Nirvana
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There are several versions of this machine available at Amazon USa, the ones I saw have received good reviews. Would I buy one at the price of USD 50 or more? I doubt it, the usage of a 1500 watt hairdryer with custom-made nozzle do a lot of bending, but keep your fingers away from the air, it's burning hot. The downside, only three setting for the heat, and the lowest can do some scorching harm........ and the noise! -
Hobbyzone building slip for wooden ship models
Nirvana replied to aydingocer's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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Hello From David - A new member
Nirvana replied to David of Berwick's topic in New member Introductions
David, From the Pacific North West I send you a warm . No matter the questions you might have, put them out here, and a rescue party will be assembled. -
Chris, The quality of rope from Chuck is worth the money. I have several yards of his roping. Well spent money.
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Remco, A warm welcome back to us. Sometimes a "time-out" is necessary and will make one more eager to get back to modeling. Happy New Year!
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Erik, even though many years of modelling I considering myself a rookie and always be, it's a way for me to get more experience. I will never consider myself a "pro", no matter how much more experience I am collecting.
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Wood Project Source seems to have a various wood types as well. But as a sponsor of MSW they should be reliable. Didn't cross check the prices vs. Jasons. Beautiful planking.
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That windlass turned out very nice. I like the natural brass over the gears.
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Need advice - what should I build after the AVS?
Nirvana replied to pdx_matthew's topic in Wood ship model kits
Matthew, If you are to go with the BlueJacket's America, I like to get the first and best seat in the house. That lady is one I really want to build someday. Oh, a WARM , along with a Happy ending and Happy New Year! -
Chuck, Very nice..... but I have to say, I better not get involved with another project. The Admiral wouldn't be happy with me.
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Good luck and welcome to the longboat journey. If you have any questions,ask us and you will be helped.
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Jerry, What a great Christmas gift to yourself having Bluenose done. What source did you use as for the flag? She looks great!
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Progress during the day and evening. Even the Admiral was impress once back home from events. The sanding of the laser chard was a progress itself as this hull is clinker shaped. If each frame/bulkhead would have circular shape it would had been a faster process. Now the two sides are done. Resting time until planking. Strange how the smell of laser chard dust clings to your body while sanding. The tabs for the propeller and rudder shaft is to removed once the hull is assembled and planked.
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Relaxing in front of the TV sanding chard of the frames for starboard side.
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Maury, Try to get some square pine, warps less than boxwood. But boxwood shouldn't warp unless under extreme conditions.
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I am so glad I bought some Lego some years ago. Perfectly square unless there has been a production problem or "you might have had" them little to close to a heat source. That's not the case today. The bulk heads for the port side are all in place. I am using Titebond II. I have also decided not to make her a RC model. She will be a static model for the office. The first picture shows how bad the laser setting has been while cutting, the chard is hard and tough to sand down without removing to much material. Picture 2-4 is showing the Lego support but also the stringers to align the bulkheads. They are spot on! They are not glued down just inserted, to much char to get any good glue connection. Now it's time to turn the build table and repeat for the starboard side.
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An old shelf from the previous office will work as a build table. It's wide enough to hold both sides. I added on with waxed paper to avoid any glue to get stuck to the build area. In order to keep everything straight, I drilled two holes in the false keel and tighten it down with two regular wooden screws.
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Andrew, Welcome to MSW. It's great to another youngster joining us. Your choice of Midwest kit is the way to go. And it's looking good.
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Steve, You are getting close to the fun part. The rigging. Is Christmas your deadline?
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That is such clean build. Love it!
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Steve Yes, those details are small but also a great training in patience.
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Mike, looks like Daria will become a 1st mate shipbuilder. Hope she will keep this spirit for the future. And now the Xmas is "assembled " too. Warm holiday greetings to both of you.
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Wangiboy Welcome back to the building table, your longboat is taking shape. Read and re-read the instructions will save you. Happy building!
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Thank you my friends, at least we're on the same "boat" It's always good to bounce an idea before next step.
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Well, to get the help or rather an input ..... This is my considerations. Brass as is or blacken-ed. I am leaning towards glossy brass.... but what do you think?
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