mtaylor Posted October 29, 2014 Share #61 Posted October 29, 2014 I'm thinking it's great that you're still with us and even greater that you're thinking about your model. This all great news!!! hexnut 1 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 November 2, 2014 Share #62 Posted November 2, 2014 Keep on, just as you always do !!!! 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...
dgbot Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share #63 Posted November 3, 2014 I am waiting for my sister to drop by Staples. To get me some ink. Now to have some patience. David B 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...
Captain Slog Posted November 3, 2014 Share #64 Posted November 3, 2014 Hi David, Sorry to hear about your health and model issues. Hope you are both up and running again soon. Slog Quote _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HM Bark Endeavour (First Wood, On Hold) Borodino (1:200 Card, Current Build) Admiral Nakhimov (card 1/200) Mazur D-350 Artillery Tractor (1:25 Card) F-8 Crusader (1:48 Aircraft, Plastic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share #65 Posted April 14, 2015 I am finally back home and in my shipyard. A larger work area along with the rest of my tools. I put my model on my work table and started to look it over to see what damage was done to it. So far what I found can be redone but will take some time. Here are the major problem areas and the one that gave me the most trouble to begin with. The area marked is and area that has to be redone do to damage. I already printed out a new sheet and am cutting out the parts. David B ggrieco, hexnut, CharlieZardoz and 6 others 9 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 April 15, 2015 Share #66 Posted April 15, 2015 I'll bet it's great to be home, David. That damage is probably minor compared to what could have happened... I've done a few moves and know well the trauma. 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...
dgbot Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share #67 Posted April 15, 2015 Fortunately I scanned the plans I can print them out to get what I need. One of the plan ahhwts was damaged so that has to be reproduced as well. The part I am working on gave me fits the last time and is doing so this time as well. I am going to take a break and finish it after a good night sleep. That is if I can. David B 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...
ccoyle Posted April 15, 2015 Share #68 Posted April 15, 2015 Glad to see you are back at it, David. One small bit of advice - the part you circled in the second photo, the roof of the conning tower, should be a conic section. This is made by pulling the two sides of the removed slice together. Kind regards, Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share #69 Posted April 15, 2015 Thanks for the info but I think I will leave it as once I add the rest of the assembly the only way it will be seen is with a dental mirror. I will put that down on the plans for the next time. David B 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...
dgbot Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share #70 Posted October 5, 2015 I move back to my digs in Chicago and after a couple of months wound up back in the hospital. I am now back at my sisters where She can keep an eye on my health. The doctors are happy and She is too. I finally found my plans for the Maine am now getting started on the repairs. This is where I am starting over. David B GuntherMT, Canute, Captain Slog and 5 others 8 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...
riverboat Posted October 6, 2015 Share #71 Posted October 6, 2015 Hi David... so sorry to hear about your health issues,I sure hope you are feeling better and can back to doing what you like to do. Your card model is really nice , It's a amazing what you can do with paper.I have'nt seen any card models so your build will be very interesting to see it progress. Take care David,will keep you in my prayers . Frank Canute and mtaylor 2 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...
dgbot Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share #72 Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) My first attempt came out on the sloppy side plus I was able to get some photo paper to use. I also had to get a new printer wireless this time and I was on the phone with tech support to get it running properly. But I am happy with the quality of the printing and not having to sit,next to it with a cable. The only drawback is it uses a tricolor ink cartridge and they are not cheap. I took this photo with my smartphone as my camera needs batteries. David B. Edited October 14, 2015 by dgbot canoe21, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 3 others 6 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...
NenadM Posted October 14, 2015 Share #73 Posted October 14, 2015 Keep on and stay strong Dave!!! mtaylor, Canute and dgbot 3 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...
donrobinson Posted October 15, 2015 Share #74 Posted October 15, 2015 Hey Dave, I just finished reading your log. These card models are really something I have never followed a build before. Seems to me like you are doing a fantastic job. Keep it up and keep well. Don Canute and dgbot 2 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share #75 Posted October 15, 2015 I finally started on the repair adding to what I had learned. The first was the walkway and saffolding in the aft section. The first attempt at the walkway came out badly because I was not using a new blade as a result the part was unacceptable, I redid the part by cutting and folding a little glue I put the part under some weight so the piece would dry flat. The scaffold was cut out and prepared. This time I put a straight edge on the part and cut out the inner area first in order to keep the integrity of the part. I also made some cuts on the backside to make to make it easier to keep from tearing the part.and this was the time when I stropped the blade on a strop with buffing compound. Because the cutting mat dulled the point. Once I get the point sharpened I will finish with the cutout. David B Captain Slog, canoe21, Canute and 2 others 5 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...
NenadM Posted October 15, 2015 Share #76 Posted October 15, 2015 It seems to be harder than working in wood. Errors can not be masked by putty and paint mtaylor and Canute 2 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...
Canute Posted October 15, 2015 Share #77 Posted October 15, 2015 If you have a kit downloaded from a website, you can re-print a part, since you own the file. Working with a kit published as a booklet (typical of the many fine European card modeling sites), you have to be quite careful or else be paranoid and copy all the pages before hacking up the original. mtaylor 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share #78 Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) I am finally getting back to the Maine and it is not as easy as it sounds getting into the groove is what helps. The first thing was print out some more sheets to cut out the blanks. I first started on the scaffolding and walkway. Then fold and glue the parts as before. I started on the walkway first but it came out bad because the tip of my scalpel. And the end result it came out pretty sloppy. And I had to redo it. did another blank and put a weight on it so the part did not warp and went to the scaffolding. After cutting the blank and folding and gluing I started cutting and using a straight edge to keep from damaging it. I noticed that the tip of my blade was starting to dull so I grabbed my strop with compound and brought back the tip. The compound is from Flex Cut and is an Aluminum and Titanium Oxide. Works great for putting the edge on and polishing at the same time. By cutting the inside cures first with light stokes yields a fine cut. That is the reason for a sharp tip. The next part was the walkway and I had a rude surprise the glue diluted with the ink and have to redo the part accidents happen but you learn from every redo that you have if you can afford it. Well tomorrow is another day of having fun. David B Edited October 18, 2015 by dgbot ggrieco, prutser, Captain Slog and 5 others 8 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...
Canute Posted October 18, 2015 Share #79 Posted October 18, 2015 David, did you seal the paper/card? I got some Krylon Matt Finish #1311 at Lowe's or Ace Hardware. Quick drying flat sealer. Haven't had any ink runs from the white glue I use. dgbot and mtaylor 2 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share #80 Posted October 19, 2015 I have not tried sealer I might get it and experiment with it thanks for the information. David B Canute 1 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...
Canute Posted October 19, 2015 Share #81 Posted October 19, 2015 Happy to assist, David. I'm not ready for an HMV kit, yet. mtaylor 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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