lmagna Posted July 1, 2022 #331 Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) Is this close enough for your 1.4mm? https://www.amazon.com/Linwood-Multi-Purpose-Decorative-Accessories-0-04x0-4inch/dp/B08C2326TS/ref=sr_1_16?crid=24UM7NVXULNAN&keywords=1.2+X+10mm+round+head+Nails&qid=1656710718&s=industrial&sprefix=1.2+x+10mm+round+head+nails%2Cindustrial%2C107&sr=1-16 If my math is correct then the head is only off by .01 inch. It could be possible that these could also fit the bill for the 1.8mm. https://www.amazon.com/Linwood-Multi-Purpose-Decorative-Accessories-0-04x0-4inch/dp/B07KW62LRX/ref=sr_1_16?crid=24UM7NVXULNAN&keywords=1.2%2BX%2B10mm%2Bround%2Bhead%2BNails&qid=1656710718&s=industrial&sprefix=1.2%2Bx%2B10mm%2Bround%2Bhead%2Bnails%2Cindustrial%2C107&sr=1-16&th=1 They also sell 2mm. Edited July 1, 2022 by lmagna mtaylor 1 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
Richard Dunn Posted July 1, 2022 Author #332 Posted July 1, 2022 Going to try Archer resin decals next. mtaylor 1 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 1, 2022 Author #333 Posted July 1, 2022 51 minutes ago, lmagna said: s this close enough for your 1.4mm? https://www.amazon.com/Linwood-Multi-Purpose-Decorative-Accessories-0-04x0-4inch/dp/B08C2326TS/ref=sr_1_16?crid=24UM7NVXULNAN&keywords=1.2+X+10mm+round+head+Nails&qid=1656710718&s=industrial&sprefix=1.2+x+10mm+round+head+nails%2Cindustrial%2C107&sr=1-16 If my math is correct then the head is only off by .01 inch. It could be possible that these could also fit the bill for the 1.8mm. https://www.amazon.com/Linwood-Multi-Purpose-Decorative-Accessories-0-04x0-4inch/dp/B07KW62LRX/ref=sr_1_16?crid=24UM7NVXULNAN&keywords=1.2%2BX%2B10mm%2Bround%2Bhead%2BNails&qid=1656710718&s=industrial&sprefix=1.2%2Bx%2B10mm%2Bround%2Bhead%2Bnails%2Cindustrial%2C107&sr=1-16&th=1 Sadly no, but thanks, they are just too big, 1.8mm is way bigger than I need and 2 mm is out of the question. 1.2mm and 1.4 mm are what I need. .6mm over size is the thickness of the plating so cant say its within my accuracy tolerance, I am very fussy about scale... If Archer don't get back to me I am facing having to make them.. or should I say cast them ............. lmagna and mtaylor 2 Quote
Kuparu Posted July 1, 2022 #334 Posted July 1, 2022 Hi Richard, The thought of having to make so many rivets would scare me off. In the past I have found that steel dressmakers pins have a range of uses in modelling and I know they come in a variety of lengths and head diameters. Might be worth a look? mtaylor 1 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 1, 2022 Author #335 Posted July 1, 2022 One idea I have is to machine a 1.5mm brass rod with a dome ground inverted into the end and mount it in a jig allowing styrene rod to slide into the end of the rod which is heated, then a jig to slice of 1mm sections. it's a shame suppliers just don't seem to want to provide a good old fashioned thing called service. Finding it harder and harder to even get a reply from companies. GrandpaPhil and mtaylor 2 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 1, 2022 Author #336 Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Kuparu said: The thought of having to make so many rivets would scare me off. In the past I have found that steel dressmakers pins have a range of uses in modelling and I know they come in a variety of lengths and head diameters. Might be worth a look? This might work, I have done some research and the standard size seems to be .6mm shank with a 1.4-1.5mm head in 250 packets, so about $270 Measured off a closeup picture with known shaft size. Edited July 1, 2022 by Richard Dunn GrandpaPhil, mtaylor and lmagna 3 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 2, 2022 Author #337 Posted July 2, 2022 I have finally got the Aft mooring deck framing done and ready to cut. GrandpaPhil, lmagna, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
