YOUNG AMERICA 1853 by Bitao - FINISHED - 1:72

[FlyingFish]

Love the way the decks are cut to show the floors below. Super accurate joints, thanks for the inspiration!

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[JpR62]

It is always so splendid! What a precise work. It is superb.

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[wefalck]

Nice ironwork on the pumps and belaying pins !

[BANYAN]

Simply stunning work all round.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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[Sea Hoss]

She really looks great!

[wefalck]

Nice micro-carpentry on the companionway. How did you do it ?

[rwiederrich]

Amazing work...the carpentry is wonderfully done and the minimalistic decking so one can see the interior is well laid out.

 

Rob

[Bitao]

10 hours ago, wefalck said:

Nice micro-carpentry on the companionway. How did you do it ?

Maybe a lot of people see simple parts. But because many parts are small, milling is the main method to ensure accuracy, making the clamping process the most troublesome. I spent some time and material to make some special disposable device (wood) . This is easy to operate and prevents parts from being pinched. Some are hand-polished. Thank you for your attention.

[yankee clipper]

I was very fortunate to recently purchase the three volumes with CDs of the Young America build from a gentleman who had to move to assisted living and therefore would be unable to do his build. Upon reviewing all the material, I discovered that two plans from the plan packet were missing. They are Plan #2  YA 1:72 and Plan #8 YA 1:96. I am hopeful that you might be able to assist me in obtaining the missing plans. A recommendation of going to Sea Watchbooks or contacting Mr. Tosti would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Yankee Clipper

[BANYAN]

Yankee Clipper - did you get the CDs?  I seem to recall all the plans were also provided in digital format - may be mistaken though.  If provided, you should be able to get them printed fairly cheaply from the CD?

 

cheers

 

Pat

Edited May 24, 2021 by BANYAN

[Bitao]

Hi  Yankee Clipper.I've only got two of the three books so far, so I'm sorry I won't be able to finish the rope and mast. I also encountered the same confusion as you at first, but later found that you are missing the label drawings are actually in the CD, need to scan and print. Just very confused: These two unconventional drawings why not provide it together. You don't usually have a print-and-scan device this big. . .

[wefalck]

Bitao, would you mind showing those jigs/fixtures ?

 

Having faced similar issues, I build myself for the micro-mill a micro-vise with jaws only 10 mm and 1 mm deep.

[Dowmer]

Bitao, your modeling is exquisite. I noticed the wood you are using for the decks and cabins has a lovely golden color. What wood is it. Do you use a stain or varnish?

[Bitao]

You got me all wrong, wefalck. Because many small parts, especially wooden parts, do not fit any metal fixture, one contact surface is too small and unstable, the other is also vulnerable to damage fragile parts. You don't have to make special tools, just use wood instead of pliers. Clamping the general requirements of the workpiece can be completely lower than the level of the jaw, milling cutter processing can be very deep! The block should be kept at the level of the jaws and should not exceed the level of the jaws!

[wefalck]

Bitao, I understood that you are using some wooden fixture. Could you just show a picture or two (if you have them) how you milled the parts for the companionway ?

[Bitao]

Dowmer, thank you for your attention. Actually, you said the material was pear wood, but I chose a different part and a different natural color. I don't know if you have this kind of wood in your country? In China, it is often called "fruit tree pear wood. ". The surface is coated with a danish-made wood wax oil. Because it is bulk without any label, forget the specific model and brand. And less sticky, volatile and faster

[Bitao]

33 minutes ago, wefalck said:

Bitao, I understood that you are using some wooden fixture. Could you just show a picture or two (if you have them) how you milled the parts for the companionway ?

Because I'm not in the habit of taking pictures during processing. Just so you know, I posed for a few pictures. I hope you understand. Of course, before processing tools and workpiece to cut precise positioning, this I think you should know it? But remember: this method is not suitable for metal parts processing

 

 

 

[wefalck]

OK, now I understand your process !

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[yankee clipper]

Found my missing plans on the CD right where the esteemed contributors said they should be.

Thanks all.

[druxey]

Apart from the superb quality of our build, your rate of progress is remarkable!

[Bitao]

4 hours ago, druxey said:

Apart from the superb quality of our build, your rate of progress is remarkable!

20 years ago, I made 107 plastic models in a crazy year. Now, I spend most of my time in the studio, except when I'm not working more than six hours a week. Sleep five hours a day or less...

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[wefalck]

Well done the ladders. You cross-drilled the wire and soldered in the rungs, I suppose ?

 

It would be a matter of presentation, but if I am not mistaken, the roofs of deck-houses would have some heavily painted canvas nailed on, I believe.

[Bitao]

After a total of 11 months of effort, the hull of all the main structure of the basic completed. The remaining details are expected to be completed in about a month. This is about six months ahead of my original plan! Thank you for your support.