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I know you feel strongly about your products and developments, Chris. But do take care of yourself. I'm hoping you start feeling better soon.
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I'm sorry to hear of all that happened over the holidays. I hope this is a better year. As for the cotton line..... painting it with the glue does seem to keep the humidity from affecting the ropes. It also makes them easier to "clean" off the dust on a finished model... a bit of blown dry air from a can does the trick.
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He does look comfortable and happy to be involved with you.
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Gap on flat bottom
mtaylor replied to WGibson's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
So it's a flat bottom hull. Hmm.... will anyone besides you ever see it? What I offered is truthfully described by the other as to issues. However, if you're painting it oar not, don't sweat it one way or the other as to fill or not fill. -
Welcome to MSW, Jim. I suggest you start a build log when you're ready to do the kit. It's probably the best way to get help and encouragement when you need it and you'll meet other modelers along the way.
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Hi Thom. I suggest you start a build log when you're ready to do the kit. It's probably the best way to get help and encouragement when you need it and you'll meet other modelers along the way.
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Getting tension right on the blade is bit a hit and miss type thing until you get a feel for it. Have scrap wood handy and tighten the blade so it's not "wobbly". Test. Tighten more if needed. If those are pin blades (pins at the top and bottom, you'll just have to test, test. With the none pin blades, they'll usually come loose when too tight. You'll eventually find the sweet spot. The other idea is to go to a seller of these saws or even a wood working shop and talk them. Sometimes they'll blow you off and other times, they'll help you out.
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JD, You might want to post that here: https://modelshipworld.com/#:~:text=Traders%2C Dealers%2C Buying or Selling anything%3F - Discuss New Products and Ship Model Goodies here as well!!
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Gap on flat bottom
mtaylor replied to WGibson's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I'd sand it down to get everything smooth. Same the sanding dust. Then brush a 50-50 mix of white glue and water and brush into the gap.doing one "line" at a time. Then take and spread the sanding dust into the cracks. Let dry. While it's drying, go to the next gap and do the same. When all are done, sand the entire deck. -
Adam, I'd add to the "builds character" with also "builds a creative vocabulary that turns the air blue".
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Where are you? Modelers Sawmill is in the U.S. In the EU is Hobbymill.EU. Both are sponsors here on MSW. Some of the kit suppliers also sell wood but I'n not mentally up to date on which ones.
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I have two "basic" sources for info.. There's others that some Googling will find. This ones a good basic intro. They appear to be reworking the site so more may be coming https://www.mini-lathe.com/mini_mill/introduction/introduction.htm And more detailed: https://www.littlemachineshop.com/info/getting_started.php?Chapter=GS_MiniMill_01.htm&d=0|2|13|
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Congratulations on one gobsmacking model, Glen. That chain just the perfect piece to set off the whole display.
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I can't find them either. You might look through some of the "finished" logs and see what they did. That's about the only advice can offer. However, I do believe that at that time, most British frigates basically the same design for the wheel.
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Sorry I've missed a bunch but I'm catching up. As Howard the Duck would say..."Been thrust into a world I never made". You ware doing some truly jaw dropping work, Kieth. Looks like you are still following what we learned in boot camp..... "Improvise, adapt, and overcome.". I hope things continue going well for you and Maggie.
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Wow..... looking good. That's a major rebuild for sure. Just dumb question... will the printed pinrails be strong enough for the lines tied to them?
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Hmm.. that's weird. Are you using the plans here on MSW from the group build? IF so, check the group build area for the full hull model and have a look the logs.
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If I had known you needed something small and light to move the machine to the bench, I would not have recommended the LMS mill. They are heavy machines. When I moved into my apartment, they used a dolly with tracks that could go up stairs. It still took two of them to get up there. I still love my mill as it's very precise and very quiet.
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