HMS Kingfisher 1770 by Remcohe - 1/48 - English 14-Gun Sloop - POF

[Ponto]

Mind boggling........the precision and perseverance is impressive!!!!

 

JP

[rafine]

However much frustration, however many redo's, it was well worth it. Simply beautiful Remco.

 

Bob

[Mike Y]

One of the cleanest looking ship wheels I ever saw!

 

But I am an idiot, could you please explain the construction of that duplicating device? Its lines do not match the spokes shape...

 

Edif: I got it. The brass tube is oversized, and it is not cutting the wood. Instead, you use some cutting device or a file to shape the wood, and brass rod is a limit, pattern that stops the cutting device. Right?

Edited December 1, 2015 by Mike Y

[Alex M]

Remco, I'm out of words, your steering wheel is simply amazing!

 

Alex

Edited December 1, 2015 by Alex M

[dvm27]

A simple "Like This" will not suffice for a wheel of this beauty. I'd love to see the brass tubing in use. Not quite sure I get it 100%.

[Nirvana]

Holy moly, that's a nice wheel.

Remco, is that a Sherline lathe?

[druxey]

Beautiful result, Remo! That is a wheel to be proud of.

[BANYAN]

I can't believe the level of detail you have achieved; truely outstanding quality of work Remco.

 

How does that tube jig work?  i am assuming you load a dowel and hand file using this as the template?

 

cheers

 

Pat

[Stuntflyer]

I can't believe the level of detail you have achieved; truely outstanding quality of work Remco.

 

I can and have come to expect nothing less from you, Remco. Fantastic!

 

Mike

Edited December 2, 2015 by Stuntflyer

[Piet]

My, you have been busy!  Great looking wheel Remco and the process layout. 

 

Cheers,

[J T Lombard]

Remco

 

I see an occasional reference to TFFM. What is TFFM?

 

regards

 

J

[gjdale]

That is just stunning Remco, as we have come to expect from you. I will join the others in asking for further description/explanation of the tube jig.

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Fantastic work on your steering wheel

[wyz]

Anyone who has followed your Kingfisher build knows you have a knack for doing some of the most outrageously stunning, eye-popping, jaw-dropping work.  This steering wheel simply reaffirms what we already know, that you are one hell of a fine shipmodel builder.

 

Tom

Edited December 2, 2015 by wyzwyk

[Greg the peg leg sailor]

Remco

You made it look too easy! Well done mate

Havagooday

Greg

[Remcohe]

Thanks all for your very generous comments!

 

Mike Y and Pat figured it out, I expected more of you would have     

 

Here is the setup on my Sherline

 

 

 

 

It takes some practice to get it right as it is not an exact science. The inner diameter of the tube is a bit bigger than the stock so in the beginning it will flex under the pressure of the file, once the spoke gets thinner it will push against the file due to the centrifugal force. Practice makes perfect as always. 

 

 

After today no more spokes, I accidentally bumped into the jig and broke it :-( 

 

Remco

 

ps TFFM refers to the excellent collection of books The fully framed model vol 1-4 by David Antscherl and Greg Herbert 

[J T Lombard]

Remco

Thanks for explanation of TFFM.

 

regards

 

J

[mtaylor]

Remco,

 

I'm curious about that brass duplicator for spokes.   Do you think something like that would for turning cannons in brass?   I'm looking ahead at 28 cannon....

Edited December 2, 2015 by mtaylor

[Remcohe]

Mark, I think it might work. Although a file would probably fill up very quickly so maybe you want to adapt a regular cutting tool and turn the duplicator 90 degrees and feed the tool from the side as usual.

 

only one way to find out...

 

Remco

[Erebus and Terror]

Amazing wheel! Thanks for sharing the technique...

[druxey]

That is a terrific method for turning small items like spokes, Remo. Deflection at those sizes is always an issue. 

[mtaylor]

Thanks Remco.  I'll give it a try when I get closer to needing cannon.  I was thinking of a cutter as a file on brass would take forever.   I'm just trying to think outside the box on some things. 

[mobbsie]

Hi Remco

 

That is a very interesting method you have there, thanks for sharing mate. I feel sure it work for a host of different items.

 

Love the ships wheel, well done.

 

Be Good

 

mobbsie

[mobbsie]

Hi Remco,

 

A very happy birthday mate, I hope your day goes well and is packed with surprises.

 

Be Good

 

mobbsie

[Piet]

Happy birthday Remco, almost forgot.  

 

Cheers,

[mtaylor]

Happy Birthday, Remco! 

[giampieroricci]

Your method for constructing the steering wheel is really brilliant!!!!

   

[gjdale]

Happy Birthday Remco! I hope you were suitably spoiled.

[Dan Vadas]

Happy Birthday Remco, even if I'm a bit late.

 

  Danny

[SawdustDave]

Your craftsmanship continues to amaze me Remco. Also.... I am so close to ordering me a milling machine (once I accumulate enough points from the Admiral).