GLakie Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1231 Posted October 5, 2015 Doesn't look bad to my eye Mark. I know my first attempts at carving will be nothing short of laughable. Canute, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jparsley Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1232 Posted October 5, 2015 Very nice They should stand out proudly mtaylor, GLakie, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1233 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Interesting method Mark; I am assuming you laser cut this then cleaned the char and did a bit of relief carving - did I get that right? cheers Pat Edited October 5, 2015 by BANYAN Canute, Jack12477, GLakie and 3 others 6 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share #1234 Posted October 5, 2015 Thanks for the comments and the "likes". Interesting method Mark; I am assuming you laser cut this then cleaned the char and did a bit of relief carving - did I get that right? cheers Pat Exactly Pat. I couldn't (and I did try) cut something out that tiny to save my soul. I did do a clean-up and relieve between "La" and "Licorne" but it was touch and go as even the smallest scalpel I have was almost too big. Canute, Piet, GLakie and 4 others 7 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...
riverboat Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1235 Posted October 5, 2015 Pretty cool!! Mark.... frank mtaylor, GLakie, Omega1234 and 2 others 5 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1236 Posted October 5, 2015 I think they look great Mark. Like you said, none of us have macro eyes, well all except maybe my boss but his eyes arent human. I dont think you need to change anything, but if your goal was to have the letters stand proud, could you set the laser to remove everything but the letters? Sam cog, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share #1237 Posted October 5, 2015 I dont think you need to change anything, but if your goal was to have the letters stand proud, could you set the laser to remove everything but the letters? Sam Dooohhhhhhh............ Now that the gauntlet has been tossed, I must try it. Yeah... leave the letters and burn the area I want to shave down.... hmm... rats... still leaves clean up around them. That probably won't work either. Good idea though..... src, GLakie, mobbsie 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...
mobbsie Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1238 Posted October 5, 2015 RESPECT, Mark that looks fantastic, it looks to me that you have got it just about right. If it looks better in the flesh than in the picture then I would say your already there. I know it may be late but you have made a superb job on your stern counter, it certainly paid off to do the redo although it may not have seemed like it at the time. Lovely stuff. Kudos all round mate. mobbsie GLakie, Salty Sea Dog, cookster and 4 others 7 Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1239 Posted October 5, 2015 Mark How bad is the char? You mentioned rubbing alchohal(?) to clean up most of it? Do you by any chance have one of those cheapie sand blasters? http://www.harborfreight.com/21-oz-hopper-gravity-feed-spot-blaster-gun-95793.html We use something similar at work to sandblast detail into foam for plugs with corn starch or baby powder. Turn the air down low. Just a thought, again I think what you have looks great. Sam mtaylor, Piet, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1240 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Mark, you could also use a Macaroni chisel (yes, there is such a chisel and it's not made from semolina ). Pfeil makes them down to 4 mm in width. Some other brands may go as small as 2 mm. It has a square shape and cuts on three sides. Looks like picture below. Would be far easier than trying to program the laser. BTW I have two of these chisels. Looks great as is tho. Nice job. Edited October 5, 2015 by Jack12477 Piet, druxey, Canute and 6 others 9 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...
druxey Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1241 Posted October 5, 2015 Jack: how do you sharpen a small macaroni chisel? I've always been curious about that. Jack12477, GLakie, Piet and 2 others 5 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...
mtaylor Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share #1242 Posted October 5, 2015 Thanks for the "likes" and comments and for helping me push the envelope a bit further. Mark How bad is the char? You mentioned rubbing alchohal(?) to clean up most of it? Do you by any chance have one of those cheapie sand blasters? http://www.harborfreight.com/21-oz-hopper-gravity-feed-spot-blaster-gun-95793.html We use something similar at work to sandblast detail into foam for plugs with corn starch or baby powder. Turn the air down low. Just a thought, again I think what you have looks great. Sam Sam, no sand blaster here. The alcohol soak gets the smoke and much of the char off. A bit sanding takes care of the rest. It's not so much the char that is the problem but the Euro Boxwood seems to have a lot oil in it that turns into a black glaze when hit by the laser. Not a serious problem though. Mark, you could also use a Macaroni chisel (yes, there is such a chisel and it's not made from semolina ). Pfeil makes them down to 4 mm in width. Some other brands may go as small as 2 mm. It has a square shape and cuts on three sides. Looks like picture below. Would be far easier than trying to program the laser. BTW I have two of these chisels. Looks great as is tho. Nice job. Jack, I've got chisels (Dockyard brand) down to 1.5 mm and a couple of micro-surgery scalpels even smaller. The lettering on the plaque is <1mm high. Salty Sea Dog, cog, augie 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...
