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dvm27 reacted to jfhealey in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Fred Healey - FINISHED - 1:48
Thank you CiscoH, JJ and Glenn and for the likes.
I started the square tuck with a problem. I had no underhang below the counter. I'm unsure how I achieved that. It meant some cutting away.
I decided to make the square tuck frame in one piece. That seemed easier with not much backing wood to glue to. These are trial pieces.
Here is another trial piece with the infill area cut away and the one piece frame split to form the joint in the top corner. I later abandoned splitting the frame - forsaking the joint, which I doubted I could form very well, for a tidy outcome.
These are the pieces I will use.
Here I've formed the cut out and I'm trial fitting the infills. At this stage I was going to leave the infill a little lower than the surrounding frame. I later abandoned that idea and went for flush.
An important "line" is the first plank below the square tuck. The incoming plank must flow smoothly through. Here I'm making ready.
Both sides done.
The stern post resting in position.
Flush fitting the infills.
And here is where I am now.
Ready for a bit of a repaint and the treenailing the hull - which fills me with dread!
All the best everyone
Fred
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dvm27 reacted to tlevine in Swallow 1779 by tlevine - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
The next items were the pumps. The band on the top of the pump is self-adhesive copper foil, typically used in making stain glass windows. Looks like I need to clean out the inside of the pump!
The original model of Swallow shows a carved swallow on the stern. The carving looks better in person than it appears in these pictures. Making the masts is next.
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dvm27 got a reaction from FrankWouts in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
A small Speedwell update. The lower ratlines have been installed as well as the euphroe tackle and crowsfeet. On many models I see they appear oversize. At 1/4" scale though we should be able to approximate the 1" ratline and 3/4" crowsfeet diameters. For the ratlines I use Guterman polyester Mara 120 thread (dark brown). For the crowsfeet I used 6/0 Uni-Thread, dark brown. I tried 6-0 silk for this but it just kept fraying (such is the nature of silk). I must admit that making the euphroes with their numerous no. 78 drilled holes (there are nine in the main euphroe), setting up the euphroe tackle and rigging the crowsfeet was an exercise in patience (and frustration). I was so pleased with my first attempt until I realized that I had reverse rigged one hole and had to redo the whole thing. Onward and upward (literally)!
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dvm27 reacted to Chuck in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
this is how I will probably show the barge. I agree that skid beams were in use but it was hit or miss. It also doesnt look as pretty. In addition only one boat like this one is the best approach for me. More than this and the boats just take up all the interest and become the focal point. Something I would like to avoid. The contemporary model pictures is from the era. A real good match to what we are doing with Winnie.
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dvm27 reacted to No Idea in Le Rochefort by No Idea - 1/24th Scale - First POF Build
Just a small update
The last plank is now in so the strake below the whale is complete. I've also placed the iron nails and tree nails in each strake too.
The iron nails should be 0.75mm to be at exact scale but I downsized them to 0.7mm as this was the only size carbon rod that I could get. I did try a test piece using the 0.8mm rod that I already had but they looked way too big.
The tree nails are 0.9mm and were made using vaddoc's technique utilising a needle and drill press - although I used a mill. The reason that the carbon looks a bit battered is because it is. I like to use a small hammer to make sure that they are correctly home.
The results are ok - The nails look blacker than they will as the sanding makes them shiny. Once the matt shellack is applied the nails will go dull and the wood a darker shade. The tree nails just blend in really well and once again the shellack will make them just slightly more visible.
So now the hull is much stronger I can proceed with cutting the frames away on the port side to make the interior visible. Its not something that I'm looking forward too but its got to be done. I'm also going to run another strake on the port side which will just frame the cut outs. I think that this addition will look nice!
Mark
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dvm27 got a reaction from billocrates in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Not at all! After the workshop Chuck will be having a fire sale due to decreased rope sales.
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dvm27 reacted to garyshipwright in HMS Winchelsea 1764, by Gary B
Well here is a update on my Winchelsea if any one is interested. I filled in between all the bulkheads with balsa wood and started to send the bulkheads and balsa down to shape. Once I got it close enough to the finally shape, I made some water line templates with height stand's to help put the template at its right height and then marked for sanding down. Take's a little longer but help's keep me from sanding off to much.
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dvm27 got a reaction from mtaylor in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Not at all! After the workshop Chuck will be having a fire sale due to decreased rope sales.
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dvm27 got a reaction from yvesvidal in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
A small Speedwell update. The lower ratlines have been installed as well as the euphroe tackle and crowsfeet. On many models I see they appear oversize. At 1/4" scale though we should be able to approximate the 1" ratline and 3/4" crowsfeet diameters. For the ratlines I use Guterman polyester Mara 120 thread (dark brown). For the crowsfeet I used 6/0 Uni-Thread, dark brown. I tried 6-0 silk for this but it just kept fraying (such is the nature of silk). I must admit that making the euphroes with their numerous no. 78 drilled holes (there are nine in the main euphroe), setting up the euphroe tackle and rigging the crowsfeet was an exercise in patience (and frustration). I was so pleased with my first attempt until I realized that I had reverse rigged one hole and had to redo the whole thing. Onward and upward (literally)!
