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Just checked the plans and that is correct. Looks great. Later 42rocker -
Chuck You did a great job with this kit. Later 42rocker
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Cross-section by russ - FINISHED - 1/48 scale
42rocker replied to russ's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Nice job. I like the ballast and the water barrels and cordage. Adds a lot to it. Later 42rocker -
Cross section costs less.. LOL. go for it!! You can do it if I can. Later 42rocker
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Matrim Thanks for all of your reposts. This is another great build. I'm working on it. Later 42rocker
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Another step done. Looking forward to seeing the setting of the frames. Later 42rocker
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The way that you have made the curved surfaces fit together so nicely, wow what craftsman ship. Your work is outstanding. Always look forward to seeing your next posting. Later 42rocker
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It seems that I always put a little blood in every one of my projects. Today was crazy what was planned was changed in every way. Tomorrow I'll move the dust collection system to the garage from this house that I've been building. Then redo the dust collection system to the table saw and band saw. Then if everything goes well then I'll try to cut some test pieces. Pics of the blood wood to follow tomorrow. Later 42rocker
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Well wish her a Happy Birthday from all of us. Later 42rocker
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Ron Any, just make sure that it's not dry in the can when you buy it. Yes, it happens. I got my last good stuff at a drafting/print shop. Did get some on sale one time at a big name craft shop, now you know how I know about dried out in the can, good sale price.. Spread out the rubber cement, best fresh. No lumps. Later 42rocker
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I've seen the setup for sale several times and I could not find it tonight. That said, saw mills look like following pic. That's my cute wife in the background. Later 42rocker
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Ron Nice buy on the sears jig saw. Several folks like rubber cement to hold down the frame paper while cutting, cleans up easy. Later 42rocker
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Wow. Jumped right in there and off your going. Good Luck. Hope to see a lot more pics of the built. Later 42rocker
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Mark That is close but not it. Reason is while that setup is great for cutting 90 degree safely,, when cutting real rough stuff the wood can roll or move on you, mainly while ripping wood not cross cutting. Try this. Look at the picture, Ok, can't use a mouse to draw with very well but. Lets try it anyway. You take a close cut runner (blue) that just fits the slot in your table saw and mount on it a sheet of plywood to which you attach a clamp (red) of some nature the top screw (metal color) holds the wood to the sliding table. Therefore you can rip a long piece. If clamped well (most jigs use two or more) then the rough wood is tightly held to the floating plywood table. Hopefully not moving. After a few passes then most flip the wood so the "trued" edge is now down and several more passes are made. I showed this on a table saw however the jig can be used on a bandsaw also. Due to the slower blade you can control it better. So what do you folks think. I know a picture of the real thing would be better sorry, I had and used something like that but took it apart several years ago. While quick and easy to make I'm working on other things rights now. There is a plumbing project heading my way tomorrow that is going to be done before any hobby stuff, or so I'm told. LOL, but I still listen. Later 42rocker
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Like you I also can't wait to get started on that one. If there was just more time in the day. Wish you the best of luck with the cherry. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this. Hope I get to start mine before you are done. Later Tim
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Nice test chart. Thanks for the share. Gives me something to think about someday. Later 42rocker
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Karl What museum is this going to be in. This is truly a museum masterpiece. Need to know so I can visit it next time I'm in Germany. You do such great work.. Later 42rocker
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Larry Your going to enjoy the airbrush a lot. A great tool. I bought this years years ago and the box has been getting a lot of dust. Watching your building thread makes me want to get the kit out and start in. But a few other things need to be finished first. Your work looks nice.. Wish you the best of luck with the build and enjoy it. Looking forward to seeing your finished model. Later 42rocker
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Foredom or Dremel Fortiflex ?
42rocker replied to Mcdood's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Another thing to think about is with foredom you can switch out the heads quickly. Pop on pop off. Also foredom has a pop on head set up with a small flex head set up that is great. Does the dremel have a pop on pop off head? Also I have worked at least 2 dremels (hand held) to death and I don't think that I could do that with a foredom. Do a lot of metal work also. Later 42rocker -
Pete38 When I bought my wife a used jig saw as she showed an interest at the time I got her a used RBI Hawk which came with a lot of blades. Check out their catalog, which also carries Olsen blades. http://www.bushtonmanufacturing.com/index.html I of course get to use her jig saw when she is not using it of course. The blades that came with the saw are great. Main things slow easy working and keep the blade clean. Enjoy working with that cherry as it looks great. Later 42rocker
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Knowing how to get the wood from nature is a big plus. Thanks Michael for your info. You also gave us a great thread on cutting thin wood. Later Tim
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Pete38 One of the things that I was NOT going to do was to even think about changing scales if I ever did a full ship model. 1:48 scale is great for a full ship model. As I understand it the 1:48 scale is about 35 inches long so I'm guessing that the ship in the pic should be about 70 inches or about 5 foot 10 inches long before we talk about masts. Neat pic of the print, Thanks for sharing it. I'll think about having one printed up to post on the wall to look at as I work on the cross section. Later 42rocker
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Small update, Have labeled all of the parts on all of the plans. Learned and reviewed a few things while doing that. After a long look I found some Bloodwood that I was given over 8 or 9 years ago. 2 pieces, 1 is 3 3/4 x 4 x 6 inches and the other is 3 3/4 x 4 x 9 inches. The fellow that gave them to me stated that they used to use this wood as ship ballast. He said that he got it from a pile that they were getting rid of at the shipyard in Tampa, Fla. Well thinking about using it for the keelson for some color, as it is to short (need 10 inches, 1:24) I was thinking about using a joint somewhere. The full ship plans show a joint in the area. Need to look at the plans and track it down and go from there. Cut a test piece of wood on the table saw and was getting ready to rip it down to 1/2 inch with the bandsaw to get ready to then run through the thickness planner to a final 3/8 inch to see how the finish would be. But several things got in the way. Try again tomorrow. Really need more time in the day and less other things to do, like work, wait that pays the bills, o'well. Later 42rocker
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Enjoyment is the word that I use so much. Hope that wood brings forth a lot of it whatever you use it for. Later Tim
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Bought the saw blade and now I need to find someone to redo it. Thanks again for sharing your info. Later Tim
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