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Geoff Matson
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Well I finished up all my summer projects and it is now time to get back to modeling. I figured out all my rigging lines and how I am going to make them with the Jim Byrnes Ropewalk. But first I have to build a kind of boat dock on my work space where I can keep the Conny in a work case so the dogs and cats as well as the dust will be kept out. -
A great detail added to your boats. It turned out really really great!
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How can I prevent "Sagging" rigging?
Geoff Matson replied to wilnatp's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
If you have a Jims Byrnes ropewalk you can use small gauge wire (32 gauge wire) use it as the core and then thread the three spools with the thread you want and give it a go. Your rope comes out as 4 strand with one strand the wire and the other three strands the rope. I have made a test piece with Coats and CLark 35wt black thread and 32 gauge wire. It really firms up the rope. Still have a lot of experimanting to do. -
Jeff Hayes used to sell a upgrade package of wood for the Conny. he is with Hobby Mill. Check with him and see if he still sells it.
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hello Wes The pear looks great. I wish I would have done it on mine. Keep up the great work.
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hey Wes Looks like the dye will be a home run for you! It is always fun to see new ways to do things.
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Looks great. You are doing a great job. Just take your time and will have her all planked before you know it.
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Wow it turned out great! I will have to give this one a try when I need a name plate. Thanks. On my Constitution I used the dry letter transfer and was happy with the result
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Harvey I know what you mean. I made all my masts out of poplar. I bought some billets from Menards and cut them down to square demensions and then rounded them out. I gave up trying to find good straight dowels and decided to make my won. Used the drill and sand paper and then finished by hand. So far all is well.
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Thanks John, a trip out east is one on my bucket list. Hope your trip goes well.
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Way to go Bob. Your are making great progress.
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Robbyn Here is my two cents. Your model looks great! I am at the same point you are with my Conny. I have been building her for over three years. When I look back on her I also see my mistakes, but you have to realize as the time goes by on your build your skills increase. So now that your skills are better you tend to want to go back and redo all the earlier faults. Even though both our models are from kits, we are always looking at ways to make them better. I guess we progress form kit builds to kit bashing to semi scratch builders. I also have other builds in the wings and made a promise to myself to finish the Conny before going on to the other ones. So hang in there and finish your build. You have had a LOT on your plate lately and some times you need to take a little time for yourself and then get back to making some sawdust.
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Keeping Standing Rigging Tight
Geoff Matson replied to capnharv2's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
hey Harvey I am about the same place as you. Just finishing up all my line details. I will also be using cotton line. So far I really like Coats and Clark brand.I am thiniking of doing the rigging the same way as you. I will have to give it a try. I will do as much off the model and then install as I go. My biggest problem is I am going to try and build a working case for the Conny. I will make the front and back sides removable so I can rig her. Kind of like a big rectangle box with removeable front and back plexiglass sides for the rigging. That way I can keep the dust and animals out. Looking forward to your progress. -
Thanks for the pictures. It is always great to see the ships in action.
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Pisces III: A dramatic underwater rescue
Geoff Matson replied to Kevin's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Liked the story thanks for the link. -
The windmill looks great. I really like the details of the horse cart and barrels. Nice job!
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Steve Good to see you getting back to modeling. The dog rescues are the way to go. Thats were our St Bernard came form. Everyone needs a second chance.
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Great pictures Jay. Thanks for posting them. You are doing a great job as usual. I will be glad when winter comes so I don't have to do all the outside chores. Take care.
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Wes I used a brush to apply the paint. I aways thin it with their thinner and use several coats. I was thinking about spraying the model, but with the size I would have probably need a car spry booth
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Making a Nameplate
Geoff Matson replied to rodgerdodger's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Great tip Roger. I will be giving this one a try. -
Wes I used Model Masters flat balck enamel. I like Model Masters flat colors and have good luck with them.
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I don't know Steve, we must be having some of the same vibs. On August 12 I put down my best freind of 16 years Star a pit bull. I know how you feel. Now if you come up with a Saint Bernard I will really be suprised Take care
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Looking good. Nice to see someone making a go at the 1812 version. Will be following with much interest.
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Great Job Greg. I noticed on your build board there is nothing holding the keel straight. Is there a reason for this? I was wondering if it screwed from below.
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Model Shipways Ropewalk
Geoff Matson replied to cdogg's topic in Rope Making/Ropewalks's Discussions about Rope Making
I have the best luck with Hobby Lobby and Joanne Fabrics. It seem like Michaels is more of a craft store and has little for sewing. My wife is a quilter and turned me on to them. Once you determine which sizes you need the thread types will be easier to figure out. Right now I am leaning toward Coats and CLark, 30wt, 35wt and 50wt. and DMC and one called Lizebeth sizes 20 and 80 from Hobby Lobby. A lot of the bigger sizes of Cotton are fuzzy. I haven't tried dyeing any of the line yet and am wondering if the dyeing would cut down on the fuzzies.
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