Chidokan
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Chidokan got a reaction from greenstone in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
I would like to see 'crew members' so as to help give a clue as to scale.. I find some on wargames figures websites, but the general kit scales do not often match these... be nice to have sailors looking like they are altering rigging etc.
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Chidokan got a reaction from mtaylor in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
I would like to see 'crew members' so as to help give a clue as to scale.. I find some on wargames figures websites, but the general kit scales do not often match these... be nice to have sailors looking like they are altering rigging etc.
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Chidokan got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HMS Bounty by klimi - 1:60 scale - armed merchant ship
hi Klimi,
I bought the book and my kit has very little similarity to it for the upper deck, so I am going to copy the book, and also throw away the stern section as it is not even close to the shape in the book!
I think the mast holes in the deck are about correct, but I also have a 'spare hole' that does not relate to a mast or hatch...fortunately the deck planking can cover this. The kit guide does not show enough detail, so thanks for the advice about buying the book.
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Chidokan got a reaction from mtaylor in Caroline's bottom
and you can still buy pease pudding.. as per the nursery rhyme..
Pease pudding hot, Pease pudding cold,
Pease pudding in the pot - nine days old.
Some like it hot, some like it cold,
Some like it in the pot - nine days old.
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Chidokan got a reaction from robin b in Caroline's bottom
and you can still buy pease pudding.. as per the nursery rhyme..
Pease pudding hot, Pease pudding cold,
Pease pudding in the pot - nine days old.
Some like it hot, some like it cold,
Some like it in the pot - nine days old.
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Chidokan got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HMS Bounty by klimi - 1:60 scale - armed merchant ship
nice boat, far better than the sergal one! I have just put that together and it looks strange... nothing like the book! Do you plan to do the smaller one as well? I was thinking of making masts, sails and oars and storing them on the boats, but then thought they may be stored somewhere else.... anyone know where they keep them on the current replica ship?
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Chidokan got a reaction from klimi in HMS Bounty by klimi - 1:60 scale - armed merchant ship
nice boat, far better than the sergal one! I have just put that together and it looks strange... nothing like the book! Do you plan to do the smaller one as well? I was thinking of making masts, sails and oars and storing them on the boats, but then thought they may be stored somewhere else.... anyone know where they keep them on the current replica ship?
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Chidokan got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Bounty by klimi - 1:60 scale - armed merchant ship
hi Klimi, I am just starting the Sergal kit, and got the book today... One thing I spotted is that the wheelhouse is very different in the kit to the book (which is what you have made). Do you think the rudder can move enough with the wheel house from the book, as it seems a little restrictive from the drawings? I thought as you have made it you will be able to see better how well this would work! The kit version gives a wide angle, but that looks too much... Nice work, I hope I can do as well as you!
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Chidokan got a reaction from mtaylor in 8-in-1 Power Tool
one thing I found useful was to blacken the scribe lines that indicate degrees etc on the handles...my eyesight is not what it was and this helps a lot. I also made up some jigs for the saw, so I could do multiple plank lengths for decking etc. I dont have a large work area, to get the larger tools in, so a little time fiddling about getting the relevant assembly made up is fine by me... You definitely need a small support board to pin the tool down, I made up one using some cheap angle brackets, its about a foot wide and two feet long and does the job.
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Chidokan got a reaction from Canute in 8-in-1 Power Tool
one thing I found useful was to blacken the scribe lines that indicate degrees etc on the handles...my eyesight is not what it was and this helps a lot. I also made up some jigs for the saw, so I could do multiple plank lengths for decking etc. I dont have a large work area, to get the larger tools in, so a little time fiddling about getting the relevant assembly made up is fine by me... You definitely need a small support board to pin the tool down, I made up one using some cheap angle brackets, its about a foot wide and two feet long and does the job.
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Chidokan got a reaction from WackoWolf in 8-in-1 Power Tool
one thing I found useful was to blacken the scribe lines that indicate degrees etc on the handles...my eyesight is not what it was and this helps a lot. I also made up some jigs for the saw, so I could do multiple plank lengths for decking etc. I dont have a large work area, to get the larger tools in, so a little time fiddling about getting the relevant assembly made up is fine by me... You definitely need a small support board to pin the tool down, I made up one using some cheap angle brackets, its about a foot wide and two feet long and does the job.
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Chidokan got a reaction from jud in 8-in-1 Power Tool
one thing I found useful was to blacken the scribe lines that indicate degrees etc on the handles...my eyesight is not what it was and this helps a lot. I also made up some jigs for the saw, so I could do multiple plank lengths for decking etc. I dont have a large work area, to get the larger tools in, so a little time fiddling about getting the relevant assembly made up is fine by me... You definitely need a small support board to pin the tool down, I made up one using some cheap angle brackets, its about a foot wide and two feet long and does the job.
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Chidokan got a reaction from cobra1951 in HMAV Bounty By cobra1951 - Artesania Latina - 1:48
Just found this, looks good! I've just bought the Sergal Bounty.... however am banned from building it until I finish the viking ship I am on with.. (shields to paint and its finished, so not long!)
