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    Stuntflyer reacted to augie in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype   
    Perfect.  Subtle and understated, but magnifique as a whole.
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    Stuntflyer reacted to Boatsinc2000 in How to avoid table saw fuzzies?   
    TPI...saw blade selection. Go finer.
     
    Jeff
    Hobbymill
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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Finishing The Stern: I scanned the stern windows from the plans and imported the file into CorelDraw. I made a drawing of the windows using the scanned image as a guide. The file was then printed and trimmed to fit on the stern. I closed the 3 holes in bulkhead YY with some scrap balsa and adhered the windows using 3M Super 77 spray adhesive. The remainder of the stern was completed as per the instructions. The four laser cut knees were replaced with boxwood. These were made by hand from a single piece of wood. Laser cut knees were glued to each end and used as a guide for shaping. 1/16" wide pieces were ripped using the table saw.
     
    Photo of window drawing

     

     

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    Stuntflyer reacted to Lucius Molchany in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    Very clean build!
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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from piter56 in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Finishing The Stern: I scanned the stern windows from the plans and imported the file into CorelDraw. I made a drawing of the windows using the scanned image as a guide. The file was then printed and trimmed to fit on the stern. I closed the 3 holes in bulkhead YY with some scrap balsa and adhered the windows using 3M Super 77 spray adhesive. The remainder of the stern was completed as per the instructions. The four laser cut knees were replaced with boxwood. These were made by hand from a single piece of wood. Laser cut knees were glued to each end and used as a guide for shaping. 1/16" wide pieces were ripped using the table saw.
     
    Photo of window drawing

     

     

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    Stuntflyer reacted to Jimz66 in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    Very nice. Very nice. I too like the windows. I think its a great idea as you wouldn't see much inside at that scale anyhow. Nice idea. 
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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from MikeB4 in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Finishing The Stern: I scanned the stern windows from the plans and imported the file into CorelDraw. I made a drawing of the windows using the scanned image as a guide. The file was then printed and trimmed to fit on the stern. I closed the 3 holes in bulkhead YY with some scrap balsa and adhered the windows using 3M Super 77 spray adhesive. The remainder of the stern was completed as per the instructions. The four laser cut knees were replaced with boxwood. These were made by hand from a single piece of wood. Laser cut knees were glued to each end and used as a guide for shaping. 1/16" wide pieces were ripped using the table saw.
     
    Photo of window drawing

     

     

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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Finishing The Stern: I scanned the stern windows from the plans and imported the file into CorelDraw. I made a drawing of the windows using the scanned image as a guide. The file was then printed and trimmed to fit on the stern. I closed the 3 holes in bulkhead YY with some scrap balsa and adhered the windows using 3M Super 77 spray adhesive. The remainder of the stern was completed as per the instructions. The four laser cut knees were replaced with boxwood. These were made by hand from a single piece of wood. Laser cut knees were glued to each end and used as a guide for shaping. 1/16" wide pieces were ripped using the table saw.
     
    Photo of window drawing

     

     

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    Stuntflyer reacted to russ in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    Great work on the windows. They look very good.
     
    Russ
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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from MikeB4 in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Beakhead Bulkhead and Deck Planking: I prefer to do the planking off the model, whenever possible, to avoid sanding into other parts. Here the deck planking is sanded and ready to be installed.
     

     
    The planks were glued to the bulkhead and sanded. The doors were replaced with ladders like those that are now on the Mayflower replica. I used this simple jig to align the ladders. Ladders were glued with 5 minute epoxy applied with a pin. A rather slow process, but I think it's worth the wait.
     

     
    The completed bulkhead and deck planking with no sanding necessary other than the outside curve and overall height of the bulkhead.
     

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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from UpstateNY in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Beakhead Bulkhead and Deck Planking: I prefer to do the planking off the model, whenever possible, to avoid sanding into other parts. Here the deck planking is sanded and ready to be installed.
     

     
    The planks were glued to the bulkhead and sanded. The doors were replaced with ladders like those that are now on the Mayflower replica. I used this simple jig to align the ladders. Ladders were glued with 5 minute epoxy applied with a pin. A rather slow process, but I think it's worth the wait.
     

