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BareHook replied to Kevin's topic in Nautical/Naval History
One intersting point, "various experts" (can't recall specific) were trying to convince them to use dried balsa logs instead of freshly cut wet wood for increased bouyancy and cable instead of natural fiber lashings. If they had done so, the raft would have torn its self apart and possibly sunk. The natural moisure of the uncured balsa acted as a repellent to sea water absorbing into the wood and the lashings buried themselves into the wood where they were protected from the elements. Ken -
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BareHook replied to Kevin's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Has anyone seen Kon Tiki, the original or remake? Don't have a link, but pretty interesting story, the book is worth reading as well. Ken -
I was at Michael's and found these rings and pins in the jewelry making section. They have a durable black finish and are made from some type of steel. Ken
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Wow, one glance at that photo makes me think "photoshop" to crazy to be real
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Excellent site, thanks! Ken
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Has anyone tried this product? It's a water based combo stain and finish available in several colors. I'm trying to stay away from oil based products on my builds and need to stain my masts and spars. Are there alternative products out there? Thanks Ken
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Checkout http://www.modelexpo-online.com/default.asp or http://www.micromark.com/ Brass is pretty easy to work with, the thin stuff cn even be cut with scissors.
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I used "Black Patina". Its a product available at stained glass supply/mfr stores. I did multiple dips then rinse and wipe which left a nice black finish with a bit of silver showing through on the cannons. There is a thread in the painting section describing the product, for me it worked well on the brittania metal, but I got mixed results on brass and copper. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1240-another-type-of-blackening-agent-and-some-experiments/ Ken
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I've been working on a lot of misc small jobs still in process: Adding cleats and rings to the hull. Assembling anchors, now to rig them with bouys. Bowsprit details and finish Cannon rigging Need to order 1/8 blocks (supplied 5/32 size too big, previous build logs MSW 1.0) and other stuff. Install Chainplates Mount on pedestals and display board Need to build a couple fixtures: Rope coil jig per dummies site and some block tumblers per another thread on this site. Ken
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Like it too, simplification!
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Does anyone have a better idea for drilling treenail holes without drilling through the frame? I will probably use 1/32 dia brass for treenails, but I dont want it to penetrate all the way through the frame. I plan to use a 1/32 diameter drill with a piece of tubing bonded onto it at a set depth of .175 from the drill point. Ken
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I bought the AL independence for three reasons It is a ficticious kit, so I don't feel bad about renaming it after one of my kids for a gift. It is a larger scale 1:36 for planking practise and building, plus particular kid has some vision impairment, so larger size is easier to see. Price on Ebay was hard to beat. Ken
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True, although it may be an easy way to make bow and stern bulkhead fillers
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One thing to consider is whether or not to glue the mast in the hull. If you have a slightly oversized hole, you can fine tune the mast alignment as the standing rigging (stays and shrouds) are added, and they will hold the mast in place. On the old site, there was a thread discussing glueing masts, and I think it was an even split whether to glue or not. I you get it close, either way you should be able to fine tune it with the rigging. Ken
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Here is a blue shadow link for a build log of this kit, I have been considering this build as well. Ken http://www.van-vliet.org/dempseywoodworking/blueshadow.shtml
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This gave me an idea, what if you get adhesive backed copper tape (as used for coppering the hull) cut into thin strips and blackened chemically or with a marker. You then just apply the strips around the barrel. Ken
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I'll give a repeat for HobbyMill, he sold me a small amount of Holly for planking my deck and even produced and shipped it to me during his vacation shutdown, when he happened to stop by the shop! Great service and product! Ken
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Very cool pump, amazing at that scale! Now you need to create an animatronic crewman to work the pump in a diorama display, possibly scale figure jointed at the waist with arms attached to pump handle. Ken
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After reading reviews here and at other sites, I'm going to opt for the Model Expo (or similar) drill press and the Ryobi 9" band saw. The cost of both ends up less than the single Proxxon band saw which is only slightly smaller. Ken
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I need to check to verify, but I believe the plans include line drawings since the instructions include creating hull templates for checking the final shaping of the hull. Ken
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I have a kit on the shelf for a future build, Blue Jackets' Alfred 1/8 (1:96) scale that is a sold hull construction. I don't have stong interest in building a solid hull and am wondering if its in the realm of possible, to convert the sold hull to POB construction? I'm thinking, if I saw the hull at predetermined bulkhead locations, I can use them as templates to cut new bulkheads, since the woodgrain will be wrong for strength? and just have to work-up a false keel? Or am I creating a load of work for little gain? Thanks Ken
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I've been working on the cannon and rigging. I completed the Breech lines by lashing one end to a ring-bolt, routing through the cannon carriage ring bolts, bonding the loop around the end of the cannon, and then lashing the other end to a ring-bolt. I did the lashings by securing the ringbolt in "helping-hands" clip and routing the line through the ring and securing it in the other clip, then doing the lashing. I need to order some 1/8 blocks to complete the cannon rigging, until then just installing misc dech cleats and bolts Ken
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I am going to the "dark side" and starting a scratch build in the next couple months What are the opinions out there regarding: The Proxxon 3 speed mini drill press? Proxxon Mini Band Saw vs. Scroll Saw? (cutting frame profiles) Thanks Ken
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I'm planning on building a boat using the same method as the MS Bounty Launch Kit, using a frame mold and frame strips bent to it. Scale will be the same too, so made a mistake, the strips will be 3/32 thk x 3/16, not 3/16 square, my bad Ken
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I'm deciding on materials for a new project. Is it possible to bend 3/16 X 3/16 Cherry strip to 3/4"-1" radius ?(or 1.5"-2" inside diameter). Thanks Ken
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