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md1400cs reacted to mrjimmy in HMS Victory by guraus - scale 1:48 - plank on frame
Ladies and Gentlemen........
You are witnessing genius.
Si
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md1400cs reacted to roger graul in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Michael, all the accolades are well deserved and again you amaze with your skill and eye to detail.
Roger
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md1400cs reacted to Salty Sea Dog in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Michael!
Your execution of the small details is amazing. Each new thing is a real treat to see. Keep up the terrific work!
-Buck
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md1400cs got a reaction from tasmanian in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Installed carriages now just need to clean up the ropes. I will leave that for now and move to an other area TBD. Thanks for looking in (:-)
PS: first pic, is self explanatory, but found it easy to position carriage then drill a small hole in deck for installation.
MIchael
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md1400cs got a reaction from tasmanian in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
JanV,
Thanks...these are the ones I used.
Note the drill bit in the envelope, all blocks were drilled a second time to enlarge the holes to allow ropes to go through. I have learned that this is a common practice to do. Not a criticism of Chuck's excellent products.
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to marktiedens in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
I like the G-S glue also except it seems to be a bit "stringy". Very nice cannons by the way.
/Mark
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md1400cs got a reaction from Elijah in The Kit-Basher's Guide To The Galaxy
A stupid person's (me) guide for making pulleys, Capt. Steve was nice enough to ask me to share (:-)
My first attempt at using a Proxxon lathe to make pulleys in the early stages looked ok. Then came the part that I had to cut and trim the grooved dowel piece in order to slip the new pulleys into the new blocks I just built; Hmmm no good - they looked weak.
I then noticed that I had a loose cannon wheel lying about that was the same width as my dowel. Eureka, as a solution I then used my Proxxon rotary tool to spin the carriage wheels in order to cut grooves; again weak and inconsistent results.
Then another thought popped in. I could use small deadeyes that are so nicely pre-grooved and then just thin their sides a bit with a rotary tool, and just slip then in; Voilà.
The synapses were responding to absolute frustration with my inability to actually make these silly little monsters; cannibalization seemed to be an approach.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to SkerryAmp in Mayflower by SkerryAmp - Model Shipways - 5/32" = 1'
Thanks Michael, appreaciate the good word and stopping by, feel free to pull up a chair and pop in some more (just watch out for that Sjors fellow, he will steal your pop corn!)
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md1400cs got a reaction from GTM in Santisima Trinidad by GTM - OcCre - 1:90 - Kit Bashed
Theo,
Beautiful project, such a wealth of perfectly executed details.!! As you know you were the catalyst for my efforts at hand building the carriages on mine. I am really enjoying following your build. Also a really impressive ship.
MIchael
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md1400cs got a reaction from riverboat in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
JanV,
Thanks...these are the ones I used.
Note the drill bit in the envelope, all blocks were drilled a second time to enlarge the holes to allow ropes to go through. I have learned that this is a common practice to do. Not a criticism of Chuck's excellent products.
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by lambsbk – Revell – 1/96 - PLASTIC – With Fiber Optics
Dave,
Nice to see that you are back at work. Looking good.
The Connie will be in dry-dock for the next 2 years, as I'm sure you know. I hope to visit her when she returns to her museum. She looked great out for her last cruise.
Michael
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md1400cs reacted to lambsbk in USS Constitution by lambsbk – Revell – 1/96 - PLASTIC – With Fiber Optics
Thanks Michael. I was on board her last year. Awesome ship.
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md1400cs got a reaction from riverboat in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Installed carriages now just need to clean up the ropes. I will leave that for now and move to an other area TBD. Thanks for looking in (:-)
PS: first pic, is self explanatory, but found it easy to position carriage then drill a small hole in deck for installation.
MIchael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Ulises Victoria in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Continuing onward with the carriage ropes and tackles installation.
After trying to install one completely assembled carriage with ropes attached, I found it to be too cumbersome and a pain in the @#&. That wasn’t going to work very well. Space was so limited and I needed to also, just below the upper blocks attach the hooks for the carriage stops. Too messy hmmm….