     
    The completed bulkhead and deck planking with no sanding necessary other than the outside curve and overall height of the bulkhead.
     

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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from homer in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Beakhead Bulkhead and Deck Planking: I prefer to do the planking off the model, whenever possible, to avoid sanding into other parts. Here the deck planking is sanded and ready to be installed.
     

     
    The planks were glued to the bulkhead and sanded. The doors were replaced with ladders like those that are now on the Mayflower replica. I used this simple jig to align the ladders. Ladders were glued with 5 minute epoxy applied with a pin. A rather slow process, but I think it's worth the wait.
     

     
    The completed bulkhead and deck planking with no sanding necessary other than the outside curve and overall height of the bulkhead.
     

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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Bulwark Template Installation: I first glued the bulwark templates to the hull using CA at the area of the Great Cabin where the inward bend is most pronounced. Next, I glued the area at the Forward Cubbridge Head. These areas were not clamped as I found it easier to get a tight fit by using my fingers to push on the template. The area at the bow was done using CA and clamps. After that, it was simply a matter of working fore and aft using PVA to finish the gluing process. I lined the windows and other areas of the templates with boxwood to maintain uniformity where it will be seen. Both templates fit very close to the initial plank avoiding the need for a lot of filler. I still need to trim the templates where they overhang slightly. There are areas that will need a second coat of Wipe-on Poly, like the Forecastle deck, which I will do later after the remaining parts are in place.
     

     

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    Stuntflyer reacted to rschissler in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    That's impressive that you were able to keep them so straight and uniform.
     
    --Randy
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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from yvesvidal in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Beakhead Bulkhead and Deck Planking: I prefer to do the planking off the model, whenever possible, to avoid sanding into other parts. Here the deck planking is sanded and ready to be installed.
     

     
    The planks were glued to the bulkhead and sanded. The doors were replaced with ladders like those that are now on the Mayflower replica. I used this simple jig to align the ladders. Ladders were glued with 5 minute epoxy applied with a pin. A rather slow process, but I think it's worth the wait.
     

     
    The completed bulkhead and deck planking with no sanding necessary other than the outside curve and overall height of the bulkhead.
     

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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from CaptainSteve in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans   
    I had to pull myself away from staring at that traveler Dan. I love the rigging too. Just great!
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    Stuntflyer reacted to EdT in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper   
    I'm sure I had read somewhere that the planking of the sides on these ships were planed smooth before painting, but I have not yet been able to find the reference.  However, in searching, I did come across the following related to paint used to blacken wales - in Crothers:
     
    "Combine one pound lamp black mixed for paint, one pound red lead, one gallon paint oil, half pound litharge(?), and half an ounce of indigo, boiled for half an hour, and stirred at intervals.  Care should be taken that the composition boils that length of time.  After it has cooled a little, add one pint of spirits of turpentine; apply when warm and it will dry in a short time with a beautiful gloss, and be perfectly limber."
     
    Ed
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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from GLakie in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans   
    I had to pull myself away from staring at that traveler Dan. I love the rigging too. Just great!
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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from MikeB4 in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Bulwark Template Installation: I first glued the bulwark templates to the hull using CA at the area of the Great Cabin where the inward bend is most pronounced. Next, I glued the area at the Forward Cubbridge Head. These areas were not clamped as I found it easier to get a tight fit by using my fingers to push on the template. The area at the bow was done using CA and clamps. After that, it was simply a matter of working fore and aft using PVA to finish the gluing process. I lined the windows and other areas of the templates with boxwood to maintain uniformity where it will be seen. Both templates fit very close to the initial plank avoiding the need for a lot of filler. I still need to trim the templates where they overhang slightly. There are areas that will need a second coat of Wipe-on Poly, like the Forecastle deck, which I will do later after the remaining parts are in place.
     

     

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    Stuntflyer reacted to Yambo in Drum Sander   
    That's pretty much the same as the one I've got on my list - the Scheppach HG580 - for sanding inside curves. 
     
