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samueljr got a reaction from Nirvana in 18th Century Longboat by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
BEAUTIFUL JOB STEVE!
Sam
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samueljr reacted to Tigersteve in 18th Century Longboat by Tigersteve - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Some interesting updates to report. In what I call another placement reference photo, the gaff is rigged and the rope coil where the beads are threaded was made from black thread included with the kit. One additional tan rope coil needs to be added for the throat halyard before its final placement.
The photo with the gaff in the vise shows the method I used for the seizing. I place a drop of CA where the knot will be located and then tighten the knot over the CA. Snip off the excess when the glue dries.
The shroud pairs were seized around the mast using the method shown in the following photo. Final adjustments will be made before it's mounted permanently.
Steve
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samueljr reacted to Stuntflyer in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
I've been tidying up a bit lately. Managed to get some paint on the chainplates, which are now ready for weathering. I just need to decide what look to go for. Most of the rigging needed some tightening up as well. The two eyebolts that secure the bobstay to the hull where moved forward to prevent the bobstay from interfering with the anchor hoisting. The eyebolts are now 1 1/4" from the stem. The original holes where filled and re-painted. The two ladders that were apparently not glued down securely and knocked off during the rigging process are now on the deck.
The thrill of the day, at least for me, was getting the starboard side ratlines completed. The shrouds where checked after every square knot and clove hitch was tightened to insure that there was no hourglass shape creeping in. I found this to be an very interesting process. I learned a lot and planning ahead definitely helps things go easier.
Hopefully this is what ratlines are supposed to look like. . .
Mike
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samueljr got a reaction from Canute in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Joel
Couldn't say it any better myself.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from mtaylor in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Joel
Couldn't say it any better myself.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from mtaylor in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Thanks Bill
It's really one of those details that has been so ingrained into the psyche of builders that if strict adherence to scale were followed there'd be a case for no heads at all. Don't know how that would be received by the general public.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from Omega1234 in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Thanks Bill
It's really one of those details that has been so ingrained into the psyche of builders that if strict adherence to scale were followed there'd be a case for no heads at all. Don't know how that would be received by the general public.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from Omega1234 in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Joel
Couldn't say it any better myself.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from CaptainSteve in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Joel
Couldn't say it any better myself.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from CaptainSteve in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Thanks Bill
It's really one of those details that has been so ingrained into the psyche of builders that if strict adherence to scale were followed there'd be a case for no heads at all. Don't know how that would be received by the general public.
Sam
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samueljr reacted to jbshan in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
It is also one of those details that, if done incorrectly, only shows up the builders unknowingness of his subject, like many treenailers or model sailmakers. Subtle, unobtrusive and delicate are almost always the watchwords of the day.
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samueljr got a reaction from zoly99sask in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Started copper - just pics tonight. Don't know if I like it or not. Still has to be sealed which will knock brightness off of it.
Details tomorrow.
Opinions?
Suggestions? (giving up boats is not an option - LOL!)
Thanks - Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from zoly99sask in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
The starboard side is now completed.
After finish sanding, painting and sealing the ends of the planks (which in the previous post) had been left long were cut and sanded flush with the bulkhead face. This was done to ensure that none of the paint would get on the surface of the bulkhead (frame) which will be left with a natural finish.
I'm now working on (deciding) the next steps in the process of my build.
I'm drawing some of the detail items inboard and experimenting with copper nail patterns. I've just purchased a set of ponce wheels and am considering using them to simulate nail heds as opposed to the previous (I've followed) "press" method of a small block with pins/nails filed off and pressed onto copper tape.
Stay tuned.............
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samueljr got a reaction from coxswain in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
The starboard side is (rough) planked up to the bottom of the rail.
It bears noting that even though pre-sanded, the commercially obtained basswood strips' thickness is inconsistant. They will be sanded progressively until a uniform and smooth surface is achieved. This will involve going thorugh about 4 - 5 grit levels to remove material and return an acceptable surface for finishing.
The gunport stripe and wales were finished in the same manner as the port side. The anchor stock planking joints once painted are passingly visable. Anything heavier would be structurally threatening to the ship!
