glbarlow

Your patient pace is admirable 👍🏻

Didn’t mean to create a problem, I guess like you said I’d grown use to the comically sized fat ones. 
 

I have a similar issue with Amati and my current model, the swivel guns are bigger than the cannon. 

4 hours ago, DelF said:

Will you find any at 1/64 scale?

It's a good point and I'll retract my objection until I see how the PE versions look on mine.  The brass ones are the best choice I think, I've ordered 8mm ones I'll blacken for my 1:48 Cheerful, I'm not turning anything on a lathe regardless of size, I'd hurt myself.  

4 hours ago, chris watton said:

The problem was one of size,

Thanks for the explanation Chris, if you'd explained it before I missed it.  I certainly understand about the scale and fat pin issue, that makes sense.  I think my issue will be the two dimensional aspect of a PE pin, but I'll give them a try when I reach that point. Working at 1:64 does present it's challenges. Again thanks for taking the time to explain - and for the record I didn't ever think it was a cost issue.

On 4/11/2020 at 10:52 AM, NewbyMark said:

both glues have their place.

I do use both glues as well and agree both are needed. The discussion mostly hovers around planking I think, all in fun. 

7 hours ago, glennard2523 said:

Proxxon DB250 Micro woodturning lathe

I have the very complex and high end battery powered hand drill. That a few files, sandpaper and a dust mask and away I go. 😊😏🤣 

8 hours ago, glennard2523 said:

PE belaying pins

PE pins seems to me an odd choice for a kit of this quality, perhaps Chris will explain that decision. At any rate there went my plan to build the kit “as is”. I’ll be looking for some decent quality wood pins. 

29 minutes ago, captain_hook said:

ou are not happy with you better go back and fix it

Yeah, you're going to want to fix that. Careful and light application of your #11 blade and flat file should take care of it. Once painted red it will be lost to the eye with the completed model.

Welcome to the Speedy club. Mine is still in the box waiting until my current project completes. 
 

We all learn and share on this forum, some might be better than others but that doesn’t matter. I’ve built 8, almost 9, pretty nice models. I’m not too bad at it, but then I look at work by Blue Ensign, Chuck, and lots of others. I learn new things seeing their work and strive to get better at mine. Be proud to share and willing to ask for help. I’m sure I’ll learn something following your log. 

I think we’ve divided ourselves into CA and non-CA people, I’m sorry to see the non-CA people have a new member 🤣😂

Great start!

A small suggestion. I glue strips of felt to the building cradle after the second planking to protect it from scratching. I work from it more than the vise once I’m done planking.  Just a thought. 

On 2/3/2020 at 10:38 AM, Bob Portsmouth said:

As an adviser on other forums

I'd like to see some of your work Bob, I recommend your adding links to galleries or build logs to your signature line so we can see how you do it.

I have several dentist tools that come in handy for a lot of tasks - the scraper shown in this amazon listing (the one on the left in the photo) is one of my most used tools. It works great for scraping away extra glue. The other tools come in handy from time to time, like putting a drop of CA in a hard to reach place.

https://www.amazon.com/Dental-Scraper-Stainless-Remover-Cleaning/dp/B07XF4KQTL/ref=sr_1_19?crid=32L1T8YIOC1DH&dchild=1&keywords=dental+scraper+tool&qid=1586277043&sprefix=dental+scraper+tool%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-19

1 hour ago, DelF said:

finished the starboard side

You're doing exceptional work!  

I have a very careful process for marking waterlines -but its now history. From here on I'm stealing your laser level idea - very clever.

1 minute ago, DelF said:

I've now saved my recently completed Pinnace log and this Speedy log to date

Good, and well done!  As a photographer I'm a big believer in the value of backups, can't have too many backups.

2 hours ago, chris watton said:

will be looking into for future kits

I'm pretty sure I wouldn't put paper decals on my model, as just another opinion. I painted and installed the frieze on my Pegasus.  It wasn't simple or quick but I like the final look - the yellow ochre painted brass on a blue painted background has a nice relief that paper couldn't achieve.  Again, just one opinion. Paper isn't for me.

I think we all need more to do.

12 hours ago, Vane said:

Scraping...

I have a few tools just for that purpose, It works great as long as you're careful. The key is to have a flat tool that has a slightly dull edge - sharp, but not very and pulling flat across the wood. The tool not to use is your #11 blade, neither flat nor dull.  

I'm happy for you both - and happy for me not to 🙂

Far too tedious a task for me, even on a small ship, and in my opinion, I don't care for the look, historical accuracy aside.  

But again, I understand its modelers choice and glad you both are enjoying the process and your results.

We all get to be happy in our little wooden world...

On 3/26/2020 at 12:23 PM, James H said:

Another new release

This doesn’t look like a frigate☹️😏😂

4 hours ago, captain_hook said:

unusual design with all gunports and sweepports completely square

I’m not sure why you think this unusual, lots of ships are designed this way, including this one. 

And again I enjoy my decision to not copper 🤣😂

I’ll take some. 🙂

Thanks for the tutorial. I’ll do a little practicing following your approach. I appreciate your doing this. 
 

I’ve printed this to put with my building reference documents 😊

34 minutes ago, VTHokiEE said:

How exactly do you "clean" these after use?

You don’t, they are disposable single use. I trim the tip a little at a time as needed to keep it neat, keep it upright when not in use with a little stand and keep the tip clear (by squeezing it till air comes out at the end my work day). At some point I toss it and reach for a new one. I use 1-3 per build. 

2 hours ago, Blue Ensign said:

knock up a little pictorial

That would be great, thank you!  I’ll enjoy it while I’m in our lock down.  

On another note, like Chuck you have a very pristine way of seizing blocks - I've seized hundreds of them but my method (actually Bob Hunt's I learned) leaves the ends of threads and ropes hanging there. If I cut them off too close the whole thing unravels (though I do use diluted white glue).  Can you share your process or point me to a tutorial?

9 hours ago, Blue Ensign said:

fake it and form hooks out of very fine eyebolts

That's a good idea, thanks!