Bob Cleek

The problem with this type besides weakening the wood is that the crimped side is no longer fit to be viewed - so if one uses this type they can't do open boats or anything where the inside of the plank is visible.

Before doing that check out the planking tutorials here.
Completely different way of doing it without one of those and it works better.
 
https://modelshipworld.com/forum/98-planking-downloads-and-tutorials-and-videos/
 
 

Jeff
 
I use Two Cherries micro chisels
https://www.craftsmanstudio.com/Two-Cherries-Micro-Carving-Tool-Set6_p_353.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwr56IBhAvEiwA1fuqGgOwMvoBlyTXykDOBJExwO5mdlrDPqYwSPoq7x7BJIzHDHj2SWDn-hoCltAQAvD_BwE
 
And i also have this set from Lee Valley
 
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/carving-tools/gouges/47816-hirsch-micro-carving-tools?item=61S0015&utm_source=free_google_shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&gclid=CjwKCAjwr56IBhAvEiwA1fuqGus4E3_D77hTumBLfRIPwzYWPGiSwH8bzOB1bOwKsYabm2a9USn98hoCXGMQAvD_BwE
 
They are not palm chisels but are only 6" long and go down to .5mm and are excellent quality
 
Used them on this
 
Jim
 
 
 
 
 
 

Smith and Company's' Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (called in the trades "CPES" is a special penetrating epoxy sealer (not an epoxy adhesive) originally formulated for the conservation and restoration of decayed "gingerbread" on Victorian wooden structures. It took the wooden boat marine industry by storm about fifty years ago when it was invented. It's secret forumula is something much more than thinned epoxy adhesive, which some substitute for it. It's penetrating ability (it's about the consistency of water) is derived by it's very "hot" solvents. ("Apply only in a well-ventilated area.") I've used many gallons of it over the years restoring wooden boats. It would soak into that rigging, I'm sure, and bind it together as well as anything, and it does not leave a glossy sheen on the first coat, which is all you should need. It's a two part coating, mixed 50/50.  You can telephone Steve Smith, the inventor, and he is happy to advise customers on its many properties for use in many applications. It's sold in most decent marine chandleries these days, as well as some hardware stores. Many have tried to duplicate it, but only "CPES"(tm) is the real deal. I bet it would work very well on that rigging. It does not dry hard and brittle, but retains flexibility and I expect if it were formed as it dried, it would yield very realistic catenaries. 
 
See: http://www.smithandcompany.org/CPES/
 
From what I've seen of your descriptions of the condition of that rigging, it's really not long for this world and any that's preserved will simply break in short order. It's the customer's call, of course, but it seems more a candidate for a total re-rigging than for the restoration of the existing fiber components. Some material that will penetrate the existing rigging and form a matrix material is the only thing that's going to work at all. Just my take on it, but it's a really old model and that rigging seems to have lost any strength it ever had at this point. I'm watching with interest to see if it can be saved.
 
As the saying goes, "You're a better man than I, Gunga Din!"
 

Guys, he's looking for 5mm wide hinges (the distance across the hinge when open.) 7mm and up are commercially available. It appears that 5mm hinges are not. If 7mm works for him (maybe he may want to file them smaller,) those are readily available. They have a wide price range. As usual, MicroMark is far and away the most expensive. The best prices will be found from dollhouse miniatures parts supply houses on line.

I've looked for these without success, as well. The smallest ready-made miniature piano hinges around are 7mm open width.
 
You'll hate me for saying so, but this is probably something you will have to fabricate yourself. I'd suggest buying some brass tubing of suitable thickness and some brass strip of the suitable width. Mark the strip with the widths of the hinge tubing and "spot solder' every other space marked out with silver solder. Then cut the unsoldered sections of tubing free with a jeweler's saw at the marked spaces (keeping track of which loose piece came from where, so they all fit back perfectly.) Then reassemble the cut pieces by running a piece of brass wire down tube as the hinge pin. Then "spot solder" the loose sections of the tube to the other piece of brass strip of suitable size and gauge to make the other leaf of the hinge. Tedious, yes, but simple enough. A jig made of a length of wood with a groove cut in it for the tube to lay in and strip holding "fences" so that the brass strips fetch up against the side of the tube at the right height and not move around will make the soldering assembly go much easier.

