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There's also a spreadsheet here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-masts-and-yards.php I forgot we had it or I would have mentioned it earlier.
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Nicely done, Alexandru. I like how you got the steering ropes set up with that tricky X piece.
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Thanks for the "likes". Sam -- I'll check the Lowe's website then. I discovered you can order and then pickup the item usually in a hour. Saves a lot of wandering about the store and keeps me out of the tool department. Grant -- I will be awhile... maybe tomorrow on the pictures. I'm now on keel #3.. Rule of thumb: Don't sneeze when cutting a part on the table saw. Did it twice. Third time seems to be the charm.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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Thanks for the comments. Sam - I've not seen it but than I may be looking in the wrong place in the store. Ed - I've liked that idea but my planking, sadly, is all precut. Maybe the next one I'll cut it myself. The build is officially underway. All tools, cleaned, adjusted, and repaired. Well, except for my thickness sander which shredded a belt. New Thurston saw blades are on the way but I have some spare new ones from MM that I'll use until the new ones get here. I've started the keel. Pics will pop up when I'm done.
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Piet, Do what needs to be done to take care of yourself. We'll be here when you're back.
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Sygreen, There's two articles here that might be of interest: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-materials-and-tools.php The article on basic hand tools and also the one on tools not to bother with.
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Have a look at the way Ed T does it: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3453-young-america-by-edt-extreme-clipper-1853/?p=120375 I've been playing with it and with a bit of practice, I think it will work ok: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/5339-licorne-by-mtaylor-pof-316-french-frigate-hahn-version-20/?p=164373
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Floyd, I wasn't aware you sending it to Chuck. He runs that topic and can post it.
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Chuck and Floyd, Here's a "nice place" to share them: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1394-monthly-local-club-newletters/
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Wayne, Per Sjors... it's Pffffff not Pfffffft. He taught me well.. :mellow:
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Messy???? I don't see a mess. I see a productive workspace. Use your smallest cutting tool as a cut off tool for now. Hate to see you twiddling your thumbs and wanting to make some metal shavings.
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Whew... scared me for a minute. I didn't think anyone did DESTRUCTION like I just did. Nice work on repacing the steps. They now look fit for an admiral.
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Bob, Phenomenal!! As for what to do next, may I suggest admire your work before pressing on? That is one sweet ship.
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I think you're missing the step to "add pictures"... see here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/540-how-to-add-pictures-in-your-posts-and-pms/
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Denis, Popeye is right..... you do your share of passing along info as well. That's the main reason I love this site... everyone passes along info.
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Looks good in the water, Lextin. Took me a minute to realize that you had to dig a pond. Then I remembered about Lake Mirage.. or the lakebed at least.
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Uh... no. The only shop in town that carried pigments is where I bought this and they were closing out that line.
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Great looking mortar. I'd hate to be on the receiving end of that monster.
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I'm still sorting things out and testing. I made a batch of colored glue using EdT's instructions but with black pigment instead of the raw umber he used. I've tested it and may have to add a touch more pigment. Here's a photo of a wood sample I worked up. Bottom section is cherry, boxwood, and swiss pear with three coats of wipe on poly, sanded with 600 grit paper between coats. I'm happy with the poly and will (hopefully) use boxwood for the keel, stem, and stern (including rudder). Cherry is framing and Swiss Pear is the external planking. Top half was with the colored glue. Boxwood, Swiss Pear, and Silver Maple. I like the effect though I need a tad more practice with it. Maybe a bit darker but I'll hold until I can see it under something other than a gray, overcast sky and indoor lighting. Testing will continue.
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David, That's one of the reasons why when (not if, since all power tools die) this one dies, a Sherline will be in my future.
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Nice work on the ratlines, Sjors. At this rate, you'll be done before you know it and then only have one ship to build.
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Looks sweet, Pat. I don't see the dents and dings you say are there. Rigging is starting to take shape and looks good.
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It's okay to talk to yourself Popeye. The only time to get worried is if it becomes a 3-way conversation. :D Anyway, I'm looking forward to your update.
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