Davesellindge Posted May 17, 2015 Author #61 Posted May 17, 2015 It seem's I have cracked it, made both the longer rails the joints were so tight I could not put any glue into them, but they seem tight enough no movement. Paul0367 and AndyW 2
Davesellindge Posted May 19, 2015 Author #62 Posted May 19, 2015 Have had a good day today and managed to get some more done, as I am painting I am going to have to do it as I go along other wise it will be impossible holding it to get to certain part's and not break other bits off like the rails. Gave up on bending 1mm so carved the pieces out of scrap wood. GrandpaPhil, dgbot, Paul0367 and 2 others 5
dgbot Posted May 19, 2015 #63 Posted May 19, 2015 Keep up the good work you are doing great. David B 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/
Davesellindge Posted May 21, 2015 Author #64 Posted May 21, 2015 When looking at the angle of the davitts they were not correct so removed them and replaced them. I just thought you might like to look at my other hobby, I restored this traction engine, I had to strip it down to the last nut and bolt and put in a new boiler. You can see why I am struggling with tiny pieces of wood Bobstrake, GrandpaPhil, dgbot and 2 others 5
Paul0367 Posted May 21, 2015 #65 Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) Oh mate, thats Stunning and one of my passions is the age of steam, I live local to Fred Dibnas empire. They are beautifully made and thats why so many survive, ok boilers are always a weak spot but for obvious reason. where are you taking the picture. Tell me thats not the back of your house Hey your a dark horse, do you own one yourself or just keep others going. Love it, seriously thats a talent Edited May 21, 2015 by Paul0367
Davesellindge Posted May 22, 2015 Author #66 Posted May 22, 2015 I found an wooden cigar box and have been drawing the curves on it for the bow, cutting them out and then sanding them down 2mm, its a type of ply but very fine and does not splinter. Also when its sanded down its very bendable so when glued just bend it to shape when gluing. Will post photo when completed one side. dgbot 1
AndyW Posted May 23, 2015 #67 Posted May 23, 2015 Lol never mind the little piece of magic on the table, what's hiding round the corner? Current Build HMS Racehorse
Davesellindge Posted May 23, 2015 Author #68 Posted May 23, 2015 Have done one side and I think it works. The engine in the background is an American Case half size there's six of us get together at my mates place for the annual steam test and inspection. Paul0367, dgbot, Harvey and 1 other 4
Davesellindge Posted June 5, 2015 Author #69 Posted June 5, 2015 I am still working away every time I built the bell a bit came unstuck, but got there in the end. Will add more photos soon but as I have said before I cannot master the bending so when it came to the reinforcements I stuck two planks together and decided to sit and whittle away till I got the shape. I don't think it looks to bad only five more to make AndyW and Paul0367 2
Davesellindge Posted June 11, 2015 Author #70 Posted June 11, 2015 How to waste time, money and precious wood cut out the steps using 4mm instead of 3mm I wouldn't mind but from the front view they looked quite good for me. Start again. Blue Pilot and GrandpaPhil 2
dgbot Posted June 11, 2015 #71 Posted June 11, 2015 Fine looking model looks good to me. You are doing a great job. David B 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/
Davesellindge Posted June 11, 2015 Author #72 Posted June 11, 2015 Thank you David its down to all the helpful comments from everyone that spurs me on, every one is so helpful AndyW 1
AndyW Posted June 11, 2015 #73 Posted June 11, 2015 That's a shame a nice shape to them. Current Build HMS Racehorse
Davesellindge Posted June 12, 2015 Author #74 Posted June 12, 2015 Managed to recycle old steps by cutting them smaller not so sure if its looks okay yet, will think about before I make new ones, will compare the other side when done with correct size. AndyW and dgbot 2
Davesellindge Posted July 21, 2015 Author #75 Posted July 21, 2015 Sad bit of news have just discharged myself from hospital after 4 weeks needed to get home with the wife, they found lung cancer.being refered for treatment will keep in touch Dave
Bobstrake Posted July 21, 2015 #76 Posted July 21, 2015 Really bad news, indeed. Best wishes to you, and hope you can beat the big C. Bob "Even while the storm raged at it's worst, my ship was wholesome and noble." - Captain Joshua Slocum Current Builds: L'Hermione 1780 - 1:89 - Artesania Latina http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10261-hermione-la-fayette-1780-by-bobstrake-artesania-latina-scale-189/#entry305929<p> Louise - 1:26 - Constructo http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11855-louise-by-bobstrake-constructo-scale-126/?p=360370 Completed Builds: Carmen 1850 - 1:80 - Constructo - First Build http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10398-carmen-1850-by-bobstrake-constructo-scale-180/#entry31137
dafi Posted July 21, 2015 #77 Posted July 21, 2015 All the best!!! Cheers, Daniel To victory and beyond! http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/76-hms-victory-by-dafi-to-victory-and-beyond/ See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/ Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit), USS Constitution 1:96 (Revell) and other useful bits. http://dafinismus.de/index_en.html
Paul0367 Posted July 21, 2015 #78 Posted July 21, 2015 Oh Dave, really I am lost for words.take care mate
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