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from zoly99sask in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
The next step(s) on the port side is the run up of planking from the gun port stripe to the underside of the rail. This was accomplished in three steps;
First, four 3/64" x 1/16" strips were placed above the stripe arriving at the bottom of the spar deck gun ports.
Second, an assembly of 2 each 1/8" x 1/16" and 3/64 x 1/16" strips were glued together and then measured individually to fit between the gun port opennings. I find this easier than measuring and setting each individualy.
Third, two 3/64" stips were glued up to the unserside of the rail.
They will be cut/sanded to length, progressively sanded smooth and then finished with several coats of thinned paint and wipe on poly.
Next - repeat all planking above the wales on the starboard side................
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samueljr got a reaction from Canute in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Thanks Bill
It's really one of those details that has been so ingrained into the psyche of builders that if strict adherence to scale were followed there'd be a case for no heads at all. Don't know how that would be received by the general public.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from Canute in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Not convinced yet but thought I'd put this out here.
I followed the same process as the first application but this time I limited the field to two lines of nails and was much lighter with the pressure I applied when working the wheels.
The pics are (obviously) before and after dull coat. There are a couple of spots that have to be touched again with the dull coat but I wanted to wait to allow the first coat to fully dry before I touch-up.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from robnbill in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Not convinced yet but thought I'd put this out here.
I followed the same process as the first application but this time I limited the field to two lines of nails and was much lighter with the pressure I applied when working the wheels.
The pics are (obviously) before and after dull coat. There are a couple of spots that have to be touched again with the dull coat but I wanted to wait to allow the first coat to fully dry before I touch-up.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from jbshan in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Not convinced yet but thought I'd put this out here.
I followed the same process as the first application but this time I limited the field to two lines of nails and was much lighter with the pressure I applied when working the wheels.
The pics are (obviously) before and after dull coat. There are a couple of spots that have to be touched again with the dull coat but I wanted to wait to allow the first coat to fully dry before I touch-up.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from Ryland Craze in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Not convinced yet but thought I'd put this out here.
I followed the same process as the first application but this time I limited the field to two lines of nails and was much lighter with the pressure I applied when working the wheels.
The pics are (obviously) before and after dull coat. There are a couple of spots that have to be touched again with the dull coat but I wanted to wait to allow the first coat to fully dry before I touch-up.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from Omega1234 in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Not convinced yet but thought I'd put this out here.
I followed the same process as the first application but this time I limited the field to two lines of nails and was much lighter with the pressure I applied when working the wheels.
The pics are (obviously) before and after dull coat. There are a couple of spots that have to be touched again with the dull coat but I wanted to wait to allow the first coat to fully dry before I touch-up.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from rafine in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Not convinced yet but thought I'd put this out here.
I followed the same process as the first application but this time I limited the field to two lines of nails and was much lighter with the pressure I applied when working the wheels.
The pics are (obviously) before and after dull coat. There are a couple of spots that have to be touched again with the dull coat but I wanted to wait to allow the first coat to fully dry before I touch-up.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from mtaylor in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Not convinced yet but thought I'd put this out here.
I followed the same process as the first application but this time I limited the field to two lines of nails and was much lighter with the pressure I applied when working the wheels.
The pics are (obviously) before and after dull coat. There are a couple of spots that have to be touched again with the dull coat but I wanted to wait to allow the first coat to fully dry before I touch-up.
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from mtaylor in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
I'm going to work up a plate with a very light nail pattern
Stay tuned
Thank's to all
Sam
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samueljr got a reaction from mtaylor in CONSTITUTION c. 1812 by samueljr - scale 1:76.8 - cross-section
Thought I'd try a reduced nail pattern test for the copper.
There is still a tighter small nail line along one continuous edge and perpendicular for the end of the plate. I only used two rows for the field. Instead of burnishing the strip between my fingers I used a small dental tool to smooth the pattern.
The darker spots are where the spray on dull coat was rubbed off a bit.
I've not used a ponce wheel for this effect previously so I'm still experimenting.
Rob, thanks for the pics of the copper plates. I believe they are from the '27 (?) rework so I'm not certain if the pattern is considered accurate to the 1812 era. If anyone knows for certain please hop in.
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It continues............
Sam
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