Stephen Allen Posted July 2, 2022 #338 Posted July 2, 2022 Richard Sorry for coming to the rivet discussion late, and I may have missed an earlier post, but have you looked at the Meng range of surface details? They have round head rivets in various sizes in one of their sets, SPS-009. They are standard model styrene, injection moulded onto flat strips. You slice them off with a razor blade or similar, then glue them to the surface, liquid cement to styrene, superglue to other surfaces. Range from 0.8mm up to 1.4mm or so. Lots of other profiles as well, nuts, bolts etc of various sizes and shapes. Consistent size and shape unlike many of the resin equivalents. A bit expensive but good. Most online hobby stores stocking accessories for AFV modellers have them. I have used the Archer decals also. They are a bit trickier to use, lower profile and a little less consistent in shape, have to be carefully applied then avoid using high tack masking tape over them as they can rip off. Advantage is they come in standard spacings and multiple rows. Steve mtaylor and lmagna 2 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 2, 2022 Author #339 Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) Yeah I did but the problem is the quantity I need, nobody has it and the manufacturers don't reply. I was getting my nut and bolt sets from them. Edited July 2, 2022 by Richard Dunn mtaylor 1 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 2, 2022 Author #340 Posted July 2, 2022 Dressmaking Pins it is, thanks Kuparu!, I heard back from Archer and the technique they use to manufacture means they can't go that thick so at 1.4mm they would look flat, not round headed. now to work out how to paint whatever metal they are so it does not chip off, might need to scuff and etch prime. mtaylor 1 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 2, 2022 Author #341 Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) Hi Guys, I want to start making rope for this, can someone point me to a good rope walk. most of it is 2 1/2 sisal but the odd bigger in lengths of up to 4.88m for the moorings lines which are specified at 94 fathoms I wonder when Chucks Syren rope walk store will be up again, and if it can do the sizes I need. Also how is mooring rope circumference determined by lloyds, its by tonnage or something else? Could someone explain to me how the springs would be stowed at sea, aside from what's on the winch. I will include the mooring deck plan here as I own that plan it was left to me by designer. She was 8,948 gross registered tonnage Edited July 2, 2022 by Richard Dunn mtaylor and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote
mtaylor Posted July 3, 2022 #342 Posted July 3, 2022 The reviews and comments on the Syren Rope Walk give it high marks. Currently, the owner of Syren (Chuck) has the site off line while he recovers from bout of the flu. lmagna 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Tony Hunt Posted July 4, 2022 #343 Posted July 4, 2022 Hi Richard The go to for fine pins used to be entomology pins. They're stainless steel, come in a range of sizes. maybe even too fine for your purposes. When I last used them (decades ago) they had normal half-round heads like dressmaking pins, but looking on the internet now I see many of them have ceramic "blob" heads instead. However, it looks like there are still a few manufacturers of the old-school sort out there too. lmagna and mtaylor 2 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 4, 2022 Author #344 Posted July 4, 2022 Hey Tony I got those plans from Greenwich now, absolutely works of art the plans from 1800's in colour to. mtaylor 1 Quote
Malcolm Greig Posted July 4, 2022 #345 Posted July 4, 2022 hi Richard Just discovered your impressive build and have read the lot. Fantastic skill and ability throughout the build. I left Wellington in 1967 but remember the Wahine tragedy well. Regards Malcolm mtaylor 1 Quote Completed builds; Caldercraft Mars; Vanguard Alert, Amati Revenge On the shelf; Vanguard DOK & the Sphinx
Richard Dunn Posted July 6, 2022 Author #346 Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) I made a rather large decision today and purchased the long awaited Border 1/32 Avro Lancaster model that was being done by Wingnut Wings. Some have said this is the most complex kit ever made and after my research it could well be, anyway I have it on order for when our shipments in Australia arrive, Edited July 6, 2022 by Richard Dunn mtaylor, Veszett Roka, yvesvidal and 2 others 4 1 Quote
Tony Hunt Posted July 6, 2022 #347 Posted July 6, 2022 On 7/4/2022 at 6:31 PM, Richard Dunn said: Hey Tony I got those plans from Greenwich now, absolutely works of art the plans from 1800's in colour to. Exciting! I'd love to see them! mtaylor 1 Quote
Ian_Grant Posted July 6, 2022 #348 Posted July 6, 2022 A 1/32 scale Lancaster! Wow! I'd love to build that, but where to display? If only we had a vaulted ceiling......😄 mtaylor and Roger Pellett 2 Quote
