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Brass Black
mtaylor replied to Nirvana's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
I find it curious and interesting that it works on britania metal. But good that it does. -
HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
mtaylor replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Very well done, Pat. That had to be some intense work with all the detail at that size.- 1,013 replies
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I'm playing "catch up" and just of your brother, OC. I will keep him and you in thoughts and hope there's a joyous outcome to this.
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Thanks for the likes and comments. Just a brief update.... I'm currently on version 4 or 5 (I lost count.. ) I tweek and then assemble some bits, decide if it's not good enough, not right, or I'm just not satisfied with it. Sooo... tomorrow, I'll be re-cutting the final (I hope) keel, stern section, and foremost bulkhead/ribs. I think i"m getting there. Hindsight says it's good to start small, less scrap with things go awry.
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Ah yes, the Hobby Gods DO need appeasing now and then. i just wish they'd back off and say they had their fill of me but I guess it's possible that my blood is particularly tasty OR I need a lot to make a lot of sacrifices to atone for my hobby sins.
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Spare torpedo and warheats under the decking? Just surprising to see that. Is there a hatch or some method of accessing and the torp into tube?
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I should add, I'm no a needles kind of guy as once dropped, they hit the carpet and so my feet and the dog's feet are at risk. I use a small paint brush for glue/water mixture and a pointed (sharpened) toothpick for all other glues.
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Beautiful but tedious work. Well done.
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I'm of the "no CA on rigging" camp as there's been too much about it destroying the rigging. I use white (not the yellow stuff) glue thinned about 50-50 with water. I coat the knot and let the glue soak in. If I even suspect the knot isn't secure, I add a second coating. So far, so good.
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Minions? You have minions?!!!!
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I think it's more of a "mixture of both". Both have their place and all power tools do is speed up the process and/or make thing repeatable. In order of most used to least used here's my list. Be advised that it's easy spend more on the accessories than the tool cost. Small ME table saw with an assortment of blades for different thickness of wood. A full size jig saw, Hitachi for cutting things like frames, etc. A mill from Little Machine Shop. Used for sanding bits and pieces and milling things like capstans, etc. A lathe (14") from ME. Used to turn guns, masts, etc. Laser cutter... It sees more and more uses as I progress and transition from the jig saw. There's other assorted hand power tools such as a Dremel, some small power sanders, and very small rotary from WeCheer I find useful for odds and ends. Having said that, I've did one heavy kit bash (my Constellation) where the only power tool was a dremel. I even turned the guns using it and a set of files. The best tool is your mind... if you can visualize what you want to make, you can make without any major tools. I'm just getting lazy in my elder years.
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Needed a knife so I made one
mtaylor replied to Antonio Vasquez's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Nice looking knife. I've never considered making a knife but seeing yours has me interested in trying. -
ancre Chebece 1750 by Jeronimo - FINISHED
mtaylor replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
I love the rework as it looks great. Those carvings are just beyond belief. Amazing. -
Nice work Patrick. You have one great power of deduction. I do have a question... first picture, by your thump is an rectangular opening. What is that for? I don't recall seeing it in the pictures of the "large" version.
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i'm with the others... that could have been a lot worse. I'm glad the damage wasn't more severe on this beautiful ship.
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What a great way for a display stand. Wonderful!
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The English/Americans used wood. The French used wood or charcoal. Coal probably wouldn't have been fuel for the kitchens. We're they using the English style "stove" or the French style as that would be a factor.
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Hi Andrew,
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Al, Dave always cuts the wood a bit "thick".... If you have a power drum sander, you can dimension before cutting and gluing. Looking great on the jig. I think you have the hang of this scratch building thing.
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I've found the only way to get rid of bowing was to overbend in the direction opposite the original bend and get the wood wet. Worst case.... cut new decks out of unbent wood. Having said that, she's looking good. Have fun on the hunt.
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That should have worked, Darrell. You might try pre-bending using a curling iron after soaking. I'm using the curling iron method and it usually takes two sessions of soak and heat to get the curve I need for the frames to not want to spring back out. But I'm using boxwood for the framing. Might need to do a combination of things as others have suggested.
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Congratulations, John. I really can't add anything that hasn't been said. She (?) is one unusual and wonderful model.
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Darrel, Did you steam the planks and bend them before installing them? I'm doing my ship's boats now and I've found that's only way to keep the hull from deforming.
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