michael mott Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share #1591 Posted December 8, 2018 4 hours ago, SpyGlass said: This may seem a STUPID question Mike - but at this scale can you not actually make up and tension the shroud deadeyes "as it was done" with a teeny fid etc ?. Or do your beautiful work and photographs just make everything seem all much bigger than it really is. Spy I am not quite sure I understand what you are asking? 8 hours ago, DORIS said: Incredible precision and quality of work. What a great inspiration for all of us. Thank you for sharing, Thank you Doris, I appreciate your opinion. Michael popeye the sailor 1 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share #1592 Posted December 9, 2018 18 hours ago, SpyGlass said: It was that you said the port shroud was too long. Was that a simple measuring mistake then as you "premade" them ? I was simply wondering whether it would be easier at the scale you are working to follow actual practice http://www.woodenboatfittings.com.au/articles/setting-up-shrouds.pdf Ah now I understand. The method that I used was in fact similar to the one described. The mistake that I made was to not set the height above the deck of both shrouds at the same time. I put some tension on the port shroud, worked to set the height on the Starboard one which pulled the topmast over too far so I added more tension to the port shroud which then came to close to the bottom dead eye. This was the one that I had already fixed. The whole problem was ultimately caused because I did not pre stretch the shrouds which I made from rope not cable. Thee are things we learn from experience. All the book learning in the world is helpful but the learning from experience is greater in my view. This cutter will eventually be to the point where I will be ready to say it is complete and then move on to the next one. All the experience from the present work will be invaluable on the next cutter. Michael Jack12477, Chasseur, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share #1593 Posted December 9, 2018 Spy, I did but only on the whippings on the port side which took a long time to undo with the repeated soakings. I sealed the knots after the repair with some tight bond III instead. As Much as I would like to build one at 1:1 I am a bit long in the tooth now, and not living waterside where I could learn from the masters I'm afraid it will need to be an Essex or Gloucester type smack. Although I do like the Thames barges as well. let me see now The Thames Barge Will Everard at 1:8 would be 32 feet long. I do have the Modelmaker plans for the Will Everard at 1:96 and it is 32 inches overall they came with a small booklet there are 5 sheets of plans and the model was for a bread and butter hull. It would be 64 overall at 1:48 It would also be an interesting model to build with a proper metal hull. A brass hull. Michael popeye the sailor and PeteB 2 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share #1594 Posted December 10, 2018 another short update today I made a small 8 inch cleat to fix the topmast forestay. A piece of 1/8 inch brass strip that was 1 inch wide was drilled for the mounting holes in the mill then the bottom was shaped while still attached to the strip. I made it the same way as this earlier one. The new one slightly different obviously acquired from a different manufacturer. the screw were turned out of some of the home depot 3/16 brass rod it is free machining and I like to use the 3/16 because I can turn down to the final diameter in one pass because the work is supported as reduce the diameter. I ground the parting tool to the angle of the countersink. in order to cut the head. they are 0x80 threads again the slot was cut with the jewelers saw. It is a lot of fun making these small bits and pieces. Michael DORIS, PeteB, wefalck and 22 others 25 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.L. Posted December 10, 2018 Share #1595 Posted December 10, 2018 Michael, Amazing how you make all these small parts with such great accuracy! G.L. mtaylor, michael mott and popeye the sailor 3 Quote G.L. Current projects: Oostends schipje (Ostend shrimper) - scale 1:20 Clipper d'Argenteuil - POF - scale 1/15 - SMALL Completed projects: Norwegian Whale Boat - POF - scale 1/10 - SMALL Anatomy of a boat by G.L. - scale 1/10 - POF - SMALL Day gaff sailing boat with center board - FINISHED - SMALL - scale 1/10 Cross section fishing smack - FINISHED -scale 1:20HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - Scale 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share #1596 Posted December 10, 2018 Thanks for all the likes and visits. I finished forming the 3 other dorade vents today. The forming required 4 annealings time for an afternoon nap with the kitties. michael cog, archjofo, paulsutcliffe and 21 others 24 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANYAN Posted December 10, 2018 Share #1597 Posted December 10, 2018 Stunning work Michael! I don't think I need to say more cheers Pat PeteB, Jack12477, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 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...
druxey Posted December 10, 2018 Share #1598 Posted December 10, 2018 Very impressive - and only four annealings were required? Enjoy your -ahem- cat nap! mtaylor, popeye the sailor and gjdale 3 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...
