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Tom, I think you can still buy AL rigging thread (and some other bits) from Tower Hobbies. As for the quarter galleries, have a look at my log: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/42-uss-constellation-by-mtaylor-al-wood-bashed-heavily-into-1854-sloop-of-war/ The log was rebuilt after the crash last year, so the text is missing, but maybe the pics will help you. I took the shape from the pictures of her in Baltimore that are available on the web.
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Thanks again for looking in and commenting or liking... Danny, You're right but not for the reason you think. I boiled it for about 30 minutes (literally....) and it bent. I got into the jig and when it dried , it warped. I thought that since old shipbuilders steamed and boiled planks etc. I could do it too. Oh well.. I'm digging through the wood pile to find something in the right size to cut. I'm out of large cherry but have some other types. Back to sawdust.
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Thanks for the likes and comments. At this point, I'm happy I have a stash of wood. I have the top transom shaped on one plane, a notch milled in to fit over the top of the deadwood and high hopes. As I tell my Admiral, high hopes and low expectations will keep you sane. I'm going to try bending it but we'll see. I may toss it and cut and shape the whole thing on the scroll saw and bench sander.
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Thank heavens I started over.. this is coming out better than I thought. I missed so much on the plans and pictures the last time stumbling though... I'm making templates of the transom timbers from the plans and using the cleaned up photos as a guide. I think it's coming together much better. Here's the first two timbers in place. They're of the proper shape but not faired. That will come when all of the stern is in place lest I screw it up. The next one, the top transom, is the challenge. It has two curves (one vertically and one horizontally) to give the stern windows their curve but also the curve from side to side. Plus... (added bonus for complexity) it has eight slots milled into it for the vertical timbers. This should be frustrating and fun at the same time. See the pic for the plan view of this timber. Onward and upward....
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Siggi, You might want to bring this up here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8770-thinking-things-throu-the-gunroom-gunner´s-room/ Daniel's raising some questions along the same line.
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A great idea on the balusters. The French rigging methods certainly are different, aren't they?
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Were ship figureheads routinely removed?
mtaylor replied to robnbill's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Have a look here: http://nautarch.tamu.edu/Theses/pdf-files/Olsen-MA1984.pdf page 232. -
It may not be, Janos. It might mean that fittings could actually be proper size and shape. Also, molds wear out, with this, the former metal parts would keep their crispness as long as the production line runs. I suspect though, that there will be those companies that don't keep up and will founder.
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Well said E&T.
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I guess it's almost time to have the quartermaster roll out the appropriate barrel as a toast in the offing.
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HMS Victory colors
mtaylor replied to rafterrat_2005's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Do a quick search here on MSW: keywords: Victory Color or Victory Colors. There's a couple of topic in this forum that address the color as well as the kit forum and the research areas. -
Boy... that's a tough one, IMO. The rates were set down by the various "Establishments" over the years and they did change. I can't offer a comprehensive book but there is this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rating_system_of_the_Royal_Navy Down at the bottom of that link are the Winfield books listed. They will probably be of help.
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Painting the cut ends will slow the drying a bit and also prevent checking.
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Graham, Since the planking is obviously bugging you, do what we advise everyone: redo it, or it will bug you forever. I think we all have done or are doing our share of do-overs. You've got some excellent information, so I'd suggest open a build log from this point on (if you haven't already opened one), as it will be the best way to get help and encouragement.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Nenad, We all make our messes and then clean them up the best we can. Your Cutty is looking grand and to my eyes, you've cleaned up the messes very well. So well, I wouldn't call them messes anymore.- 4,152 replies
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Whoa.. those are impressive, Joe. 3D printing is still in it's infancy, either for the hobbyist or the commercial house. I'm seeing now where they're doing 3D in metal. Pricey but there's the trickle down much like milling machines and metal lathes. Sooner or later, it will hit the hobby market. I guess philosophically in model building... wood? metal? resin/plastic? Laser cut, die cut, hand cut, 3D printed. It will depend on what you're doing and what you want to achieve.
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I like that shot.... well done!
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As I recall, the holes are drilled AFTER the decks are planked and installed. It can be done, just make sure to start with a pilot hole and work up to the size needed and use sharp bits. Those cannon are toughies to figure out and beg to be knocked off the deck.
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Beautifully built, Jack. I hope it gets a place of honor in your home. I'm looking forward to seeing you on the Darkside. I'm sure you'll do every bit as well.
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Great frames and chocks, Grant. Bad on the saw. But what Tony said... it's parts and not body parts. Is this a "special bolt" or is it one available at some hardware outlets? Still stripping down the saw may not be fun.
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There's been quite few posts/topics in the CAD area and the Traders/Dealers area on this. The only thing at this point I see holding back the market is quality as the parts need clean up and price due to the set-up costs.
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Design by Modelling
mtaylor replied to Hellmut1956's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Fascinating reading for those with a tech bent, Hellmut. I see tech being used more and more these days... PE is simple example. What was once done by hand is now drawn by computers. 3D modeling is in it's infancy. I hope your health issues will let you continue to do what you love. -
Super nice, Piet. I like the way it fits in nice and neat. Ok.... versoin 2 it is. I'm going to go find that popcorn machine that Sjors parked somewhere....
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