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druxey reacted to tadheus in La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
Continuation.
The beginning of the relation is available at this address:
http://5500.forumact...ndre-1-24#66516
Regards, Paul
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druxey got a reaction from Dan Vadas in Another type of blackening agent and some experiments
I suspect you can only remove polymer coatings using abrasives. Not a bad idea to remove lacquer that way as well, as acetone can be deadly, as mentioned.
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druxey reacted to Dan Vadas in Another type of blackening agent and some experiments
Acetone won't remove soldering flux - vinegar will remove just about anything (except polymer coating on wire).
Danny
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druxey reacted to archjofo in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Hello,
for your nice posts I say warmly thank you.
Here I show the first attempt to produce the thole pins.
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druxey reacted to archjofo in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Thanks,
your nice remarks are a pleasure again.
Latest photos of the chaloupe:
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druxey reacted to marsalv in Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52
Thank you to all for very nice comments!
I finished the deck, including treenailing and attachment of the sculpers.
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druxey reacted to jbshan in Lexington by jbshan - The Lumberyard - 1/64 - from the Seaways Practicum by Clay Feldman
Here's a shot of the deck blocking for bitts, hatches, pumps and companionway to under the quarterdeck.
I'm doing individual planks so need landing areas for the ends and edges of the plank.
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druxey got a reaction from Dan Vadas in Echo by jml1083 - 1:48 - Cross-Section
Large diameter bamboo at garden centres is far superior to bamboo skewers. Use the layer just below the outer glassy one, but not so far inside as the pulpy stuff.
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druxey reacted to kurtvd19 in 2015 NRG Conference Update - MYSTIC
Mike:
Are you bringing any pickled moose lips to go with the beer?
Kurt
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druxey reacted to Kusawa2000 in 2015 NRG Conference Update - MYSTIC
I would like to add I will finally be able to get myself down there for the conference from the Yukon. It will be a long day travelling down but I think it will definitely be worth it. Just make sure they have lots of Samuel Adams on tap as there is nothing worse as a thirsty northerner!
Looking forward in catching up with some old friends and getting a chance in meeting some new ones!
Mike Draper
Whitehorse, Yukon
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druxey reacted to Lucius Molchany in I used latex paint to cover the hull of my Steingreber Admiral Vernon.
I finished planking up the hull of my Steingreber Admiral Vernon and wished to paint the lower hull white.Due to the rather large size of the model(The keel is 2 feet long)using my normal Tamiya white would prove to be too expensive.I had some latex interior semi gloss(Baer)left over from painting the shed that looked promising.I thinned the paint with water and used a good quality 1-1/.2 inch sable artists brush to apply the paint.Great results were achieved with just the right sheen after 3 light coats and the waterline mask was sharp due to the great quality blue 3M masking tape.The paint should be quite durable after it cures but since the model is in its assembly cradle the hull will not be handled for several weeks after the permanent display base is constructed.
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druxey reacted to isalbert in HMS VICTORY 1759 by isalbert
Ok, strapping on the binoculars are made of one single part and nailed.
The stapping around the only mat are in fact only part 1 and welded.
Cordialement
Isalbert
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druxey reacted to Siggi52 in HMS Dragon 1760 by Siggi52 - FINISHED - Scale 1:48 - English 74-Gun ship
Hello,
now the cannons are fixed to the wall. That was hard work with all these small blocks and hooks. But the captain was very pleased and spend a brandy after work.
Tomorrow we have only left to tuck the ropes under the cannons and then, next week, comes my biggest problem, the wheels.
Regards,
Siggi
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druxey got a reaction from Canute in Lathe - ZHOUYU Model Z20002
Ask yourself what you will use the lathe for before you start. Defining your needs will help you focus on the machine you actually need. Wood turning? Metal turning? Both? What is the longest item you may need to turn? What is the largest diameter? These are starter questions even before considering budget.
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druxey reacted to tlevine in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Sawdust, let me answer you question regarding alligator forceps. I am an ENT surgeon and use them daily in my work in the office, the OR and the shipyard. There is a tremendous quality difference between the $15 hobby quality alligators and the real McCoy. However, a good, not great, pair of forceps will run you $150. The difference is in the set of the jaws, the strength of the grip, the weight and the quality of the metal finish. Is it worth it for our hobby? No. Alligators also come in scissors (Bellucci scissors). These are wonderful for cutting the ends of rigging in those hard-to-reach spots. Hope that helps.
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druxey reacted to SawdustDave in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
After several hours of careful sanding, I managed to complete the fairing of the bulkheads and move on to installing the gun port sills.
First, seen here, using a temporary batten to mark the smooth alignment of the sills on both sides....
Then carefully cutting and fitting the sills and uprights according to the plan sheets with exactly 17/32nd openings.
Also note that all gun port sills have been faired perfectly flush with the fairing of the bulkheads.
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druxey reacted to SawdustDave in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Here's the great surgical alligator grippers I mentioned earlier, given to me by my surgeon.
This is a really handy tool for getting into tight places with a good firm grip on those tiny parts.
It should be pretty handy for rigging as well.
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druxey reacted to SawdustDave in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Spent the last couple of evenings fitting the bulkheads and bow fillers.
Began fairing the starboard side bulkheads last night and this morning. After four hours of careful sanding, I am getting very close....
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druxey reacted to SawdustDave in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
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druxey reacted to SawdustDave in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
I will be building Chuck Passaro's "Cheerful" as a very special gift to my ENT surgeon (Dr. Harold Pillsbury) in appreciation for his outstanding efforts in my ongoing fight with a serious life threatening infection of my left ear.
I hope to be able to finish this and present it to him at the conclusion of my continued daily IV treatments as a complete surprise.
"Dr. P" is a very special man, going far beyond normal efforts in my case.... Calls me at home after hours during the week to check on me and encourage my wife.
At my last weekly appointment in his office, the man gave me a $250.00 pair of tiny alligator pliers because I had made a comment.... "What a neat rigging tool" they would be.
His staff knows about this plan but they have all been sworn to secrecy.
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druxey got a reaction from Mahuna in Lathe - ZHOUYU Model Z20002
Ask yourself what you will use the lathe for before you start. Defining your needs will help you focus on the machine you actually need. Wood turning? Metal turning? Both? What is the longest item you may need to turn? What is the largest diameter? These are starter questions even before considering budget.
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druxey got a reaction from mtaylor in Lathe - ZHOUYU Model Z20002
Ask yourself what you will use the lathe for before you start. Defining your needs will help you focus on the machine you actually need. Wood turning? Metal turning? Both? What is the longest item you may need to turn? What is the largest diameter? These are starter questions even before considering budget.
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druxey reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
How did you know that Mark??? EDIT - ah, I just found the post that Grant put up earlier. Thanks Mark and Grant
Yep, Vulture took out the Members Choice trophy, their equivalent to "Best in Show" at the Canberra Model Shipwright's Society Show last weekend. She also came 2nd in People's Choice.
I'm pretty chuffed :
I'm taking it to the Mid North Coast Maritime Museum at Port Macquarie later on today after I mount the Binnacle.
Danny
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druxey got a reaction from EdT in Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America 1853
I believe that SeaWatchBooks will be there with a range of their new publications. Bring your pocketbook, credit cards and first-born.
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druxey got a reaction from Chasseur in Modeling the Extreme Clipper Young America 1853
If you're building models, Clare, you don't need cable. I've been without it for some years now and don't miss it! On the other hand, I need to buy more book shelves....
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