Jorge Hedges Posted June 29, 2018 #1 Posted June 29, 2018 Hello Gents! Long time plastic and resin military miniature modeler, trying my hand on wood with the cross section here. Just sent the contribution for the plans access, and prepping my work area at home. Look forward to the build, sharing the same, and the constructive criticism and guidance from you Gents! Best regards (from sunny Puerto Rico), Jorge
Chuck Posted June 29, 2018 #2 Posted June 29, 2018 I just gave you access so you should be good to go!!! Enjoy. Canute and mtaylor 2 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
AnobiumPunctatum Posted June 30, 2018 #4 Posted June 30, 2018 Welcome on the Triton shipyard. I will follow your log with interest. mtaylor and Canute 2 Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali
Jorge Hedges Posted June 30, 2018 Author #5 Posted June 30, 2018 Hello Gents! What size are the plans supposed to be printed on? can they be printed on 8.5 x 11"? or do they have to go on 11 x 17"? I have a very good laser printer at the office, and was looking forward to use it on the cross section plans. Thanks! Jorge Canute and mtaylor 2
AnobiumPunctatum Posted June 30, 2018 #6 Posted June 30, 2018 As far as I remember right, you can print the drawings on 8.5 x 11''. Make sure, that you print the PDF with 100% scale. Canute and mtaylor 2 Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali
ChadB Posted June 30, 2018 #7 Posted June 30, 2018 Welcome! You can print on 8.5 x 11". When I did mine i kept all the plans in page sleeves in a binder, and I made 2 or 3 copies of each. Looking forward to following your build! Jorge Hedges, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Completed Models: Triton Cross Section In Progress: Brig Eagle
Jorge Hedges Posted June 30, 2018 Author #8 Posted June 30, 2018 Thank you! Marked your log... beautiful piece, and your modifications were unreal. Great work!!! mtaylor and Canute 2
ChadB Posted July 1, 2018 #9 Posted July 1, 2018 Thanks Jorge. I hope your comes out even better- you're only limited by the standards you set for yourself! I'll be following along! Chad Canute and mtaylor 2 Completed Models: Triton Cross Section In Progress: Brig Eagle
Jorge Hedges Posted July 1, 2018 Author #10 Posted July 1, 2018 Started to set up tools; will hopefully print plans and BOM list tomirrow. Any recommendations on where to purchase quality wood slabs? thanks! Canute, Jorge Diaz O and mtaylor 3
Jasseji Posted July 1, 2018 #11 Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) Grats for the workshop setup, i wish my wife would allow me some proper tools, for now it's Kits only for me If you are in the US, the try Syren Ship Company for wood - i hear Chuck has best Edited July 1, 2018 by Jasseji Chuck, Canute, Jorge Hedges and 1 other 4 Jacek Current Build: HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models 1/64 On Hold/Parallel: Lady Nelson - Amati/Victory Models 1/64
ChadB Posted July 2, 2018 #12 Posted July 2, 2018 Crown Timberyard is another great supplier. While I'e never ordered from Syren, I'm confident you won't go wrong with either. Both have links in the sidebar on the homepage. Chad Jorge Hedges, Canute and mtaylor 3 Completed Models: Triton Cross Section In Progress: Brig Eagle
Jorge Hedges Posted July 2, 2018 Author #13 Posted July 2, 2018 Another piece of gear ready... gotta fine tune the compound slide table, but seems to be nice... mtaylor and Canute 2
Pete38 Posted July 4, 2018 #14 Posted July 4, 2018 Welcome to the build. Looks like you are getting a great start with the tools. Looking forward to you build. Canute, mtaylor, Jorge Hedges and 1 other 4 Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER
Gabek Posted July 5, 2018 #15 Posted July 5, 2018 Welcome aboard the HMS Triton, Jorge! Some excellent builds here that will inspire you! Clear skies, Gabe Canute, Jorge Hedges and mtaylor 3 Current builds: Harvey, Baltimore Clipper - Artesania Latina HMS Triton Cross Section, 18th Century Frigate - online scratch build HMCS Agassiz, WW2 Flower-Class Corvette - HMV - card model Completed: Swift, Pilot Schooner - Artesania Latina --- Build log --- Gallery Skeeter, Ship-in-Bottle - Ships a Sailin' kit --- Build log Santa Maria, Caravel - Artesania Latina --- Build log
Jorge Hedges Posted July 6, 2018 Author #16 Posted July 6, 2018 Found some wood slabs at what I think is a great price, in order to practice milling. The wood slabs are Maple, Oak (dark) and, what we call in Puerto Rico, Rose Oak. The colors on all 3 are beautiful... will post pics later on. I plan on using it for the Triton cross section build. Any feedback on the wood types and application? Thanks! jorge Canute and mtaylor 2
Jorge Hedges Posted July 6, 2018 Author #17 Posted July 6, 2018 Here to go... the bigger slab is Maple, the smaller to the left is Rose Oak, and the right is Dark Oak... can’t complain for $20 bucks, planed. what use do you guys recommend, if any? mtaylor and Canute 2
ChadB Posted July 6, 2018 #18 Posted July 6, 2018 In my opinion.... the grain on the rose oak (looks like what we call red oak up here in Oregon) is going to look a bit wonky in a scale model being that is is pretty big. With that being said, my idea would be maple for frames, deck beams, carlings, knees all oiled to darken just a bit, maple waxed or left as is for the deck planking, rose oak for the hold ceiling, dark oak for outer planking. Just my two cents! Chad Canute, Jorge Hedges and mtaylor 3 Completed Models: Triton Cross Section In Progress: Brig Eagle
Jorge Hedges Posted July 7, 2018 Author #19 Posted July 7, 2018 Thanks! I can also scrounge around once again. Do you guys ever use teak? Canute 1
ChadB Posted August 4, 2018 #20 Posted August 4, 2018 I have never used teak, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Some good practice would be cutting down a few pieces into planking-sized strips and give them a good eyeball test to see how they might look on the model. I would really be looking at the grain and how easily the wood is worked (for instance, basswood is easily workable but will dent super easily, ebony is beautiful but makes a ton of dust and will stain other unfinished wood). In the end, I'd say use what you have on hand or can acquire! If your journey is anything like mine you'll make some bad choices and mistakes, but also have many happy surprises. Chad Canute and Jorge Hedges 2 Completed Models: Triton Cross Section In Progress: Brig Eagle
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