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There's a lot to be said for that, Brian. I went the same way. Bought the model and realized I was in way over my head and bought a "beginner kit".. then I attacked the Billings Wasa. A cautionary tale might have made me think first.. or not. But it might have helped me over the shock of "this Wasa kit is just a pile of wood... what the ???"
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My $0.02 (US).... Syren isn't a bad choice. There's lots of builds here. The guy who designed the kit is an admin (Chuck) and there's a very good and very detailed practicum (instructions) for it. Down side... reports have it that the castings for cannon stink. Aftermarket is the way to go on them.
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Looking good, Frank. I think those bits that you're asking about are winches or windlasses. Check the rigging plan as they're probably used there. I've seen them one of the other Chinese ship models.... but darned if I can remember which one...
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Great progress, Sjors. What Ulises says works very well.
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Looking great, Jerry. From here.. it all looks worth the effort.
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John, The pantry, as such, is more like a closet, I think. I'll have to do some more digging on this. I'm planning on full masts and rigging. Hahn cut down some of the yards as he didn't believe the NMM drawings were right. Yet, the Le Venus had yards that size but later in the period. But instead of rigging it like Le Venus, I've been advised that the rigging on Belle Poule would be more correct.
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Denis, I'm not worried about the cracked frame as it will be cut down the planking level. Thanks for keeping an eye on things.
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Chuck A. There's a good one that Charlie is showing his step by step methods here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14260-19th-century-revenue-cutter-by-charliezardoz-scale-164-31-and-52-ton-dual-build-based-off-doughty-plans-and-bluejacket-kit/
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Look at the other build logs then would be my advise. I hope you can get an answer. You might also ask this in the Building, Framing area.
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The Netsuke PDF is excellent, as is Bill Short's CD. I've also referenced the Lumberyard's carving guide also as it has a lot of the basics.
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I think you're right on the dimension. As I recall, most of us just matched the drawings for dimensions.
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Hi Bob... from a former Buckeye.
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Antiquing a wooden ship
mtaylor replied to Bill Hime's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
There's a series of DVD's (or maybe it's CD) by Dr. Micheal, Russian Master on a lot of their techniques. I don't know if he goes into finishes though as I've not seen the videos. -
Antiquing a wooden ship
mtaylor replied to Bill Hime's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Bill, The Russians do a lot of that using bitumen or a compound there of. I've heard of it and seen the results but haven't a clue how it's done. However, the results are incredible. -
Some criteria for starting a new group project
mtaylor replied to Chuck's topic in Group Projects on Model Ship World
I'm in for the learning and the wisdom. There's many here who are masters but finding the knowledge in one area is tough. Then there's the pucker factor... FEAR. One needs to get one's feet wet sometime... so.. diving in. -
I like what you're showing, Chuck. Simple basic steps.
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Rob, A good reference source for all things tall ship is zu Mondfeld's "Historical Ship Models". Much is explained by pictures and text including rigging. It may not be accurate for specifics but it is an excellent reference (and reasonably priced) to have around.
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I really don't have any comments. I hit "like" because I like what I'm seeing. You're doing some interesting models and some innovative techniques. Keep up the good work.
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Congratulations on a major milestone, Dave. A mind-numbing one at times, but a major one.
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Thanks for the comments and "likes". I have the mast partners cut out and the wood ripped to size for the carlings. Now start fitting them. As side note, i'm only doing the carlings along the center for the hatches and to provide a landing place for the partners. These are supposition based on cross-section and the way the French did their hatchways.
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Looking good, Alan. Yeah, it's harder than it looks but the satisfaction when things start coming together makes it worthwhile. Right?
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Les, Soak them in acetone. Depending on how long the CA has cured and how much, it may take awhile.
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Steve, That's lovely bit of work for the spotlight. The control is very realistic.
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It's great seeing you back and building. I hope all is well.
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