So, plan B; I completed all the rope/block assemblies for the14 carriages. Then chose to attach those to the weather deck first. Made a small hook so basic but so perfect ha ah…
Sliding in the cannons, then attaching the pins to each side of the carriages will be a breeze (I think). I can then adjust the ropes and tackles for a tight fit.
Have not decided how to display the left over rope lengths. The Vasa museum sort of hangs the excess on hooks near the rear of each carriage side. I’m short on length of the carriages, as they had to be shortened (Corel kit weather deck too narrow).
As noted from the just previous post, I wanted to emulate the 1/10th assembly with the use of small wooden pins. Used tooth pics. The results are acceptable, but I find that the scaling is a bit “off” My error, but still achieved the intent. Again thanks for dropping by and the Likes and comments always a pleasure.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from NMBROOK in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Nigel,
Thanks SO much your comments are always so dear.
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Installed carriages now just need to clean up the ropes. I will leave that for now and move to an other area TBD. Thanks for looking in (:-)
PS: first pic, is self explanatory, but found it easy to position carriage then drill a small hole in deck for installation.
MIchael
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md1400cs got a reaction from edmay in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Installed carriages now just need to clean up the ropes. I will leave that for now and move to an other area TBD. Thanks for looking in (:-)
PS: first pic, is self explanatory, but found it easy to position carriage then drill a small hole in deck for installation.
MIchael
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md1400cs got a reaction from tasmanian in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Continuing onward with the carriage ropes and tackles installation.
After trying to install one completely assembled carriage with ropes attached, I found it to be too cumbersome and a pain in the @#&. That wasn’t going to work very well. Space was so limited and I needed to also, just below the upper blocks attach the hooks for the carriage stops. Too messy hmmm….
So, plan B; I completed all the rope/block assemblies for the14 carriages. Then chose to attach those to the weather deck first. Made a small hook so basic but so perfect ha ah…
Sliding in the cannons, then attaching the pins to each side of the carriages will be a breeze (I think). I can then adjust the ropes and tackles for a tight fit.
Have not decided how to display the left over rope lengths. The Vasa museum sort of hangs the excess on hooks near the rear of each carriage side. I’m short on length of the carriages, as they had to be shortened (Corel kit weather deck too narrow).
As noted from the just previous post, I wanted to emulate the 1/10th assembly with the use of small wooden pins. Used tooth pics. The results are acceptable, but I find that the scaling is a bit “off” My error, but still achieved the intent. Again thanks for dropping by and the Likes and comments always a pleasure.
Regards,
Michael
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md1400cs got a reaction from fmodajr in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Installed carriages now just need to clean up the ropes. I will leave that for now and move to an other area TBD. Thanks for looking in (:-)
PS: first pic, is self explanatory, but found it easy to position carriage then drill a small hole in deck for installation.
MIchael
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md1400cs got a reaction from Ferit in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Installed carriages now just need to clean up the ropes. I will leave that for now and move to an other area TBD. Thanks for looking in (:-)
PS: first pic, is self explanatory, but found it easy to position carriage then drill a small hole in deck for installation.
MIchael
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md1400cs got a reaction from lambsbk in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Installed carriages now just need to clean up the ropes. I will leave that for now and move to an other area TBD. Thanks for looking in (:-)
PS: first pic, is self explanatory, but found it easy to position carriage then drill a small hole in deck for installation.
MIchael
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md1400cs got a reaction from canoe21 in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Installed carriages now just need to clean up the ropes. I will leave that for now and move to an other area TBD. Thanks for looking in (:-)
PS: first pic, is self explanatory, but found it easy to position carriage then drill a small hole in deck for installation.
MIchael
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md1400cs got a reaction from NMBROOK in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Installed carriages now just need to clean up the ropes. I will leave that for now and move to an other area TBD. Thanks for looking in (:-)
PS: first pic, is self explanatory, but found it easy to position carriage then drill a small hole in deck for installation.
MIchael
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md1400cs got a reaction from GTM in Wasa by md1400cs - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Hi Mates,
Installed carriages now just need to clean up the ropes. I will leave that for now and move to an other area TBD. Thanks for looking in (:-)
PS: first pic, is self explanatory, but found it easy to position carriage then drill a small hole in deck for installation.
MIchael
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