Mark Pearse Posted December 10, 2018 Share #1599 Posted December 10, 2018 HI Michael you've done this beautiful detail with great finesse. popeye the sailor and mtaylor 2 Quote completed 1:12 28' Ranger type yacht, scratch build - COMPLETED 1:12 20' 1930 open sailing boat, half model, scratch built - COMPLETED 1:12 24' Ranger type yacht, scratch build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted December 11, 2018 Share #1600 Posted December 11, 2018 Very nice sheet-metal work on a type of vents that was new for me. The real challenge for me would have been the making of the hollow hardwood formers ... paulsutcliffe, michael mott, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share #1601 Posted December 11, 2018 10 hours ago, wefalck said: The real challenge for me would have been the making of the hollow hardwood formers .. Eberhard the formers would be challenging with small tools I was able to use the large mill drill to form the basic block which was then cut in half. I have been using brass but I keep thinking about the metalwork done by Ed Tosti with copper. I have done a fair bit of forming thicker copper for Model steam boilers but had not thought about using thinner material for this sort of application. Copper being very pure and extremely malleable would likely be easier to form. I suppose you could make a master in solid plexiglass (I prefer the cell-cast type because it machines beautifully, which the extruded does not) somewhat along the style of the half of a sand mould. then make a cast of that with some JB weld as the form in which to form the sheet metal. I have used this method and it does work for a limited number of parts. A little less toxic than the etching process perhaps. Michael paulsutcliffe, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted December 11, 2018 Share #1602 Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) Ahh, haven't thought about sinking a round mill into the wood block and then cutting it into half. Yes, of course, you also need symmetrical parts persumably for both sides of the deck-house. You are right about the machineability of cast Plexiglas (type GS as opposed to XT for the extruded one). My father used to work for a daughter company of Röhm GmbH, the original manufacturer of Plexiglas™. Thus I had access to the material and their extensive application handbook, which deals with all sorts of machining and (hot) shaping etc. Therefore, also a certain affinity to that material. Being chemically close to acrylic paints, I found it also paints well with these. Actually, etching fluids are not particularly 'toxic', but, of course, they can eat holes into tools, workplaces and the skin. I am rather cautious working with them in a rented city appartment ... that's why I will give this work out this time. Edited December 11, 2018 by wefalck druxey, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 11, 2018 Share #1603 Posted December 11, 2018 Copper is certainly more ductile than brass, which is why I was surprised at the limited number of annealings that you did to achieve the shape. mtaylor, Chasseur and popeye the sailor 3 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...
