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Hi everyone!!! Wow and many thanks for your support, encouragement and Likes. It's always a good feeling to receive your feedback, because it spurs me on, as it must for all of us whenever feedback is received. Igor - the file I used is a small metal file with fine teeth. Aluminium is so soft, that the file cuts through it like butter. Once I got into a rhythm, it was pretty easy to churn out one after the other. Elia- your comments and feedback are always greatly appreciated. Please stop by whenever you can. David - that's a good idea about the six pack...why didn't I think of that?? Dave - thanks for your comments and kind words. Greatly appreciated. Dennis - many thanks. My intention is to replicate as much as I can on this build. Not only is it a challenge, but it's good fun as well. Your AG (in terms of commitment to detail) would be exactly the same, I'm sure. Row- Aaaagh! You've got me worried now about the winch heights. All I did was to measure them off the blurry low resolution drawing (see first page of this log). Perhaps the winches weren't drawn exactly to scale. Oh well, I'm not redoing them! I've got no more finger nails left from all the filing! Seriously, thanks for all comments and feedback. All the best Patrick -
Wow!!! That's really nice Bob. Deck and everything else looks superb, especially the cabin windows. The brass is a great idea, too.
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Hi Igor No, I just twisted the rod between my thumb and fore finger against a small file. Slow, but it works for me. You'd probably be able to do better with the new lathe (envy!) you've bought; but for me, doing it by hand works ok. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Igor I understand how you must feel because I was dreading making the winches too. I'd imagine you'd have a fair few to do as well. Perhaps, at your scale, maybe all you can do is put a thin piece of wire in the appropriate positions and let the viewer's eye trick them into thinking they're the real thing. There are probably a few other ways that you could do them, but I'm sure that whatever method you choose, they'll turn out great. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Kees, Mike, Matija, Bob, Pete, Igor and everyone else for their Likes and support. Well, tonight, I completed Rainbow's winch drums. On the real ship, these must certainly be pretty impressive pieces of machinery, capable of hauling the sheets in and letting them out. On my model, the best I could do is to shape some Aluminium rod to make them as close as possible to the full sized winches. However, at only 1.5 mm high, trying to make them exactly like the real thing is pretty difficult. Never the less, I tried and I think they look alright. The photos below show these winch drums dotted around the deck. Hope you enjoy them. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Jack Very nice! You're right about the hull shape-she definitely looks like ship's of her type were built for speed. Nice and streamlinepd. All the best Patrick
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Hi Dave That's a really nice job you've done on the bulkhead! Even after admiring your photos, I still can't believe how quickly you're pushing ahead with this ship. Hull looks great, planking's nice and the deck's nice as well. Good stuff and I look forward to more updates. Cheers Patrick
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Gotta agree with you, Anton. Colour is the 'spice of life' and jazzes things up. Your Leuwin's looking pretty sharp!
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Hi Cristiano Really nice work, for sure! I don't think there's a modeller amongst us who enjoys doing the shrouds and their ratlines. I know I certainly don't. But yours looks brilliant. Great job, as always. Cheers Patrick
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This looks like a very interesting ship. I'll enjoy following along. All the best Patrick
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I reckon if you do, it'll be the icing on the cake. Maybe even put a copy of your coffee mug on the galley table! Go for it!
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Hi Ben Here's your You Tube vid: You know, they say a picture paints a thousand words. Now that I've seen your video, it all makes perfect sense...all your hard work is starting to fall into place. Really clever stuff!!!! PS. I hope you didn't mind me putting the link in for you. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Anton Funny you say that about the weld lines and the details possible at this scale...I was actually thinking that you have the unique ability to make it more realistic than any other modeller can because you have access to the real thing. For instance, a scrape or dent on the real ship can also be modelled on your ship. A loose door, or a dented and/or rusted fitting can also be replicated. Same goes for a poster, or a flag, a sign, or whatever, can be done. That way, it's almost as if you've shrunken the real thing onto your work table. No one else could make it as individualistic and unique as you can. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Anton The details on your cabins, especially the doors are masterful! Nice stuff. Cheers Patrick
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Hi Ben When I get home tonight, your You Tube is going to be first on my list to track down and watch!! Cheers Patrick
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Hi Hartmut I really like your 'dream world' and your wonderful craftsmanship. Also, may I say, your Gianna is simply superb; a true testament to your skills. PS You can't leave us hanging... What is your next build going to be??? Cheers Patrick
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Hi Pete It's always a pleasure watching your ship's coming to life. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that the Herreshoff ship's are so nice to look at, especially when viewed from the rear or from the rear quarter. Either way, the shapely elliptical shaped transom is a sight to behold. I look forward to watching this one hit the water All the best Patrick
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Hi Jeff It's a good feeling to know that the 'Honey..Do' type jobs are over, because, you're now able to get back to some different work. Additionally, you're at the really exciting bit...you know, where the thinking and planning are left behind and the fun stuff begins, ie the actual construction. As always, I'll be following with keen interest and wish you all the best. Cheers Patrick
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Kancabas cargo boat by mhmtyrl - FINISHED
Omega1234 replied to mhmtyrl's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Hi Mehmet Very, very nice! I especially like the furled sails, which immediately adds a point of difference from other models which have all their sails fully open. Well done. Cheers Patrick- 32 replies
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Hi Vaddoc I'm enjoying your ship's log. She's a nice, clean build and the complexity of getting the chines lined up properly along the hull would've been no mean feat. I take it that you're liaising with Tad Roberts about your progress. He must be pretty chuffed! Cheers Patrick
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Marvellous work, Dennis. Quick question - are you going to put LEDs in the lights?
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Hi Bob, Igor and Row (Twister) and everyone who hit the Like button. Thank you for comments. Row, that's high praise indeed, but I'm just glad that I was able to do the handrails without them disappearing onto the floor, never to be found again. The same with the ship's wheel...except that it disappeared into the hull and I had to tip the hull upside down and shake it a few times before it went flying out! I caught it just in time. Bob and Igor. You're both right about these sort of tiny details being the things that make the difference. I felt the same way when I saw the stove and vinyl seats in your Friendship sloop (Bob) and Igor's anchor windlass for the Atlantic. Why do we do them? I guess, because if we never tried to do them, we'd be forever wondering if it was possible to make them. All the best! Patrick
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Hi Igor When we were kids, there was a sci-fi American TV show called 'Land of the Giants' (Google it if you need to, but us oldies would remember it, I'm sure). It was about a group of humans who crash land on another planet full of giants and they spend one episode after another trying to survive being chased by Giants. Your ship is so small, that it reminds me of being one of those Giants! How you do it, is beyond me. Keep up the good work Cheers Patrick
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Lextin. That's NOT good news, at all. I hope you're able to rest it and stay away from recalcitrant machinery for a while. Somehow, I get the impression that after passing out twice, you definitely needed more than just a bandage! Take care.
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