captainbob
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captainbob got a reaction from pollex in Delftship question
I see on the Delftship sight that you can design ship hulls, but I see nothing about using the program to develop frames, keels or other parts as 2D drawings. Is it possible with delftship or should I look for a different program?
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Mark P in Looking for photos of homemade micro woodcarving gouges
This is the way I did it.
microchisels
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Jeronimo in Looking for photos of homemade micro woodcarving gouges
This is the way I did it.
microchisels
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Michael,
Saw that first picture of the cutter on the floor and My mind saw it as a 1:48 scale and I thought 'What a great diorama of a work shop with miniature power tools.'
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Wow. I wish I could learn that myself.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from bigpav in plank steaming
Thanks, Looks like a good system. Now where is that tea kettle?
Bob
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captainbob reacted to druxey in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Love the thimble! She will be the cynosure of all eyes when you sail her.
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captainbob reacted to Shazmira in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Sherry, only thing I can add is this....MEASURE at least 10 times BEFORE you make that first cut
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captainbob reacted to The Sailor in HM Schooner Pickle by The Sailor - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64
Thank you, ZyXuz.
I was busy again. The skylights, hatches, pawl bitts, fore bitts and the companion are assembled and painted.
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captainbob reacted to augie in Biloxi schooner by Russ - FINISHED - 1/48 scale - POB
Clutter away. You are simply not going to eradicate that beautiful sheer line.
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captainbob got a reaction from mtaylor in Malabar Jr by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:48 - 30' gaff rigged yawl
So here's what I did starting over.
I took everything apart and after resizing the molds I decided to bend and dry the frames on the flat. It turned out to be a lot easier than when they were on the building board. Once again I cut the veneer into 1/16” strips and soaked them overnight. I bent three together and held them with pins. After they dry I will sand them and glue on the floor timbers before mounting them on the building board. For now they are drying.
Bob
The lower part that is hash marked is where the floor timbers go.
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captainbob got a reaction from mtaylor in Malabar Jr by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:48 - 30' gaff rigged yawl
Oh Anja, Don't jinx me that way.
No ! No ! I'll get it together.
Thanks. It's all fun.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Anja in Malabar Jr by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:48 - 30' gaff rigged yawl
Oh Anja, Don't jinx me that way.
No ! No ! I'll get it together.
Thanks. It's all fun.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Anja in Malabar Jr by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:48 - 30' gaff rigged yawl
So here's what I did starting over.
I took everything apart and after resizing the molds I decided to bend and dry the frames on the flat. It turned out to be a lot easier than when they were on the building board. Once again I cut the veneer into 1/16” strips and soaked them overnight. I bent three together and held them with pins. After they dry I will sand them and glue on the floor timbers before mounting them on the building board. For now they are drying.
Bob
The lower part that is hash marked is where the floor timbers go.
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Malabar Jr by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:48 - 30' gaff rigged yawl
Last month a friend gave me some wood that had been left over from a boat kit. He had picked up the wood at a yard sale for ten cents for the whole batch. Among this wood was a bundle of 0.5 X 5.0 X 500 mm strips. The grain went all over the place but I decided to see if I could use it. I had allowed 0.063” for the frames and 0.032” for the planking so if I laminated three layers of wood for the frame and double planked with this same wood over that, after sanding it should be close.
So here is my start. I cut enough pieces for the frames 2.5” long and then split them in thirds. I threw away about 1/4 of these pieces, because the wood split when I was cutting. (This is the kind of wood that drove me to the dark side.) After soaking in water I bent them onto the strongback and glued between the layers. After drying the frames I have made so far seem to be good.
More later as the build goes on.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Boulogne Etaples by popeye the sailor- Billing Boats - 1:20 scale kit
Yes, Andy, we should all be concerned, but he's fun to watch anyway.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Boulogne Etaples by popeye the sailor- Billing Boats - 1:20 scale kit
Sawdust, hadn't thought of that, Andy, good move.
Bob
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captainbob reacted to tkay11 in HMC Sherbourne 1763 by tkay11 - FINISHED – Caldercraft – Scale 1:64 - A Novice’s Build
That's really nice of you, Bob! I've often read your comments with interest -- they always have a good dash of humour mixed in with the wisdom. I loved your Dory, but your note to me made me aware of your Spray which is really beautiful. I have a strong feeling that my next project will be along the lines of your Spray. I have the book by Ewart Freeston on the Construction of Model Open Boats, which I bought when I was attempting my build of a ship's boat, and that made me think more of this type of boat. It's certainly a great way to get into scratch building and the models won't take up a lot of space.
I'll now be following your Malabar closely.
My thought about my log is exactly to help others like myself who come across the mysteries of how to approach an aspect of a build for the first time. For the more experienced it's all old hat and for many the techniques obvious, but when I come across a log that explains in detail how the problem was approached, what tools were used, how they were used, and how things go wrong I learn a huge amount. So I hope to give something back with each faltering step of my own!
Tony
Thanks again
Tony
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captainbob got a reaction from sonicmcdude in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Michael,
Saw that first picture of the cutter on the floor and My mind saw it as a 1:48 scale and I thought 'What a great diorama of a work shop with miniature power tools.'
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from trippwj in Malabar Jr by captainbob - FINISHED - 1:48 - 30' gaff rigged yawl
Wayne, John, Popeye, Michael, Tarbrush,
I'm with you guys. Can't wait to see what happens next. Sometimes my Ideas work, sometimes I start over. Ah, The excitement is just too much.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Michael,
Saw that first picture of the cutter on the floor and My mind saw it as a 1:48 scale and I thought 'What a great diorama of a work shop with miniature power tools.'
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from mtaylor in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
Michael,
Saw that first picture of the cutter on the floor and My mind saw it as a 1:48 scale and I thought 'What a great diorama of a work shop with miniature power tools.'
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in San Francisco 2 by Shaz - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Wood
Robbyn,
I agree with the rest. It doesn't matter what others think, If it doesn't feel right to you, do it over.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Wishmaster in Bracera by Wishmaster - FINISHED - scale 1:20
Hello Elmir,
I like what I see so far. Nice craftsmanship. I'm going to pull up a chair and watch.
Bob
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