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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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Nice planking. Keep up the good work. And yes, patience is a virtue in this hobby.
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Hi Dennis, If the fabric stiffener doesn't work, (I'm guessing it's starch?) There's always hair spray, clear matte lacquer, or what Popeye suggested. I use the glue and water mix with success. Also, take an empty beer or soda can (aluminium/aluminum) and cut it open and shape to the way you want to flag to flutter. Lay the flag on the can and coat with the stiffener that works best. When dry, the flag will come off in the same shape as the can.
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David, Those and spindle speed are always the first things I check. In this case, the gib screws on the saddle were loose which is weird since they originally (by me) were locktited into position. And <mild rant on> what kind of idiot designs a handle on a rotating screw without a slot and key or pin or serrated shaft and handle? <mild rant off> The cross-slide handle came loose again on the shaft even thought the securing screw was tight. Minor ongoing issue that will be solved by drilling a through hole in the handle and shaft and putting a pin. Thanks Richard, Ebony gets steam, lots of heat, and invectives. But it sure looks great when it's on.
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ancre Le Commerce de Marseille by Zbigniew
mtaylor replied to Zbigniew's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Tim, I use the MM instructions (crap basically) along with the LittleMachineShop, Sherline, and others. Sherline is one that gave me the idea to mod the mill for higher rpm. The mill I have isn't really covered by any site and has apparently been discontinued.
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You should be pleased and proud. She looks great!
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Latin, John??? Thanks. Pat, I've got a pile of docs from both the manufacturer's and the web. They all help but I seem to run into things that aren't in the books. That gib adjustment was one of them. I've a similar issue on the lathe.. somethings causing chatter and I suspect it's just one of the gib screws (there's 3 per side just on the main cross slide alone). Or one of the other gib screws. Nenad, I'm digging....
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