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Pop that tank into here and you should get some advice and help if you want: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/73-non-shipcategorised-builds/
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Looks great, Mike. I like the corner workspace with the windows on each side.
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Almost 30 Years since my last build!
mtaylor replied to Todd Hart's topic in New member Introductions
I'm happy with what I have, but here's a list: Big enough for all your benches so sort out a floor plan ahead of time. Heat and A/C (depending on where you live). At least one window or more. Linolium or tile floor. Ventilation - even it's just an exhaust fan (or window fan) stuck in a window. A desk and chair (I have my computer in my hobby room). Lights... the more the better. In other words, not just a ceiling light. Those would be my minimums. Everything else, power tools, etc., buy them as you need them. -
If I had to guess what that stick is, it's possible it's flag pole. Otherwise, maybe it's a tool for installing the life rings? Or installing the portholes? Just don't toss it out because Murphy will come laughing at you when you realize what it was and it's long gone.
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Looks great, Semorebutts.... I changed the title for you. If you need to do it on another project, open the very first post and scroll to the bottom of it. Hit "edit" and you'll see that the title can be changed.
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Interesting concept. I went the other way on my build of this kit to the 1854 version. I'll curious to see how this goes.
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That's a great gift and a great recovery from two disasters.
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Adapting DRO Devices To Shop Tools
mtaylor replied to Thistle17's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
In the process of this experiment I have to admit that I may be taking this a bit far as I wonder just how much one needs .001 accuracy to make model ship parts. Only you can answer that. One place I worked in engineering decades ago had a saying: "How tight a tolerance do you want? The standard here is measure with a laser laser interferometer, mark it with a piece of chalk, and cut it with an axe." The usually brought a laugh in any meeting with customers but the answer is as above... "how accurate do you want to be?". And maybe should add: "How accurate do you NEED to be?" -
Thanks for the glue lesson. Very impressive save on the float.
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I'm just curious Peter, have you been able to do any more on this ship? I'm a bit stumped on the bowspit.
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Hi CDW, I'm a bit fuzzy here on the gap filling. Is the thin glue melting the thin strip? Or is the thin strip being pushed into the gap and then glued?
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Sweet looking cannon, Mark. Very nicely done. Well worth the effort, me thinks.
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Model Ship Building Stands And Vices
mtaylor replied to LEGION 12's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Rich, Models with a keel or more modern ones where there isn't a visible keel? If you go here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/18-modeling-tools-and-workshop-equipment/ and use the keyword "keel" there's quite a few hits for everything from homemade to manufactured. I posted some below. Amati make a "keel klamper". Hobbyzone has one. There's this topic: Here's a topic on a home made one: -
I'm not sure the front one (bottom photo) are windows but maybe a painted decoration? The rear (upper photo) I can accept that those are windows since the helmsman was more than likely there as there's no helm on the weather deck. Windows there would make sense so he could see the sails, etc.
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If you can, the ANCRE monograph is pretty good, but there are errors. But at this stage of your build it might be a waste of money.
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Now there's a picture I can relate to... crewmembers sitting in the hatch with their feet in the breeze. Did that on CH-34's before we transitioned to CH-53's. Piston engine with a nice roar and a big hatch to enjoy the view.
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Carl, Add your signature name to your profile then it will appear with every post. Same goes for your build log(s). As for gluing... many of (maybe most?) put a small amount on a piece of wax paper, maybe a small plastic cup, that type of thing and they use toothpicks (small end) to apply the glue. If the end is too big, it can be trimmed down. I use this method for the glues I use (PVA and CA). It also works for epoxy.
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Hi Peter, By all means start a build log for your RC build in the scratch area (the place for RC builds), it's the best way to do it.
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Excellent recovery Josh. When I saw the first photos, I thought for sure it was scrapbox time.
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Lets try these... The hull pic is from the ANCRE website's PDF. The Rail is from the plans. It is a single rail on each side (outboard). There's one curved wooden stanchion and rest are iron. I'm not far enough into this yet to know if these rails were removable. I hope this helps.
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Here's a belated Welcome to MSW, Pieter. Or maybe that should be "welcome back"?
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Wefalck, It's this one from Model Expo. There's several builds going on and completed so I just grabbed the first one that popped up.
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I'll see what I can do, Christos. I don't use a mobile phone with good imaging so I'll scan what I can.
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