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HSM got a reaction from JerryC in Photo-etching, soldering and other metalworking tutorial
Hey all, I just published video 5 on making custom photo-etched parts and soldering. Hope it helps someone, or at least is mildly entertaining!
https://historicshipmodel.com/how-they-are-made
Next-up I will be making some custom photo-etched brass sheets! Any small, thin details you see on the model such as ladders, railings, window frames, antennas, radars, etc... etc... are photo-etched brass. I will show you how I did it from planning and drawing the parts in CAD to sending the files for fabrication to folding the parts to soldering them together and painting. Lots to cover here, but it makes such a difference in the model!!!
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HSM got a reaction from ERS Rich in Photo-etching, soldering and other metalworking tutorial
Hey all, I just published video 5 on making custom photo-etched parts and soldering. Hope it helps someone, or at least is mildly entertaining!
https://historicshipmodel.com/how-they-are-made
Next-up I will be making some custom photo-etched brass sheets! Any small, thin details you see on the model such as ladders, railings, window frames, antennas, radars, etc... etc... are photo-etched brass. I will show you how I did it from planning and drawing the parts in CAD to sending the files for fabrication to folding the parts to soldering them together and painting. Lots to cover here, but it makes such a difference in the model!!!
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HSM got a reaction from JerryC in Photo-etching, soldering and other metalworking tutorial
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HSM got a reaction from md1400cs in Photo-etching, soldering and other metalworking tutorial
Hey all, I just published video 5 on making custom photo-etched parts and soldering. Hope it helps someone, or at least is mildly entertaining!
https://historicshipmodel.com/how-they-are-made
Next-up I will be making some custom photo-etched brass sheets! Any small, thin details you see on the model such as ladders, railings, window frames, antennas, radars, etc... etc... are photo-etched brass. I will show you how I did it from planning and drawing the parts in CAD to sending the files for fabrication to folding the parts to soldering them together and painting. Lots to cover here, but it makes such a difference in the model!!!
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in Oceanic by HSM - FINISHED - 1:144 - mixed media
Yes Allan you would be right! I am in Winnipeg, Manitoba just North of where North Dakota and Minnesota meet. Your accent identification is impressive! As far as the fibreglass, I'm happy you enjoyed that segment but I'm sure there are much better videos on the subject out there. What I did worked but the radio controlled model airplane guys do that all the time and likely have better explanations.
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HSM got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Oceanic by HSM - FINISHED - 1:144 - mixed media
This isn't really a build log in the classic sense, it is more of a video build log of my recently completed scratchbuilt 1:144 scale cruise ship Oceanic (1963). I documented the build and have edited it into several videos on the design and construction and figured some here may be interested in seeing how it was done. Hope you like the pictures and videos!
https://historicshipmodel.com/how-they-are-made
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in Oceanic by HSM - FINISHED - 1:144 - mixed media
This isn't really a build log in the classic sense, it is more of a video build log of my recently completed scratchbuilt 1:144 scale cruise ship Oceanic (1963). I documented the build and have edited it into several videos on the design and construction and figured some here may be interested in seeing how it was done. Hope you like the pictures and videos!
https://historicshipmodel.com/how-they-are-made
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HSM got a reaction from yvesvidal in Oceanic by HSM - FINISHED - 1:144 - mixed media
This isn't really a build log in the classic sense, it is more of a video build log of my recently completed scratchbuilt 1:144 scale cruise ship Oceanic (1963). I documented the build and have edited it into several videos on the design and construction and figured some here may be interested in seeing how it was done. Hope you like the pictures and videos!
https://historicshipmodel.com/how-they-are-made
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HSM got a reaction from ccoyle in Oceanic by HSM - FINISHED - 1:144 - mixed media
This isn't really a build log in the classic sense, it is more of a video build log of my recently completed scratchbuilt 1:144 scale cruise ship Oceanic (1963). I documented the build and have edited it into several videos on the design and construction and figured some here may be interested in seeing how it was done. Hope you like the pictures and videos!
https://historicshipmodel.com/how-they-are-made
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HSM got a reaction from Egilman in 3d printing crew figures
I recently bought the same printer you have and have used it to make davits and lifeboats for a cruise liner I am making. It produces amazing results doesn't it? Being a newcomer to 3-D modeling I am impressed with your figures. Can you briefly tell how you made the computer models?
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HSM got a reaction from thibaultron in 3d printing crew figures
I recently bought the same printer you have and have used it to make davits and lifeboats for a cruise liner I am making. It produces amazing results doesn't it? Being a newcomer to 3-D modeling I am impressed with your figures. Can you briefly tell how you made the computer models?
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HSM got a reaction from Louie da fly in 3d printing crew figures
I recently bought the same printer you have and have used it to make davits and lifeboats for a cruise liner I am making. It produces amazing results doesn't it? Being a newcomer to 3-D modeling I am impressed with your figures. Can you briefly tell how you made the computer models?
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HSM got a reaction from Ryland Craze in 3d printing crew figures
I recently bought the same printer you have and have used it to make davits and lifeboats for a cruise liner I am making. It produces amazing results doesn't it? Being a newcomer to 3-D modeling I am impressed with your figures. Can you briefly tell how you made the computer models?
