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glbarlow got a reaction from VTHokiEE in HM Cutter Alert by VTHokiEE - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
I’ve used this CA on every model I’ve built. So far (the oldest is about 20 years old) nothing has fallen off, it works for me.
https://www.amazon.com/Insta-Cure-Filling-Bob-Smith-Ind/dp/B0000DD1QQ/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Ca+glue&qid=1583261674&sr=8-6
There is a medium version of this same brand I keep on hand for certain jobs for a little longer setup time.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Edwardkenway in HM Brig-Sloop Speedy by glennard2523 - Vanguard Models - 1/64
Well that’s interesting. I’ll look forward to seeing how it turns out after final sanding.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Gregory in HM Brig-Sloop Speedy by glennard2523 - Vanguard Models - 1/64
Well that’s interesting. I’ll look forward to seeing how it turns out after final sanding.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Good to know Chuck, but don’t tell my wife, I’m looking for justification to buy one 🙂
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glbarlow got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Good to know Chuck, but don’t tell my wife, I’m looking for justification to buy one 🙂
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glbarlow got a reaction from Rustyj in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Good to know Chuck, but don’t tell my wife, I’m looking for justification to buy one 🙂
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glbarlow reacted to Bill Brown in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
I totally support what Chuck says with regards to the need for a scroll saw assuming you are using yellow cedar and purchase the laser precut frames. I am currently building the Cheerful in cedar and even was able to use a sharp xacto knife to cut out the thicker square tuck at the stern. This is my first scratch build and I am really enjoying it as I am sure you will. The plans and instructions are far superior in my opinion as they are well suited for the novice as well as the advanced modeler. Enjoy!
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glbarlow reacted to Rustyj in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Thanks Justin and Bossman.
I agree the scroll saw probably won't come it to play much if at all and the mini kits are outstanding.
Also thanks for all of the likes too!
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glbarlow reacted to Stuntflyer in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Glenn,
The balsa sanding blocks that I used on Cheerful when fairing the hull were of various shapes and sizes. I used sticky back sandpaper on all of them. Some have a more pronounced curve that are shorter in length for those areas near the stem. Others are longer with a shallow curve for sanding amidship. A block that allows you to fair across 3-4 bulkheads is what I would recommend. You can even use wide planking strips which are able to cover a broader area. Of course there are other ways of doing this other than mine. What's important is to take your time to get it to the point where you can run a batten over areas of the hull and see a smooth run without dips, etc. On my Cheerful the char was almost completely gone after fairing.
Hope this helps,
Mike
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glbarlow reacted to mtaylor in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
You might also have a look at beauty supply shops. I get the disposable finger nail files (comes in assorted grits) and also the blocks that have a foam center. I think the last time I bought the files, they were around $0.75 each.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
I'm sure I'll sort it out. It looks like I'll have to first invest in a scroll saw and then learn how to use it while keeping all ten fingers 🙂
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glbarlow got a reaction from Stuntflyer in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
I realize you completed this a long while ago, I'm just ordering Chuck's Cheerful, he noted yours was a good log to use for reference. Do you have photos or can you explain what you did with different curved sanding blocks please?
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
I realize you completed this a long while ago, I'm just ordering Chuck's Cheerful, he noted yours was a good log to use for reference. Do you have photos or can you explain what you did with different curved sanding blocks please?
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glbarlow got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale
Hi Rusty,
I'm ordering the parts and plans from Chuck and putting this on my build list after Lady Nelson and Speedy. Glad I'll have your log to refer to. I'm not sure I have the skills for some of the work, but guess I'll find out...:-D
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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 KARAVOKIRIS in HM Brig-Sloop Speedy by glennard2523 - Vanguard Models - 1/64
How do we maintain the preformed rabbet slot for the second planking?
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glbarlow got a reaction from CaptnBirdseye in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
You have to try this to see how well it works. I still taper the planks based on the measurements, this doesn’t replace that. As we know the bow curves both in and down. You probably, like I used to, achieve this double curve by soaking and twisting. The bent plank looks weird by itself but it lays on to the double curve perfectly. It takes a little practice but once you learn it it’s all you’ll ever do. The “traditional” way leads to warping and swelling, this way leads to perfect fits around the bow and stern. It’s appropriate to use on any model with a bow. Watch Chuck’s videos for more on how. I actually got more from when he’s at a workshop.
You can view my gallery photos, I did ok with the old way on all those models, this way is just so much better for me. That said, to each his own way. Whatever makes you happy.
