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Nice rework of the shop. And absolutely lovely work on the boom. Walter is right... time to turn to.
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That was a gutsy Captain and crew on the frigate.... even a damaged Trinidad had to have been case of the mouse attacking the elephant.
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Frame shape transition-Problems with Model Shipways kit frames.
mtaylor replied to bear's topic in Wood ship model kits
Keith, If you still need assistance, post us a couple of pictures... one from the side and one from either the stern or the bow looking low to see the deckline. Maybe one side from an angle also. By all means, open a build log so we can follow along and see what's happening. You'll soon find out that a log is best tool to have in the toolbox. -
Wild cats and all... Willy in the background playing "On the Road Again". Anyway, here's an update. Keel is ready.... keelson is being re-used. It's cherry and will be hidden so why re-invent the wheel. The stem is just about there. I'm sorting out a way to make the caulking/felt lines better. There seems to be something (not sure how it happens) that when there's a very tight fit, the glue line disappears. A good thing? Or an aggrevation? The stem still needs some mill work for the gammoning holes and two (I think) through holes for the bobstays. The plans aren't clear on this and pictures from the article and the CD aren't clear in this area. Also trying to sort out the taper on this, if any. I'm currently redoing the sternpost in boxwood. The picture shows the Version 1.0 sternpost and rudder that were never put on the old ship. I'm thinking about the rudder given the wood contrasts based on the test, I'm trying visualize if I should re-do it boxwood or not.
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Augie, Great looking planking. Leave it uncoppered as the 'Merikins didn't use the stuff at that time. If you remember, this was one of the very first and if it hadn't been rotted when the English took her, they would have coppered her. I think it's in Hahn's book that this was noted by the shipyard where they inspected her.
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Ah... made it before the sawdust started flying... I'll take one of the chairs off to the side... but I couldn't find the llama....
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A very well done on the staple. If you hadn't told us this was your first silver solder job, I wouldn't have guessed it.
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I clicked "like" due to the pictures and video.... I don't like the result. Hopefully, once everything is re-fitted, there will be no further storm damage.
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Daryl, There's a post right down your alley, so to speak: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/5814-if-only-i-had-the-time/ I can't vouch for the site itself or the plans as we're looking into whether it's legitimate or not ( i.e.: not a pirate site). Unless you read Chinese, you'll need to use Google Translator. If we determine it's a pirate site, we'll take down the post and ban any build logs. Caveat Emptor applies. There is the AL Red Dragon and I thought Amati (???) had one. Not sure of plan availability, however.
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For my mill, I have one very similar that's sold by MM. Just about the same size. Bench vise is a small 3" wide that I found at Lowe's. Nothing bigger, but at times, I wish they were smaller. I also have the magnetic/rubber jaw inserts so as not to damage the wood.
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I'm glad I could help, Denis. Wasn't my idea as I think I got it from Hahn's book... or maybe DDM.
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Looks great, Denis. And you got to enjoy the contents of the can to boot!!!!
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Bala, That was a big step. As long as you're happy with it, that is what counts. Hmm... cutting and pasting, eh.. Well that's better than a total reboot. Been there, done that, have the scrap bin to prove it. :D
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Sjors, You are flying along. Did Mobbsie give you his planking elves? At this rate, you'll pass him up.
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Those small "gourmet" foods for dogs and cats... clean and keep the trays. They are excellent for holding parts, sub-assemblies, and even using them for blackening solution. I also use them for soaking parts that need to be disassembled in alcohol (but NOT acetone!!!). I also have a small collection of plastic "pill cups", the kind used in hospitals (some pharmacies/chemists sell them). Used also for blackening and/or keeping bits and pieces in.
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Bala, Better to re-do something than to regret not doing it.
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Uh-oh... Druxey tossed another hand grena.... err.. challenge. Yeah... a challenge. I like that jig for cutting the mortises. Simple but effective. Though I can imagine it was a bear to set up and get right.
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Piet, It just looks amazing. Wonderfully amazing. You've put heart and soul into this and it shows.
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Rob, I don't think that magazine would have been used for filling cartridges. Probably used for storage and as a ready source for serving the aft guns. As I recall, the larger magazine, in this case the fore, would have been used for filling and also serving the foreward guns.
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The "professionals" who do this in museums use... ready for this.... saliva and cotton swab. The enzymes in saliva are very good at breaking down the stuff that covers our ships. Source: Rob Napier's Legacy of a Ship Model from Seawatch Books.
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I'm sorry to hear about Eli. Hopefully by doing this build in his honor you'll get some measure of healing.
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No worries... crap happens.
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