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These tangents, by the way, (catheads, rails)  will all have to be (in my build at least) simultaneously assembled with the oval augmentation strips,  all capped off with the continuous topgallent rail, assemblies painted or stained,  then masked off and coated with protective finish...  I can then proceed in any direction I like, (deckhouses, freeing port covers, scrollwork (how the h#@# am I going to do that??).

 

Nenad;  I see you are also pondering scrollwork;  maybe I'll sit back and see what you come up with... :D

 

~Bob

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Nice fix on the rail

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 maybe I'll sit back and see what you come up with...

 

 

Ah, Bob, my idea was to sit back and see what you come up with steps in front of me ....

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CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653

Content of log :

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381

Past build:

Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic

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Outside curve of the stern topgallent rail has been cut and sanded to shape.  I am very satisfied how it follows the curve of the hull.  Now I just have to get the courage up to cut out the inside curve, and hope my structure is strong enough to survive the cutting process...

 

Out comes a new #11 blade...

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What a party, Bob !

 

I was there ...

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CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653

Content of log :

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381

Past build:

Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic

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Try with medical pean and little pieces of sandpaper. Slow, but under magnifier, precize and it works well

 

From one of my older posts

 

I needed little rasp (2 mm) to correct traces of glue, to thin hinges, and to round corners of hinges. It was impossible on table before glueing ( less than 1x2 mm). I am blind for that, and hardly find that little pieces on desk, so I take my hidden toy, make some jig-rasp with sandpaper 280, and it works well

 

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I hope this helps

 

N

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In progress:

CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653

Content of log :

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381

Past build:

Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic

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It is time to engage your brain again

See next picture

 

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It is clear that on places shown by red arrows, second planking layer is present

 

And considering to the places where green arrow is appointed, this is metal, and there is some riveting ....

 

:pirate41:

In progress:

CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653

Content of log :

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381

Past build:

Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic

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Wow.  Actually Nenad, as you were posting this, I was looking at the same area (only on the INSIDE of the bulwarks) and it shows the same three plank scheme.  I decided to do the inside planks to thicken the bulwarks..  Not sure if I can do both inside and outside;  Maybe more walnut veneer...

 

Hmmm.

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Consulting Campell's plans;  the bulwarks in this area are still made of iron, with plain varnished teak panels on the inside.  Giving thought to where this extra thickness would "reconcile" , I could not see a point on the exterior;  but consulting Lou's photos, the interface between the inside teak panels and the sternmost vertical uprights on the oval panels would account for the thickness.

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Nenad;  looks like you have a good technique with the hemostat;  I am just roughing out all my pieces and parts right now.,  soon, (I hope), all this railing stuff will come together, and I can start giving the final finishing touches to everything;  (and hoping for the best).. :10_1_10:

 

~Bob

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I appreciate that you are trying this rail in one piece, but would it not be in more than one, I love this build

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Thanks, Keith.  I know that when Nenad clicks the "Post" button, many times he has an evil grin and chuckle...

 

Right, Nenad?  (Pictures of fluffy persian kitties can't hide you now...) :10_1_10:

 

 

So, you suggest me to change avatar ? For instance 

 

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In progress:

CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653

Content of log :

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381

Past build:

Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic

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It's good that Nenad gets us to think!

 

Well, now it is finally panel mounting day for Bob.  After 8 months of fiddling and ignoring these things, off and on, they are going on the ship, regardless of what they look like.

 

I must say, with the many dissatisfactions of the build that I can live with, this one is the worst so far.  Without mechanical help, however, I could never make these accurately, even if I practiced for 100 years.  Some are better than others, and I plan on targeting the worst 5 or so and cutting them out for remaking, but then I will be done with it.

 

Pictures will follow, and yes, some will be macro, just to show you why this is driving me crazy... :angry:

 

But like I said previously, at least the build (hopefully) will be enjoyed, mistakes, blemishes, imperfections, and all;  and not sit in a box to rot in an attic, forever incomplete...

 

"Don't give up the Ship!!"  :cheers:

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"Inpatiente am I" said Yoda to Luck Skywalker ...

In progress:

CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653

Content of log :

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381

Past build:

Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic

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Bob, you were obviosly under influence by some kind of force from the dark side

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CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653

Content of log :

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381

Past build:

Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic

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Extra fine and nice work, my friend. You have to be very very proud and satisfied. I like it very much. 

 

Nice straight line you have got. I can imagine this with toprail, nails and deadeyes and ropes ropes ropes

 

What is next ?

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In progress:

CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653

Content of log :

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381

Past build:

Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic

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During test fitting, I noticed my bulwarks were going to be a little short when the strips were installed;  I'll be adding a 1/32" shim all along the edges to compensate, then sand everything even in preparation for the topgallent rail.

 

(View is from the outside, showing the strip overhang)

 

"...reckless is he, now matters are worse"

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Who can/could see this, Bob ?

In progress:

CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653

Content of log :

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381

Past build:

Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic

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Nenad, if I sand this down as it is, the inner panels would lose their proper dimensions (i.e. the ovals would appear way to close to the top of the rail)

 

Imagine my post #486 with two millimeters shaved off the top...

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