I've looked for these without success, as well. The smallest ready-made miniature piano hinges around are 7mm open width.
 
You'll hate me for saying so, but this is probably something you will have to fabricate yourself. I'd suggest buying some brass tubing of suitable thickness and some brass strip of the suitable width. Mark the strip with the widths of the hinge tubing and "spot solder' every other space marked out with silver solder. Then cut the unsoldered sections of tubing free with a jeweler's saw at the marked spaces (keeping track of which loose piece came from where, so they all fit back perfectly.) Then reassemble the cut pieces by running a piece of brass wire down tube as the hinge pin. Then "spot solder" the loose sections of the tube to the other piece of brass strip of suitable size and gauge to make the other leaf of the hinge. Tedious, yes, but simple enough. A jig made of a length of wood with a groove cut in it for the tube to lay in and strip holding "fences" so that the brass strips fetch up against the side of the tube at the right height and not move around will make the soldering assembly go much easier.

Tasty! I've never seen Dietzgen spline weights before but I knew they once made them. Usually, what you see on eBay are the similar Keuffel and Esser models. The few I have are a real collection of odd ball homemade "beaters." I keep meaning to cast myself up a nice matching one of these days. Yours are very reasonably priced for "store bought" ducks. I don't know of anybody who's making them anymore except Edson.  I'd love to come across a bunch of the fancy bronze ones Edson makes at a bargain price, but $61.00 a piece is too rich for my taste retail. These are really something any serious scratch-builder ought to own.
 

 
See: Edson Boat Accessories: Spline Weights (edsonmarine.com)

That's for sure. If I were anywhere near his location, I'd be seriously thinking of picking up the lot, keeping what interested me, and selling the rest again on eBay. I'm guessing the proceeds from selling what I didn't want to keep would equal or surpass what I paid for the total. 

True. He doesn't have the "Byrnes Trifecta" (table saw, thickness sander, disk sander,) either, but as the saying goes, "He who dies with the most tools, wins!"  

That's for sure. If I were anywhere near his location, I'd be seriously thinking of picking up the lot, keeping what interested me, and selling the rest again on eBay. I'm guessing the proceeds from selling what I didn't want to keep would equal or surpass what I paid for the total. 

That's for sure. If I were anywhere near his location, I'd be seriously thinking of picking up the lot, keeping what interested me, and selling the rest again on eBay. I'm guessing the proceeds from selling what I didn't want to keep would equal or surpass what I paid for the total. 

It's sad that he can't enjoy the investment but a great pick up for some lucky modeller

I hope it's okay to re-post something from eBay here. I don't know the seller, but I figured the deal was something some MSW forum member would love to hear about.
 
Someone is selling a complete ship modeling shop setup, plus a MS Syren kit and a wooden airplane kit, all for $1,000.00 "buy it now" or "make an offer." (No bidders to contend with. Just "first come, first served.") This seller must have bought just about everything Micro-Mark offers for ship modeling. (Not all of which I'd buy, but his choices certainly include all of the Micro-Mark stuff worth having.) He's got a Dremel "system" with drill press, router, flex shaft, etc. He's got all the hand tools anybody would want. Tons of material and supplies and parts and a nice wooden machinist's tool chest. Everything there for scratch  building, too. Plus a bunch of books and magazines. What's odd about it is that all of the stuff looks absolutely clean and brand new, almost like he (she?) bought stuff but never used it. (To some extent, I've been there, done that, and got the tee shirt myself! Haven't we all? ) He mentions that he's selling it all, lock, stock, and barrel, because health reasons preclude his using it. He says it would cost about $3,000.00 to buy, but I'm guessing it would be way more than that.
 
There is a catch, of course. Because of the amount and weight of it all, the cost of shipping would be prohibitive, so you have to pick it up yourself or arrange to have somebody get it for you. He lives in Utah. 
 