NenadM Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1243 Posted October 5, 2015 Microsurgery ... I like it ! Canute, mtaylor, Piet and 2 others 5 Quote In progress: CUTTY SARK - Tehnodidakta => scratch => Campbell plans http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-1#entry64653 Content of log : http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/2501-cutty-sark-by-nenad-tehnodidakta-scratched-campbells-plans/page-62#entry217381 Past build: Stella, Heller kit, plastic, Santa Maria, Tehnodidakta kit, wood, Jolly Roger Heller kit, plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1244 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Jack: how do you sharpen a small macaroni chisel? I've always been curious about that. Have not had to do that to mine yet. Just stropping it (carefully) has kept the edge sharp. You have to strop each side individually just like you would a V-gouge. Before I start carving I strop any knife/gouge first then after about 10-20 minutes of carving I stop and re-strop them before continuing. That pretty much keeps the edge razor sharp (at least for me). To re-sharpen it I would image you would start with the flat bottom, sharpen it on a stone, then do each side holding the side flat to the stone, then use a small square stone to sharpen the inside edge. I would not try to use a belt sander on this one. Some of my woodcarving mates use small belt sanders to do their knives and gouges even V-gouges. I would do this one by hand on a very flat stone probably one of my ceramic stones. It does do a nice job of cutting a squared bottom / side tho and without a lot of effort. The Pfeil brand chisels come razor sharp and honed right out of the box so they are ready to use immediately. Edited October 5, 2015 by Jack12477 mtaylor, druxey, Salty Sea Dog 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...
cabrapente Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1245 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Jack: ¿Como afilar macarrones cincel pequeño de la ONU? Siempre que Teñido eso Sobre curiosidad. Druxey hola. Yo no soy un experto, pero con la Dremel y archivos pequeños, hice mis propias guvias. practicando en poco tiempo obtendrá un buen progreso. Pongo fotos de mis guvias. y aliexpres, es una tienda a través de Internet, no hay costos de transporte. Puse 2 enlaces: 4 guvias 1,5 mm y guvia 1 1 mm. saludos cabrapente http://es.aliexpress.com/item/Trumpeter-09923-Micro-Model-Chisel-F1-Flat-1mm-Tip-1x1mm-Free-Shipping/2020492323.html?adminSeq=201843456&shopNumber=413964 http://es.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-4Pcs-Big-Size-Woodpecker-Dry-Hand-Wood-Carving-Tools-Chip-Detail-Chisel-set-Knives/32233733646.html?adminSeq=201687738&shopNumber=1342030 Edited October 5, 2015 by cabrapente JesseLee, Mfelinger, Piet and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1246 Posted October 5, 2015 Mark, Nice job on the carving. You could cut out the letters and glue them on another piece of wood if you wanted more height and better access to the crannies and nooks in the letters ... looking at the result, you hardley need the height ... it stands out pretty well on it's own!!! Jack: how do you sharpen a small macaroni chisel? I've always been curious about that. There we need a sharpening steel Druxey ... a common kitchen utensil ! Comes in mighty handy in modelbuilding ... Have not had to do that to mine yet. Just stropping it (carefully) has kept the edge sharp. You have to strop each side individually just like you would a V-gouge. Before I start carving I strop any knife/gouge first then after about 10-20 minutes of carving I stop and re-strop them before continuing. That pretty much keeps the edge razor sharp (at least for me). To re-sharpen it I would image you would start with the flat bottom, sharpen it on a stone, then do each side holding the side flat to the stone, then use a small square stone to sharpen the inside edge. I would not try to use a belt sander on this one. Some of my woodcarving mates use small belt sanders to do their knives and gouges even V-gouges. I would do this one by hand on a very flat stone probably one of my ceramic stones. Which means ... trial and error ... toss the ones which are ruined after sharpening and buy a new one ... which is sharp like a rasor on arrival, and doesn't need sharpening (saves a lot of time sharpening too! ) Cheers GLakie, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 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...
druxey Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1247 Posted October 5, 2015 Thanks, Jack, for describing how you keep your macaroni's edges keen. I have a number of other Pfeil brand craving tools, and can attest to their sharpness, as well as their quality, straight from the factory. Piet, src, GLakie and 3 others 6 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...
Jack12477 Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1248 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Carl, it's cheaper to keep them razor sharp - these tools in US retail starting at $45-$55 and upwards per chisel. Kitchen steel will ruin one of these chisel. Rather we use either a ceramic stone (new type) or the older style Arkansas stone. The ceramic stones do not need a lubricant like the Arkansas stones do and the sharpen a lot faster. I've used both and prefer the ceramic for my carving tools; I use the Arkansas for other knives (e.g. pocket knife). Druxey: The other brand, which I do not have (yet), that is as sharp as Pfeil with same quality is Two Cherries brand. Edited October 5, 2015 by Jack12477 Canute, Piet, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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...
