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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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Nice work on fairing. No rush as this a hobby.
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Ask away, by all means. There is NO SUCH THING as a SILLY or STUPID QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!
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Now that should be hung on the wall somewhere!!!!
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Excellent cleats Grant and a nice tutorial for those of us watching from the peanut gallery. Did someone mention a stash of English Box?
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Beyond incredible baskets, Wefalck. The details and care you're putting to this is spectacular.
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It looks to be your choice on the companionway and hatches. Some paint that deck area black and then put on the furniture. Others go ahead and cut it out. BTW, I see you quoted Chesty Puller.
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European models better over-all???? Er.... some are, some aren't. Depends on your definition of "better". There some who's kits are pure works of fiction. Some with crappy wood, some with crappy instructions, and some with crappy castings. Depends on the kit and manufacturer. What I suggest is find the ship that interests you. Then compare the manufacturer's offerings. Also, take into consideration what's important: quality of wood, fittings, etc.? Instructions? Plans? Amount of scratchbuilding required? In short, every kit will have it's issues and what suits your needs will not necessarily be what someone else's are.
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Where to buy wood ship models on Internet?
mtaylor replied to warship's topic in Wood ship model kits
Hmm... ModelExpo and Bluejacket come to mind. Those you'd have to order but they are US companies. Maybe one of the group from up there could point you to a local hobby shop with a selection? -
Massimo, Can you show us a picture? Maybe it's just me but I'm a bit confused about the ruler part.
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Daniel, Safe your money and fire extinquisher. Try bicarbonate of soda... aka baking soda.
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I think I'll join the merry band of watchers. Looks to be interesting. <grabs chair and some popcorn>
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Scott, I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. A beautiful job you are doing on this ship and a fitting tribute that you're going to continue. I'd like to suggest that open a log in the kit area as this really more for questions and reviews.
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18th Century Pinnace and Longboat--"Advanced" Level?
mtaylor replied to Red333's topic in Wood ship model kits
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Sweet, Vince. Looks fantastic. I hope you have a display case for her as she deserves one.
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Nice hatches... nay, belay that. Impressive hatches and I'm still not sure how you managed to solder both brackets but wow!!!
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Sam, It's still straight. Once there's no smell, I'll try using it on something. Bug, It's big mystery to me also. Meanwhile, back in the shipyard..... I think, hope, pray, that I've hit on the final solution to the exterior forecastle bulwarks. After realizing that doing the same thing over and over again again expecting different results is insanity, I went for something just a little bit different. A combination of spiling and stealers! No, wait... I was doing that. Change the wood.. YES!!! Change the dimensions of the wood... YES!!! Went from plum which I wasn't plum crazy about anyway to cherry. Change the dimensions from 4" X 9" to 2" X 12". The wood is more flexible and less grainy than the plum and a nicer color. After playing with some designs and feeding the scrap box, there's now one main strake that runs the 30 feet of bulwark. And two stealers to help make the transition in the flair. The next set pics (in the next several days) will show it fitted and glued in place and hopefully sanded. By the way, try to ignore the pencil marks.... Oh...I guess I better make the one for the other side while this is still fresh.
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Hi Darr, Here's a couple of articles to look at: http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/materials_and_tools/HandTools.pdf http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/plans_and_research/ModelShipKitsexpect.pdf http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/plans_and_research/KitSelection.pdf Depending on what country you're located in will pretty much drive any decisions. Since there was a commercial and the price in Euros, I'm assuming you're on the east side of the Atlantic...
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anybody build the billingboats cutty sark?
mtaylor replied to dgsmooth's topic in Wood ship model kits
Welcome to MSW. Take a look at the kit build logs of the Cutty as well as the scratch builds. It might give you some ideas. Also, start a build log. You'll find it easy to get help and encouragement. It might be that what you need to do is back off the Cutty and cut your teeth on a smaller, simpler vessel. -
Being where I am, any wildfire and heavy smoke rolling into the area makes me nervous. My hope is the same as Sailor1-0. That it's far away and under control quickly.
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Jeez Louise... I thought that was full-size and real for bit there. Teach me to look at the last picture first.
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Nice work, Sjors. You appear to be going as fast as Mobbsie so that means ratlines by Christmas, 2014? Sorry Robbyn, out of Pepsi.... Jack neat?
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