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For those o' ye who ha' not a-followed Our Hero through his Bounty Launch build, and be yet to discover the vagaries of CaptainSteve, then ye shall soon learn-eth that he doth have a tendency to go off on tangents, at times.

 

Most verily, this be one o' those times !!!

 

"If you wouldst recall," CaptainSteve didst begin-eth, "'t'other eve there be three drink can ring-pulls a-sitting on me work-bench ..."

These were not there, as one might assume, simply because Our Hero got lazy and couldst naught be bothered to clean up after his-self.

 

"I be a-seein' this pic," he were to announce-eth, "in me copy of Marquardt's AOTS."

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It got Our Hero to thinkin', and this eve he were to take-eth up his Dremel and his pin-drill.

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"Now, they be a-lookin' like this !!" CaptainSteve stated, somewhat emphatically.

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Hmmm ... 'pon reflection Our Hero may consider a re-do ...

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The can ring pulls would be a perfect subject for your other log, Kit-Basher's Guide To The Galaxy

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Great idea for the horseshoes CaptainSteve! I'll drink to that!

 

Harvey

 

Although one thing I wonder is how to copper plate over them. I don't know if I've seen the shoes and copper on a model before. . .

 

This is something I was wondering, also, Harv'.

On the one hand, once installed they could easily be removed if they don't work ...

On the other, mayhaps I should do a test before putting them on.

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Nice horseshoes, sir...  well done.  Copper paint maybe?

 

As for a full gundeck... have a look at the other Connie builds.   A lot gets hidden with full planking and decks.. However, you and a few thousand of us will know what's there.  :)

 

 

Oh.. and tell xken that there's no sacred cows except to be nice and have fun.... :)

Mark
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:cheers: CaptainSteve, making horseshoes like that is one way to get more cans of beer aboard.
In fact, the more you screw these up the more beer for us.

 

Jay

 

Current build Cross Section USS Constitution  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/

Finished USS Constitution:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/

 

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Question: Those horseshoes are lovely but would you actually see them once you copper plate the hull?

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                         Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen
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For those o' ye who ha' not a-followed Our Hero through his Bounty Launch build, and be yet to discover the vagaries of CaptainSteve, then ye shall soon learn-eth that he doth have a tendency to go off on tangents, at times. 

 

 

I must hold you responsible for leading me (an OCD family member) down the "Rabbit Hole of Obsessive Details".  :)

 

As such, I've been lost on the dark side for almost two weeks now without a single post on my log....however, when I do come up for air I think it will have been worth the time and effort.

 

Good luck on the horseshoes :)

 

Boyd 

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Question: Those horseshoes are lovely but would you actually see them once you copper plate the hull?

 

That remains to be seen, JS. 

I'll try a test this weekend. First up, I'm trying to find some copper foil (thinner than the tape included in the kit for doing the copper plating). My thinkin' being that using a thinner medium would make it easier to press the foil into the ring-pull.

I had always figured on doing some form o' colouration to the patina, so having different thicknesses/textures should not matter.

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I must hold you responsible for leading me (an OCD family member) down the "Rabbit Hole of Obsessive Details".  :)

 

As such, I've been lost on the dark side for almost two weeks now without a single post on my log....however, when I do come up for air I think it will have been worth the time and effort.

 

Good luck on the horseshoes :)

 

Boyd 

 

Guilty as charged, Boyd !!

 

I'm looking forward to seeing the results of your OCD work,

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Just found you Captn, mind if I stow away and stick my head up now and again.

 

I think were in for just as interesting a ride as with the Bounty Launch. Really looking forward to it.

 

Be Good

 

mobbsie

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Arrr ...

 

It be most goodly to have ye along fer the ride, Mobbsie !!

:cheers:

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Okay, I'm in too! Looks like you have some really interesting mods going on here.

 

Oh, and for the record, I don't have OCD..................... I have CDO...............'cause the letters really should be in the correct alphabetical order! ;)

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Cap

 

do I miss something because my poor english ?

 

Looking above picture first I think about was beer can top with oppening mechanism

 

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CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans

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Work of bashing genius !!!!

 

:pirate41::10_1_10: :10_1_10: :10_1_10:

In progress:

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

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

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Okay, I'm in too! Looks like you have some really interesting mods going on here.

 

Oh, and for the record, I don't have OCD..................... I have CDO...............'cause the letters really should be in the correct alphabetical order! ;)

:D  I have two mates who have the same affliction. And when they get together it's an installment of "The Bickerson's", nattering back and forth on some detail. They're a hoot!

This will be a most interesting build. :)

Ken

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Cap

 

do I miss something because my poor english ?

 

Looking above picture first I think about was beer can top with oppening mechanism

 

 

Nenad your right it's a pull ring on top of a beer or soda can

 

Yep !! JP is correct. Except mine came from cans of Jim Beam & Cola (ZERO sugar)

 

Work of bashing genius !!!!

 

:pirate41::10_1_10: :10_1_10: :10_1_10:

 

Thank Ye, Nenad.

But only when I can conduct some trials. 

And only IF the idea actually doest work.

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Okay, I'm in too! Looks like you have some really interesting mods going on here.

 

Oh, and for the record, I don't have OCD..................... I have CDO...............'cause the letters really should be in the correct alphabetical order! ;)

 

Welcome aboard, Grant.

(By the way ... I should have the REAL table-saw early next week.)

 

:D  I have two mates who have the same affliction. And when they get together it's an installment of "The Bickerson's", nattering back and forth on some detail. They're a hoot!

This will be a most interesting build. :)

 

I should be organizing an official CDO/OCD stand .... only problem is that my build would be finished before we could all agree WHERE it should be located.

:cheers:

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Not just where, but which way it needs to face, what color, and then there'll be someone constantly wiping any fingerprints off.   ;)

Mark
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You wouldn't have to worry about the stand being finished before you figured out where to put it if I offered to help build it. It might end up with too many details though for anyone to be able to sit in it though.

-Buck

 

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Hey CaptainSteve, I wonder if it's possible to design removable planking?

Matt - aka The Squirrel Whisperer

 

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Mine quite often IS, Matt ... this is why my accountant recommends I buy shares in Isopropyl !!

:cheers:

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Well, Isopropyl beats dynamite for removing planks-and it's cheaper :o

 

Harvey

 

Also, Harv', less vacuuming is needed afterwards ...

:cheers:

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Well, Isopropyl beats dynamite for removing planks-and it's cheaper :o

 

Harvey

 

But not as much fun....  :rolleyes:

Mark
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