If you are anywhere in Utah, or know somebody who is, definitely check it out.
 
Even if you aren't in Utah, it's worth drooling over and enjoying the bittersweet feeling of "the one that got away."
 
Here's the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/234092055148?hash=item3680f94a6c:g:-HMAAOSwGqZg8crL

I hope it's okay to re-post something from eBay here. I don't know the seller, but I figured the deal was something some MSW forum member would love to hear about.
 
Someone is selling a complete ship modeling shop setup, plus a MS Syren kit and a wooden airplane kit, all for $1,000.00 "buy it now" or "make an offer." (No bidders to contend with. Just "first come, first served.") This seller must have bought just about everything Micro-Mark offers for ship modeling. (Not all of which I'd buy, but his choices certainly include all of the Micro-Mark stuff worth having.) He's got a Dremel "system" with drill press, router, flex shaft, etc. He's got all the hand tools anybody would want. Tons of material and supplies and parts and a nice wooden machinist's tool chest. Everything there for scratch  building, too. Plus a bunch of books and magazines. What's odd about it is that all of the stuff looks absolutely clean and brand new, almost like he (she?) bought stuff but never used it. (To some extent, I've been there, done that, and got the tee shirt myself! Haven't we all? ) He mentions that he's selling it all, lock, stock, and barrel, because health reasons preclude his using it. He says it would cost about $3,000.00 to buy, but I'm guessing it would be way more than that.
 
There is a catch, of course. Because of the amount and weight of it all, the cost of shipping would be prohibitive, so you have to pick it up yourself or arrange to have somebody get it for you. He lives in Utah. 
 
If you are anywhere in Utah, or know somebody who is, definitely check it out.
 
Even if you aren't in Utah, it's worth drooling over and enjoying the bittersweet feeling of "the one that got away."
 
Here's the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/234092055148?hash=item3680f94a6c:g:-HMAAOSwGqZg8crL

Minwax does use the term "stain" loosely in their advertising text, but if you read the label carefully, you will note that Minwax doesn't call their above product a "stain." They call it a "Wood Finish." That is, "something other than a stain." They claim it "Penetrates, Stains, and Seals," but they don't claim it is a "stain."
 
Minwax does sell stains per se and calls them that:
 
 
 

It's the water that raises the grain. No water, no raised grain. 
 
Bend your wood using dry heat. A bending iron is good if you have one. If not, a small clothes iron works well. A piece of metal pipe of suitable diameter can be heated from the inside with a torch and used by bending the wood against it. Some have even found good success by using a microwave oven to heat the wood. Use the forum search engine to see various dry heat methods. Review Chuck Passaro's great video turtorials on plank bending in the resources section under the "More" drop down menu at the top of the forum page.
 
Water based paints run the risk of raising wood grain if they are too thin because of their water content. If using water-based paints, prime the wood with thinned shellac as mentioned above. Shellac will not raise the grain. it is thinned with alcohol. Oil-based paints will not raise wood grain. This is a significant advantage of oil-based paints, although it is a simple matter to prime wood for water-based painting using shellac which dries very quickly.

Minwax does use the term "stain" loosely in their advertising text, but if you read the label carefully, you will note that Minwax doesn't call their above product a "stain." They call it a "Wood Finish." That is, "something other than a stain." They claim it "Penetrates, Stains, and Seals," but they don't claim it is a "stain."
 
Minwax does sell stains per se and calls them that:
 
 
 

I hope it's okay to re-post something from eBay here. I don't know the seller, but I figured the deal was something some MSW forum member would love to hear about.
 