rwiederrich Posted December 11, 2018 Share #1604 Posted December 11, 2018 Wonderful metallurgy.........Michael. It just keeps getting better, every time I look in....love it. Rob popeye the sailor, mtaylor and Chasseur 3 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share #1605 Posted December 11, 2018 Hi Druxey, I thing that because the shape is not to difficult and the fact that the shim stock was only .008" might be the reason. Now I am wondering about thin copper stock and who supplies it. I have lots of it in the 16g and up size but not much saller other than the wire I ran through the rollers to form small strip. 3 hours ago, wefalck said: My father used to work for a daughter company of Röhm GmbH, the original manufacturer of Plexiglas™. Thus I had access to the material and their extensive application handbook, which deals with all sorts of machining and (hot) shaping etc. Therefore, also a certain affinity to that material. Eberhard The only drawback to the cell-cast that I encountered when i was building Architectural Models for a living was the variation in the thickness of the cast material. We got into the habit of sorting the cut 8'x4' sheets into thick and thin 1/8th or 1/4 and 1/16. The 1/16 came in smaller sheets, once this was done it helped with the assembles when cutting multiple parts because the parts would be more consistent. Michael popeye the sailor, Chasseur, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted December 12, 2018 Share #1606 Posted December 12, 2018 Lovely work Michael and I'm back watching and learning again. Cheers, Jack12477, popeye the sailor, Omega1234 and 2 others 5 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted December 12, 2018 Share #1607 Posted December 12, 2018 Hi Michael Mmmmm....let me see. I bet that you were one of those kids at school that were gifted and talented at just everything you turned your hands to. You know, the sort that mere mortals like me just looked at with fits of envy and jealousy. Why am I saying this? Well, there’s no other way that I can adequately express my admiration for your mastery of this model. Everything that you’ve done just looks sensational! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Patrick Chasseur, Jack12477, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share #1608 Posted December 12, 2018 8 hours ago, Omega1234 said: Mmmmm....let me see. I bet that you were one of those kids at school that were gifted and talented at just everything you turned your hands to. You know, the sort that mere mortals like me just looked at with fits of envy and jealousy. Oh if only you knew about my Music 8% and English Lit 33% English Grammar 30% I did make it as a back up for the back up for the soccer team once. and it is good that we have the game of scrabble which helped wiv spellin. Thanks so much for the compliment though. Michael cog, Jack12477, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted December 12, 2018 Share #1609 Posted December 12, 2018 3 hours ago, michael mott said: Oh if only you knew about my Music 8% and English Lit 33% English Grammar 30% I did make it as a back up for the back up for the soccer team once. and it is good that we have the game of scrabble which helped wiv spellin. Thanks so much for the compliment though. Michael You turned out alright ... mtaylor, michael mott, davyboy and 4 others 7 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...
Bedford Posted December 12, 2018 Share #1610 Posted December 12, 2018 Michael, I think most of us with the best aptitude for this kind of work don't have the aptitude for standard education techniques, I certainly didn't do anything stunning at school with the exception of anything that involved mind and hand, in which case I did quite well. mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Omega1234 and 1 other 4 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted December 13, 2018 Share #1611 Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) Amazing work on the ventilation cowls, Michael! I'd never have thought it possible if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, and in brass, too. Side-mount half-cowls were once rather common on power boats in the US. The "step" at the bottom of the doghouse here seems as if it would allow for a Dorade box-type drain arrangement with the outlet below the cowl about an inch above the deck on the side of the "step" on the prototype, assuming a drain could be run from inboard. I've never seen them installed in pairs on the same side, which I expect in this prototype was in recognition of the fact that they don't work very well. They are only half the capacity of a full cowl, so that's half the air flow. Because they are up against the cabin sides, the air flow is further limited. Finally, as the air circulation on a boat of this type is from forward aft, they aren't in a position to contribute much when placed well aft, especially next to a hatch that is frequently open anyway, although when closed up, they would allow some air to exit the saloon. This isn't any criticism of the model, mind you. Just observations about what is now a somewhat rarely encountered fitting. I've seen similar brass fittings, e.g., bells and binnacles, gold plated to good effect. The result is a model that looks like it's brass is kept polished. If you know a dentist or somebody who works in a dental lab, they may be able to do it for you inexpensively. It's a simple process, as you probably know. It only takes a microns-thing coating. Your photos are much appreciated. Before these, I would never have considered making cowl ventilators any way other than by casting or electro-plating a wax plug painted with metallic paint. Either method has significant difficulties and limitations. I expect if one were of a mind to do so, the flanges of two halves as here could be silver soldered together and the excess filed off to yield a full cowl. I vaguely anticipate that making a few of those may well be in my future. Outstanding work! Edited December 13, 2018 by Bob Cleek druxey, popeye the sailor, Chasseur and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted December 13, 2018 Share #1612 Posted December 13, 2018 Perhaps an odd question: is dorade pronounced "door-aid" or "door-arde"? mtaylor, Chasseur and popeye the sailor 3 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...
