Pirate adam
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Congratulations Rusty! That turned out amazing. I love the colors! Adam
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I buy a lot of paint for my plastic models from Michigan Toy Soldier. They carry AK Interactive. https://www.michtoy.com I have found them great to deal with. Adam
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This turned out really great Fred! I think the Speedwell will be a great build. Looking forward to it. Adam
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Plastic or Wood models? Your Favorite?
Pirate adam replied to Bill97's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I agree with mtaylor. You probably have more or less all of the tools you need to build one of the Model Expo kits if you have been building in plastic for a while. One thing I would add to the tool list if you don't have one is a pin vise and a set of small drills. Little files are also good to have. I build lots of plastic airplane models in addition to wood ship models. The biggest difference between plastic and most of the wood model kits is that you will have to do a bit more shaping, sanding, etc. on the wood models. A cool thing about the wood kits is you will most likely end up with a kit that is very unique and your own depending on how you finish, rig, etc. -
The frame alignment jig is genius and so simple (like so many genius things are). Something similar could be easily adopted to any plank on frame build by carefully measuring room and space. I am putting it in my mental notebook for my planned upcoming Swan build. Adam
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Congratulations Chuck. This has been an amazing build to follow, and the engineering that you have put into the kit is amazing. I have learned a lot from following, and the end result is incredible. Adam
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This is spectacular! The downside is we get spoiled by seeing years of work in each installment. Adam
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The rigging is amazing Johann. I'm not sure I've ever really seen anything quite like it. I am going to read this section again and again before I do any rigging on my model.
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Here we are with all the little bits temporarily in place. Next I will work on the rudder and various cleats before turning to the upper deck.
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I also managed to frame in the stern windows. Not sure yet if I will add something to simulate glass. Zoomed in photos are brutal, lol.
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I have also spent the last several months learning some new skills. I turned all of the cannons and swivel guns on a Sherline lathe. There is a whole bag of practice cannons before I got to these. Next I need to learn silver soldering to finish these guys up as well as the various other metal working on the ship.
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I have also been working on lots of little bits here and there. I am especially happy with how the capstan turned out.
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Construction on the galley has proceeded in fits and starts since the last post. Time for some updates. I wasn't sure about adding treenails to the deck. I decided on yes, and am very happy with the result. Nails were made from cherry. Adam
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MONTAÑES by Amalio
Pirate adam replied to Amalio's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
There are many amazing models on this site, but this is one of my role models for precision wood working. Incredible! Adam -
The curved grating is amazing. Very inspirational high standard of work. Adam
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NAIAD 1797 by Bitao - 1:60
Pirate adam replied to Bitao's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Bitao, This is amazing work. Your craftsmanship is beyond most of us on the site, but I love seeing the limits of what is possible. It gives a lot of inspiration and ideas for techniques even for those of us not quite as skilled. This is one of the few models I have seen with the pump dales actually in place. Adam -
Glen, That is a really cool display. One of the most unique displays of a ship in bottle I have seen. Adam
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Chuck, Sorry if this has been asked before, but I can't find anything in the various logs. Do you have a sense of how much the Winchelsea's hull weighs at this point? Adam
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You make it look so easy Marsalv! I have learned so much from reading through this log and your Pandora log. It makes me want to practice, practice, practice. Great work. Adam
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Rope making attempts - Feedback requested
Pirate adam replied to Moonbug's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
It looks great to me. I also recently bought a Rope Rocket, and I have been really happy with it so far. I agree with Chuck that making the rope is weirdly satisfying, and my wife even found it interesting. -
I really like the river raft. That is a cool execution of a very creative idea. Adam
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BTW, all of the Vallejo paint on the bench is NOT for the Washington. It is only used for plastic airplanes
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I have been a bit of the passenger on the site as late, but work on the Washington has continued in fits and starts over the last couple of years. Construction has picked up nicely as of late, and I think we may just end up with a finished galley at some point Here is the latest look at work to date. I have treated a lot of the pear wood as well as the decking with a layer of tung oil. Decking is holly. I'm super happy with the look especially on the areas that were coated a year+ ago. I am planning to leave the gun deck more or less as-is with half of the beams exposed. I'm still deciding whether or not to add another row or two of planks below the wales. I have seen models either way, and both look fine. Next up I will start with the internal planking. Adam
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