Someone is selling a complete ship modeling shop setup, plus a MS Syren kit and a wooden airplane kit, all for $1,000.00 "buy it now" or "make an offer." (No bidders to contend with. Just "first come, first served.") This seller must have bought just about everything Micro-Mark offers for ship modeling. (Not all of which I'd buy, but his choices certainly include all of the Micro-Mark stuff worth having.) He's got a Dremel "system" with drill press, router, flex shaft, etc. He's got all the hand tools anybody would want. Tons of material and supplies and parts and a nice wooden machinist's tool chest. Everything there for scratch  building, too. Plus a bunch of books and magazines. What's odd about it is that all of the stuff looks absolutely clean and brand new, almost like he (she?) bought stuff but never used it. (To some extent, I've been there, done that, and got the tee shirt myself! Haven't we all? ) He mentions that he's selling it all, lock, stock, and barrel, because health reasons preclude his using it. He says it would cost about $3,000.00 to buy, but I'm guessing it would be way more than that.
 
There is a catch, of course. Because of the amount and weight of it all, the cost of shipping would be prohibitive, so you have to pick it up yourself or arrange to have somebody get it for you. He lives in Utah. 
 
If you are anywhere in Utah, or know somebody who is, definitely check it out.
 
Even if you aren't in Utah, it's worth drooling over and enjoying the bittersweet feeling of "the one that got away."
 
Here's the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/234092055148?hash=item3680f94a6c:g:-HMAAOSwGqZg8crL

True. He doesn't have the "Byrnes Trifecta" (table saw, thickness sander, disk sander,) either, but as the saying goes, "He who dies with the most tools, wins!"  

True. He doesn't have the "Byrnes Trifecta" (table saw, thickness sander, disk sander,) either, but as the saying goes, "He who dies with the most tools, wins!"  

I've got a trick for crappy old pin-vice drills. This one doesn't fit bits any smaller than .5mm anymore so I roll aluminum foil around the drill bit shafts. It seems to generate enough grip that I can drill into wood without the bit spinning in the chuck.
 
Here is a .3mm bit being sleeved up.  

Riffler files are used for finishing and detail work.  They can be very useful for filing in tight corners or odd shapes.
 
John

I hope it's okay to re-post something from eBay here. I don't know the seller, but I figured the deal was something some MSW forum member would love to hear about.
 
Someone is selling a complete ship modeling shop setup, plus a MS Syren kit and a wooden airplane kit, all for $1,000.00 "buy it now" or "make an offer." (No bidders to contend with. Just "first come, first served.") This seller must have bought just about everything Micro-Mark offers for ship modeling. (Not all of which I'd buy, but his choices certainly include all of the Micro-Mark stuff worth having.) He's got a Dremel "system" with drill press, router, flex shaft, etc. He's got all the hand tools anybody would want. Tons of material and supplies and parts and a nice wooden machinist's tool chest. Everything there for scratch  building, too. Plus a bunch of books and magazines. What's odd about it is that all of the stuff looks absolutely clean and brand new, almost like he (she?) bought stuff but never used it. (To some extent, I've been there, done that, and got the tee shirt myself! Haven't we all? ) He mentions that he's selling it all, lock, stock, and barrel, because health reasons preclude his using it. He says it would cost about $3,000.00 to buy, but I'm guessing it would be way more than that.
 
There is a catch, of course. Because of the amount and weight of it all, the cost of shipping would be prohibitive, so you have to pick it up yourself or arrange to have somebody get it for you. He lives in Utah. 
 
If you are anywhere in Utah, or know somebody who is, definitely check it out.
 
Even if you aren't in Utah, it's worth drooling over and enjoying the bittersweet feeling of "the one that got away."
 
Here's the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/234092055148?hash=item3680f94a6c:g:-HMAAOSwGqZg8crL

Tasty! I've never seen Dietzgen spline weights before but I knew they once made them. Usually, what you see on eBay are the similar Keuffel and Esser models. The few I have are a real collection of odd ball homemade "beaters." I keep meaning to cast myself up a nice matching one of these days. Yours are very reasonably priced for "store bought" ducks. I don't know of anybody who's making them anymore except Edson.  I'd love to come across a bunch of the fancy bronze ones Edson makes at a bargain price, but $61.00 a piece is too rich for my taste retail. These are really something any serious scratch-builder ought to own.
 

 
See: Edson Boat Accessories: Spline Weights (edsonmarine.com)