuglo! We watched your skill and confidence grow during the construction of this model and the result is someone that you should be very proud of. Look forward to your next build.
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dvm27 reacted to Some Idea in Le Rochefort by No Idea - 1/24th Scale - First POF Build
Hi All
I've now made the hinges and the lock for the pump well doors. I made them out of 0.25mm brass sheet, 0.5mm brass rod and 1mm brass tubing.
They are attached using 0.6mm nails as I already had these in stock and didn't want to buy any more. Here's a few pictures - I really like the one looking inside the well!
Cheers Mark
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dvm27 reacted to VTHokiEE in Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
Congratulations! Very impressed with your workmanship!
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dvm27 reacted to Kevin Kenny in Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
So envious. Well done. Ill catch up some time later this year. The stern looks great.
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dvm27 reacted to Stuntflyer in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1/4" scale
I've started on the head gratings. A few of these battens are quite small, yet none of them managed to fly off into nowhere land. All of the joints needed a bit of wood filler before painting. I added the first coat of black paint of which more are sure to come.
Mike
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dvm27 got a reaction from Some Idea in Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
Well done Stuglo! We watched your skill and confidence grow during the construction of this model and the result is someone that you should be very proud of. Look forward to your next build.
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dvm27 reacted to Some Idea in Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
Wow that is just awesome mate - I've been following your build step by step for quite some time now and its been inspiring for me.
Your finished ship looks beautiful and worth every minute that you've put into it. Really good luck with the Bismarck but I suspect it will be a walk in the park compared to your Swan.
Cheers Mark
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dvm27 reacted to druxey in Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
Congratulations for successfully reaching the finishing lion - I mean line! One of these models is a significant investment of time and effort. Well done, Stuglo!
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dvm27 reacted to marsalv in Le Gros Ventre by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:48 - POF
Thank you guys for very nice comments. Preparing to make these blocks was quite a challenge for me. But the result exceeded all my expectations. Uncritically, I have to admit that I myself am very satisfied with the result..
To Hsae - The blocks are made with a CNC milling machine, not from Proxxon, but a commonly available Chinese milling machine. The material for the blocks is pear.
The construction of the model moved to the next stage - rigging. I start by attaching the bowsprit.
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dvm27 reacted to scrubbyj427 in HMS Winchelsea by scrubbyj427 - 1:48
Thanks guys, appreciate it.
no rest here, I’m right back on guns and rigging away. Problem is I took too long of a break from them and I’m trying to find my way back. Been making some adjustments but I think I’ll be back on track soon. 8 to go then I can start chapter 8… the remaining 4 guns in the waist, well they can wait until chapter 12 lol!
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dvm27 reacted to Edwardkenway in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Edwardkenway- 1:48
Plodding on with the bulwarks
I realised when I reached the bow that I still hadn't fitted the bollards, so the two I'd decided were the best of many I'd made were duly glued into place
I'm not too bothered about the glue stains on the lower two planks as there is the second layer to fit.
Still have to do it all again on the opposite side.
Thank you all for your comments, visiting and the thumbs up.
Cheers
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dvm27 reacted to Rustyj in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48
Some progress has been made though most of it is preparation work.
I did put the hinge pins on the remaining gunport lids and installed them.
I then worked on the channels, sanding the char and gluing the layers as Chuck described. I too used the Scotch spray adhesive on them.
After they were dry, I also put on a coat of wipe on poly.
Next I assembled the 5mm deadeyes from Syren, sanded them and dyed them dark brown. Also here are the acrylic strops, chainplates and straps. I have to lightly sand them with 400 grit and then apply some weathering power.
Once I assemble and finish the 6 mm deadeyes, I'll start placing the channels and deadeyes on the Winnie.
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dvm27 reacted to matiz in HMS EURYALUS by Matiz - FINISHED - scale 1:56
Hi, and thanks for the likes ☺️
The stove:
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dvm27 reacted to archjofo in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Continuation: Making the yards - Topgallant yards - Vergue de perroquet
After the topsail yards, we continued with the making of the topgallant yards.
Here is a quick look at my workplace with the most important utensils for making the yards:
The diameters of the topgallant yards, especially in the outer sections, range around 1.6 mm. In this respect, it is not surprising, if you work without a steady rest, that it can sometimes come to breakage.
At the latest when working on the yardarms, it is advisable to support the filigree yards with a steady rest.
The next picture shows the finishing of the octagon in the center of the yard.
The last picture should give an impression of how filigree the topgallant yards are compared to the lower yards. It shows the yardarms of the main yard compared to the mizzen topgallant yard. The octagon of the yardarm of the mizzen topgallant yard still has a width of 1.3 mm at the outer end.
Of course, the royal yards can be made even thinner and more filigree. Especially the octagonal shaping at the yardarms requires special care.
To be continued ...
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dvm27 reacted to wefalck in Germania Nova 1911 by KeithAug - FINISHED - Scale 1:36 - replica of schooner Germania 1908
Well, we all seem to suffer from more or less from the same problem: the narrative I hear from time to time goes "why don't you do something useful with your fancy tools, such as making jewellery?"
While I am quite capable of repairing things around the house (and do it, given enough urgency and inconvenience ), I prefer the creative aspect of 'making' things over 'fixing' things ...
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dvm27 reacted to FlyingFish in Germania Nova 1911 by KeithAug - FINISHED - Scale 1:36 - replica of schooner Germania 1908
You too eh?
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dvm27 reacted to KeithAug in Germania Nova 1911 by KeithAug - FINISHED - Scale 1:36 - replica of schooner Germania 1908
Today my wife caught me on the computer studying images for my next build. She commented "there are plenty of other jobs to do before you get into that".
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dvm27 reacted to Nek0 in L'Ambitieux by Nek0 - Altaya
Thanks to both of you ! Yes, there is a lot of little invisible work required before everything fits correctly... The elements of the hawseholes are done.
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dvm27 reacted to native one in La Mahonesa 1789 by native one - scale 1/48
After the wales were on I removed the temporary supports on the bulwarks,cut in the gunports for the upper deck,and proceeded to add a little planking to the upper works.
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