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HSM got a reaction from hollowneck in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Oh, one more thing that I would like to see (from Syren specifically) is an option for bulk-orders of blocks. If you could offer a package of blocks to replace all of the kit blocks in the MS Rattlesnake (for example) builders could order that for the MS kit or any similar ship.
It is impossible to offer such a package for every kit, but a few generic 20 gun, 50 gun, 100 gun packages at 2 or 3 different scales could be doable...
It's amazing how easy something is to suggest when SOMEONE ELSE has to do the actual work ;-)
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HSM got a reaction from S.Coleman in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
One thing I would like to see (and Chuck you already do it) is detailed pictures of what is being offered. When I am looking for cleats I see a list of 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, etc... or something similar. If there are no detailed photos or just a crude drawing or description I have no idea how good they really look or if I will be able to use them until they are delivered. Often I order anchors, belaying pins, carronades and cleats for a kit upgrade or a scratchbuild and end up with some grossly mis-shaped or out of scale.
Detailed pictures make the sale easy!
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Oh, one more thing that I would like to see (from Syren specifically) is an option for bulk-orders of blocks. If you could offer a package of blocks to replace all of the kit blocks in the MS Rattlesnake (for example) builders could order that for the MS kit or any similar ship.
It is impossible to offer such a package for every kit, but a few generic 20 gun, 50 gun, 100 gun packages at 2 or 3 different scales could be doable...
It's amazing how easy something is to suggest when SOMEONE ELSE has to do the actual work ;-)
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HSM got a reaction from Rick01 in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Oh, one more thing that I would like to see (from Syren specifically) is an option for bulk-orders of blocks. If you could offer a package of blocks to replace all of the kit blocks in the MS Rattlesnake (for example) builders could order that for the MS kit or any similar ship.
It is impossible to offer such a package for every kit, but a few generic 20 gun, 50 gun, 100 gun packages at 2 or 3 different scales could be doable...
It's amazing how easy something is to suggest when SOMEONE ELSE has to do the actual work ;-)
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HSM got a reaction from Barbossa in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
One thing I would like to see (and Chuck you already do it) is detailed pictures of what is being offered. When I am looking for cleats I see a list of 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, etc... or something similar. If there are no detailed photos or just a crude drawing or description I have no idea how good they really look or if I will be able to use them until they are delivered. Often I order anchors, belaying pins, carronades and cleats for a kit upgrade or a scratchbuild and end up with some grossly mis-shaped or out of scale.
Detailed pictures make the sale easy!
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HSM got a reaction from Canute in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Oh, one more thing that I would like to see (from Syren specifically) is an option for bulk-orders of blocks. If you could offer a package of blocks to replace all of the kit blocks in the MS Rattlesnake (for example) builders could order that for the MS kit or any similar ship.
It is impossible to offer such a package for every kit, but a few generic 20 gun, 50 gun, 100 gun packages at 2 or 3 different scales could be doable...
It's amazing how easy something is to suggest when SOMEONE ELSE has to do the actual work ;-)
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
One thing I would like to see (and Chuck you already do it) is detailed pictures of what is being offered. When I am looking for cleats I see a list of 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, etc... or something similar. If there are no detailed photos or just a crude drawing or description I have no idea how good they really look or if I will be able to use them until they are delivered. Often I order anchors, belaying pins, carronades and cleats for a kit upgrade or a scratchbuild and end up with some grossly mis-shaped or out of scale.
Detailed pictures make the sale easy!
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HSM got a reaction from thibaultron in Source for belts for Dentist Drill
Try mcmaster.com. Everything mechanical including belts.
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in Source for belts for Dentist Drill
Try mcmaster.com. Everything mechanical including belts.
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HSM got a reaction from justsayrow in Which use is this nice brass "glasses"? Some kind of gauge also?
My guess is that is a measuring tool. If you open it up and then touch one of the the openings to both sides of a material you can measure the thickness of that material by measuring the opening at the opposite end. Measuring the thickness of a ship's boat would be a good application for that tool.
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in Which use is this nice brass "glasses"? Some kind of gauge also?
My guess is that is a measuring tool. If you open it up and then touch one of the the openings to both sides of a material you can measure the thickness of that material by measuring the opening at the opposite end. Measuring the thickness of a ship's boat would be a good application for that tool.
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HSM got a reaction from Canute in Which use is this nice brass "glasses"? Some kind of gauge also?