yvesvidal Posted July 6, 2022 #349 Posted July 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Richard Dunn said: I made a rather large decision today and purchased the long awaited Border 1/32 Avro Lancaster model that was being done by Wingnut Wings. Some have said this is the most complex kit ever made and after my research it could well be, anyway I have it on order for when our shipments in Australia arrive, You will have to start a new Build Log, when you decide to tackle the kit. Yves mtaylor 1 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 6, 2022 Author #350 Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) This is it here for those interested. https://www.franklinhobbies.co.nz/products/border-1-32-avro-lancaster-b-mk-i-iii-with-full-interior https://www.facebook.com/emodelsltd/posts/4628258900614772 http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/productdetail?productid=3193&cat=5 Edited July 6, 2022 by Richard Dunn mtaylor 1 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 10, 2022 Author #351 Posted July 10, 2022 Some updates to the upper superstructure and bridge. Roger Pellett, Valeriy V, ccoyle and 6 others 8 1 Quote
Jim Lad Posted July 10, 2022 #352 Posted July 10, 2022 More very nice work, Richard. John mtaylor 1 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 17, 2022 Author #353 Posted July 17, 2022 (edited) Some more progress on area around bridge and stairwells. Aft mast base made as well. The joins between superstructure sides and decks are ok to be gappy, we have 4mm x .5mm deck bars fitted around everything to neaten it up, but will add those pre painted after it's all painted as it will make masking much easier. Excuse dirty finger marks, not all has been sanded with 400 grit ready for airbrush priming. A comparison photo to see the real nest to model. Edited July 17, 2022 by Richard Dunn GrandpaPhil, Valeriy V, lmagna and 8 others 11 Quote
Jim Lad Posted July 17, 2022 #354 Posted July 17, 2022 Coming along very nicely, mate. You've got just a little bit of glazing to do there! John mtaylor 1 Quote
Richard Dunn Posted July 18, 2022 Author #355 Posted July 18, 2022 About half done, the windows with paper on are done, it just needs to be cut away and prepainted styrene windows glued over mtaylor 1 Quote
hof00 Posted July 18, 2022 #356 Posted July 18, 2022 Hi Richard, Very nice indeed!! Your Mast brings back memories of my last trip to Eastbourne, Wellington a couple of years ago. The salvaged Mast stands close to the end of the sealed road heading to Pencarrow Head, a memorial.... Cheers....HOF. lmagna and mtaylor 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
Richard Dunn Posted July 18, 2022 Author #357 Posted July 18, 2022 15 hours ago, hof00 said: Your Mast brings back memories of my last trip to Eastbourne, Wellington a couple of years ago. The salvaged Mast stands close to the end of the sealed road heading to Pencarrow Head, a memorial.... Cheers....HOF. Yep, it was I who found the masts buried in front of southwards in the 80's and suggested they be erected, the aft mast is the one in Frank Kits park and the foremast is the one at Eastbourne, its just a shame they didn't paint the right colour, I might email the councils about that. mtaylor and lmagna 2 Quote
hof00 Posted July 19, 2022 #358 Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Richard Dunn said: Yep, it was I who found the masts buried in front of southwards in the 80's and suggested they be erected, the aft mast is the one in Frank Kits park and the foremast is the one at Eastbourne, its just a shame they didn't paint the right colour, I might email the councils about that. Hi Richard, An awesome find indeed!! And, It's something that will live on for a very long time.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. mtaylor and lmagna 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
Richard Dunn Posted July 19, 2022 Author #359 Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, hof00 said: Hi Richard, An awesome find indeed!! And, It's something that will live on for a very long time.... 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. It kind of makes you realise how much research has gone into this when you start pulling out stuff 30 years old! this was 1984-5 where they were buried in blackberry and dirt. Edited July 19, 2022 by Richard Dunn hof00, lmagna, mtaylor and 3 others 4 2 Quote
hof00 Posted July 19, 2022 #360 Posted July 19, 2022 Hi Richard, That's a very real and tangible piece of history.... I'm looking forward to seeing your ship completed. 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. mtaylor and lmagna 2 Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson
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