Papa Posted May 24, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 24, 2013 I need 1/4" scale oarlocks for the Benjamin Latham seine boat. None of the usual suppliers have any in stock close to this scale. I have been waiting for 2 months for canadian dealer who claims he has them on order. Has anyone tried to make locks from scratch? I am thinking of just putting in thole pins, even if they wouldn't be accurate (I don't think). Opinions? Hints? Ron Gove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Vadas Posted May 24, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 24, 2013 Try Silver Soldering them Ron? Danny Quote Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 24, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 24, 2013 I silver solder my oar locks. I use some brass wire for the post and brass strip to make the round part. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted May 24, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 24, 2013 You may even get away with soft soldering if you don't have facilities to silver solder. As there'll be no weight on the rowlocks thaey should be OK so long as you drill through the strip part to solder the wire. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted May 24, 2013 Share #5 Posted May 24, 2013 Ron, If you go with thole pins you will be in good company. The Fog Warning by Winslow Homer shows pins versus locks . Allan augie 1 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 25, 2013 Share #6 Posted May 25, 2013 The Bluejacket oarlocks to which you refer are rather large for his scale. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted May 25, 2013 Thanks for the advice. I think I will go for the thole pins. Good enough for Winslow Homer, it is good enough for me. :-) ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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