fnick Posted December 6, 2016 Share #2251 Posted December 6, 2016 Ouch indeed. Those rebel alliance x-wing fighters can be a real pain sometimes... Nick Elijah, Jack12477, Omega1234 and 6 others 9 Quote Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 6, 2016 Share #2252 Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) Forgot to ask ... Do you get your lightsabre and warp drive before Xmas, or do you/we need to wait all that time ...? Edited December 6, 2016 by cog Canute, Gerhardvienna, BANYAN and 6 others 9 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted December 6, 2016 Share #2253 Posted December 6, 2016 HMS Visa..... New build Mark ??? Sjors EJ_L, Elijah, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 6, 2016 Share #2254 Posted December 6, 2016 sorry to hear that Mark.......I hope it won't set you back too badly. she's looking really good FriedClams, CaptainSteve, BANYAN and 5 others 8 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share #2255 Posted December 6, 2016 Ouch!! The Deathstar didn't realise it shouldn't die on itself!!! So much for hightech ... a lot of thech, far to high to be safe. Be glad USS Visa didn't sink, which cannot be said for EU Visa. We'll just have to wait a bit longer on your handcrafted planking It was my fault entirely. I did some high power (close to max) on some wood to see if I could cut it and also I had some abberations showing up in the mA meter a week or two ago when I was re-calibrating after getting the new lens. While cutting the cradles, I got distracted and bumped the power level to beyond max... poof... zap.. and all the smoke got out of the parts. My concern now is that the controller card got knocked out but those who know say that's "unlikely"... Ouch indeed. Those rebel alliance x-wing fighters can be a real pain sometimes... Nick Note to self: put a guard grate over the exhaust duct. Oy, hit, repeat hit, on HMS Visa and the Deathstar. We are so enamored of the tech stuff. And once in, you can't just punt. Good luck with rebuilding the Deathstar. How very true. Parts are on their way but I have enough hand work stuff going on that waiting for them won't create a problem. Forgot to ask ... Do you get your lightsabre and warp drive before Xmas, or do you/we need to wait all that time ...? I didn't know I was entitled to them.... I best go talk to the emperor. HMS Visa..... New build Mark ??? Sjors HMS Visa = credit card. sorry to hear that Mark.......I hope it won't set you back too badly. she's looking really good No. I had to cut the cradles out anyway but I was using the laser for marking the wood with the design. Landlubber Mike, Elijah, src and 9 others 12 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlocked123 Posted December 6, 2016 Share #2256 Posted December 6, 2016 The way I see it Mark, this is no choice and the only way to go is with an even powerful tube for the DeathStar. DON'T FORGET THE SHARKS NEED LASER TUBES AS WELL! mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Elijah and 6 others 9 Quote Member: Connecticut Marine Model Society Nautical Research Guild Model Ship World "So we beat on, boats against the current, bourne back ceaselessly into the past" F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby "If at first you don’t succeed.......skydiving is probably not for you” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share #2257 Posted December 6, 2016 The way I see it Mark, this is no choice and the only way to go is with an even powerful tube for the DeathStar. DON'T FORGET THE SHARKS NEED LASER TUBES AS WELL! Dr. Evil I'm already beyond a stock tube... I really can't go higher power without a lot of cash and time. And let the sharks get their own lasers.... CaptainSteve, FriedClams, cog and 11 others 14 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlocked123 Posted December 11, 2016 Share #2258 Posted December 11, 2016 BTW Mark, how much does a new laser tube cost? Thanks, J. Omega1234, Elijah, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Member: Connecticut Marine Model Society Nautical Research Guild Model Ship World "So we beat on, boats against the current, bourne back ceaselessly into the past" F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby "If at first you don’t succeed.......skydiving is probably not for you” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share #2259 Posted December 11, 2016 BTW Mark, how much does a new laser tube cost? Thanks, J. Depends on the tube. I ordered a 45W (which was tested and is putting out 50W) for $250 (not counting discount special going on) from lightobject.com. The power supply came from Automation Technologies. I think the tube supplier is getting better tubes from China these days. The last one was rated at 45W and tested for 45W max. The new one is the same tube I ordered the last time but the 50W is hit and with less input amperage. Same for the power supply. The replacement is higher rated for output and has a fan for cooling. As I'm understanding it, the Chinese are in a mad race.... their lax patent rules and enforcement are coming back to haunt them, so the legit suppliers are stepping up efforts for quality in manufacturing and improvements in design while petitioning and pushing the government to crackdown on the patent/copyright infringers. But I digress... I discovered the sequence of events and Murphy's part in this.... the water pump failed during a long, high-powered cut (which I contributed to per the above) which took out the tube from overheating... which took out the power supply.. which took out the controller board. Water pump and controller are on order and should be here late this week. I think that when the tube went, the 25kV followed the water down the high voltage cable to the power supply and there, all havoc was unleashed. Oh... all this equipment went out in the process of protecting the fuses. Not a single fuse blew. Go figure. As time permits, I'm still working on the cradles, but given the state of the workshop with laser parts all over, there's not much bench space for ship work. Canute, canoe21, BANYAN and 7 others 10 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 11, 2016 Share #2260 Posted December 11, 2016 So by now you've got an all new Deathstar but for the box ... Omega1234, mtaylor, Elijah and 3 others 6 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlocked123 Posted December 11, 2016 Share #2261 Posted December 11, 2016 Hang in there Mark! Canute, Jack12477, CaptainSteve and 4 others 7 Quote Member: Connecticut Marine Model Society Nautical Research Guild Model Ship World "So we beat on, boats against the current, bourne back ceaselessly into the past" F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby "If at first you don’t succeed.......skydiving is probably not for you” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted December 11, 2016 Share #2262 Posted December 11, 2016 Even the Empire had to rebuild their Death Star once. Hopefully your rebuild has a better outcome then theirs did.... Canute, Landlubber Mike, FriedClams and 6 others 9 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share #2263 Posted December 11, 2016 Carl --- Not quite everything yet. If Murphy will go bother someone else instead of me, I would appreciate it. I just wouldn't wish him on anyone here on MSW. EJ --- I'm trying. I think I need a better cover over the exhaust port. Chasseur, FriedClams, canoe21 and 9 others 12 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted December 13, 2016 Share #2264 Posted December 13, 2016 Sorry to hear about the Death Star Mark. Hope it all works out. Sam Omega1234, Canute, CaptainSteve and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share #2265 Posted December 15, 2016 Just a minor setback, Sam. The last of the parts needed will be in tomorrow and once it's back together, maybe I can find my way back to Licorne. She's in this mess somewhere..... Jack12477, WackoWolf, src and 6 others 9 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 16, 2016 Share #2266 Posted December 16, 2016 I suppose there's something to be said for good old-fashioned, lo-tech hand tools.... CaptainSteve, Omega1234, captainbob and 7 others 10 Quote 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...
