HMS Thorn by Kevin Kenny - 1:48 scale - Swan-class - David Antscherl practium

[mtaylor]

5 hours ago, niwotwill said:

Just started following your build but still need to go to the beginning and really study your posts. A comment on paper patterns which I also use for cutting is try using the glue sticks that are used for school work, photo albums, etc. It holds very tightly to the wood when cut and washes off with water leaving no residue. 

Amazing work i'm looking forward to reading your log from the start.

 

Regards

Will

The other advantage to glue sticks is that they don't distort the paper like a "wet" glue can.  I've used rubber cement but found that unless I remove the paper and rub off the cement in a few days, it stains the wood.

[niwotwill]

Your right Mark I've left the template on for days with no staining. Also the glue stick goes on purple and drys clear telling you when its ready.

 

Regards

Will

[Kevin Kenny]

Just completed, now for the clean up.

[dvm27]

Nice job Kevin! That was a challenging task.

[TBlack]

Magnificent work, Kevin.

[Kevin Kenny]

Enjoy the jaz

 

 

[AON]

Really enjoyed watching you win that battle!

Jazz... I couldn't help but focus on the birds in the background.

It is -3°C here in the Niagara Falls area (-35°C a bit northwest of us - Thunderbay, Ontario, Canada)

All our birds are hunkered down waiting for the sun to pop out.

[niwotwill]

Lovely work Kevin. Really enjoy your video of the planking, I forget what that type is called, you make it look easy. Looking forward to the next steps.

 

Regards

Will

[Kevin Kenny]

its called anchor stock planking, i suppose as it looks like the top wooden piece or stock of an anchor of the time.

[TBlack]

Kevin,

Nice haircut!

That clamp with the very deep throat: is it commercially available, or is that custom made?

You have created a work of art, and I wonder why the builders decided to plank the deck that way instead of straight planks.

Tom 

[Kevin Kenny]

The planking patten gives the deck lateral  strength.Greg says that it’s an area where there is a lot of wear caused by the cannons going back and forth. He also says that these deck planks are often changed due to the ware. 

[Kevin Kenny]

The clamps with the long arms  were made by me using some green heart. I had to add sand paper to the ends as they tended to slip. They were easy to make 

[TBlack]

7 hours ago, Kevin Kenny said:

The clamps with the long arms  were made by me using some green heart. I had to add sand paper to the ends as they tended to slip. They were easy to make 

Kevin,

Did you show the clamps earlier on in your log? If not I would like to see how you build them.

Tom

[Kevin Kenny]

the joinery really comes up when i added the termite fluid. I can wait to see the rub on poly effect.

[Gregory]

May I ask what " termite fluid " is?

[Kevin Kenny]

In the tropics all untreated wood is subject to damage from dry-wood termites and woodworm damage. I have actually had one of my finished models attacked and had to treat the internal wood with liquid fluid and  then gassed the model and case to kill all insects under the cover.  Liquid termite fluid cannot penetrate painted surfaces while gas penetrates everything but leave no residue and so does not treat. It just kills. So now to make sure that does not happen again i treat all the wooden parts before i paint or apply any finish. 

[stuglo]

I just love the contrasting wood shades and lines. Eye food.

[Kevin Kenny]

Tom, i did not make a video on the clamp extension arms but it was easy to make. I used some hardwood, in my case some green heart, cut a slot so the original clamp ends can fit  down inside the slot and filled with epoxy. When a lot of pressure is placed on the arms i do get some bend. I plan to make two more using aluminum arms to see how they work out. I also feel they are too long and will make up a set that is only 3” deep. Also i added sand paper at the very end as when a lot of pressure is used they tend to slip. Once the sand paper was added that problem disappeared. I also made up some extensions which help me get into close up situations.

[TBlack]

Every once in a while we're entitled to an "aha moment". I just had mine. Kevin, right you are, they are simple, and the aluminum arms should help.

The standard clamps only have a throat of a couple of inches. I don't need a lot, but a 3-4" reach would be nice. Thanks for the tip. I owe you one.

Tom

[Kevin Kenny]

 

I decided to update my table saw video on safety to include Kurts advice and my subsequent additions.  . 

[bruce d]

Many thanks, Kevin, that is a useful video.

[stuglo]

My thanks also. Might I add that any distraction or just lowered attention (or tired "just finish this bit") is very dangerous. I nearly lost my thumb to a 10 in table saw blade last year. Stupidity is unforgiving.

[Kevin Kenny]

Starting to plan the wale. Built a jig to bend the green heart. It was interesting as i heated the wood with the blow dryer, you could feel the lignum let go which allowed the plank to bend. I have never actually felt this when bending other woods. 

 

[Kevin Kenny]

I had to develop some new clamps. They are now working great

 

[Kevin Kenny]

 

[dvm27]

I've been a Tally Ho fan for years as well Kevin and very much enjoy seeing the traditional boat building techniques he uses.

 

Enjoy your visit to New York, stay safe and a Healthy New Year to you! We look forward to your 2022 progress videos.

[Kevin Kenny]

Santa really spoiled me this year.

[Kevin Kenny]

More goodies 

[Kevin Kenny]

 

[AON]

Kevin

I have the LV miniature chisels and use them all the time, as they are.  I would not extend the handle as that changes the pivot and may damage the shank attachment.

I also have the LV filter/mask and use this all the time.  Being the cheap bastard I am I pop the filters out and take the vacuum to them to get a longer use of them as they ain't cheap.

 

Can you PM me info on where you purchased the Japanese brass clamps as they look interesting.

And please let me know how the LV mini scribes work for you as I've been eyeballing them for awhile but wasn't sure they were worth the expense.

Thanks