Pygothian

Looks like you are doing a great job to me. I'll be following your log closely

 

 

Cheers

 

Rowan

Looking immaculate. Beautiful lines and so smooth

HI Rowan...

 

http://www.hms-victory.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=496

 

This is a link to the HMS Victory color scheme which I believe you'll find very usefull since you have decided to paint your ship.  I use Admiralty Paints, a British product and I buy them from Cornwall Model Ship Supplies of Cornwall, UK.  I have no idea as to the shipping tome to Australia but they are quite prompt shipping by air to the U.S.  Never hesitate to ask me anything regarding your build.  if it weren't for the people on this wonderful site I wouldn't be anywhere with my build.  I have never checked, but I will, to see if these paints are available here in the states.  Take care,

Jerry

Thanks Jerry,

If I can't get them in Australia I can easily get them shipped to my US address and diverted to me in Australia if they ship to US.

 

Thanks for the link. It was very useful.

 

 

Kind regards

Rowan

I've got a 5 bedroom house for 3 of us, so I guess that gives me 2 rooms for ships if the other half lets me!

I couldn't even spot the mistake! You are well above my level ! Hehe it's like listening to guys at work talk cryptic crosswords

It was $179.00 with paint a couple days ago! I have 6 or 7 kits that were 80% off. Every now and then they discount so cheap I can not help myself!

That's the deal I got. Also got the Syren last deal, and the victory costs section, I was very tempted get get the endeavour and Victory since they were over 80% off.

 

It's addictive and I haven't beef started building yet

Was going to post a question about this plank bender but a quick search of the forums led me here, so instead of starting a new thread, I'll just ask it here.

 

Essentially, I purchased an electric plank bender from Model Expo (same one seen in the pics on this thread) and I noticed that the first time I plugged it in to use it, it started smoking from where the metal rod meets the plastic handle. I'm just wondering, did this happen to you guys when you first plugged yours in? I'm a little concerned that if I let it heat up fully it will set itself on fire.

 

Thanks,

 

John

I know the US model uses 110v, I'm not sure what Qubec uses.

 

I've ordered one for Australia that uses 240V, and have a transformer to drop it to 110V

 

 

Maybe that could be the issue if you rub a higher voltage ?

 

Cheers

Think I'll add this baby to my list seeing it is massively discounted on model expo currently!

Wow! You are an absolute machine Popeye!

 

I love the staining job. I never knew colour could change the appearance so dramatically.

 

I'll be following this one with interest, watching you solve problems and scratch build is teaching me a lot!

 

Thank you

 

Rowan

Gahm, looks like I have lots of downloading in my near future. Thanks for the "heads up"

 

Polygothian, The base is made from 1" x 1/4" basswood plywood that I cut to a rough length of 7". I sanded down some basswood strips to 1/16" thickness. Then I glued the strips of basswood to the base making sure that they were parallel and 1/8" from each other, this way I was able to get consistent size planks. The middle and bottom slot is for 1/8" x 1/16" planks and the one on top at the edge (when viewed in the pictures) is for 1/8" x 3/16" planks. I squared off 2 pieces of scrap basswood and glued them on the ends of the slots (the square and rectangular pieces in the middle) these were used as "stops". Its hard to see but if you look at where the stops are there are 2 holes drilled into a piece of clear plastic that I have nailed on top. These are used a guides to drill the treenail holes.

In picture 2 you can see how I inserted a plank into the middle slot. If a plank wouldn't fit in the slot then I knew it was too wide and if it had some "play" then I knew it was too thin and if it didn't butt flush with the stops then I knew it wasn't square on the end. Once it fit right then I used the holes in the clear plastic to drill the treenail holes, then I would turn the plank around and drill holes in the other end.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Richard

 

Absolute genius. Now that would save time, and get things perfect every time. I was imaging doing 1000s by hand and hoping I got them lined up closely.

 

Thanks for explaining, it makes perfect sense now. I just didn't see the Perspex

I remember Chuck posted a technique of drilling out holes and filling with coloured putty to give the tree-nail affect.

 

G'day Brian, you don't happen to know where I could find that technique guide.

 

I'm still deciding what I'll do. I've ordered a draw plate incase I do true tree nails, but maybe the putty trick might work if I can get the correct colour match.

 

 

Cheers

Rowan

Excellent job!

 

 

I've just ordered the Corel Victory cross section but unfortunately it's not the bow. Wish I knew this one existed before I bought my one as I like it better.

 

Your planning and workmanship is fantastic and I'll get a lot of tips from you.

 

 

Cheers

Rowan

I've ordered the Syren from model expo, and the Corel Victory cross section. Just waiting for them to arrive.

 

I can't wait to start building the Syren, but the two or so weeks waiting has given me a lot of research reading, and butterflies.

 

 

Cheers

Rowan

Thanks Augie!

I'll be sure to check it out. You can never do enough research on how the experts do things.

 

 

Kind regards

Rowan

Keith-  I've always been afraid someone would ask that question     .  The old log was about 50 pages when it went down --- but in those days there were only 10 posts/page.

 

I don't really care about the # of pages although I know it annoys some people.  I post as many photos as I can without being silly.  With Syren it was about 135 photos.  Confed will be more as I've learned what folks might like to see. 

 

My logs are open to everyone and I welcome active participation.  Those who don't care for our 'family' environment can choose not to follow.  As Andy said earlier, all chances of this being a 'highbrow' log went out the window with the appearance of the first moose.  Of course I'm part of the problem as I tend to care as much about the folks on here as I do about reporting that I glued stick 'A' into slot 'B'.

 

More pics in a day or so.

I'm hoping you managed to save those 135 photos and your log, or someone else. I'd love to see it in preparation for my build

 

Cheers!

My wife wants me to build the Mayflower as she has seen and been in the real thing apparently. I think I will need to get a little more practice first.

 

Well done on your beautiful ship!

 

Rowan

I'm just a newbie, but are you able to explain the jig you made for the tree nailing. I'm not really sure what I'm looking at

 

Thanks

I envy your workmanship

"Jaw drops"

All I have to say is 2 down 14 to go.   Who would of thought making coils would take up so much time ( and be soo frustrating). But I am happy with the result. 

 

Richard

Looks fantastic mate.

 

Are they real tree nails, if so what technique did you use ?

 

There are so many options I'm not sure which method, but I do like your outcome

Looking pretty good!

 

After seeing everyone's paint jobs, I think I will give it a go, rather than natural.

 

 

I don't want to hijack your post, but what brand paints did you use ?

 

Cheers

Rowan

Wow!

 

That is one impressive model.

 

One day I hope I will be able to try something at that level.

 

I look forward to your progress!

Wow....I'm impressed.  Why didn't I think of that Ulises!?  My wife has several of these laying around the house.

Wow! The planking is immaculate. Looks so precise and clean

Watching your build is making me nervous. I will never be able to do my Syren justice when it arrives and I start.

 

Cheers

Rowan