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jablackwell got a reaction from Jim Rogers in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Started planking this week. The key learning moment this time around was in trying to figure out how to get the boxwood shaped just right. The best I could get was to soak it for 6 hours, then shape it into a board with pre-placed pegs for the correct bow shape... and leave overnight to dry. The wood is pretty brittle, so small sharp curves are a no-no. Lessons learned! So, the first plank has been set on both starboard and port sides. They may be incorrectly placed, but they are symmetrically aligned! ;-) I can be happy with that!
~john
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jablackwell reacted to Dutchman in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
between music sessions I ordered those planking clamps you use. Might come in handy when I start building this ship. In the meantime I eagerly follow your build. Steady as she goes!
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jablackwell got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
Started planking this week. The key learning moment this time around was in trying to figure out how to get the boxwood shaped just right. The best I could get was to soak it for 6 hours, then shape it into a board with pre-placed pegs for the correct bow shape... and leave overnight to dry. The wood is pretty brittle, so small sharp curves are a no-no. Lessons learned! So, the first plank has been set on both starboard and port sides. They may be incorrectly placed, but they are symmetrically aligned! ;-) I can be happy with that!
~john
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jablackwell reacted to DannyVM in Tirpitz by DannyVM - Revell Platinum Edition - 1/350 - PLASTIC
No need for aftermarket for this kit, this kit comes with a full load of different media.
Regards
Danny
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jablackwell reacted to DannyVM in Tirpitz by DannyVM - Revell Platinum Edition - 1/350 - PLASTIC
Hi Guy's, long time i posted something here, but that's gonna change.
Today i just bought myself a long time wanna have gift.
I will start soon on this one, just for now, are there any tip's to build this kit.
Regards
Danny
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jablackwell reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
I'm finally back. I've been dealing with the "Big C" since February and there was no time or energy to focus on my build. It feels good to focus on something other than medical stuff.
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jablackwell got a reaction from Overworked724 in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
All,
Still here! ;-) I was waiting on some boxwood to continue on with the build The next step is the start of planking. Got the stern framing completed and the ports all painted red. The wood has arrived, so onto the next part! It's coming along. Some images below.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from fnkershner in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
All,
Still here! ;-) I was waiting on some boxwood to continue on with the build The next step is the start of planking. Got the stern framing completed and the ports all painted red. The wood has arrived, so onto the next part! It's coming along. Some images below.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Dutchman in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
All,
Still here! ;-) I was waiting on some boxwood to continue on with the build The next step is the start of planking. Got the stern framing completed and the ports all painted red. The wood has arrived, so onto the next part! It's coming along. Some images below.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from alde in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
All,
Still here! ;-) I was waiting on some boxwood to continue on with the build The next step is the start of planking. Got the stern framing completed and the ports all painted red. The wood has arrived, so onto the next part! It's coming along. Some images below.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Richvee in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
All,
Still here! ;-) I was waiting on some boxwood to continue on with the build The next step is the start of planking. Got the stern framing completed and the ports all painted red. The wood has arrived, so onto the next part! It's coming along. Some images below.
~john
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jablackwell got a reaction from Tigersteve in US Brig Syren by jablackwell - Model Shipways - first POB build
All,
Still here! ;-) I was waiting on some boxwood to continue on with the build The next step is the start of planking. Got the stern framing completed and the ports all painted red. The wood has arrived, so onto the next part! It's coming along. Some images below.
~john
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jablackwell reacted to Gahm in US Brig Syren by Gahm - Model Shipways
I started work on the hammock nettings. I changed the boarding panels so that the wooden rail could be attached to the back of the panels and not to the side. I also added a little ornamentation to the panels (img 1). I used the hammock cranes from the kit, thinned them down and mounted the whole arrangement as described by Chuck in the kit instructions (imgs 2 and 3). The netting itself was framed with a rope on 2 sides to give it a clear delineation against the wooden rail and the boarding panel side (img 4). Framing only 2 sides allows for easy fine adjustment of the final width and length of the netting when mounting it on the hammock cranes. The ‘unframed’ sides are then attached via black 100wt silk thread and CA glue to the rope which spans from the boarding panel to the last hammock crane. The last hammock crane is also used to attach the ‘unframed’ end of the netting. Images 5 – 10 show different states of the process.
Thomas
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jablackwell reacted to Jim Rogers in Beginner Plank on Bulkhead Model
The Model Shipways Syren has the best instruction book on the market. It is a beautiful model when complete and while the Niagra is also beautiful I would go with the Syren just because of the instruction book. It is written by the designer Chuck Passaro. My 2 cents . And welcome to the forum.
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jablackwell got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Victory by Barbara Lange and Dad - Scale 1:38
That is just excellent: quite a build! I would love to see more pictures.
~john
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jablackwell reacted to Barbara Lange in HMS Victory by Barbara Lange and Dad - Scale 1:38
Ok, I guess I am going to go backwards. These are pictures of the ship taken in January 2018, before we started working on the standing rigging together.
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jablackwell reacted to Thistle17 in HMS Victory by Barbara Lange and Dad - Scale 1:38
I have heard it said that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. I wish you both a pleasant and enjoyable one. Do continue to post your combined work.
Joe
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jablackwell reacted to Barbara Lange in HMS Victory by Barbara Lange and Dad - Scale 1:38
First step on our way to complete the running rigging. The sprit boom is up 😊. Don't ask how many times I attached it to the bowsprit, though. Today I was so frustrated that I tore it down one more time, adjusted the martingales and now I am happy with the result. Dad is busy winding the white ropes for the running rigging.
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jablackwell reacted to EdT in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
Thank you for these comments.
Scott, the clipper drawings by Bill Crothers were made, as I recall, in the 1970's. When I met with him a few years ago he was finishing up his book on masting. There are various differences from information he researched in between - mostly minor changes. Drawings and his books are still great references.
Greg, I have been working on ratlines steadily over the past week It seems an endless job - and pretty tedious. I will probably be showing some of this recent work in upcoming posts, but here are three pictures from post 213 that sort of illustrate the process. The splicing fixture has been improved since then. The 2 1/2" rope for these is No. 80 crocheting cotton dyed black with dilute India Ink. One splice is made on the fixture then lashed to the shroud using finer black thread. Intermediate knots are clove hitches. The second eye splice is made in place after lashing that end by passing a needle through the rope inside the shroud. All is then sealed using diluted darkened wood glue.
Although the work is repetitive, it is fairly easy to do with some practice and goes quickly.
First a simple eye splice made by passing the thread through itself, pulling taut and gluing:
Finished splices - one end:
Removing excess fron glued second splice:
Ed
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jablackwell got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
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jablackwell got a reaction from Mike Dowling in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
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jablackwell got a reaction from Canute in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
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jablackwell got a reaction from cog in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
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jablackwell got a reaction from lmagna in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
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jablackwell got a reaction from Piet in Fokker Dr 1 by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
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