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Looks like a nice project of an interesting prototype that involves not too much time or materials! -
Ahem. This consideration was already suggested earlier and hjx is absolutely correct!
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Thanks for this important news bulletin, Sam. Lots of smiles here - and I needed them today. Thank you.
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Geez. A lot of cannon shot passed through those frames. It must have been a very hot action! Your battery of cannon returned fire, I hope. They look good.
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Another model-maker has moved over to the Dark Side....
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Just PhotoShop and a bit of experience carving figures...
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Before you go too far down this road, remember that the figure cannot project too far forward and is constrained by the bowsprit above and the lower cheek termination aft (red lines, approximate). Everything would be far more compacted, with minimal projections, such as wings or fully extended arms, to catch and be broken off.
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HMS VICTORY 1759 by isalbert
druxey replied to isalbert's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Thanks for my smile today! There is a saying, "Many hands make light work", but in this case it is more like "Many hands make dark work"!
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The complexity of rigging your model is mind-boggling, Ed. It is being beautifully executed.
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Sunbeki by palandoken - FINISHED - 1/60
druxey replied to palandoken's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Even if Google Translate is poor, the model is lovely. Well done, Adam! Google Translate zayıf olsa bile, model güzeldir. Aferin, Adam! -
Alas, there's no substitute for actual spiling! BTW, I just pop the plank in my vise and sand the edges that way. Your solution is far more elegant!
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As a professor of mine years ago observed, "If it works, it works." I hope your health is back now, John, and we'll see further progress on Meteor in May.
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Spariate's lines can be seen (as re-fitted by the British) at: http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/80515.html
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SJSoane (Mark) is absolutely 'right on' with his observations and advice.
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Practice with a well-sharpened edge. Miniature joints should not need a mallet! If your chisel is sharp enough, it should make a crisp apple-cutting sound. I use my thumbnail to incrementally cut back to the joint line. Line the chisel up against the wood edge, place your nail against the back of the blade. Move your thumbnail back a thou or two, lift the chisel until the back touches your nail again and cut. This gives a high level of control. After some practice you can sense when the chisel is truly vertical.
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If you can afford them, go with Veritas. Vintage chisels may have been misused in many various ways and you simply don't know their history. You may do well on eBay, but.... Regardless of source, proper sharpening is the essential thing.
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A thin coat of gesso first will seal the surface so that the paint coats aren't absorbed. (Regular household acrylic primer will do!)
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That is Continental Danish practice, Michael. Different countries had different building styles, so that although there are similarities, some details would not apply to British ships.
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The most entertaining build I've seen; both for the participants as well as this viewer!
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