wefalck Posted December 13, 2018 Share #1613 Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) I gather in the part of the World I am currently living in, the 'golden' would be pronounced something like 'do-raad', with a short, open 'o'. BTW, why are these vents collade 'dorade-vents' ? Haven't heard this term before. Edited December 13, 2018 by wefalck druxey, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted December 13, 2018 Share #1614 Posted December 13, 2018 14 hours ago, michael mott said: Oh if only you knew about my Music 8% and English Lit 33% English Grammar 30% I did make it as a back up for the back up for the soccer team once. and it is good that we have the game of scrabble which helped wiv spellin. Thanks so much for the compliment though. Michael Hi Michael Your response made me smile from ear to ear! At least you made it as a 'back up for the soccer team". I, on the other hand, was always the LAST to be picked for any sporting team☹️. And, to make it worse, I was never allowed to sing out loud when we had to sing hymns at school because my voice was flat. I was told that I had to mime the words, instead!!!!! I still haven't gotten over the humiliation.... Oh well. Cheers Patrick mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Roger Pellett and 4 others 7 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted December 14, 2018 Share #1615 Posted December 14, 2018 getting caught up with your progress Michael is always a treat! you have amazing metal skills rigging looks great! paulsutcliffe, Omega1234, mtaylor and 2 others 5 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...
michael mott Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share #1616 Posted December 16, 2018 I have been sidetracked for a couple of days working on this new tool for the mill Michael IgorSky, Omega1234, druxey and 10 others 13 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted December 16, 2018 Share #1617 Posted December 16, 2018 (edited) Hi Michael I can just imagine the sort of magic that you’ll be able to conjure up that new addition to your workshop. Enjoy! Cheers Patrick Edited December 16, 2018 by Omega1234 popeye the sailor, mtaylor and druxey 3 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaddoc Posted December 26, 2018 Share #1618 Posted December 26, 2018 Michael, just finished catching up with your wonderful work. Too much to take in in one pass! Huge pleasure as always, looking forward for more updates. Such a shame the first half of the journey was lost! Regards Vaddoc cog, mtaylor and Omega1234 3 Quote Current projects: 21' Fisherman's Launch - plans by Howard Chapelle Hercules Steam Tugboat - scratch build from half model lines Completed projects: 21' Yawl Longboat - plans from the National Maritime Museum Deben 5 tonner - a Whisstock yard design 24' exploration gaff rigged ketch - a Tad Roberts design 15' knockabout sailing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share #1619 Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) First a happy new year to one and all. Thanks to all who have visited and pushed the like button. A tiny bit (no pun intended) of an update. Drilling the mounting holes in the dorade vents with a .020" drill bit. Next I needed to sort some pins, the reason they need to be sorted is because the heads are stamped and some are really out of whack. You can really see the difference in the next picture. Then once the heads were chosen for size a second sort was done by setting up a test for concentricity. this was a simple roll test and if it rolled a good distance then it was OK. Next the were set up in the small pin vice in the lathe and filed down to about half the head size, I didn't measure this but it is around .031" they were rounded polished and then a slot put in to create faux round head screws, which are actually pins that will hold the Dorade vents to the cabin sides. Test fitting the "screw" in the vent next to a "standard" pin That's it for now. michael Edited December 27, 2018 by michael mott spelling IgorSky, cog, ccoyle and 21 others 24 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.L. Posted December 27, 2018 Share #1620 Posted December 27, 2018 Michael, You really have an eye for details! I am learning with every post of you. oneslim, Omega1234, Bedford and 4 others 7 Quote G.L. Current projects: Oostends schipje (Ostend shrimper) - scale 1:20 Clipper d'Argenteuil - POF - scale 1/15 - SMALL Completed projects: Norwegian Whale Boat - POF - scale 1/10 - SMALL Anatomy of a boat by G.L. - scale 1/10 - POF - SMALL Day gaff sailing boat with center board - FINISHED - SMALL - scale 1/10 Cross section fishing smack - FINISHED -scale 1:20HMS Triton cross section - FINISHED - Scale 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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