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mij got a reaction from ccoyle in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
I used Bisley gun blue for the swivel guns
The model I started the beginning of January this year has now been completed.
The planking of the hull is Cherry and all the carvings are from Box.
Here are some photos of her
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Sussex 1693 by Gilbert McArdle
Milling the tulipwood for the forward frames.
The frame templates are glued th the tulipwood
Cutting out the frames.
mij
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Sussex 1693 by Gilbert McArdle
Hi All
I have started to build HMS Sussex 1693 from the plans by Gilbert McArdle,
The frames will be cut from tulipwood.
These two pictures show how I fitted a removable keel by fitting a piece of brass tube into the base board and a smaller piece of brass tube to the keel.
The tulipwood being planed for the keel.
mij
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mij got a reaction from Obormotov in HMS Victory by guraus - scale 1:48 - plank on frame
Hi Alexandru
It`s the first time I`ve seen your Log.
Very inpressive work.
mij
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mij got a reaction from popash42 in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
I have started to build HMS Sussex 1693 from the plans by Gilbert McArdle, all the frames will be made from tulipwood.
These first two pictures show how I fitted a removable keel by fitting a piece of brass tube into the baseboard and a smaller piece of brass tube to the keel.
The tulipwood being planed for the keel
Milling the tulipwood for the forward frames
The frame templates are glued to the tulipwood, the glue I use is a non-toxic washable glue stick
Cutting out the frames
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
Here are some photos of HMS Sussex from the Authors book
This will be an interesting an challenging project for me, and I know I shall have the support from you when I neeed it.
mij
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Milling the sides of the gun carriages
Drilling the holes for the 4mm blocks for the carriages
Turning a step suport
New carving of a rabbit
Model so far
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
I was not happy with the carving of the first eagle, so I carved another one from Boxwood.
I cut out the shape of the eagle first, then started the carving.
I took Antony`s advice in putting a light stain on the carving to bring out the detail.
I used French polish and linseed oil.
Carving with the stain on.
Eagle fitted to the stern of the ship.
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Port and Starboard Dolphins fitted.
Eagle fitted to stern.
I`m not certain if the carving of the Eagle is good enough.
I might take this one off, and re-carve another one.
mij
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Cutting brass tube for rudder hinge.
Soldering tube to brass shim
Rudder hinge complete.
Blanks cut from Boxwood of Eagle and Dolphins.
Carvings of Eagle and Dolphins.
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mij got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
I used Bisley gun blue for the swivel guns
The model I started the beginning of January this year has now been completed.
The planking of the hull is Cherry and all the carvings are from Box.
Here are some photos of her
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mij got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Xebec by mij - FINISHED - 1:60 scale
Hi Michael
As long as I do some jobs in and outside the house, the Admiral is happy, and as the model is only 720mm long, I was able to work on her in doors at night, sitting with the Admiral.
Regards
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in HMS Sussex 1693 by Gilbert McArdle
Milling the tulipwood for the forward frames.
The frame templates are glued th the tulipwood
Cutting out the frames.
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in HMS Sussex 1693 by Gilbert McArdle
Hi All
I have started to build HMS Sussex 1693 from the plans by Gilbert McArdle,
The frames will be cut from tulipwood.
These two pictures show how I fitted a removable keel by fitting a piece of brass tube into the base board and a smaller piece of brass tube to the keel.
The tulipwood being planed for the keel.
mij
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mij got a reaction from kolyo in HMS Sussex 1693 by Gilbert McArdle
Milling the tulipwood for the forward frames.
The frame templates are glued th the tulipwood
Cutting out the frames.
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
Hi Dan
The bandsaw is an old 3 wheel INCA, with a blade length of 104", which is capable of cutting 4" oak, for the milling I use a Proxxon DH 40 Planer Ticknesser (Ref: 27040).
The milling does take long time, but as you can see from the cherry, it was worth it.
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
Cherry ready for the bandsaw
The cherry cut and ready to be milled.
It was worth the time and effort.
Tulip on the left and Cherry on the right
Start of the new build in cherry.
In the back ground is the one made from tulip.
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mij got a reaction from Archi in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
This is the 1st stage of fairing the outside and inside of the hull using a long neck grinder.
This is a fabulous tool to use, but a word of CAUTION, this tool can ruin your model if your not careful.
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
Started to build up the frames.
The first picture is the full frame drawn on paper with the floor timber and the top timber tacked to the paper using Copydex.
This picture shows the 1st futtock glued to the floor timber and the top timber using Titebond and held in position with 1bl weights.
This picture shows the complete frame, slightly over size for fairing.
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mij got a reaction from Archi in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
After fitting 8 full foreward frames, I decided that I was not happy with my build, I built the frames oversize and I was to fair them inside and out as Gilbert McArole done on his build.
I used Titebond for all the gluing, so I put my build in a bucket of water to release the glue.
It came apart with the use of a pallet knife between the frames, I will have to re-cut 8 more floor timber, because I had to chisel them out of the deadwood (I did say to myself, mind your fingers, I`ve now got a plaster on my index finge on my left hand).
I will now fair the frames as I fit them, which is the way I mormally build my models and I am much happier with.
First picture of my re-build.
These are 2 of my new Proxxon toys
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mij got a reaction from Archi in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
Here are some of my tools I use for models.
SIP bobbin sander
Walker Turner drill presss, and Proxxon lathe
Proxxon mill/drill
Proxxon bench saw
A Proxxon small bench saw
Draper 16" fretsaw
mij
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mij got a reaction from Archi in HMS Sussex by mij - Scale 1:48
Here are some photos of HMS Sussex from the Authors book
This will be an interesting an challenging project for me, and I know I shall have the support from you when I neeed it.
mij
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mij got a reaction from Fright in Best way To install gudgeons and pintles and the rudder?
This the way I made my hinges on my Xebec.
I cut a piece of tube to length.
I used soft solder to solder the tube to the strap.
One hinge ready for the fixing holes
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mij got a reaction from janet bode in HMS Royal William by KeithW - Euromodel - 1/72
One`s always curious whats inside a model, how it was built and other knowledge.
Nice build Keith
Kind Regards
mij
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