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Decided to build the USS Constitution 1/96 Scale Model
mtaylor replied to kmgreene's topic in Plastic model kits
I'd say go for it. You've got a big thing going for you.... motivation. So, take your time, don't rush building it. Add as much or as little detailing as you like. Search the build logs for plastic and you be amazed at what can be done. Do this before even starting the kit. As questions of the other builders, and that includes the non-Constitution builds. Then start a build log. -
You and I have the same problem.. wrong coast.
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Assembling Frames
mtaylor replied to Pete38's topic in HMS Triton - 28 gun frigate's Cross Section Build Logs for HMS TRITON
Pete, I think unless someone tells me different, let's leave this right here. I'll pin it to top as this should be something that will help out anyone doing the build. I'm sure that anyone build this will appreciate it. -
Check EdT's Naiad build log. I think they may have come from him.
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Hatch covers.
mtaylor replied to mikeaidanh's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
For loading and unloading, probably stacked somewhere out of the way. For "Quarters", the grating were removed and sent down below to the hold. -
If you want to stain, Elmers and Min-Wax make fillers that are stainable.
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This is what I think 42Rocker was talking about: http://www.micromark.com/sliding-table-for-microlux-tilting-arbor-table-saw,7505.html You can make on or buy one. I made one for my 10-inch table saw to play with cutting logs. Works a treat. Also I bought one for my MM table saw (3" blade) as I was having a lazy moment and decided to buy rather than make one.
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Sinan, Post a picture and ask. With the collective minds around here, you'll probably get at least one good, solid answer.
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Borge, This is like watching it again for the first time. Just some super stunning work. I'm enjoying it.
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I moved them to the downloads area and removed them from here. Sorry 42rocker, Pete gets credit as I just moved his post. I can't begin to thank others for their finds. The reason we move them is so that visitors don't get the benefit of the drawings without signing up and doing a buid. Too darn many pirates.....
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Popeye, It would appear that the crowd is getting a tad unruly... and hungry. I thought this hobby was supposed to teach us patience. tsk tsk.... oh... make mine broiled not boiled. ahem... <cough> with a touch of butter please <cough>
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Very nicely done, Popeye. Thanks for reminding what is waiting in the wings....
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Crackers, Take the route you're taking. Give credit where credit is due. In the case of Wikipedia, for example, credit them. They do credit their sources so that's a good thing. Same for encyclopedias. One of the big issues is simply "intent". And around here, out "intent" is not to make money off of someone else's work.
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Bleaching your wood
mtaylor replied to JPett's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
By all means Sam. do a writeup. Worst case is that we just pin it in the Wood Discussion area. -
There's clues in some other books. For example, mention is made in Dodd & Moore's Building the Wooden Fighting Ship discusses that there were firms that made models from draughts (no details as to who,though). Pepys and Pett had models but no mention of who made them.. Possibly they did.or didn't. Greg's posted reference seems to have the most info that I've seen
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The details will be what you decide to add. Maybe artillary tools? Barrels? Ciphers on the gun barrels? Etc.? The two most important details aren't ever shown in pictures. One is the fun. The other is the satisfaction, be it the learning curve, the workmanship, or just accomplishing.
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So your cutter model will have model of a cutter on it, I hope?
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Which (following on to Adam) is why certain companie's products are banned from the buildlogs. They pirated the plans and/or the kit. In one case, they pirated the kit and then had the temerity to pirate the photo's (from Harold Hahn) as being "what the kit makes"....
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Farawayman, The mere fact that you are able to post says you accept certain rules. We have no authority over a user's pics. They are his/hers. The onus is on the poster. We merely follow along and enforce it. As far as your pointing out the pictures... there is in copyright, something called "fair use". Loosely it means that you can use a copyrighted photo/article, etc. in reviews, etc. Also, using the image of a manufacturer's ship in the context of a buildlog would probably be considered "free advertising" by the company.
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Pete, If Russ agrees, put that treenail info into a new topic in the download area. I think it would be very useful to have.
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Peter, Basically the same way as posts. Except hit the "Use Full Editor" button. You'll see the "Attach Files" down to the left. Here's the discussion on PM's: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/718-adding-photos-to-private-message/
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You can "blame" Russ and, as I recall, Don for the plans. You can blame Joss (Matrim) as he took over running this when Russ stepped down. I guess if blaming is there... I blame MSW for giving me the idea to settle on 1:64 for all full hull models. Had to buy a printer that could handle 11 X 17 paper. BTW, need I mention the power tools...? Maybe all the build logs did it? :D
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Treenails? Some folks do it your way. Some actually do treenails from bamboo or other woods. Others simulate with a pencil or even a hypodermic needle. and then there's those that don't do them. I'm one who prefers 1:64 and probably won't be treenailing.
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Let's hope he does. I've seen two ways, so far. Daniel's: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/536-micro-blocks/ and Chuck's: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/273-mass-producing-rigging-blocks-with-a-mill/
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