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Brass Framed Display Case
mtaylor replied to isali's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Ira, A hacksaw with a metal cutting blade will work or you could use table saw with a metal cutting blade. If doing it by hand, use a miter box to guide the blade. -
Ah.. thanks Brian. I'll get some and try it. I was referenced to using epoxy after finding out PVA didn't do the job.
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You're off to a great start, Adam. You can try my approach with the Admiral...."sawdust? what sawdust? oh that... the termites had a party last nite." It didn't work for me but maybe it will for you.
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No rush, Hamilton. I'm not getting anything done to speak of. Except counting down the days to retirement.
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Hmm.... a Mickey Mouse outfit if ever I saw one.
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Piet, I understand perfectly what you are working towards. I just see that launcher as being a work of art itself.
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There's a few as I recall. Takes some practice as the gun gets hot and can scorch the wood before you know it. But then again, so can the electric plank benders. I think the big problem is controlling the air flow and also what's behind the plank that gets hit with the hot air.
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Trivia..... The US Marines are considered the "senior" service in the US. Seems that after war, Congress decided a Navy and the Army wasn't needed and basically killed their charters. The Marines were needed on civilian ships for some reason to their way of thinking. Later, the Navy was re-instituted. Political disclaimer: Given the way the Congress has been acting lately... things haven't improved much. :D
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I've used holly and silver maple for decks. Currently, my choice would be silver maple due to the price of holly going up and up... For hull planking, cherry or swiss pear. Depends on a lot of factors.
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I'm with Ulises, and am a big fan of the curling iron method. Just make sure you buy your own and don't take the Admiral's.
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Richard, Ebony is extremely hard. It dulls tools quickly and is a bear to bend. It doesn't take PVA well. Epoxy seems to work best from where I sit. When cutting or sanding, it gives off a fine black powder instead of the normal looking sawdust. You should always... always.... wear a dust mask when cutting or sanding as the sawdust will create health issues. Also, always have a dust collection system running (even if it's just a shop vac) and you will need multiple passes to get all the sawdust up. Having said that... it's a beautiful wood to work with. Polishes and carves nicely. It finishes to a glass like surface. I'm not fond of working with it but I am very well pleased with the way it looks. If you chose not to use ebony, there's also MinWax's ebony stain which works a treat on most (but not all) woods. I've used it on boxwood and pear with great success in non-model projects. I've not used the leather dyes but have seen the results and they are excellent.
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Creating Hull Planking
mtaylor replied to fnkershner's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Floyd, Yes, I'm left handed. That's not a JIm Saw unfortunately. But, give it a shot even if you have to set it up backwards. -
Beautiful work on the rigging, Ferit. When I get there, I hope my rigging will be half as good.
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Rich... CONGRATS!!!!! Great news!!!!! Oh what the heck.... a happy dance too!
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Hamilton, I'm late to the party but the crow's feet came out fantastic. Nice job on the rework.
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A few thoughts, if I may. The photos reference by Jan have interest in that the model with the entry port doesn't have the boarding ladder going above the entry port. As I recall, entry ports were for the exclusive use of the brass. Everyone else had to go up and over the top. Is this a faulty assumption? The model says "yes, everyone boarded the ship via the entry port". The other two pic show "without entry ports".... if they weren't there, and there's only 28 guns, which ports would have been empty? Unless the very formost were used as a bridle port. Curiously, many of the contemporary models and paintings show the ports, yet the photo from 1909 doesn't. A pity we don't have a time machine....
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Denis, Well done on the sail. Looks very realistic.
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Sweet looking blocks... and those are destined for the scrap heap? Did I read that right? I agree with Augie.. a bevy of beautiful blocks.
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Sweet work, Danny. Moving the bar a bit higher, I see. That cast knee is proof.
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Piet, Looking super sharp. The research and care you are putting into this is showing with every picture. As for the deck launcher...maybe as a side project to be displayed off ship in a mockup of the deck area? Might make life easier than trying to put it on the sub and have to deal with opening and closing doors.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Nenad, It seems all disasters are a mixed blessing and mixed mess. You have the right mind set to fix the things you're not happy with. The ship will be better for it and you'll feel better when done. Feeding the scrap box is one of the things we do. Here are two emoticons for the next time you think you need them: Just right click and save them for use later.
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ancre Le Fleuron by cabrapente - FINISHED
mtaylor replied to cabrapente's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Very nice work. I guess we should be giving our regards to the feathered builder?- 332 replies
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Mercury by DSiemens - FINISHED - BOTTLE
mtaylor replied to DSiemens's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
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My guess would be handspikes. I know I've seen photos of them in use on pivot guns but not sure where at this point. Edit: Ah... did a fast Google.. Handspikes and levers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pivot_gun_usnavy.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2DSj74-Km94/T_SLISXLbdI/AAAAAAAAIHw/NRVH84CmB1A/s640/Cannon_Banded_Rifle_6.4inch_CSN1864.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Dahlgren_gun_crew.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/HMS_Sidon_68_pounder_pivot_gun_1855_LOC_05685u.jpg/1244px-HMS_Sidon_68_pounder_pivot_gun_1855_LOC_05685u.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tWz2TN1XM0s/T5KVbbk_OeI/AAAAAAAAHlc/JVKPIHG5W7o/s1600/9inchDahlgren.jpg http://en.academic.ru/pictures/enwiki/85/USSKearsargeXIinchDahlgren.jpg I also found this fascinating bit: http://civilwartalk.com/threads/moving-a-pivot-gun.76845/ Hope this helps.
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