glbarlow
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glbarlow got a reaction from NewbyMark in HM Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Hang in there, remember the goal of the first blanking it to cover the frame with wood - it's ok if its ugly as long as it's a smooth base and the right form for the 2nd planking. It's good that you began again, but no worries it will all turn out great.
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glbarlow got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HM Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
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.
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glbarlow reacted to Blue Ensign in HM Cutter Alert by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Hi Glenn, I can’t imagine that I can achieve anything as ‘pristine’ as Chuck but I do try to follow his example. 😃
As I'm virtually in lock down I'll knock up a little pictorial to explain my approach, something to keep me busy.
Cheers,
B.E.
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in 1/64 x 3/32 brass strips for Cheerful?
Update: I just found this site and placed and order, let's see what happens https://www.zoro.com/ks-precision-metals-brass-flat-bar-164-x-332-x-12-815021/i/G9105621/
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in K & S Metals has discontinued many items......buy what you can now.
Anyone have any luck finding 1/64 x 3/32 brass strips. I only need enough for Cheerful so buying cutters isn't a practical solution for me. I've looked high and low for this simple little thing with no luck.
Update: I just found this site: https://www.zoro.com/ks-precision-metals-brass-flat-bar-164-x-332-x-12-815021/i/G9105621/ I placed an order, let's see what happens.
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glbarlow got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Lady Isabella by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Zulu prototype
Thanks! A set is on the way. I only drill by hand and have tons of tiny drill bits, I'm always fumbling with the calibers to get the right size. These should be great
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glbarlow got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Lady Isabella by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Zulu prototype
May I ask your source for these drills?
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glbarlow got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Lady Isabella by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Zulu prototype
Good. I have no interest in sails and wouldn't want to absorb the extra cost. Making them an add-on option is good call.
Those planking lines don't look very beginerish...
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in K & S Metals has discontinued many items......buy what you can now.
Anyone have any luck finding 1/64 x 3/32 brass strips. I only need enough for Cheerful so buying cutters isn't a practical solution for me. I've looked high and low for this simple little thing with no luck.
Update: I just found this site: https://www.zoro.com/ks-precision-metals-brass-flat-bar-164-x-332-x-12-815021/i/G9105621/ I placed an order, let's see what happens.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Blue Ensign in HM Cutter Alert by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
That's a good idea, thanks!
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glbarlow reacted to Blue Ensign in HM Cutter Alert by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Thank you Joe and Glenn.
@ Glenn, It's a pity Chuck stopped supplying those tiny 3mm black plastic hooks they were ideal for the gun tackle rigging on 1:64 scale guns. I also used them on my Cheerful build.
Cheerful side tackles.
Chuck also used to supply 3mm brass versions, but I didn't quite like those as much, and they had to be blackened.
Brass etched rigging hooks were supplied in the Alert kit, nicely formed, but far too large for gun rigging, and in that situation my approach would be to fake it and form hooks out of very fine eyebolts glued into the ends of the blocks.
After market brass etched hooks are supplied by the likes of Caldercraft, but again at 5mm they are too large.
Perhaps we should petition Chuck to start supplying them again, I've never seen any quite as fine as those little plastic ones.
Regards,
B.E.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Chuck in 1/64 x 3/32 brass strips for Cheerful?
Update: I just found this site and placed and order, let's see what happens https://www.zoro.com/ks-precision-metals-brass-flat-bar-164-x-332-x-12-815021/i/G9105621/
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glbarlow got a reaction from Blue Ensign in HM Cutter Alert by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Do you have an alternate source for either these black plastic or realistic photo etched hooks (for both Speedy and Cheerful, I'm stocking up for these two models)? Thanks for any help.
Beautiful work and an excellent reference source.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I appreciate the effort but I’m not comfortable sitting my models on a stand, I need to have them mounted and fixed, so from my standpoint it isn’t needed. But that’s just me.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Good, I prefer it as well.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
So caved to the demand and moved from MDF to ply...? My Speedy will have white stuff anyway, historical issues aside no copper for me. Sure wish I had boxwood though
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
In my opinion they would greatly distract and hide from all the work that went into the model. I did the research on Pegasus, it has every running rigging rope as the real ship according to my research, but no sails. The ropes and detail work would be hidden.
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I’m no professional model painter but decided I was tired of Cochrane being gray. So here he is on the deck of my current project, a Chris design from long ago.
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glbarlow reacted to Vane in HMS Speedy by Vane - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright (limited edition)
I thought of using a small plank first but this kit is so small so the proportions would look a bit odd.
Thanks
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Lady Isabella by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Zulu prototype
Thanks! A set is on the way. I only drill by hand and have tons of tiny drill bits, I'm always fumbling with the calibers to get the right size. These should be great
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
I appreciate the effort but I’m not comfortable sitting my models on a stand, I need to have them mounted and fixed, so from my standpoint it isn’t needed. But that’s just me.
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Good, I prefer it as well.
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glbarlow got a reaction from hollowneck in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
So caved to the demand and moved from MDF to ply...? My Speedy will have white stuff anyway, historical issues aside no copper for me. Sure wish I had boxwood though
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glbarlow reacted to Vane in HMS Speedy by Vane - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright (limited edition)
Finally, the ugly walnut have been covered!
I saved 20 strips of boxwood and my calculations matched up 🙂
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Lady Isabella by James H - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Zulu prototype
May I ask your source for these drills?
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