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dvm27 got a reaction from TBlack in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Not at all! After the workshop Chuck will be having a fire sale due to decreased rope sales.
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dvm27 got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Trussben - 1:48 - Swan-class sloop based on TFFM
Let us know how much you need to do to square up those corners.
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dvm27 got a reaction from bruce d in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
The hull looks beautiful Kevin. On my current model I inserted the treenails dry into the holes with the stock in one hand and the flush nipper in the other. This makes quick work of inserting the treenails. After this I used a 50:50 white glue/water solution to paint over the holes. Once dry the hull was lightly sanded and that was it. I did not have a single treenail fall out using this method (which I also used on the deck). As you also use termite control and another finish that would additionally lock in the treenails.
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dvm27 got a reaction from KentM in HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium
The hull looks beautiful Kevin. On my current model I inserted the treenails dry into the holes with the stock in one hand and the flush nipper in the other. This makes quick work of inserting the treenails. After this I used a 50:50 white glue/water solution to paint over the holes. Once dry the hull was lightly sanded and that was it. I did not have a single treenail fall out using this method (which I also used on the deck). As you also use termite control and another finish that would additionally lock in the treenails.
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dvm27 reacted to Trussben in HMS Pegasus 1776 by Trussben - 1:48 - Swan-class sloop based on TFFM
Hey Greg,
Using a 1/16" router bit just leaves a slight round that just needs a quick swipe with a square file to remove.
I would of used a 1/32" bit, but its cutting depth capabilities were not long enough to cut deep enough into 16" stock ( 15" + 1" for onion-skinning ).
Ben
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dvm27 got a reaction from CiscoH in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Not at all! After the workshop Chuck will be having a fire sale due to decreased rope sales.
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dvm27 got a reaction from BANYAN in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Not at all! After the workshop Chuck will be having a fire sale due to decreased rope sales.
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dvm27 got a reaction from tlevine in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Not at all! After the workshop Chuck will be having a fire sale due to decreased rope sales.
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dvm27 got a reaction from Archi in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
A small Speedwell update. The lower ratlines have been installed as well as the euphroe tackle and crowsfeet. On many models I see they appear oversize. At 1/4" scale though we should be able to approximate the 1" ratline and 3/4" crowsfeet diameters. For the ratlines I use Guterman polyester Mara 120 thread (dark brown). For the crowsfeet I used 6/0 Uni-Thread, dark brown. I tried 6-0 silk for this but it just kept fraying (such is the nature of silk). I must admit that making the euphroes with their numerous no. 78 drilled holes (there are nine in the main euphroe), setting up the euphroe tackle and rigging the crowsfeet was an exercise in patience (and frustration). I was so pleased with my first attempt until I realized that I had reverse rigged one hole and had to redo the whole thing. Onward and upward (literally)!
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dvm27 got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Not at all! After the workshop Chuck will be having a fire sale due to decreased rope sales.
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dvm27 got a reaction from mtaylor in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
All rope is from Syren Ship Model Company. I have made rope but theirs is the best around in my opinion.
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dvm27 got a reaction from Jack12477 in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Not at all! After the workshop Chuck will be having a fire sale due to decreased rope sales.
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dvm27 got a reaction from Hubac's Historian in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
All rope is from Syren Ship Model Company. I have made rope but theirs is the best around in my opinion.
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dvm27 reacted to KenW in Mary of Norfolk 1790 by KenW - Finished - Pilot Boat
Just a quick update - I glued the two halves together including the sheet in the middle. No real problems except that I need to do more sanding. When I look at the shape of the hull, it looks fine; but when I hold it a certain way under a light, I see a slight ridge near the keel. That ridge must be removed. I know that when I plank the hull, it will become obvious. It’s best to solve the problem now.
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dvm27 got a reaction from tkay11 in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
A small Speedwell update. The lower ratlines have been installed as well as the euphroe tackle and crowsfeet. On many models I see they appear oversize. At 1/4" scale though we should be able to approximate the 1" ratline and 3/4" crowsfeet diameters. For the ratlines I use Guterman polyester Mara 120 thread (dark brown). For the crowsfeet I used 6/0 Uni-Thread, dark brown. I tried 6-0 silk for this but it just kept fraying (such is the nature of silk). I must admit that making the euphroes with their numerous no. 78 drilled holes (there are nine in the main euphroe), setting up the euphroe tackle and rigging the crowsfeet was an exercise in patience (and frustration). I was so pleased with my first attempt until I realized that I had reverse rigged one hole and had to redo the whole thing. Onward and upward (literally)!
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