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casper1961 got a reaction from jud in Making cannons from non-traditional materials
I would agree the postings above this, and go make an RTV rubber mould and resin casting. I would only make the one mould for now, but I would buy several, around 5 canon barrels and make the mould hold all five. Then you are only having to make about 20 castings. Tips when casting..You can vibrate the bubbles out of resin while in the mould if the mould is set vertically as the bubbles with rise to the top or make your self a homemade vacuum chamber using a clear fairly strong container that you can make a connection to your vacuum cleaner hose. This helps draw the bubbles out better than vibration. Having a clear plastic or glass (I used a large mason jar for mine attached to a refrigerator compressor with a surgical hose attached to a little pipe glued through the lid) having the container clear allows you to watch and regulate how long you need the suction.
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from src in Making cannons from non-traditional materials
I would agree the postings above this, and go make an RTV rubber mould and resin casting. I would only make the one mould for now, but I would buy several, around 5 canon barrels and make the mould hold all five. Then you are only having to make about 20 castings. Tips when casting..You can vibrate the bubbles out of resin while in the mould if the mould is set vertically as the bubbles with rise to the top or make your self a homemade vacuum chamber using a clear fairly strong container that you can make a connection to your vacuum cleaner hose. This helps draw the bubbles out better than vibration. Having a clear plastic or glass (I used a large mason jar for mine attached to a refrigerator compressor with a surgical hose attached to a little pipe glued through the lid) having the container clear allows you to watch and regulate how long you need the suction.
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from mtaylor in Making cannons from non-traditional materials
Hey Sherry
If you want to go wood, another idea could be to purchase a small drill press for a hand drill. I used to see them on sale occasionally at Canadian Tire. You could use that to hold the hand drill and basically set it up as vertical lathe by fixing a centre pin on the base to steady while turning.
If you want to cast, I have done many moulds using RTV rubber purchased at local hobby stores for around $30. I would buy a barrel or carve one to use as the original plug. Cast as per Belco's posting and make a mould. You could either use metal or I would use polyester resin and cast as many as you need. That would be far less labour intensive than carving 100+ cannons. Buy a single 1/96 cannon barrel for around $2 plus shipping and use it as your plug.
Hope this helps
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from flying_dutchman2 in Making cannons from non-traditional materials
Hey Sherry
Why not buy some wood dowel, same as the maximum diameter and file and sand them down with a drill...cut them 1/2" longer to fit into the chuck, If you make a stand for the drill that would give you hands free...and you could make the stand so that it has another centre with a pin to hold the other end of the dowel to hold it steady while turning...a Dremel might even work better....I'm kind of thinking as I type.
When the barrels are turned, then stain....
Just a thought...
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from newbuilder101 in Making cannons from non-traditional materials
Hey Sherry
If you want to go wood, another idea could be to purchase a small drill press for a hand drill. I used to see them on sale occasionally at Canadian Tire. You could use that to hold the hand drill and basically set it up as vertical lathe by fixing a centre pin on the base to steady while turning.
If you want to cast, I have done many moulds using RTV rubber purchased at local hobby stores for around $30. I would buy a barrel or carve one to use as the original plug. Cast as per Belco's posting and make a mould. You could either use metal or I would use polyester resin and cast as many as you need. That would be far less labour intensive than carving 100+ cannons. Buy a single 1/96 cannon barrel for around $2 plus shipping and use it as your plug.
Hope this helps
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from mtaylor in Making cannons from non-traditional materials
I would agree the postings above this, and go make an RTV rubber mould and resin casting. I would only make the one mould for now, but I would buy several, around 5 canon barrels and make the mould hold all five. Then you are only having to make about 20 castings. Tips when casting..You can vibrate the bubbles out of resin while in the mould if the mould is set vertically as the bubbles with rise to the top or make your self a homemade vacuum chamber using a clear fairly strong container that you can make a connection to your vacuum cleaner hose. This helps draw the bubbles out better than vibration. Having a clear plastic or glass (I used a large mason jar for mine attached to a refrigerator compressor with a surgical hose attached to a little pipe glued through the lid) having the container clear allows you to watch and regulate how long you need the suction.
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from newbuilder101 in Making cannons from non-traditional materials
I would agree the postings above this, and go make an RTV rubber mould and resin casting. I would only make the one mould for now, but I would buy several, around 5 canon barrels and make the mould hold all five. Then you are only having to make about 20 castings. Tips when casting..You can vibrate the bubbles out of resin while in the mould if the mould is set vertically as the bubbles with rise to the top or make your self a homemade vacuum chamber using a clear fairly strong container that you can make a connection to your vacuum cleaner hose. This helps draw the bubbles out better than vibration. Having a clear plastic or glass (I used a large mason jar for mine attached to a refrigerator compressor with a surgical hose attached to a little pipe glued through the lid) having the container clear allows you to watch and regulate how long you need the suction.
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Serapis by Casper1961 - Aeropiccola - 1/60 scale
Hi All
I just wanted to let you all know the fleet just grew by 1....No I didn't have a baby! Well not unless you call Mamoli's Friesland my new baby?
So add this to the to-do list, not sure where in the pecking order but I am sure I will enjoy building her!
Well, deer season is over for me for another year, the deer win again! Blast! Time to get back to the hobby table (kitchen table actually) and get back to work on the Serapis...
More to come over the Christmas break...no miracles here but I do plan on doing some more work on the gunports etc.
Cheers
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casper1961 got a reaction from PMG in HMS Serapis by Casper1961 - Aeropiccola - 1/60 scale
Hi All
I just wanted to let you all know the fleet just grew by 1....No I didn't have a baby! Well not unless you call Mamoli's Friesland my new baby?
