USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76

[mtbediz]

2 hours ago, Der Alte Rentner said:

oof!  That’s exactly how I pictured you doing this.  I keep hoping to find a better way to chamfer to these with some degree of precision, but given that I’m trying to make use of either the 1mm x 2mm or the 2 mm square Sapelly that came with the Constructo kit, for this (so I don’t have to stain anything - the color is almost an exact match, I’m trying to find a way to hold these strips fast onto a board and use my dimensioning drum sander to achieve the chamfer.  I have a feeling, I’ll be following in your footsteps before long.   Thanks again for your assistance.

Actually, the angle of the chamfer isn't that important, as the bottom part won't be visible anyway. It's enough that there are no gaps between the strips on the visible surface.

[Der Alte Rentner]

I made a jig that actually works well to taper these strips. Rather than clutter your build log with my photos and ramblings, feel free to take a look at mine in a little while.  

 

No clips or sander involved, and I was able to dial in the exact angles..

 

I will post one photo here showing the result, however. 😁

 

Edited Wednesday at 07:03 PM by Der Alte Rentner

[JSGerson]

Neat jig!

 

Jon