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The problem may be two fold. One; various plastic formulations will react differently as they have different malleability points and ranges. So what may work nicely on one plastic will be a disaster on another. The other issue that you've already alluded to is the varying thickness of the moldings. If you can determine the malleabilty range of the plastic you are using and apply just that amount of heat to the piece gradually getting it up to temperature with the piece on the curved form, then allowing it to cool, it might do the trick. Good luck!- 2,471 replies
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Call for Woollen blankets in UK for Sutton Hoo ship replica
druxey replied to Louie da fly's topic in Nautical/Naval History
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Hey, WWAC, for a first model, that is pretty respectable! And, imprtantly, you completed it. Sure, there were frustrating moments and you are probably you own worst critic but, as Bob pointed out, you've learned a lot from building this model. So, take a bow and a pat on the back.
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That shape can easily be fixed, so don't despair! Moisten the inside of the planks from the point where the curve becomes concave, let things soften and re-mold to the correct convexity. The planks may tend to come away from stem and transom, but can easily be reglued.
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Yes, the scale of the plates is 1:96. It is a very useful volume if you cannot afford a facsimile Steel.
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Good to see that wood chips are flying again!
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Welcome back, Mike! Cold equals model-making time!
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Very nicely done! Just found your thread.
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That worked out well for you, Steve. It usually takes several rounds of filler to get a nice surface such as yours.
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I wasn't serious about heeling your model, Keith! Your description of an idyllic evening drifting in light airs is an almost transcendental one... but for the empty beer cans rolling in the scuppers.
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Just catching this log: very well done, especially for a scratch 'first' time' build, MB!
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HMS EURYALUS by Matiz - FINISHED - scale 1:56
druxey replied to matiz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
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Dodgy clamping set-up on the mill? That's quite out of character for you, Keith! Instead of lowering floors, raising ceilings or cutting holes, why not mount the model heeled over a bit? Just sayin'.
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Nice, clean and accurate cutting, Mark!
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In the drawing shown by Bruce (#7), the yard is scarphed and also fished (this is the batten applied along the length of the scarph).
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A copy of a letter from the ship's company to Lord Bridport is currently on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/404088690373?hash=item5e159016c5:g:88IAAOSw4MdjtDXo&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoJXil9CLyPXZO%2B4wZUvtahZzQXfDnGfTyRSOfVkB5m3iW8aRMDXYZa1vGe1aaqN7FvRzVgf0iLCxJTLd0Eusj3m5Fk0ioULTd8Co4JpVhpnNdRxbI8nBPuID5hJdV95UxmYXhnzR7l%2F0FAITt2AJoAuaqqKogWyEqgeuclghVPQpYyPVeD3sGpQGCrDjI7ZHTyqCq2Hz68VPM994VasZ1xs%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7LFj6KvYQ This appears to be an authentic copy.
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Welcome aboard. Nice that you're keeping the model in the family. There is friendly help here as a when you might need it.
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French 64 Gun Ship 1729 by Jeronimo
druxey replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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I seem to recall coming across other 'made' yard plans such as Mark describes, Allan.
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Nice discovery! Thanks for posting this, Steven.
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Be aware that most paintings were by artists who were probably never on board, particularly during battle. Furniture of any kind was stowed below in action; the less sources for splinters, the better. Officers and captain would have been above on the quarter deck, not sitting comfortably at a table with a tablecloth, yet!
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Ah! Specular reflections. Thanks for clarifying that, Innisfree.
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The small white ones on the ends of the axles, Giampierre.
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Privy was usually only to one side - the port side on Victory.
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Looks very good so far. Rewetting basswood as required will not harm it. Aso, if you dent it while clamping, a judicious remoistening of the depressed area will re-expand the wood fibers.
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