I started to look at the overall quality of the kit, just checking I have it all, honest! The bulk is fine, however there are two ply sheets that have the tops of the cutters and other parts laser cut... these are bent and split, so am guessing I will have to replace them.
The instructions are irritating, as the languages are split all over the pages, it makes them really hard to follow. I think I will scan them in and then combine all the english bits together.
I think I may bash mine a little to get the holds a bit more exposed, like yours above...... the Sergal frames are solid, so will need some cutting out where I want to cut away the hull. I think this will need some thinking through or I could end up with a twisted frame.
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Chidokan got a reaction from mischief in Rigging tools how are they used
I find the oscilloscope probe with the locking hook is useful for getting into awkward places... you can get just the probe section at local electronics shops like Maplin...
http://www.dx.com/p/40mhz-oscilloscope-probe-with-x1-x10-switch-max-600v-34221#.Vstpq9AlRlR
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Chidokan got a reaction from cristikc in 8-in-1 Power Tool
I got one of the unimats and find it quite useful for making straight lines for cannonball racks etc. They are a bit of a fiddle to set up, but that is part of the fun. I wish I had got the top of the range CNC controlled version looking back now, but the one I have is useful for the odd times you need it. I rigged up a little jig for cutting planks to length for decking etc. If you do buy one, make sure you get a set with the adjustable tables, which is the most useful part of the system...
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Chidokan got a reaction from Canute in 8-in-1 Power Tool
I got one of the unimats and find it quite useful for making straight lines for cannonball racks etc. They are a bit of a fiddle to set up, but that is part of the fun. I wish I had got the top of the range CNC controlled version looking back now, but the one I have is useful for the odd times you need it. I rigged up a little jig for cutting planks to length for decking etc. If you do buy one, make sure you get a set with the adjustable tables, which is the most useful part of the system...
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Chidokan got a reaction from WackoWolf in 8-in-1 Power Tool
I got one of the unimats and find it quite useful for making straight lines for cannonball racks etc. They are a bit of a fiddle to set up, but that is part of the fun. I wish I had got the top of the range CNC controlled version looking back now, but the one I have is useful for the odd times you need it. I rigged up a little jig for cutting planks to length for decking etc. If you do buy one, make sure you get a set with the adjustable tables, which is the most useful part of the system...
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Chidokan got a reaction from mtaylor in 8-in-1 Power Tool
I got one of the unimats and find it quite useful for making straight lines for cannonball racks etc. They are a bit of a fiddle to set up, but that is part of the fun. I wish I had got the top of the range CNC controlled version looking back now, but the one I have is useful for the odd times you need it. I rigged up a little jig for cutting planks to length for decking etc. If you do buy one, make sure you get a set with the adjustable tables, which is the most useful part of the system...
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Chidokan got a reaction from Gerhardvienna in 8-in-1 Power Tool
I got one of the unimats and find it quite useful for making straight lines for cannonball racks etc. They are a bit of a fiddle to set up, but that is part of the fun. I wish I had got the top of the range CNC controlled version looking back now, but the one I have is useful for the odd times you need it. I rigged up a little jig for cutting planks to length for decking etc. If you do buy one, make sure you get a set with the adjustable tables, which is the most useful part of the system...
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Chidokan got a reaction from Canute in Rigging tools how are they used
I find the oscilloscope probe with the locking hook is useful for getting into awkward places... you can get just the probe section at local electronics shops like Maplin...
http://www.dx.com/p/40mhz-oscilloscope-probe-with-x1-x10-switch-max-600v-34221#.Vstpq9AlRlR
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Chidokan got a reaction from Canute in GALEON SAN JOSE FOUND WORTH $10 BILLION
I wonder if I can prove a link to one of the sailors on the brit side, and claim some of it belongs to me as it should have all been divided up between the capturing crew?
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Chidokan got a reaction from foxy in GALEON SAN JOSE FOUND WORTH $10 BILLION
I wonder if I can prove a link to one of the sailors on the brit side, and claim some of it belongs to me as it should have all been divided up between the capturing crew?
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Chidokan got a reaction from GLakie in GALEON SAN JOSE FOUND WORTH $10 BILLION
I wonder if I can prove a link to one of the sailors on the brit side, and claim some of it belongs to me as it should have all been divided up between the capturing crew?
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Chidokan got a reaction from mtaylor in GALEON SAN JOSE FOUND WORTH $10 BILLION
I wonder if I can prove a link to one of the sailors on the brit side, and claim some of it belongs to me as it should have all been divided up between the capturing crew?
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Chidokan got a reaction from mtaylor in Tools That Are a Waste.
tweezers. I hate them. they either fire the part I want half way into oblivion or dont grip/pick up where I want them to. I got passed a loom a line and yes they are useless...the pins need threading and the lower plate should be steel, then it might work... any tension and the pins just pop out.
As an engineer I sometimes have to deal with kilograms per square inch.... don't ask.
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