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Breathe a sigh of relief, Alan. With the way shipping is from China (huge backlog of ships parked outside the west coast ports) I'm glad you got it. I'd have been worried too. For awhile last year, getting stuff from or to or from the UK or Europe in general was a problem.
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Looking good and I'm glad the problems are sorted. If it's voodoo, keep a chicken nearby for sacrifice. Maybe extra crispy?
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I'm doing the same thing as Jasek. I've broken a few off and when sanding this beast I support it upside down with the deck on some blocks. I'm not seeing any movement. Perhaps if the temperature and humidity were variable that might cause a problem.
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Tally Ho by jwpage - Scale 1:16
mtaylor replied to jwpage's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1901 - Present Day
I too am sorry to hear this. I hope the treatments work. Keith is right... put it in the Traders/Dealers area. -
USS Constitution by Billing Boats 1:100 scale Kit.
mtaylor replied to sharpranger's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Hello Saif, welcome to MSW. I did a search and there's only one log for the Billing Constitution (see at the end of this post). I was surprised as I didn't know Billings a Constitution kit. You might go here and download the index and see what other Constitution builds are here. I would suspect that the rigging on those would be similar to the Billings. Here's the log: -
Sounds exactly like what happened with PC's back in the early days and printers.... laser, etc. Even laser cutters. Once the tech matures, some stuff will be left unsupported, perhaps no more filaments?). I guess I'm a bit gun shy on some things though I did jump into a laser cutter fairly early on and did get a bit "burned" by some other tech back in the day. The one good thing about the laser is that I can and did upgrade parts.
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48pdr cannon
mtaylor replied to Thanasis's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Just to add to things.... Part of the 48 pdr problem was the weight of the ball and powder and the handling of it on ship. The Paixhans' shell was much lighter as it was filled with powder and the powder change was smaller also. -
That almost sounds like the real thing, sir. Back then, fit and finish wasn't a real priority it seems. And lets not forget the orange peel finish many cars had....
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Looks perfect from here.
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A very impressive build of something that is rarely built as a model. I'm looking forward to your final touches and showing how it will be displayed.
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Well, that is a log. Some words about what you've done and some photos.
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Welcome to MSW. I would suggest you look in the kit build area (there's an index at the top of the page) and use them as a reference also. Also, open your own log as it's a great way to get help and meet others.
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I worried about that also on this model as the tolerances seem very tight though Chris did leave meat where needed for final fitting. On a scratch build.. I don't worry that much for some reason.
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That looks to be an interesting and unique model (both of them actually). As for .tif format, open it in Paint or any other graphics program and you can convert it to JPG. Don't delete the .tif as a JPG is considered a "losey" format due to the compression it uses. Keep the .tif for your plans.
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Jaager and Roger are spot on about acquiring tools. Many of us are toolholics and have a stash of tools that seldom if ever get used but we wanted them just in case.
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Thanks for the likes and comments. OC, I'll try to keep the volume down. No need for me to stir up the neighbors. Been taking my time at this sanding and shaping the hull. I try to go over every inch with a plank to check that everything is fair. So far so good. I may need to work on the bow a bit more but my next step is to work on the stern. Here's pics of the latest effort.\ BTW, for those building the Sphinx, don't toss the wood after removing the parts right away. Hang onto it until the removed parts are sanded, shaped as needed, and installed. I found if I break one, and I have done that, that the piece where the part was removed is an excellent template to make a replacement. Here's pics as she sits on the bench.
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Welcome to MSW, Doug. Do start log on your dory as it's a great way to get help and meet other modelers.
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In which case one would not cut to the line but a bit away and then take it down to the line by sanding. I'm not that accurate cutting either but sanding makes it a lot better.
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Welcome to MSW, Doug. I hope you'll post an intro in the New Member Introductions area. As for tools... kits, etc. Here's a a good starting place to read: https://thenrg.org/resource/articles
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Welcome to MSW Bastaco. I agree with Keith... post some photos of your work and then when you're ready, open a build log in the appropriate area.
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Where to buy blocks, hearts, line etc...
mtaylor replied to bobc622's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Snug Harbor Johnny, I think you're looking for this one.. https://ropesofscale.com/ If I remember right, he's the rope maker that took over from Chuck. -
I only saw a board like the lower photo once. It was called "Officers of the Watch". Not sure if that was the name they gave it but as I said, I only saw one once in four years with the Marines.
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I hope you're right, Brian. Having my share of blue air moments but that's the way it goes. Thanks for the confidence. I'm losing more ears also, Jacek along with my mind. At some point, I'll make some "extenders" to raise them up some. Just a minor update, maybe not so minor in light of the hours on this step so far... Port side is just about sanded but needs some final work. I'm holding off on that until the starboard side is sanded. The bow is taking shape but will be finished after the starboard side is done and I can compare via templates and get them finalized. After both sides and the bow are done, I'll work on the stern. Here's a progress pic.
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