Nirvana
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Time to glue down the fife rail, the boom support is not completely finished. Somehow I like the contrast in-between the rail/boom support/belaying pins. This instead of having it all white.
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So I got the fife rail together, for awhile I didn't know whether to go with painted or varnished version, I went for the a latter. Somehow it got a more weathered appearance. At this stage, the "rail" is not glued into place, cleats are to be added to the base legs. This has to happen before the final glue down.
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Can i live without a BYRNES TABLE SAW
Nirvana replied to shihawk's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I am running an older Proxxon. It's not being used much so I can't justify a Byrnes........ yet! However the tips link is useful for me as well. -
That planking looks great! What kind of tool did you come up with?
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Popeye, thank you for the kind words.
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Maybe just to hard on myself.....the height is perfect.
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Dave, looking good But you have put yourself in a difficult situation since you removed the stanchions from the bulkheads. You need them for guidance when planking "above deck". A friend did just like you and ran into issues. You need the strength to get the planking right.
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Thinking about making a jig to get the assembly aligned properly.
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The fife-rail is a challenge. Here I made sure all parts had been treated with poly-wipe-on, The lower square leg are slightly larger than the plans, but with the "plank" on top and additional parts I think it will turn out fine. Here 3/4 of the assembly is dry mounted for check up. Since the parts are all going to be white I am not to worried for slight marginal error.
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The anchor pads doesn't have any material description, and when looking at the has been provided in the box I found that the brass piece was just right size in thickness and width. After having this painted black or blackened I think it will be just perfect. I will make indication of nails to hold the pads down. Like they can replaced after wear. I have no idea if Bluenose in real world had a wood or metal pad. My mind says metal, but I could be wrong. But considering the wear at this area, metal make sense to me. If anyone else know more, please let me know.
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I have the Bluenose practicum, but barely used it. Worked majorly from the plans.
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Leonard, use that money to buy extra parts from Syren Ship Model Company. Use this forum for information and guidance. That's why we are all here.
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Olivier, I bought a 8050 long time ago, found it at Walmart at a heck of a deal, pricetag was misprinted and it rang up at 50 dollars. So far mine has been running without any problem nor overheating. Running time has varied depending on speed but I would say I am getting about 8 hours before I need to charge it. At the time when this model came out on the market, there were a recall of some serial numbers because they overheated and could catch fire. Today I don't think there is any issues at all.
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Montanes, Happy New Modeling Year!
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Chuck, that is just amazing. Crisp and clean. Beautiful!
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Titebond II is what used.
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Thank you for the compliment! Bluenose is a great lady to build. Another thing to keep in mind when it comes to the fife rail, there will be a very tight fit between the legs and the mastcoat part. I may reduce the outer diameter a little to be able to slide it in afterwards.
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Attacking the fife-rail, I want to be able to dry mount as much as possible before, this to reduce any misses that may occur while assembling. The brittania metal was adjusted to get a less "meaty" figure. The other legs will be thinned as well.
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Congrats Grandpa. What a great Christmas gift! I am also waiting for my first grand child, my son is still young (26) but not me. Beautiful progress of your ship.
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Thank you Chuck, have had a heck of a time to locate such.
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@wefalck, good question; this as I couldn't find the color code either.
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Sail design for 18th-century longboat?
Nirvana replied to Cathead's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I am very confident that the long boat was an excellent sailing boat, has the right shape and the rigging is right in my opinion. It was probably not as efficient in tacking as a modern sailing boat, but still able head towards wind. -
Always listen to the Admiral, specially on a Christmas day.
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I am looking forward trying this material. Maybe even get my own ropewalk, this as I already have Chucks serving machine.
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