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Need reccomendatipon for a good scroll saw.
druxey replied to hopeful's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
If you mean a scroll saw, the DeWalt model 778 is one to consider. It is a heavy-duty machine you should only need to purchase once. I've had mine, trouble free (apart from the occasional broken blade) for 12 years now, and it's cut not only a lot of wood, but metal as well. Of course, you will need saw blades specifically designed for cutting metal to do that. -
Echo by jml1083 - cross-section
druxey replied to jml1083's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
You are right Jim: the one aspect of model-making that has enduring appeal is problem-solving. And there are always new problems to solve! -
Yes, Castello is considerably harder. Pear needs to be handled carefully. One can get small dings out by applying water with a brush to them. Water will swell the wood locally and usually get the ding out. Sometimes, repeated application is needed Of course, it will mess up any finish on the wood, if present, and you'll have to refinish. Being careful is a better strategy.
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Pardon my ignorance, but shouldn't they be ratchets for pawls rather than gear teeth? Or at that scale, does it matter?
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Nice going so far, Jerry. Thanks for sharing your build.
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Very nice going, Dan! But where are the retaining pins for the capstan bars? (Just kidding.)
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English is very understandable, Tarjack! Besser als mienen Deutsch....
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Viele danke, Tarjack!
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Next, Michael will be forging those shackles!
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Lovely looking job, Chuck!
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Echo by jml1083 - cross-section
druxey replied to jml1083's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Well, whatever works for you, Jim. I'll stick with chisels for now, thank you very much! Looks like you are progressing nicely. Good stuff! -
Robert: great story about your preparation for building your model. The photo you've posted is a great tease: show us more, please. It looks fantastic!
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Echo by Maury S - FINISHED - Cross-Section
druxey replied to Maury S's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Certainly the bottom of the shot lockers would be above the limber channel. I would have solid limber boards spanning the gap. Also, the cut-away on the lover side of the mast step could be larger. The outer edge of the angled cuts should end up at the rabbet for the limber boards. I agree with Greg. Does that make sense? -
I believe boats were towed (other than in action) for ready use, Ian. It would take far too long to rig, hoist and lower a boat over the side in an emergency such as a man overboard. Also, open boats need to be kept wet to remain water-tight. My last model had two of the three ships' boats mounted so as to appear floating off the stern quarters. The third was rigged, ready to hoist from the waist.
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Also boats were often towed. There was a swivel bolt in the wale under the mizen chain each side for attaching the boat painter to for this purpose.
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Cabriole legs and all! Very impressive at 1:48 scale. Well done.
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Sure, models like yours 'take a while' if they are built to your high standard, Michael!
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Very nice work so far, Klaus. These earlier subjects are interesting.
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Echo by oneslim - cross-section
druxey replied to oneslim's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Looks like you have a full production shop. We expect you'll have all the frames together and raised by the end of the weekend - right? -
Nice clean carving and shaping, Dan. Looking good!
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You are correct, Aaron. For planking to look right, it does need to lined out and spiled. I suspect kit manufacturers only provide stripwood because it is easier and cheaper for them. Also, many kit model makers are quite happy to plank a hull in a non-realistic way, so they don't demand sheetwood from the kit manufacturers.
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ancre Le Commerce de Marseille by Zbigniew
druxey replied to Zbigniew's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
That is very impressive indeed for a 'learner' model! I look forward to seeing your next project, Zbigniew. -
ancre Le Coureur 1776 by obi - 1:48 - lugger
druxey replied to obi's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Gun tackle blocks look very nice! -
Very nice job on the model, Mario. Congratulations on completing her.
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Now, that's a mast cap! Impressive saw work, Michael.
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