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I'm building using the Hahn method also. Attached some pics of the two main tools I used for setting the frames on the buildboard.
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Thanks Massimo. Those pictures made it very clear. What a great method.
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Bob and John, I think you'll find that the fastest and best way to get help is to open a build log. If you look at the logs, you'll see what I mean. We're all modelers here and everyone is willing to help if they can.
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That makes two of us. I'm learning as I go. I just wish learning wasn't so hard at times.
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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 John and Daniel and those who "liked". Daniel, Trust me.. they are there.
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Done... on the port side at least. I'll finish up the starboard side and then attack the quarterdeck outer bulwarks. Thank heavens they're not as radically shaped. I do, however, really hate macro as I see some things that need fixing before final sanding, like a few gaps in the planking.
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As I recall the cost was/is a serious issue also... four volumes worth.
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Pat, I'm not going to hit "like"... I'm glad that the only damage was to the jib boom as Russ said, it could have been much worse.
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Those "ramin" strips in the kits may or may not be true ramin. Some of the kit makers have used a wood different from what they call it.
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John, Have a look through the scratch area. There's a few French 74's that have been built or are underway. As for the ANCRE plans, I have the Bonhomme Richard monograph and I've seen the works by others around here that use their plans. You really can't go wrong with them. As I recall, the shipping for the monograph I got wasn't that bad. Thanks for the kind words on my Licorne.
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I'm sitting and agreeing with Augie. It's a pity they don't make them like that anymore.
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Nice work Danny. For the crowns, if you don't want to carve, find the King from a chess set of the appropriate size. One king would give you two half-crowns.
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I guess then that one should not use a vacuum pump but a vacuum cleaner? Less vacuum that way? I've got a vacuum pump and am thinking about casting.
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If you'll go to the Kits area, there's 5-6 Billings Bluenose builds going on. Those along with Russ's link should help you.
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If you cover the plans (after getting them glued down and allowing the glue to cure), do what it says: flat coat them. You can then paint over the lines without any color bleeding through.
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As far as I know, those plans and books are only available new on the ANCRE site. We have no plans of a French 74 on MSW.
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Great planking, sir. And without spiling too!!!
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I just didn't really realize how big that beast was until the last photo. Looking good, Kevin. Both you and the ship.
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Looks dead on. So much so, that comparing the real thing with your build is tough indeed to tell the difference.
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Very well done, Danny. I can't wait to see your carvings.
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bench grinder and do you really need one
mtaylor replied to garyshipwright's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Gary, I use a Dremel with a stone for grinding my lathe tools. No need for a bench grinder and no place to store one either. -
I have to learn to stop re-inventing the wheel. There was reason why Hahn did it the way he did it. I've scrapped out all previous methods and did his way. First, I spiled a piece of cherry (2 feet wide X 4 inches thick). Then made Mr. Clamp to get the curve. I soaked the wood for about 12 hours and clamped into place. I ended up with all the curves and bends in the right places. I can live with this. Now to go glue them in place and get the ebony trim fitted and fixed into place.
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