GLakie Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1249 Posted October 5, 2015 I like the old water-stone/leather strop method for my 750 Series Sweethearts. mtaylor, Salty Sea Dog, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted October 5, 2015 Share #1250 Posted October 5, 2015 I've not used the water-stone yet but plan to get one sometime in future. And, yes, I forgot to mention that I use a leather strop with a white chalk-like "pumis" (for lack of a better name) which I dust onto the leather. dgbot, GLakie, Salty Sea Dog and 4 others 7 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...
dgbot Posted October 6, 2015 Share #1251 Posted October 6, 2015 When was moved my sister packed my stones. But they left my leather strop. Now I have to get a new one when I get chance. David B GLakie, Canute and Omega1234 3 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #1252 Posted October 13, 2015 Minor update... planking is ongoing but I needed a break. So back to the longboat. Reworking again... 5th time I think, the form for making the longboat. 1st was the hand carved plug... tossed it. 2nd was the bulkheads like Chuck uses and BE did so well at 1:64... broke the bulkheads. 3rd was the same using thicker bulkheads, still broke off the framing bits. 4th was a plug that used the laser to cut out... Something hiccupped and it came out 1" too long. I'm still not sure what happened... So.. number 5... in all it's glory. Exact size and I'm happy. Now to put it together and start adding stuff like frames and keel. CharlieZardoz, tadheus, Erebus and Terror and 42 others 45 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...
GLakie Posted October 13, 2015 Share #1253 Posted October 13, 2015 Hey the 5th's a charm. Isn't that what they say? Maybe it's the 3rd. dvm27, Omega1234, Piet and 4 others 7 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #1254 Posted October 13, 2015 I'm not sure how many is the charm anymore, George. I know I turned the air blue and paint peeled off the walls when the keel didn't fit...and then I discovered what happened..... Even the dog hid. Salty Sea Dog, Piet, avsjerome2003 and 10 others 13 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...
GLakie Posted October 13, 2015 Share #1255 Posted October 13, 2015 I remember those feelings also. Got them a few times on the different work sites. Show 'em what to do and even demonstrate how to do it, and they still get it wrong. Yeah ---- I've "lost it" a few times! avsjerome2003, Piet, src and 6 others 9 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted October 14, 2015 Share #1256 Posted October 14, 2015 Something to consider for keeping carving tools sharp: Get some pieces of scrap leather from a local shop that works leather. Coat the smooth side with Flexcut Gold Polishing compd. It comes as a stick - use like a crayon to coat the leather. Strop the edge frequently - pull the blade. I must sometimes move the blade slightly in the cutting direction when I place it on the leather - I can tell because it messes up the surface of the leather. Several back up pieces of leather is useful to have. Unless you mar the edge of the tool by hitting steel or something, you should not need to use a sharpening stone ever again. Stropping should be enough. mtaylor, src, Omega1234 and 9 others 12 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted October 14, 2015 Share #1257 Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Your 'bread 'n' butter' longboat be coming along nicely there, Mark. I know I turned the air blue and paint peeled off the walls when the keel didn't fit... Ah yes ... the wailing and gnashing of teeth, as well as ample usage of ye olde sailing language, wouldst be a staple in my build room. Edited October 14, 2015 by CaptainSteve Jack12477, src, GLakie and 4 others 7 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted October 14, 2015 Share #1258 Posted October 14, 2015 I know I turned the air blue and paint peeled off the walls when the keel didn't fit...and then I discovered what happened..... Even the dog hid. Ah yes ... the wailing and gnashing of teeth, as well as ample usage of ye olde sailing language would be a staple in my build room. I thought that was a prerequisite for ship building? I think you're on to the solution with V5.0 Mark. Will be watching closely, I would like to add a ships boat or 3 to my next build. Sam CaptainSteve, rtropp, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipmodel Posted October 14, 2015 Share #1259 Posted October 14, 2015 Hi Mark - Looking good. That stack of lifts for the longboat should work out well. Looking forward to your progress. For carving those really small letters, I have had some good success by using micro-bitts for the Dremel that I have accumulated over the years. Here is a photo of some of the smaller ones. The last on the right is from my dentist, who is a great source of tiny tools. Dan WackoWolf, GLakie, mtaylor and 9 others 12 Quote Current build -SS Mayaguez (c.1975) scale 1/16" = 1' (1:192) by Dan Pariser Prior scratch builds - Royal yacht Henrietta, USS Monitor, USS Maine, HMS Pelican, SS America, SS Rex, SS Uruguay, Viking knarr, Gokstad ship, Thames River Skiff , USS Oneida, Swan 42 racing yacht, Queen Anne's Revenge (1710), SS Andrea Doria (1952), SS Michelangelo (1962) , Queen Anne's Revenge (2nd model) USS/SS Leviathan (1914), James B Colgate (1892), POW bone model (circa 1800) restoration Prior kit builds - AL Dallas, Mamoli Bounty. Bluejacket America, North River Diligence, Airfix Sovereign of the Seas "Take big bites. Moderation is for monks." Robert A. Heinlein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 14, 2015 Share #1260 Posted October 14, 2015 Carving out the inside of that boat will be easier with a moto-tool and a small bit then finish with sandpaper to clean it up. I normally use my Foredom as I have more control over the carving. Besides I foolishly brought my Dremel to work so I could sharpen a bunch of spur bits that our grinder was too large for and it walked off. Since I never used it for modeling I did not miss it. David B Canute, GLakie, CaptainSteve and 4 others 7 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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