Sorry to hijack your log Derek, but here's a photo of my little cutter project underway. I don't think I'd get such a nice even upsweep of the planks using my old method. The Lady Nelson has even less bow curve than Speedy. I started bending and tapering at the first walnut plank below the wales. The counter-intuitive thing is you bend the plank down and as a result it curves up with the double curve of the bow. (Chuck should give me a marketing credit:-)
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glbarlow reacted to Glenn-UK in HM Brig-Sloop Speedy by glennard2523 - Vanguard Models - 1/64
I have made a good start to the 2nd planking of the hull this afternoon. I have never used edge bending before but I'm finding it very easy and not that time consuming.
I am also extremely pleased with the results.
I am tapering the planks to 2mm width at the bow end. I did taper a couple of the stern planks (also to 2mm) but the last two planks did not require any tapering where they terminate on the edge of the lower stern panel.
I have been using a medium ca glue and I tend to give each plank a quick sand with a fine grit sanding stick after installation to allow the sawdust to fill any gaps.
Plank Bending Station
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glbarlow reacted to DelF in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
That's OK by me - I've just finished a very fine Lagavulin 🥃 🤪
Good suggestion - I might well do that. I generally prefer the beauty of wood, but on the other hand I've not coppered a hull and may decide to give it a go regardless. I won't rush into a decision. Another malt or two first, I think.
Derek
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glbarlow got a reaction from KARAVOKIRIS in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
You have to try this to see how well it works. I still taper the planks based on the measurements, this doesn’t replace that. As we know the bow curves both in and down. You probably, like I used to, achieve this double curve by soaking and twisting. The bent plank looks weird by itself but it lays on to the double curve perfectly. It takes a little practice but once you learn it it’s all you’ll ever do. The “traditional” way leads to warping and swelling, this way leads to perfect fits around the bow and stern. It’s appropriate to use on any model with a bow. Watch Chuck’s videos for more on how. I actually got more from when he’s at a workshop.
You can view my gallery photos, I did ok with the old way on all those models, this way is just so much better for me. That said, to each his own way. Whatever makes you happy.
Sorry to hijack your log Derek, but here's a photo of my little cutter project underway. I don't think I'd get such a nice even upsweep of the planks using my old method. The Lady Nelson has even less bow curve than Speedy. I started bending and tapering at the first walnut plank below the wales. The counter-intuitive thing is you bend the plank down and as a result it curves up with the double curve of the bow. (Chuck should give me a marketing credit:-)
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glbarlow got a reaction from VTHokiEE in HMS Speedy by Delf - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 - Master Shipwright edition
You have to try this to see how well it works. I still taper the planks based on the measurements, this doesn’t replace that. As we know the bow curves both in and down. You probably, like I used to, achieve this double curve by soaking and twisting. The bent plank looks weird by itself but it lays on to the double curve perfectly. It takes a little practice but once you learn it it’s all you’ll ever do. The “traditional” way leads to warping and swelling, this way leads to perfect fits around the bow and stern. It’s appropriate to use on any model with a bow. Watch Chuck’s videos for more on how. I actually got more from when he’s at a workshop.
You can view my gallery photos, I did ok with the old way on all those models, this way is just so much better for me. That said, to each his own way. Whatever makes you happy.
Sorry to hijack your log Derek, but here's a photo of my little cutter project underway. I don't think I'd get such a nice even upsweep of the planks using my old method. The Lady Nelson has even less bow curve than Speedy. I started bending and tapering at the first walnut plank below the wales. The counter-intuitive thing is you bend the plank down and as a result it curves up with the double curve of the bow. (Chuck should give me a marketing credit:-)
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glbarlow got a reaction from egkb in HM Brig-Sloop Speedy by glennard2523 - Vanguard Models - 1/64
Thank you, i kinda enjoy writing them. Don’t tell anyone but I started one on that other site🙃there was so little interaction I sort of abandoned it. I plan to start one here later to add to the Speedy journals.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Dowmer in HM Brig-Sloop Speedy by glennard2523 - Vanguard Models - 1/64
Thank you, i kinda enjoy writing them. Don’t tell anyone but I started one on that other site🙃there was so little interaction I sort of abandoned it. I plan to start one here later to add to the Speedy journals.
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glbarlow got a reaction from Matrim in Hobby Mill
You’ll find all across this forum people rave about the Byrnes saw, I like everyone else love mine. I use it all the time along with my Byrnes Sander. I haven’t sprung for the thickness sander yet, but based on the seemingly shortage of quality strip wood it may be next.
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glbarlow got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in My Fair American
I'd had an interest or two in my Fair American model. The link I had in my signature line went to "another site" so thinking that might be bad form I created a gallery for the completed model here on MSW under of course, Galleries. I hope you enjoy.
Sorry the HM Granado photos still go to that other site, I don't have the original photos on my computer any more so...
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