Chuck Posted September 2 Author Share #331 Posted September 2 Tried them already and they look beautiful.... But they just arent strong enough in 1/4" scale and below. I may use them on Speedwell however. BobG, KentM, Gregory and 15 others 18 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tossedman Posted September 7 Share #332 Posted September 7 On 8/21/2024 at 8:42 PM, thibaultron said: Yep, blew that one. I also forgot the lower rear boss. Sorry! I've fixed the drawing. Here are the corrected files. Cannonade 9 Pounder with Trunnions Full Size_002_1174_62mm.stl 1.78 MB · 13 downloads I've had some of Ron's 9 pounder carronades resin printed. Found a local guy here to print them as my FDM printer is not up to snuff for such fine detail. Here's one with a coat of primer. I think it looks great. Thanks again Ron for sharing your STL files of these cannons. Next steps are some black paint and weathering and then off to the laser cutter to cut a carriage. Cheers, Todd Jack12477, mtaylor, Rustyj and 4 others 5 1 1 "I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it." Vincent Van Gogh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted September 7 Author Share #333 Posted September 7 Looks very good but yes a resin printer would be so much better. thibaultron, mtaylor, Tossedman and 2 others 5 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tossedman Posted September 7 Share #334 Posted September 7 On 9/2/2024 at 12:56 PM, Chuck said: Tried them already and they look beautiful.... But they just arent strong enough in 1/4" scale and below. I may use them on Speedwell however. These look great Chuck. I don't know much about resin printing but is there stronger resin that would allow for 1/4 scale? mtaylor, thibaultron, Canute and 1 other 4 "I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it." Vincent Van Gogh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted September 7 Author Share #335 Posted September 7 Not that I have tried yet...and I have tried many. The extra strong stuff is not rigid. It bends too much and is way too flexible. It doesnt break but not what we need. I am sure there may be stuff out there but I just havent found it yet. Since I have so much to 3D print already those are on the backburner for the future after everything else gets done. thibaultron, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tossedman Posted September 7 Share #336 Posted September 7 Thanks Chuck. Canute, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 "I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it." Vincent Van Gogh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted September 17 Author Share #337 Posted September 17 Darker 3D printed "Swiss Pear" Deadeyes are now coming online and in stock. Trying to print one or two sizes every day. Pictured below are 3mm deadeyes. Really tiny but they look great. I am also now fully stocked with "Swiss Pear single, double and triple rigging blocks. AND YES....they are just $5 a pack. Many sizes are even cheaper. For example....2mm single, double and triple blocks are just $3.99 for a package of 25. This is not a fire sale price. This will be the normal every day pricing for these. Give em a try. usedtosail, Tossedman, Canute and 24 others 22 5 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowneck Posted September 17 Share #338 Posted September 17 Chuck's new 3/D blocks rock. Thank you for all the work you've put into this effort. I recently ordered some "Swiss Pear" and "English" (boxwood color) 5/32" (3.8mm) ones and they look fine. As you can see in his photos, there is a very slight reflective "shine" since they are made from synthetic polymers. I touched-up a couple with colored markers to see if I could reduce this effect; it worked reasonably well, and they now faithfully resemble wood with little additional effort. These "3/D-ers" are faithful reproductions and the price is right.😊 thibaultron, Tossedman, Nirvana and 6 others 9 Ron Director, Nautical Research Guild Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Current Build: Grace & Peace (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner) Completed Builds: HMS Grecian, HMS Sphinx (as HMS Camilla) Ongakuka Maru, (Higaki Kaisen, It Takes A Village), Le Tigre Privateer, HMS Swan, HMS Godspeed, HMS Ardent, HMS Diana, Russian brig Mercury, Elizabethan Warship Revenge, Xebec Syf'Allah, USF Confederacy, HMS Granado, USS Brig Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted September 17 Share #339 Posted September 17 Having seen prototypes, I can confirm the amazing quality of the smallest sizes. Ryland Craze, Nirvana, Canute and 5 others 8 Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted September 17 Author Share #340 Posted September 17 29 minutes ago, hollowneck said: As you can see in his photos, there is a very slight reflective "shine" since they are made from synthetic polymers Ron...the blocks are actually completely Matte in appearance when they come off the printer. I use a very expensive matte dental resin for my blocks. That very slight satin sheen is a result of each batch being polished and finished before packaging. I prefer a slight satin finish to my blocks and models vs. a completely flat matte finish. An easier and less tedious way if you do prefer a matte finish would be to just place them on a paper towel and spray them with some dull coat or matte fixative from about 18 inches away. But I will continue to polish them for initial sale. Its just part of the process. mtaylor, JpR62, thibaultron and 8 others 10 1 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted September 17 Share #341 Posted September 17 I have triple blocks here in 2mm. They are insane! thibaultron, Canute, Tossedman and 14 others 13 4 SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowneck Posted September 18 Share #342 Posted September 18 6 hours ago, Chuck said: I prefer a slight satin finish to my blocks and models vs. a completely flat matte finish. An easier and less tedious way if you do prefer a matte finish would be to just place them on a paper towel and spray them with some dull coat or mat As the English say: "Horses For Courses" - I prefer matte, non-polished surfaces for the majority of my wood components, especially rigging. Thanks for the suggestion on using dull cote for your excellent blocks. I'll give that a try, hoping it doesn't plug or gum-up the tiny holes. thibaultron, Ryland Craze, toms10 and 3 others 6 Ron Director, Nautical Research Guild Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Current Build: Grace & Peace (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner) Completed Builds: HMS Grecian, HMS Sphinx (as HMS Camilla) Ongakuka Maru, (Higaki Kaisen, It Takes A Village), Le Tigre Privateer, HMS Swan, HMS Godspeed, HMS Ardent, HMS Diana, Russian brig Mercury, Elizabethan Warship Revenge, Xebec Syf'Allah, USF Confederacy, HMS Granado, USS Brig Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald-V Posted September 18 Share #343 Posted September 18 Those pear colour ones would be a nice upgrade for my Sphinx blocks! Will keep them in mind when I need them hollowneck, thibaultron, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Currently working on the HMS Sphinx from Vanguard Models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted September 18 Share #344 Posted September 18 To prevent the holes clogging when matte spraying, try threading the blocks on wires first. Chuck, Canute, thibaultron and 9 others 12 Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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