    I'm toying with the idea of making a thickness sander as well, copying somebody's design - it's here:
     
    http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8927-home-built-thickness-sander/
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    Stuntflyer reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans   
    Thank you Pat.
     
    Jibboom Crupper
     
    The aft end of the Jibboom is held fast by the Crupper, a similar arrangement to the Gammoning on the Bowsprit :
     

     
    Jib Traveller
     
    This is a tricky piece of "iron" work. The Traveller holds the Jib Outhaul and the running end of the Jib Stay. It's purpose is to allow the Jib sail to be adjusted or moved along the jibboom.
     
    It consists of a ring which encircles the boom, a shackle to which will be attached the outhaul and the stay, and a hook which holds the tack of the jib (the forward corner).
     
    I made the shackle and hook first, silver soldering the eyes. Then I bent the ring and slipped the shackle and hook through it, closed up the ring and finally silver soldered it closed. These pics show the assembly before cleaning up and blackening :
     

     

     
    And the traveller on the jibboom :
     

     
      Danny
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    Stuntflyer reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans   
    Thanks for looking in again John, Grant, Greg and David .
     
    Topgallant Shrouds and Stays
     
    The Topgallant Stays are the first lines fitted, unlike on the lower masts where the shrouds and backstays are fitted first. I decided on this arrangement after reading Lees who quotes Steel on the "Order of Dressing". TFFM has the stays fitted as per the lower masts.
     
    EDIT - see a few posts below. This could be wrong   .
     
    The Stays and Shrouds are all served around the mast and for a few feet below. The forward stay may have been served for it's full length, but at this size of shroud (0.2mm) the serving would have looked too large so I've omitted that.
     

     
    The running end of the backstays end in deadeyes fitted to the aft end of the channels on the Main mast, and on the aft deadeyes on the stools for the Mizzen and Fore masts :
     

     
    The running end of the Stays on the Main and Mizzen masts lead through a block stropped around the lower mast heads and are tied to the strop of the topmast lead blocks :
     

     
    An overall view of the Main Topgallant Stays and Shrouds :
     

     
    The Topgallant Futtock Shrouds are fitted in similar fashion to the topmast futtocks :
     

     
      Danny
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    Stuntflyer reacted to SawdustDave in Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished   
    The rigging of the smaller Mayflower is complete.
     

     

     
    Seems like I spent more time today on the spritsail yard than all the other yards combined.
     

     
    All's left is two anchors and her stern  carving.
     
    Thinking seriously about painting the hull below the wales.
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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from augie in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Bulwark Template Installation: I first glued the bulwark templates to the hull using CA at the area of the Great Cabin where the inward bend is most pronounced. Next, I glued the area at the Forward Cubbridge Head. These areas were not clamped as I found it easier to get a tight fit by using my fingers to push on the template. The area at the bow was done using CA and clamps. After that, it was simply a matter of working fore and aft using PVA to finish the gluing process. I lined the windows and other areas of the templates with boxwood to maintain uniformity where it will be seen. Both templates fit very close to the initial plank avoiding the need for a lot of filler. I still need to trim the templates where they overhang slightly. There are areas that will need a second coat of Wipe-on Poly, like the Forecastle deck, which I will do later after the remaining parts are in place.
     

     

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    Stuntflyer got a reaction from yvesvidal in Mayflower by Stuntflyer (Mike) - Model Shipways - 5/32" Scale   
    ● Bulwark Template Installation: I first glued the bulwark templates to the hull using CA at the area of the Great Cabin where the inward bend is most pronounced. Next, I glued the area at the Forward Cubbridge Head. These areas were not clamped as I found it easier to get a tight fit by using my fingers to push on the template. The area at the bow was done using CA and clamps. After that, it was simply a matter of working fore and aft using PVA to finish the gluing process. I lined the windows and other areas of the templates with boxwood to maintain uniformity where it will be seen. Both templates fit very close to the initial plank avoiding the need for a lot of filler. I still need to trim the templates where they overhang slightly. There are areas that will need a second coat of Wipe-on Poly, like the Forecastle deck, which I will do later after the remaining parts are in place.
     

     

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