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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
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Indeed...one can smell the powder smoke... and sense the action going on. Awesome work, Daniel. This is the ultimate teaching tool...
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Oh my.... I can't imagine doing something that small. Perfection in sub-sub-subminiature.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
I'm with George.. very nicely carved. You're doing some amazing work, my friend.- 4,152 replies
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Sweet work on the planking, Keith. I like the way you blended in the planking with the open areas.
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Beautiful metal work. What I find surprising is that it's functional and everything works. You have a good eye and good hands.
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SOS, Try this before jumping with the carbide burr... Chuck up a drill bit in the dremel and drill on the inside of the line as many holes as you can around the inside of the gunport. Use a small saw and connect the holes. Then file the opening to the lines. As always, test on some scrap first. This seems to work well for many of us.
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Erik, Inspite of the issues with the wood, that is one super nice planking job.
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Grant, You have my sympathies as well. I feel the sorrow but also the joy of knowing Sam. Dogs just aren't a pet, they're family. Many times better than family. Remember the good times with Sam... those are what count.
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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
Well... this sounds pretty wonderful to me. When will start abuilding???? -
Very well done on the flags, Danny. You didn't pretreat the cloth with anything to prevent bleeding?
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I like it Danny and can't wait to see it.
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I wonder if the Army was involved in this set-up. One would think the Navy types would understand since all their guns (except on the weather deck) were "casemented" (as the Army called that type of mount). Then again, I saw an Navy project where cabling for the whole turret didn't have any connectors. To remove one of the guns or any of the fire control units essentially required the entire turret wiring harness be removed.
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There's also a couple of places online where you can download and print the flags. A little finicky to print both sides in register but it can be done. I used one of those sites (and lost my bookmark.. rats) for my Constellation flag.
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I can't imagine drilling at this point in your build. Bravery and skill of the highest order. A salute...
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Ioannis, Have a look here for how to post pictures: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/540-how-to-add-pictures-in-your-posts-and-pms/ If you are typing the text in Word and pasting it into MSW, just paste in the text only and then follow the instructions on how to add the pictures.
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MGST, If you'll go here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ There's 3 pinned posts on planking tutorials. Those should help.
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Thanks for the "likes" and the comments. That's re-assuring, Druxey. I didn't know that. Not as hard as the first time, David. With advice, they're not that bad once I got my mind wrapped around it. Indeed, Carl.. lots more adzing and shaving. I don't want to get too far ahead on getting this area as it should be since it needs to blend with the next round of planking.
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Fascinating work, Mark. You're also teaching us or me at least. Good luck on the Sprint Tri.
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Still hammering away... Thanks for the likes and comments. Here's the latest pics. Starboard side wide wale planking is complete. Needs final sanding and bit more caulking ( ) of some planks that I didn't quite get fitted right. Relatively minor fix, in my opinion. the splotchiness is from wiping it down with water to raise the grain for the final sanding. An interesting effect is that not all Swiss Pear is the same color.. some is darker than the others. Interesting. Next comes the narrow planks. per measurements, I need 28 strakes. Seven strakes at the stern to the deadwood so I need to take those into account as they are 9" planks on the counter to the deadwood. After that, they can be wider as they run to the garboard. The bow will need serious tapering and I'm starting to mark everything out. Any tips, oops, or advice appreciated.
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