cog Posted December 16, 2016 Share #2267 Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) I suppose there's something to be said for good old-fashioned, lo-tech hand tools.... Quite so, Druxey This is my state of the art wordprocesser My ultra modern encrypting machine AND the latest super fine automatic scrollsaw alias "Finger cutter" Edited December 16, 2016 by cog clearway, dgbot, Jack12477 and 31 others 34 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 16, 2016 Share #2268 Posted December 16, 2016 wow........you have the high end scroll saw! it's adjustable, so you can use different size blades! EJ_L, NenadM, WackoWolf and 14 others 17 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share #2269 Posted December 23, 2016 Been a bit since the last update. Thanks for following along on this journey of discovery and sawdust and for the likes and the comments. A bit of a minor/major milestone... the ship is in the cradle... YIPPEE!!!!! The next step is start removing the build board and trimming down the frames to the sheer strake(s). I considered pedestals versus a cradle as I didn't want to stress the keel, etc .nor did I want to attempt to put a large baseboard on at this point. The cradle just seems (to me) to be steadier and stronger. I noted that I do seem to get some wobble on my Constellation which is on pedestals. It could be my method of mounting is faulty or just the way it is with them. The cradle is 1/4" mahogany (see photo). After finessing it into position, assembling it and re-finessing, I drilled a 3/32" hole through the cradle and inserted a brass tube of the appropriate diameter. I mounted the cradle into position, and drilled (using the tubing as a drill guide) a 1/16" hole through the keel, frames and keelson. A brass rod was inserted with a light coating of epoxy. When set, the cradles were set into place with more epoxy on the brass rod and in two places on each end of the cradle. The structure seems sound and steady. I tried to design the cradle so as not to hide the lines of her and I think I pretty much succeeded. At some point, the hole where the crosspieces go through the cradle will be covered by a small carving on each. I'm leaning towards a fleur de lis. Anyway, here's the pictures. DBorgens, jansmiss, Elijah and 67 others 70 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviaamator Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2270 Posted December 23, 2016 Beautiful! CaptainSteve, EJ_L, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2271 Posted December 23, 2016 I think the cradle will be a good idea. The hull looks wonderful and I know it will be gratifying to finally cut the build board away. Good work. Russ aviaamator, CaptainSteve, Elijah and 7 others 10 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviaamator Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2272 Posted December 23, 2016 I agree with the previous speaker! FriedClams, mtaylor, Elijah and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2273 Posted December 23, 2016 Nice work, Mark, You pulled it of, lovely colours of the wood. She starts to look like a real ship. Although, ... did they have aircraft carriers in those days ... davyboy, EJ_L, Omega1234 and 10 others 13 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2274 Posted December 23, 2016 Lovely hull Mark, Nils EJ_L, Omega1234, cog and 5 others 8 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2275 Posted December 23, 2016 Nice work on the cradle Mark. Can't wait to see her free of the building jig. cog, Jack12477, CaptainSteve and 7 others 10 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2276 Posted December 23, 2016 It is good to see her lines and coloring. Very nice work. I too agree that the cradle is the way to go especially while you are still building her. Pedestals make a nice display but not so nice for stability when you are still building. Looking forward to seeing the build board off of her! Elijah, FriedClams, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2277 Posted December 23, 2016 It is good to see her lines and coloring. Very nice work. I too agree that the cradle is the way to go especially while you are still building her. Pedestals make a nice display but not so nice for stability when you are still building. Looking forward to seeing the build board off of her! Omega1234, cog, Elijah and 3 others 6 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2278 Posted December 23, 2016 WOW. Nice cradle Mark. Really sets the model off ! Now to remove the "flight deck" and you're back to the 17th (or is it 18th?) century look. :D CaptainSteve, Elijah, popeye the sailor and 5 others 8 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasseur Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2279 Posted December 23, 2016 Looks good Mark! You have a good sense of humor and love the recent posts. Merry Christmas my friend and ALL THE BEST TO YOU AND YOURS IN 2107! Jeff Canute, cog, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Quote A mighty fortress is our God a bulwark never failing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2280 Posted December 23, 2016 Very nice progress Mark! I hope she doesn't get topheavy with the planes on . canoe21, FriedClams, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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