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Thanks Bob! I've soldered using both the torch and the irons. I used silver solder with the torch. The silver is supposed to be stronger structurally, and I'm sure that it is. However, I made a couple of davits and stanchions using both methods side by side (mainly cause I don't like using the torch) and didn't see much difference when I pressed against the piece with my thumb. The same pressure would have cracked the wood on a bulwark if I had pressed against an eye epoxied into the side. I'm by no means an expert. Just remember to use the rosin and don't burn yourself - very easy to do. Oh, the other part is remember to use heat sinks - especially with the torch. I've unsoldered joints in one part of the structure at the same time that I was forming them somewhere else. The brass got too hot. I bought my torch from Micro Mark, but you can by them from jewelry supply dealers. I've purchased several tools from sites dedicated to folks who make jewelry as a hobby. They even have videos on soldering (that's how I learned). One last comment. Don't use too much solder and always clean your surfaces before soldering. I case you're interested, the water pump I made a few post back was soldered together using a torch. Take care, marc
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Bob It's looking good! Lots of ways of skinning the cat.
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Here is the jpeg to help describe the bulwarks. For some reason I wasn't able to edit and add it to my post on the subject Thanks Marc cutout jig 2.pdf
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Looks great! much cleaner than mine. you appear to being doing it the same way that I made mine. I used a jig to help with the process. I made a jig that spaced the holes and drilled the entire strip/sheet at one time and then when back and connected the holes. the jig kept the horizontal alignment (with the rail) and spacing consistent. I wrote it up for you. Hopefully it is ok that I'm posting it here, I don't want to hi-jack your post, but I thought that it might be helpful to you. Marc cutout jig 2.pdf
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Hi Bob, Thanks for the kind words. I do jump around, but I complete the little mini projects before jumping to another while continuing the main build. I find that sometimes I need a break from some of the tedious or mundane tasks (stropping blocks, shaping spars, etc.). My mother-in-law showed me how to sew - at least enough to make/alter sails. I bought some sails, but I need to adjust some of them for furling and sew in some of the reef bands. That will be one of my winter projects when the garage gets too cold. Take care Marc
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Wonderful. Made my day! Great craftsmanship on the build! You sir- are a true artist!
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Looking good!
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Wow, what a disappointment. I hope that you are able to get your modeling back on track. take care, Marc
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Bob, Beautiful work. The prototype for the deadeyes look great. Really wonderful work. Marc
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Amazing work! Truly!
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Your work is inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to share it with us. Marc
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
keelhauled replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Nenad, Wow your Cutty is really coming along!! She looks great. Nice job on the bulwarks. They are a pain. Their height between the deck and rail changes (Campbell's plans) and the inlays are challenging. The counter is another challenge. You really did a wonderful job. The second attempt really came out well! I always enjoy seeing your progress. Take care, Marc- 4,145 replies
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I made stuns'l boom irons based on Chuck's paper on making Yard details http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/Mats_and_Yards/Making%20yard%20details.pdf I used epoxy. Although it worked ok, I think that I would solder them in the future. I had a couple of irons come apart since there isn't much surface area between the rod and the pipe. If you use epoxy, make sure that you hold the rod when bending and not the pipe. Holding the pipe and bending the rod will stress the epoxy joint and could weaken it.
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I worked on the bowsprit. I went off of actual photos of the ship as well as Campbell's plans. Although the gammoning chains should wrap through the stem, the model didn't have this detail and by the time I realized it, it was too late. Further, the only portion of the gammoning that is visible when the model is finished will be the part going across the top of the bowsprit. So I just wrapped the chain around the bowsprit. The bands are brass. I simulated the hinge and clasp with brass rods and tubes. The dolphin striker is also made of brass.
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Sorry for the break in posts. I've been working on the ship on and off, but haven't managed to post the progress. I have been taking some photos so I'll work on posting them. I decided to tackle the ships pump. The pump that came with the kit didn't look anything like the real one. In fact, I can't figure out what the kit piece is supposed to represent. It kind of looks like a cam shaft for a car. Anyway, I made the pump out of brass. The pictures are of it before I painted it. But I think it probably shows up better before painting. Thanks Marc
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Great build. The weathering finish is great and the interior details are very cool! Thanks for sharing Marc
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David, Thank you for your thoughts. Marc
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Bob, Really nice work on your Cutty. Something to be very proud of. The scale of your deck looks great! Just to jump in the conversation, as you said, the Cutty's hull was plated with Mutz Metal, not copper. It's slightly more yellow than copper. That being said, in 1990, I was lucky enough to be at the cutty when it's keel was being re-coppered for the first time since its launch. The crew was kind enough to give me part (about 3/4) of one of the muntz plates that they had removed. I have it mounted at home and it looks about the same color as the copper plates or tape that model expo sells after you let it air oxidize for a year. Really nice work! Marc
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Popeye, Nenad, and Bob, Thanks for the condolences and wishes. We just interned my father-in-law today. I appreciate the thoughts. He is greatly missed. Hopefully, I'll be back in the garage this week. I was able to spend a couple of hours last week, but that has been it for the past month and a half. Take care, Marc
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Thanks Grant, David, Bob and Nenad, You're right, you just have to accept that ships change during their lives and you can't always determine when those changes occurred. Sorry for the late replies. We had a family member who's health declined and required our help to take care of him. Unfortunately he passed and we've been tied up with family. So the Cutty has had to wait. I'm working on the spars today and will take photos and post. Thanks Marc
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She's coming along very well! Nice job on planking - challenging bow. It's always a pleasure to read your build! Marc
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nice work!!
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Really a nice build! The diorama would be cool. Marc
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