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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
You should be a proud papa from what you've been telling us. May the spice flow and the force be with you.- 4,151 replies
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ancre Le François 1683 by jose_b - Scale 1:48
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Those look like the Swann-Morton Plastic Surgery scalpels, Dave. They work a treat.
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Congrats on finally retiring, Pat. I hope this new year will be good one for you and yours.
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Congratulations, Tom. That isn't an easy kit and it was a 1st kit to boot. It looks super.
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Thank you for the "likes" and comments. Sadly, once sanding on the interior is complete, she'll back on her head for me to continue working the exterior. I'm still a long way off from cutting her loose but I will be remove selected framing between the ship and build board when I need access. I've done some checking and for the most part, it looks like the nubs that added to the framing before cutting are going to work out when it's time to install the deck clamps. Greg, I've not done a full power test yet, but the DeathStar is indeed working better. The kerf is less and the "V"ing that one sees is minimal. I've only tested on some 3/16" cherry and boxwood but will give 1/4" a shot as soon as possible. I hope everyone has a wonderful new year and that the wonderful continues throughout the year.
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Breathtaking, Gaetan. Something for me to aspire to...
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Sweet work, Dave. She's armed to the teeth and then some. Here's wishing you and yours a very good new year.
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Steve, I gave a shot at the answer in other thread. I hope you and yours have a very happy new year.
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A bit of an update. First off, here's hull "right-side up".... I'm liking the way she looks. I removed some of the build board material around the transom area to give me some working room. If you'll go back to previous pictures, the transom is actually glued to the build board. When I removed the board, I found some problems with the transom. Not a show stopper or a big problem. Some fairing/sanding and maybe removal/replacement of some of the small framing will fix it nicely. Once fixed, I can continue on with the planking and build up of the transom. I also finally took a good look at the interior. I held off sanding and fairing it because I knew my planking clamps were going to cause <ahem> issues, shall we say. Now is also the time to fair it out and fix any problems. I'm not seeing any serious problems, just a lot of sanding and fairing. So this area, along with the transom is being attended to. I also wanted to get this out of the way at this point as when I install the galleries, stern windows, etc. removing the sanding dust would be a real problem if I waited to sand until they were done. Another reason is, I don't want to damage anything with the handling needed during sanding. I have to admit I'm pretty damn happy right now. The problems are not as bad as I thought they'd be and overall, looking pretty good.
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Congratulations are definitely in order, John. Looking mighty fine and that base should look great with her.
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There's a lot of progress in those last pictures, Cathead. I think you've managed to not only capture the design but also her soul. Looking great.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
That is an excellent test. And it proved what you thought it would do. Cool. If it had failed it would still be cool because it would told you to try something else. I'm smiling here, Nenad. Her Majesty is about to get her throne.- 4,151 replies
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Frégate d'18 par Sané , la Cornélie
mtaylor replied to JohnE's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
John, Pick a period (point in time) and run with it but also follow that point for everything else. As I understand it, the French were more into "standardizing" (if that's really the right word). When they changed a standard, it went fleet wide as the ships came in for repair or overhaul (great repair or rebuild). I ran into that with Licorne. As built, it's a sister of Renommee. As captured, closer to Belle Poule but still different enough to tell them apart. Research indicated that at one point the only way to tell a 8-pdr frigate from a 12-pdr frigate was if the quarterdeck went forward of the mainmast. Masting is same dimensions as Le Venus but rigging should be Belle Poule's. I'm finding other odds and ends like that as I go as things were constantly in transition. -
Awesome... super.... and it looks good too. Great job on the etch, Daniel and it looks really superb in place.
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If you can do them in wood, you can do them in brass. You've got the machining down perfect, Grant. Great looking guns.
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Tool for Shaping Brass Strip
mtaylor replied to mikiek's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Joel, Quenching in oil or water wouldn't re-harden the brass? I'm just curious as I've not done any metalsmithing to speak of. -
Those tiny steps and all the portholes are looking great. Talk about dedication, perseverance, and a steady hand... You have it!!!!
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Mike, Have a look at Garward's build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/82-montanes-by-garward-occre/ I think he's the only one who's finished it.. and then went on to win medals with it.
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Lettering
mtaylor replied to chborgm's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
There's several ways...one way is use Word and then go through the photo etch process. Another is to print it out on decal paper. And then there's these: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7947-where-can-i-get-tiny-letters-for-my-ship/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6178-spacing-of-letters-in-ships-name-on-stern
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