So add this to the to-do list, not sure where in the pecking order but I am sure I will enjoy building her!
Well, deer season is over for me for another year, the deer win again! Blast! Time to get back to the hobby table (kitchen table actually) and get back to work on the Serapis...
More to come over the Christmas break...no miracles here but I do plan on doing some more work on the gunports etc.
Cheers
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casper1961 got a reaction from logimac in HMS SERAPIS by PMG - Aeropiccola
Hey Pierre
Just to clarify, HMS Serapis was launched in early 1779 and lost to the Americans in September 1779 but remained seaworthy and JP Jones returned her to the French where she sailed another 2 years and then lost in July of 1781 to fire.
And apparently during the time right after Flamborough Head she was then refitted by the French.
Cheers
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Re: the little animal heads 2x2 can you imagine all that carving? LOL
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Hey Sherry!
Nice work, as usual. Let me say this, and I can't believe nobody has said this yet, but you are quite the "Arkist" haha! Get it? LOL I had too, I couldn't resist!
On a serious note, wishing you and your brother all the best!
Cheers from Ottawa!
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from augie in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Ahhh the old Acme Wood Stretcher! Got it! LOL With all this darkside stuff I figure someone needs to add the dark humour!
Tell you what...you keep ém flabbergasted at the work and I supply the comic relief!
Carry on m'lassy...use doing great!
Cheers
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from augie in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Hey Sherry
It seems some of your talents have remained unnoticed! What you say!Well, how you managed to make those long planks out of such a short block of wood is your best work to date! LOL
Very nice work so far! Keep it up....
Cheers
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Ah Sherry! Well done! Taught you everything I know! LOL
Cray detail....I'm awe-struck!
Keep up the good work...let me know when you need more of my help! LMAO!!!
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from ed46 in Wasa by DiKri - Corel - 1626-1628 1:75
Wow! Nice work! I like the golden look as well....you have my vote!
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casper1961 got a reaction from trippwj in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
I'm 1.5 hrs from the Eastern edge of Algonquin Pk. My son and I frequently go interior camping at Traverse Lk., Achray Lk. and Sec Lk. Beautiful area that I get to use my cedar strip canoe. We were just getting ready to head out on the water when my son spotted this little fawn swimming toward us, obviously distressed, came within 5 feet of my son's outstretched hand! Unbelievable! Enjoy....Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from edmay in San Felipe by Bender - Mantua/Panart --Scale 1:75--Rebuild Log
Hi Bender
Well thanks to you and the other Panart/Mantua San Felipe build logs, I am now the proud owner of the same!
My kit is being shipped from Italy on Tuesday and I can hardly wait. Now I just need to retire to start building all these kits LOL.
This was a deal I didn't want to pass up! Do you know if there much difference between the recent release and older release?
I'll let you know which it is that I got/
Cheers
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
I'm 1.5 hrs from the Eastern edge of Algonquin Pk. My son and I frequently go interior camping at Traverse Lk., Achray Lk. and Sec Lk. Beautiful area that I get to use my cedar strip canoe. We were just getting ready to head out on the water when my son spotted this little fawn swimming toward us, obviously distressed, came within 5 feet of my son's outstretched hand! Unbelievable! Enjoy....Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from mtaylor in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
I'm 1.5 hrs from the Eastern edge of Algonquin Pk. My son and I frequently go interior camping at Traverse Lk., Achray Lk. and Sec Lk. Beautiful area that I get to use my cedar strip canoe. We were just getting ready to head out on the water when my son spotted this little fawn swimming toward us, obviously distressed, came within 5 feet of my son's outstretched hand! Unbelievable! Enjoy....Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from augie in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
I'm 1.5 hrs from the Eastern edge of Algonquin Pk. My son and I frequently go interior camping at Traverse Lk., Achray Lk. and Sec Lk. Beautiful area that I get to use my cedar strip canoe. We were just getting ready to head out on the water when my son spotted this little fawn swimming toward us, obviously distressed, came within 5 feet of my son's outstretched hand! Unbelievable! Enjoy....Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from ronald305 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Hey Ronald
Do you intend to make the planking or buy it? I recommend buying the planking.
1. Scroll Saw
2. Dremel with foot pedal speed control and flexible head
3. Portable Drill (cordless or not) for tapering and rounding masts and yards
4. Plank bender
That is all I can think of, at least that is all I use.
Cheers
Steve
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casper1961 got a reaction from mtaylor in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Na na na na! Don't let Sherry fool you! She is trying to pull the wool over our eyes!
Actually she has little teeny tiny carpenters, ships builders, weavers and glass blowers in her shop doing this for her! Nobody can do this kinda stuff without help....and I bet somewhere in her magical garden is where these teeny tiny folk live....
uh huh! You are busted lady friend!
Shheeeezz! We have been sooooo gullible!
Shame on you Sherry! LOL
( Inspector Steve)
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casper1961 got a reaction from newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Na na na na! Don't let Sherry fool you! She is trying to pull the wool over our eyes!
Actually she has little teeny tiny carpenters, ships builders, weavers and glass blowers in her shop doing this for her! Nobody can do this kinda stuff without help....and I bet somewhere in her magical garden is where these teeny tiny folk live....
uh huh! You are busted lady friend!
Shheeeezz! We have been sooooo gullible!
Shame on you Sherry! LOL
( Inspector Steve)
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casper1961 got a reaction from newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
BTW your ship is looking great!
Steve
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