My guess is that is a measuring tool. If you open it up and then touch one of the the openings to both sides of a material you can measure the thickness of that material by measuring the opening at the opposite end. Measuring the thickness of a ship's boat would be a good application for that tool.
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HSM got a reaction from thibaultron in Which use is this nice brass "glasses"? Some kind of gauge also?
My guess is that is a measuring tool. If you open it up and then touch one of the the openings to both sides of a material you can measure the thickness of that material by measuring the opening at the opposite end. Measuring the thickness of a ship's boat would be a good application for that tool.
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HSM got a reaction from WackoWolf in Which use is this nice brass "glasses"? Some kind of gauge also?
My guess is that is a measuring tool. If you open it up and then touch one of the the openings to both sides of a material you can measure the thickness of that material by measuring the opening at the opposite end. Measuring the thickness of a ship's boat would be a good application for that tool.
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HSM got a reaction from daveward in Tools and Supplies for My "Shipyard"
Totally agreeing on the Dremel being a great first power tool. I use it more than all my other power tools combined. Another thing, if you haven't already bought it a digital caliper is very helpful for us because you can immediately convert between metric and imperial with it. Much easier to read too.
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HSM got a reaction from pompey2 in Tools and Supplies for My "Shipyard"
Totally agreeing on the Dremel being a great first power tool. I use it more than all my other power tools combined. Another thing, if you haven't already bought it a digital caliper is very helpful for us because you can immediately convert between metric and imperial with it. Much easier to read too.
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HSM got a reaction from Canute in Tools and Supplies for My "Shipyard"
Totally agreeing on the Dremel being a great first power tool. I use it more than all my other power tools combined. Another thing, if you haven't already bought it a digital caliper is very helpful for us because you can immediately convert between metric and imperial with it. Much easier to read too.
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in replicating the appearance of stainless steel on brass
I use the same stuff wefalck spoke of. The brand name is called "liquid tin" and is meant to tin the copper of printed circuit boards. Dip the brass in this stuff and it looks very much like stainless steel or chrome if you shine it up.
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MG-Chemicals/421-500ML/?qs=X5SXQx2ktnMrYFBNsFayFg==
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HSM got a reaction from Mark Pearse in replicating the appearance of stainless steel on brass
I use the same stuff wefalck spoke of. The brand name is called "liquid tin" and is meant to tin the copper of printed circuit boards. Dip the brass in this stuff and it looks very much like stainless steel or chrome if you shine it up.
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MG-Chemicals/421-500ML/?qs=X5SXQx2ktnMrYFBNsFayFg==
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HSM got a reaction from Canute in Incomprehensible details
Hmmm... can't think of what that might be. What does it look like in the side-view? Are there any other drawings of the chainplates and channels? Is the box-art photo of any use?
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in Incomprehensible details
Hmmm... can't think of what that might be. What does it look like in the side-view? Are there any other drawings of the chainplates and channels? Is the box-art photo of any use?
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HSM got a reaction from Canute in Matt clear coat
I use Testor's dullcoat in an aerosol can. Whatever type of flat clearcoat you use make sure it is mixed/shaken/stirred well.
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HSM got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in Acrylic paint for wood ship models
I use acrylic paints from the craft store almost exclusively. They are cheap and easy to find, come in thousands of colors and stick very well to wood or properly primed metal and plastic. I don't see a need for special model paints. 30+ ship models later I haven't seen a reason to change!
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HSM got a reaction from src in IF YOU HAD A CHOICE
Agreed the first power tool should be a dremel, but since you already have that, and full-sized versions of the rest....
IMHO the best tool to get you started ship building would be a miniature table saw. The rest of the full-sized tools can be used to make miniature stuff with some limtations.
Most hardware store 5" disc/belt sanders work better than the model sized versions because they have more power and rotational inertia if you are sanding frames or other larger items.
A full-sized drill press will work as well as (probably better than) a miniature one as long as the chuck can accept very small drill bits.
If you're kit-building I'm not sure how often you'd use a lathe for ship building. In my 30+ models I have used a lathe maybe 12 times (I have access to one at work). More often than not I can chuck a piece of wood in the drill press and use files to turn railings or whatever I need.
This is my experience, might not work for everyone, but it works for me!
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HSM got a reaction from mtaylor in How to prevent copper plates from peeling?
The type of plates, the surface they were glued to, and the way they were attached is important. If you can detail this we can probably offer better assistance.
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