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druxey reacted to allanyed in Blocks: wood, card or 3D resin?
There is an excellent explanation of a common/easy method of making wooden blocks with hand tools as well as their proportional dimensions in The Fully Framed Model Volume IV pp. 61-63. For tiny blocks (1.5mm and smaller) McCaffery goes into some detail in his book Ships in Miniature on making punches for making paper blocks.
Allan
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druxey got a reaction from Canute in HMS Echo by Hamilton - 1:48 - Admiralty Models - cross-section
The piece shrank???
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druxey got a reaction from daHeld73 in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
I've always found buttock lines and diagonals more helpful than waterlines at the stern, frankly.
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druxey got a reaction from davec in Grand Banks Dory by Desertanimal - Model Shipways - 1:24 - first build
Well, Chris, you are mastering a number of basic techniques that you can apply to more complex models later. As for the thwarts, it's much easier to trim them down to fit than to stretch them! You did a particularly nice job at the bow transitioning from clinker to flush at the stem. Well done.
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druxey reacted to Tobias in LE ROCHEFORT 1787 by Tobias - 1:36 - Harbor Yacht from ANCRE monograph
Hello everyone,
the deck is finished and has all the iron nails in place, now it's time for the bulwark planks.
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druxey reacted to moreplovac in Lе Rochefort port yacht 1787 - by Moreplovac - scale 1/36
Thank you druxey, suggestion taken, keep them coming... much appreciated..
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druxey reacted to moreplovac in Lе Rochefort port yacht 1787 - by Moreplovac - scale 1/36
Did you guys find it extremely hard working in a shop while the weather is nice and sunny? I don't have an option to open shop doors so have to make a choice...
A bit of a progress... corrected position of few keel parts to follow the wood grans as best as possible.. still don't like G1 position...will make another copy of that part and glue it differently, then will cut both parts and see how they work..
Few frames were glued to the board.... first adding glue to the paper frame part and put them on the board, second picture is adding a small amount of glue to the board first, then arranging frames...
Since I am testing, no harm to see what ending up results will be ..
Happy modelling..
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druxey got a reaction from daHeld73 in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
Ha! I think he's almost got it. There appears to be a small suspect area remaining just below the corner of the wing transom. The outermost buttock line looks as if the bend there is a bit too sharp. You might want to review that. Full marks for persistence, Alan.
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druxey got a reaction from daHeld73 in HMS Bellerophon 1786 by AON – scale 1:64 – 74-gun 3rd Rate Man of War - Arrogant-Class
This framing photo shows you how the wing transom is shaped at the outer corners. (This model is of a sixth rate, so is smaller and has less transoms than a 74, but is essentially similar.) Note the smooth run of the filling transoms' surfaces up to the margin line. There is no sharp turn or bend, which appears on your frame grab.
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druxey reacted to TBlack in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Good point, Greg. I hope you are doing well, dear pal.
Tom
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druxey reacted to davyboy in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Out of curiosity I visited the pirates forum and read the article about Chuck's Speedwell. I had a really good laugh at the comment by one of their admin wallahs. "Luckily we have same quality kits from Chinese manufacturers at one third of the price". Quality ???? What planet is that guy on ? Keep up the good work Chuck,I enjoy following your build. Sorry I wont be building your Speedwell as I've started rigging my 1/48th POB version after 5 years of work .
Dave
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druxey reacted to Chuck in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Thanks for saying....
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druxey reacted to Katsumoto in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
I think you are doing more than an outstanding job with this kit beauty or for the ship modeling world. Everyone may know my opinion for that matter! 🙂
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druxey reacted to dvm27 in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Tom, I like Chuck's method because it incorporates the round up. That might be possible on the mill but it's above my pay grade.
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druxey reacted to Tossedman in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Yeah, but he'd be a lot faster making the next 50. 😉
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druxey got a reaction from Canute in HMS Echo by Hamilton - 1:48 - Admiralty Models - cross-section
Yes; Christian is absolutely correct: Whenever possible, run the grain along a piece, not across it. Avoid cross-grain! As you had it is weak and prone to snap.
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druxey reacted to Thukydides in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Your rope work is an inspiration Johann.
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druxey reacted to archjofo in La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
Continuation: Equipping the mizzen topgallant yard - Vergue de perruche
After the small mishap, as reported, I have now made a new mizzen topgallant yard and fully equipped it. This means that the topgallant yard chapter can be put to bed until it is installed on the model.
Here is a picture of the finished mizzen topgallant yard.
And another picture with the tye.
The next picture shows different yards of the French corvette in size comparison. In the center you can see the mizzen topgallant yard. Above it is the mizzen royal yard and finally the middle section of the main yard is shown below.
The next step is to equip the royal yards with the necessary rigging elements. Then I'll finally have finished fitting out the yards.
To be continued ...
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druxey got a reaction from davyboy in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Those look terrific, Chuck.
I'm sorry to read that Troll City over at SOS is still alive and bitching.... I suppose that trolls have to live somewhere.
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druxey got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HMS Echo by Hamilton - 1:48 - Admiralty Models - cross-section
Yes; Christian is absolutely correct: Whenever possible, run the grain along a piece, not across it. Avoid cross-grain! As you had it is weak and prone to snap.
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druxey got a reaction from mugje in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Those look terrific, Chuck.
I'm sorry to read that Troll City over at SOS is still alive and bitching.... I suppose that trolls have to live somewhere.
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druxey got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Those look terrific, Chuck.
I'm sorry to read that Troll City over at SOS is still alive and bitching.... I suppose that trolls have to live somewhere.
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druxey got a reaction from AnobiumPunctatum in HMS Echo by Hamilton - 1:48 - Admiralty Models - cross-section
Yes; Christian is absolutely correct: Whenever possible, run the grain along a piece, not across it. Avoid cross-grain! As you had it is weak and prone to snap.
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druxey got a reaction from mtaylor in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Those look terrific, Chuck.
I'm sorry to read that Troll City over at SOS is still alive and bitching.... I suppose that trolls have to live somewhere.
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druxey got a reaction from dvm27 in Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
Those look terrific, Chuck.
I'm sorry to read that Troll City over at SOS is still alive and bitching.... I suppose that trolls have to live somewhere.
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