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HSM got a reaction from aviaamator in Cyanoacrylate (CA) Glue for Rigging
I have always used CA to secure rigging knots. It darkens light-colored lines so I have an anti-fray product for fabric that I use on light-colored lines, but I would prefer to use the CA. The first ship I built was in 1999 and I had it out of its case a few weeks ago to steal the pedestals for another project. I specifically checked the knots and the lines seemed as strong as when I first made it. This is just my experience, but everyone may do what suits them.
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HSM got a reaction from tkay11 in Photo Etching - do it yourself
It is always fun to experiment, but I have been there and done that and I don't do it anymore. I had the Micromark PE kit and used it for several projects. It works, but is very time-consuming and finicky. About 75% of my attempts were unusable for one reason or another but with lots of work and practice I did use it to make decent parts for maybe 4-6 projects before I gave up.
Now I send .DXF files to https://ppdltd.com/ and a week later receive perfectly formed parts.
Cheers and good luck, however you decide to make your parts!
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in making parts
I have a 3D printer (Anycubic Photon) and use it for making multiple complex parts (propellers, anchors, davits, lifeboats, etc... for a scratchbuilt ocean liner I am working on). but for masts and spars you are better off with wood. The 3D parts are amazingly detailed and look awesome when properly processed, but they are still plastic. Making correct tapers, etc... is certainly possible, but you have to have a good 3D modeling package and know how to use it.
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HSM got a reaction from thibaultron in making parts
I have a 3D printer (Anycubic Photon) and use it for making multiple complex parts (propellers, anchors, davits, lifeboats, etc... for a scratchbuilt ocean liner I am working on). but for masts and spars you are better off with wood. The 3D parts are amazingly detailed and look awesome when properly processed, but they are still plastic. Making correct tapers, etc... is certainly possible, but you have to have a good 3D modeling package and know how to use it.
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HSM got a reaction from Canute in Workshop Essentials - Favorite Features
About a year ago I bought this motorized adjustable height table legs. Have wanted something like this since my first model (am working on number 46 now) and its changed the way I work. No more bending at awkward angles and trying to work carefully while uncomfortable! Consider adding it underneath a portion of your workbench.
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in Workshop Essentials - Favorite Features
About a year ago I bought this motorized adjustable height table legs. Have wanted something like this since my first model (am working on number 46 now) and its changed the way I work. No more bending at awkward angles and trying to work carefully while uncomfortable! Consider adding it underneath a portion of your workbench.
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HSM got a reaction from Justin P. in Workshop Essentials - Favorite Features
About a year ago I bought this motorized adjustable height table legs. Have wanted something like this since my first model (am working on number 46 now) and its changed the way I work. No more bending at awkward angles and trying to work carefully while uncomfortable! Consider adding it underneath a portion of your workbench.
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HSM got a reaction from trippwj in Workshop Essentials - Favorite Features
About a year ago I bought this motorized adjustable height table legs. Have wanted something like this since my first model (am working on number 46 now) and its changed the way I work. No more bending at awkward angles and trying to work carefully while uncomfortable! Consider adding it underneath a portion of your workbench.
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HSM got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in variable height desks
I bought this one a few months ago with the intention of pushing it under my work table and pulling it out when I work on an awkward area like high rigging or whatever. For the $200CAD that it costs (tabletop is extra) it is very well engineered and high-quality. I have since moved my chair out of the workshop because everything I do I can now do standing up. I can set the table height to wherever I want it to be comfortable and go to work. I have not gotten rid of the chair yet but I could see doing so in the future. If you spend lots of time in the shop these things are great!
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HSM got a reaction from Canute in variable height desks
I bought this one a few months ago with the intention of pushing it under my work table and pulling it out when I work on an awkward area like high rigging or whatever. For the $200CAD that it costs (tabletop is extra) it is very well engineered and high-quality. I have since moved my chair out of the workshop because everything I do I can now do standing up. I can set the table height to wherever I want it to be comfortable and go to work. I have not gotten rid of the chair yet but I could see doing so in the future. If you spend lots of time in the shop these things are great!
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in variable height desks
I bought this one a few months ago with the intention of pushing it under my work table and pulling it out when I work on an awkward area like high rigging or whatever. For the $200CAD that it costs (tabletop is extra) it is very well engineered and high-quality. I have since moved my chair out of the workshop because everything I do I can now do standing up. I can set the table height to wherever I want it to be comfortable and go to work. I have not gotten rid of the chair yet but I could see doing so in the future. If you spend lots of time in the shop these things are great!
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HSM got a reaction from Landrotten Highlander in Photo Etching - do it yourself
It is always fun to experiment, but I have been there and done that and I don't do it anymore. I had the Micromark PE kit and used it for several projects. It works, but is very time-consuming and finicky. About 75% of my attempts were unusable for one reason or another but with lots of work and practice I did use it to make decent parts for maybe 4-6 projects before I gave up.
Now I send .DXF files to https://ppdltd.com/ and a week later receive perfectly formed parts.
Cheers and good luck, however you decide to make your parts!
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