Nirvana
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Daniel, that planking is spot on, perfect lineup. With that perfect first layer, the second will fit without any modification. Well done. -
Home, bench top laser cutters.
Nirvana replied to Bill Hudson's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I have a 3d printer and with my brand there is attachment for laser engraving. Some guys has even been able to cut card stock with the 3W laser head. And yes, with laser and 3d printing safety is important. There is a lot of heat involved. But also having proper air extraction. There are a lot of fumes involved. The bed for 3d printing is heated has a working temperature from 55°C to 80°C depending of material. Next the extruder head has even a higher temperature. Best thing you can do is learn the drafting of components and send the files to a company for laser cutting. You will be able to order quite a lot of cut material for the price of a laser cutter. -
Home, bench top laser cutters.
Nirvana replied to Bill Hudson's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
The desktop laser machines are not meant for cutting (maybe very thin veneer) but mostly for used for engraving. Laser cutter has a steep learning curve. In order to get a good "cutting" laser you will find ones starting at 2400 dollars. Anything below 1000 will not hold up for what we are doing. Ask Chuck what he is using. He certainly know the laser cutter. You need a good vector based program something like Corel Draw, which has a steeper learning curve. I do have a suggestion, search if you have a MakerSpace in your area, they will certainly have a good laser, with that you will find a person who knows how the machine is working and will certify you for it. It's fun once you learned it. -
Tool holder that makes it easy to see the tool?
Nirvana replied to kearnold's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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Bradley, it's to bad when work takes your time away from recreational hobby. Hope to see you back at the FF very soon.
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So I also noticed with my hands..... it's not the 25 year old steady hands anymore....lol
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John, the metal work will look even better after blackening or being painted. I had fun doing the metal work, and there's more of it.
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Sea Witch 1846 by Zooker - RESTORATION
Nirvana replied to Zooker's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Zooker, That's what ModelShipWorld means "The help you can find from an unexpected corner in the world" I am glad that the plans and instructions will be to good help for you. And have to say to the "unknown person" - Thank you for the help, this is what drives MSW forward. -
After viewing the video, I am surprised seeing the 3D printed parts. If one is not careful when removing the supports you will damage the printed part. So they invested time and effort for those parts while creating a cheap ship stand. I had hoped a little higher standard from Mari-Stella. I look forward seeing a build log.
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But I so glad you are showing us the details before disappearing into the ship. Thank you.
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Rivets?
Nirvana replied to Nirvana's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Kev, I like your idea and that would surely work when doing a few, but 4000! Not so much. That would the time when I say "no rivets". -
John, I decided to go with natural finish on the bowsprit and blackened rings for contrast. Tried silver soldering the other day, which I have done long time ago. Didn't realize how fun it was, even at this small scale.
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If I know you right by now, I would place my bet that you will fashion your own.
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A comparison shot between SSM (Syren Ship Model) and ModelExpo and their block "according to same size" SSM to the left and a ME to right.
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Welcome to MSW, Coming from Scandinavia myself, I know we have a lot of maritime history. Hope you will have a ship of this category in mind.
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Worked to make one of the hooks...... Oboy! I have to say...... when I shot the picture I realized how coarse the items are. But to the regular naked eye at a distance of 16" (40cm) it is perfect. You can't see the imperfections. "Macro" (or as it should be micro in true photography) surely can reveal flaws in material. The hook itself measure about 4mm overall length. Block and hook are both from Syren Model Company. Can't imagine other companies quality. I am to replace Model Shipways blocks and non-existence hooks with items long time ago ordered from SMC (Syren Model Company) Model Shipways blocks are about 1/3 larger than SMC, so just imagine how bad they would be in the picture. I will do an upload tomorrow, for comparison. The black cord inserted in the hook and surrounding the block is regular sewing thread. Which will be replace.
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Would you like to share the stl?
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A long time ago..... back in the stone ages I learned working with silver soldering. In those days it was small items but I noticed today when I did it for the first time in 26 years it's not that easy. But I am satisfied with the outcome, I made the small rings too. Now I am hooked with soldering I do look forward to do more of it. Once blackened I think it will be okay. I am to leave the bowsprit natural in front and white inboards.
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Nat, first I like to Welcome you to MSW! I like destroyers myself and am currently building a 1/700 scale paper model and preparing a 3d print 1/72 scale of a Swedish destroyer; HMS Halland, a destroyer my father was stationed on. I would suggest you to join this look at this forum as well. This is directly to the kit of yours and maybe they can help you out with the information. Since she belongs to the Benson class destroyer there is a build log Farenholt herself. Here is that link. Good luck and let us know of your progress.
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David, the progress of your is looking good. And yes, the built in camera in phones has the tendency of creating illusions of non-straight lines.... has happened to me too. I used the heat-only technique for bending my planking. Tricky but does work.
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Having that penny as a reference is great, you really get the sense of details and size of this little model. Great job!
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Chilliard, I am surely impressed by your build of the Black Pearl. I don't know whether you have heard about this website, which has a lot of goodies for us builder in many way. It's called Historic Ship Model. They have a true wooden deck for your kit and other items you might want to change.
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uploading pictures
Nirvana replied to David56's topic in How to use the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT**
I have uploaded picture in the size of 4600x3400 plus without any problems. But yes, there is a flaw with it (kind of surprising pleasant), details you didn't see with your eyes may stand out and you start wondering "What did I do there?" Best way to document is to use a digital camera not a phone. -
Rivets?
Nirvana replied to Nirvana's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
James and Kurt, can these decals can be applied to painted wood or brass?
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