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Welcome to MSW, Dimitris. As Bruce said, the best way is to open a build log on the new model. And when you feel ready to try Fulgaro again, do a log for that one.
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There's some articles in the database about basic tools, etc. Take a few and read them before spending your money. https://thenrg.org/resource/articles
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spare parts for hull
mtaylor replied to Bo Button's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Bo, Can you post pictures as .jpg instead of .hec? Hec is little used other than on certain phones. -
Weclome to MSW. Since you didn't specify which model, I suggest you go up to the search feature and do a search for the model and look at the build logs.
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Roter Löwe 1597 by Ondras71
mtaylor replied to Ondras71's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Beautiful carving. I do like the words of the sculptor about just removing the excess material. -
Good work on the port doors. So they were actually pierced then? For some reason, I thought they would be solid with no gun port. And that's great finding Parrot guns. They will look perfect.
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The sails are looking sharp, Steven. At the rate you're going, you'll have her ready for display very soon.
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Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
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One place to possibly start might be the Gateway Arch Museum in St. Louis. Here's their website: https://www.archpark.org/visit/points-of-interest/museum-at-the-gateway-arch- 281 replies
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YOUNG AMERICA 1853 by Bitao - FINISHED - 1:72
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I have. I also have or maybe had a book on those carvings. I'll have to check some boxes. Very unreal what they do. Speaking of carvings, here's where I am so far. One shot close up and the other to show placement using my "dummy" stern. The "dummy" is about 5" wide (130 mm). A bit of a pain if I screw up, the piece goes to the trash and I start over. Next up are the leaves (?) and then the main event, the Arms of France.
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Pencils are great as has been mentioned above. I also use chopsticks (buy them by the bag) and just notch the end that will be pushing the wood.
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The shields aren't a bad idea since many who think "Viking" think that there should be shields hanging off the side. Just at the bow and stern looks good. As for the barrel of swords... artist license is a good thing. Adds a bit of viewer interest. All depends on how much time and effort you want to put into making a barrel of swords.
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Cutting pre-scored deck
mtaylor replied to Stevinne's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
A lot of strips and a lot of possibility of errors in cutting that tiny. It would take a saw with a very high tooth count to cut that and then kerf needs accounting for. When you traced the "deck" did you do it on ship or from the plans? The reason I ask is that the roundup/curves of the deck will require that the one-sheet planking be a bit bigger than the tracing if you took it from the plans. Might be the best way is to trace it, check it on the hull, then cut it a bit bigger than the needed. As you install it, some touch us sanding will be needed to achieve a perfect fit.
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