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Symiaki Skafi by stelios
mtaylor replied to stelios's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Nice to see an update, Stelios. Great job on the sails and masting. -
They did it same way in many other countries also. Still, I left openings for mine to get a saw or file into and it is scaring me at times. To have a solid wall of wood to cut ports is amazing. I'm still following you and loving your build, even though I may not say much. Many other had round also, some just had the wreaths, others seem to have what you show.
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MDF for forms
mtaylor replied to grsjax's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Isn't Amati or Victory Models using MDF for bulkheads? I also thought I read about another kit manufacturer using it also. -
Hi John, Very nice re-work. Keep it up. You're doing a fine job.
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You're off to a great start, Bill. I agree with with others about the keel and being straight. Oh.. while you are at it, scatter some sawdust on that work area so the rest of us don't feel bad.
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The Department of the Army, Engineers has done the same thing along the Mississippi River at the various locks and dams. Makes for a great afternoon or early evening to go and watch the tows and barges lock through.
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Ian, I'm going to assume you're using a drill press for the mast holes...???? Start with a small drill (say 1mm) and slowly go larger and larger (1 mm steps or even 5. if you feel paranoid) until you get the size you need. A drill press would ensure that the drill goes dead center each time.
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Nice work, Daniel. Don't consider it as being "lonely", consider it as "being one of a kind".
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I've not tried it yet, but it was suggested elsewhere that a potato can be used to hold parts and also double as a heatsink. I've used clay before, but the potato idea is interesting.
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Looking at your planking, cutting gunports would scare the heck out of me. Lovely work all around.
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Congratulations on finishing!!!! I think I'll just make a big pot of coffee and wait for the pictures. Oh..and I'll do a happy dance for you.
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Quick aside and then back to the build. Yes, suppliers web addy's can be posted.
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Thanks for the correction Andy.
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Sweet work, Piet. I think those curvy things are cleats. Edit... thanks Andy for correcting me.
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You've spoiled us, Michael. Thread and nuts on the eyebolts, yet. Looks great!!!!
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Great to see you back with her, Neal. What is Ren-Shape? Some sort of plastic?
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Tricky but it worked... paper over a mold. Neat!!!
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If you're worried about the finish having problems with the PVA and sawdust, use some of your finish and sawdust. I'm using a matte varnish and it works well. I've not tested this with other finishes.
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Gil, Excellent work on the serving. How do like that particular serving machine? I'm tempted to get that one.
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Beautiful, Ilhan. Congratulations.
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Gaetan, The process may be slow but the results are stunning.
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