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A new angle in precision sanding
Nirvana replied to Arcticbeaver's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I have a belt/disc sander combo as in picture but a no-name brand. It's doing a good job when no-precision sanding is required, but is very noisy in comparison to Byrnes disc sander. I am some 100 dollars away from buying a Byrnes sander. Have the thickness sander of his and am very happy. And it's very quiet too. Have an old Proxxon "workhorse" table saw that works real well, so the disc sander is more in consideration than Byrnes table saw. -
Great work! Now it's time for the boat to be in the gallery.
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I had a lot of thoughts around the main cabin, and finally decided to make it out from solid basswood. I am so glad having Byrnes thickness sander, to get the material down to right thickness before applying any roofmaterial. In order to get the cabin shaped correctly I started hollowing it out, to get some walls. More chiseling is to be done. This will also allow to create the port and starboard skylights. Placing a coarse sandpaper over the area where the cabin is to be located I was able to create uniformed "walls".
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I am sorry to hear about the burning of dining area and top it off with termites. Not what you want every day. Hope for a quick recovery. Looking good though.
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Nice recovery! We all do our oops, and as long items has been covered up, changes will be easier.
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Eric, a warm Welcome our amazing world at ModelShipWorld. Glad you found us, you have just entered a world where questions can repeated and you will an answer and guidance. Start a build log, when you get stuck (which will happen) just ask for help and we will do our best to get you past that point. Again, warm welcome.
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Good morning Amalio. Thank you for my "morning treat". Even better, it's on a Friday.
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Now that makes me excited and more intrigued about the kit. Thank you Chuck.
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Rich, I just read up regarding FlexSeal. Nasty stuff, as it can solution can explode just by electrostatic touch.
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RPaul, Unfortunate getting them the true way from modelshipbuilder seems to be the only way. I would like to get copies of them as well. Am building ModelshipWays version of Bluenose.
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Amalio, this is my morning treat when I have breakfast before heading to work. Enjoying the pictures of your progress. Thank you for a beautiful build.
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I used automotive custom tape, seals the painting area extremely well without tacking hard to surface. Used the same type of tape on Bluenose.
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I have tried to find a website related to Trident Models, but didn't .... any search on the cutter went to SoS. From ShipofScales website. Uwek the admin is taking orders for the kit. They have been using the plans from " Anatomy of the ship" -The naval cutter Alert. From the Owner of Trident
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I think the windlass was removable. When building the small longboat I didn't attached the windless, I omitted it. Yes, leg space must had been an issue.
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Yes, you're absolutely correct. Octagon it should be, after looking at the pictures.
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Aft hatch coming together with eye-connectors on port and starboard side. This is a composite picture, so there might some misalignment within. Sorry about that.
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Let me see if I can be true and finish her before the summer is over............ which I doubt...😎
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I have finally been able to work on my dear Bluenose. Starting up where I left off wasn't to hard. A light clean up of the work-area and I was ready again. Creating the Gammon iron for the bowsprit was easier than I thought, using the plywood from bulkheads and false keel, I had the right thickness and with a bowsprit ready shaped I clamped it down and used a plier to get the angles. The aft hatch was created with a center block and strips on the side. The sides are taller to sit the umber top piece. Again this will be natural colored just like the other hatch.
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Nice work, it's a great feeling when things are getting together.
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Spotless!
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N-gauge..... hmm how I would like to get back to R/R modeling. Back in late 70's in Sweden I had (for me) a huge H0 Märklin landscape. The landscape along with rail covered only 3 x 4 meters. Good enough for several setups. Today I would be happy with an 4'x6' N-scale yard of some kind. However, ship modeling is equally fun and stimulating. Besides I have my good share of ships to build. Dr. PS I like you build …… I didn't remove the false stanchions from the bulkheads. I found them very useful when shaping and installing the remaining "glue-on" stanchions.
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Being part of this huge project, (which we never expected from the beginning) I am very honored that the barge design I did got the name of the former president of the union Alan Cote. I would never believe such a thing would happened. As Floyd mentioned, it feels extremely good to have been part of a project that will benefit Maritime students in their learning process of getting a well paid job. I am thankful for all the support and help provided during this time. Without Neal and Floyd this would have never happened. This joint venture has been a challenge and a lot of hair tearing.... lol, but at the end we pulled it together. I am very proud of what we have accomplished. I know for sure there will be a picture of the barge and tug together while being used for educational purpose.
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I don't mind the clutter, makes your workspace more alive. Nice rigging though.
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I have the drill press plus from Vanda-Lay and the double multi-clamp hold it. Amazing quality of machined aluminium parts. Easy to assemble.
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