Canada Steve
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Canada Steve reacted to GTM in Santisima Trinidad by GTM - OcCre - 1:90 - Kit Bashed
Yes !!!
....It has taken some time..
(so this will not even be an update with a lot of dazzling new stuff..)
but ....
I managed to install all the channels on port and starboard including all the lower deadeyes and the corresponding chains !
In parallel I rigged all cannon hatches and installed all the armory "OcCre" has included in the kit.
Naturally here are some pictures of the final result..
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Canada Steve reacted to bogeygolpher in Are those electric plank benders worth it?
I have been using my electric plank bender for over 20 years and would be lost without it. I did buy a solid state soldering iron control unit to be able to adjust the temperature. Over time i have accumulated a number of forms I use to control the shape and I have also managed to burn myself a number of times.
Not only do I use it for bending, it is quite useful as an aid for setting the PVA glue quicker. For example, when planking, I will use soak the plank and use the bender and forms to approximate the shape I want. I then coat the back of the plank with PVA as well as place some drops of CA on the frames or bulkheads where the plank will reside. Using the CA eliminates needing clamps or nails to hold it in place. Once the plank is in place I then run the bender over it to heat up the plank and speed up the drying of the PVA and getting a good seam with the plank already in place. Using that method there is no wait time between applying planks and if done carefully, it helps to eliminate a lot of the bulges and dips that seem to occur between planks.
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Canada Steve got a reaction from dgbot in Canoe Basket Seats
I did a canoe and I used aida cloth (used in cross stitching) It comes in all kinds of weave , I found one I liked and I removed every other strand to get the desired seat weave pattern. Do a Google image search for aida cloth. hope that helps
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Canada Steve reacted to Von_Kossa in Oseberg Viking Ship by Jack P - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1/25 Scale - 9th Century - (Modified)
I am glad to see that your progress goes well.
Your approach with the veneer is something i also have thought about, the problem with this approach is the increased thickness and the look from the side of it.
But like you, i cannot see another solution.
I hope it goes as well for me as for you when i try this.
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Canada Steve got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Looking for advice, Black Pearl Build - moved by moderator
Hello Thomas
Check out the Occre site occre.com and look at the Apostol Felipe .I am currently building that one myself and it has very similar lines, the profile shot looks like the Black Pearl just remove the elevated walkway and change a few of the other exterior decorations and it is pretty close and I have made several small changes to the ship (very easy kit to modify)
Steve
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Canada Steve got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Furled , unfurled or no sails -Preference
I have been taking pictures of the build from the start for my own records ( and to show friends how much work goes into one of these ships) never with the intent of doing a build log but maybe I should post them and help get the sites inventory back up
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Canada Steve got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Furled , unfurled or no sails -Preference
Hi guys
Thank you for your feedback I appreciate it very much ! I think I will go with a combination of furled and unfurled .This way I can show both methods and also keep a clear view of the deck .Thank you again for taking time to pass on your informaton ...steve
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Canada Steve got a reaction from mtaylor in Furled , unfurled or no sails -Preference
I have been taking pictures of the build from the start for my own records ( and to show friends how much work goes into one of these ships) never with the intent of doing a build log but maybe I should post them and help get the sites inventory back up
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Canada Steve got a reaction from trippwj in Furled , unfurled or no sails -Preference
I have been taking pictures of the build from the start for my own records ( and to show friends how much work goes into one of these ships) never with the intent of doing a build log but maybe I should post them and help get the sites inventory back up
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