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Thanks Murphy. That's a quarter. As I noted in the first post it's about 1.75 inches high. I've decided to hold off on any work on the figurehead until the head is built up and installed.
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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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I think the link Karkka posted is from the database. Here's a link to the tutorials. https://modelshipworld.com/forum/98-planking-downloads-and-tutorials-and-videos/
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I agree with Clare. The one value of this book is its a pointer. It may not cover the ship you're working on or the info might not be correct. But it does make a good starting place for additional research. And as always, additional research is needed for a given ship/country.
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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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Thanks for the replies. I'll have to wander off and ponder this.... manually vs. mill. I'll still have to have the stem built up and sized before doing it. So, adding that to my list....
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Here ya' go Murphy....
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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. -
I have one of these figureheads from CAF. My question is, what would be the best way to remove the wood between the lions' legs so it will fit on the head? From the top of his head to his toes is about 1.75 inches.
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Excellent work, OC. I was surprised that the flag was that large, but then I'm used to seeing the smaller flags used by platoons.
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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
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Congratulations Chris. I hope from here on you have nothing but success. And it's great news about your wife's healing.
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Rather than wait... I'll go grab a good seat. Popcorn machine will show up shortly.
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Beautiful work, Michael, but I'm with Keith. Maybe taking a break would be good.
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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
mtaylor replied to Cathead's topic in Nautical/Naval History
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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Bruce, I moved this to the appropriate forum area.
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YOUNG AMERICA 1853 by Bitao - FINISHED - 1:72
mtaylor replied to Bitao's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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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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Wow. Beautiful planking.
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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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