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SkerryAmp got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Mayflower by SkerryAmp - Model Shipways - 5/32" = 1'
So, spent some time at the bench - boy did that feel good!
When we last left our hero there was a mast!!
Wish I could say something profound or had some really cool step by step things to share but was so happy to be working with wood again just went to it and now we have...
3....3 masts ah ha ha ha ha
Of course it wouldn't be back to business as usual without an injury - first day back at the bench and got my thumb with the xacto - OUCHIE...but hey, finished them masts!!!!
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SkerryAmp reacted to lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Hi Adam,
Thanks for looking in, the compliments and for the suggestion. I shimmed the foot as much as I can and believe the epoxy fix will resolve the issue. The biggest challenge will be finding a way to hold the mast in position while the epoxy dries which takes at least 30 minutes.
The shipyard has been idle for a while but as soon as the weather cools off a bit I'll resume the build. This weekend we're off to Charleston SC to see the Hunley submarine and Patroits Point.
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from augie in Mayflower by SkerryAmp - Model Shipways - 5/32" = 1'
So, spent some time at the bench - boy did that feel good!
When we last left our hero there was a mast!!
Wish I could say something profound or had some really cool step by step things to share but was so happy to be working with wood again just went to it and now we have...
3....3 masts ah ha ha ha ha
Of course it wouldn't be back to business as usual without an injury - first day back at the bench and got my thumb with the xacto - OUCHIE...but hey, finished them masts!!!!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from Omega1234 in Orca by ndeconte - FINISHED - 35" movie replica
Continues to be an incredible project!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
I still cannot wrap my head around the skill necessary to do what you are doing. Such an incredible looking piece of work and such work going into the incredible looking piece.
Just amazing man, just simply amazing....
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from FlounderFillet5 in Phantom by FlounderFillet5 - Model Shipways - Pilot Boat
Max, that build really is coming along incredibly well. Great attention to detail and love the additions and modifications from the kit you are using to break it out of the kit build and into something truly fantastic.
I am looking forward to when MS releases the plank on frame version of this kit - may have to steal some of your ideas =)
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from texxn5 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Love the whaleboats - they are done up very similarly to the mayflowers, you did a great job with them. Inspiring seeing them actually go together correctly (considering mine my wife lovingly referred to as the mayflowers giant peanut.. needless to say it is not on the ship =) ).
Went to see the Morgan this past week - it was an experience and adds a bunch as I read back through your adventure building it!
Fantastic work!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from riverboat in Mayflower by SkerryAmp - Model Shipways - 5/32" = 1'
So, spent some time at the bench - boy did that feel good!
When we last left our hero there was a mast!!
Wish I could say something profound or had some really cool step by step things to share but was so happy to be working with wood again just went to it and now we have...
3....3 masts ah ha ha ha ha
Of course it wouldn't be back to business as usual without an injury - first day back at the bench and got my thumb with the xacto - OUCHIE...but hey, finished them masts!!!!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from cristikc in Mayflower by SkerryAmp - Model Shipways - 5/32" = 1'
So, spent some time at the bench - boy did that feel good!
When we last left our hero there was a mast!!
Wish I could say something profound or had some really cool step by step things to share but was so happy to be working with wood again just went to it and now we have...
3....3 masts ah ha ha ha ha
Of course it wouldn't be back to business as usual without an injury - first day back at the bench and got my thumb with the xacto - OUCHIE...but hey, finished them masts!!!!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from Omega1234 in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
I still cannot wrap my head around the skill necessary to do what you are doing. Such an incredible looking piece of work and such work going into the incredible looking piece.
Just amazing man, just simply amazing....
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from Jolley Roger in Mayflower by SkerryAmp - Model Shipways - 5/32" = 1'
So, spent some time at the bench - boy did that feel good!
When we last left our hero there was a mast!!
Wish I could say something profound or had some really cool step by step things to share but was so happy to be working with wood again just went to it and now we have...
3....3 masts ah ha ha ha ha
Of course it wouldn't be back to business as usual without an injury - first day back at the bench and got my thumb with the xacto - OUCHIE...but hey, finished them masts!!!!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from mtaylor in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Really like the look of the framed models, adds a whole new level of complexity and authenticity to.
Enjoying this build quite a bit!
nice work!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from mtaylor in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit
Really looking sharp Popeye - the color choices are fantastic and the little details are making it awesome!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Looking great Larry! Love the colorful builds - need to find one myself someday.
The mast footing bit, while I didn't run into a footing (since the one I finished didn't have footings per say) I did have an over-sized hole for the mast and basically did what you mentioned. Fill it a bit, insert mast - find proper rake and brace it in place until it set up.
Having a footing piece you may be able to just shim it a bit and avoid the permanency of epoxy unitl you get it just right then set it up once in position.
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Love the whaleboats - they are done up very similarly to the mayflowers, you did a great job with them. Inspiring seeing them actually go together correctly (considering mine my wife lovingly referred to as the mayflowers giant peanut.. needless to say it is not on the ship =) ).
Went to see the Morgan this past week - it was an experience and adds a bunch as I read back through your adventure building it!
Fantastic work!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from CaptMorgan in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Augie, ever so humble - from where I sit you certainly deserve the praise - that is such an incredibly looking model. The detail, cleanliness and tightness is really coming together to make work of awesomeness (yes that is a word, I say so).
Carry on - loving it!!!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from Piet in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
I still cannot wrap my head around the skill necessary to do what you are doing. Such an incredible looking piece of work and such work going into the incredible looking piece.
Just amazing man, just simply amazing....
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Augie, ever so humble - from where I sit you certainly deserve the praise - that is such an incredibly looking model. The detail, cleanliness and tightness is really coming together to make work of awesomeness (yes that is a word, I say so).
Carry on - loving it!!!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from src in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Augie, ever so humble - from where I sit you certainly deserve the praise - that is such an incredibly looking model. The detail, cleanliness and tightness is really coming together to make work of awesomeness (yes that is a word, I say so).
Carry on - loving it!!!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from Canute in Armed Virginia Sloop Patrick Henry by DocBlake - FINISHED - Lauck Street Shipyard - Scale = 1/32 - POF Admiralty Style
Really like the look of the framed models, adds a whole new level of complexity and authenticity to.
Enjoying this build quite a bit!
nice work!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
That was such a fantastic log to follow, not only detailed work but detailed description and an incredible final project.
Congratulations on one HELL of a beautiful ship - amazing!!
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
I still cannot wrap my head around the skill necessary to do what you are doing. Such an incredible looking piece of work and such work going into the incredible looking piece.
Just amazing man, just simply amazing....
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
I still cannot wrap my head around the skill necessary to do what you are doing. Such an incredible looking piece of work and such work going into the incredible looking piece.
Just amazing man, just simply amazing....
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SkerryAmp got a reaction from Canute in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
I still cannot wrap my head around the skill necessary to do what you are doing. Such an incredible looking piece of work and such work going into the incredible looking piece.
Just amazing man, just simply amazing....
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SkerryAmp reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Binnacle
When I said I was finished, not quite. The Binnacle isn't a part of the main section of TFFM, it's hidden away in the Appendix. Easy to miss .
I knocked it up in a couple of hours. No finish has been applied yet :
Danny
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