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The black stripe
druxey replied to SaturnV's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Yes, Antscherl's models are somewhat stylized. White stuff would end just above the waterline and wood (perhaps oiled) be seen above. -
To reduce the transparency of certain reds, the first coat of paint should have a little white mixed in. This will create a dark pink but, panic not! The subsequent coat or two of red alone will give sufficient coverage.
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Congratulations on a lovely model, Matija. It's always nice to see something different. Your model has some very interesting details.
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Well done: completed on time! More work than you originally thought, eh? I hope the recipient appreciates all you've put into the model.
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What to do about the DUST
druxey replied to rcmdrvr's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Bill's advice is excellent: you need to both collect dust at source and filter the ambient air in the room/workshop. -
A tilting table is a useful feature at times. Have you checked out the DeWalt 778 (assuming it's available in your part of the world)? Mine has given years of trouble-free service.
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Zinc-plated hull
druxey replied to Seamus107's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
The dull powdery grey color of zinc could easily be simulated with matt grey paint. -
Vinegar does the trick and is relatively safe, but is very slow in acting. I'm not sure what good salt will do: vinegar is an acid, salt is a base. They will counteract each other.
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Every time you post your progress, you make me smile. Thanks, Ed!
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Ouch! Hope the rework goes all right for you.
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As noted, this topic has been discussed at length before. Search the archives for the back story. Two of many issues in the AOS series are inconsistency between drawings and inaccuracy of constructional detail. Some books are better than others, but there is no substitute for research from primary (that is to say, contemporary to the time period) sources.
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mini drill chuck for those small drill bits
druxey replied to AON's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
The issue is not necessarily the concentricity of the pin chuck or collets, but the concentricity of the chuck on the power equipment you are using. If the latter is off, the pin chuck or collet in the machine, however accurate, won't be any good. It's the weakest link effect. -
Very, very nice, Michael. Great little video as well!
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Well researched, well executed figures, and at such a small scale! Great stuff, Dafi!
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Like everything else, Toni; step by step!
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That's working pretty close to the collet face! And nice macro-photography as well, Wefalck.
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Ed is correct on this. The draughts show the successive straps foreshortened on the sheer plan.
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Chisels or Carving Tools
druxey replied to sfotinos's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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Beautifully done, as usual, Alex. Did you make your own dividing head for your Unimat lathe?
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Before you do anything drastic, measure the heights of the hawseholes from the plans and then on the model. Are these correct? Is the height of the main wale at the bow correct or is it too high? Is the height of the black strake also correct?
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Interesting idea for making blocks, but the grain of the wood runs the wrong way. They may fall apart, especially in smaller sizes. You can slip the tube back on the dowel before cutting the rings, you know!
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Slicing the hoops off is easiest with the tube mounted on the dowel!
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