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Apr 19, 2008 10:49:48 GMT 1
Post by poulw on Apr 19, 2008 10:49:48 GMT 1
Thanks Mike, I'll remember that for my next build.
Bought some double sided Sellotape today, and it now sits very nicely (starting to wonder though how long it will last).
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Cradle
Apr 19, 2008 19:09:14 GMT 1
Post by jim on Apr 19, 2008 19:09:14 GMT 1
number plate (car)tape can be bought in any car accessory shop for a few pence double sided and very sticky. ...........................Ahhhhhhhhhh sorry Jim Off on a tangent there for a minute. You are actually giving advice on how to stick the velvet in place. Haven't you heard of hi-jacking........... ;D that was the question was it not?
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Apr 19, 2008 23:22:05 GMT 1
Post by swanrail on Apr 19, 2008 23:22:05 GMT 1
With all my models, I cut strips of felt and glue them on the wooden frame using the Evostik wood glue that I normally use for the hull, then trim to size when dry, easy and cheap.
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Cradle
Apr 20, 2008 12:49:53 GMT 1
Post by Baz on Apr 20, 2008 12:49:53 GMT 1
Baz, What's that lovely looking ship doing sitting on a shelf in the shed? Its a long story Napolie.................. ;D But mods to this old Billings kit (Norske Love) encouraged me to actually scratchbuild a whaleboat. Baz
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Cradle
Apr 20, 2008 14:44:05 GMT 1
Post by poulw on Apr 20, 2008 14:44:05 GMT 1
Baz, I'll have to scratchbuild two whaleboats (6.5cm long), two dinghies (2.5cm long), and three motor boats (5.5cm long) for my Richelieu, and I'm NOT looking forward to it - keep postponing it.
I'm afraid it'll be very fidelly work in a 1:200 scale with ribs only max. 10mm wide and 1mm keels
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Cradle
Apr 20, 2008 15:02:25 GMT 1
Post by Baz on Apr 20, 2008 15:02:25 GMT 1
Baz, I'll have to scratchbuild two whaleboats (6.5cm long), two dinghies (2.5cm long), and three motor boats (5.5cm long) for my Richelieu, and I'm NOT looking forward to it - keep postponing it. I'm afraid it'll be very fidelly work in a 1:200 scale with ribs only max. 10mm wide and 1mm keels Ouch..... Did a dinghy for my Corel model of the 'Mistique', but that was 1:75 scale. Individual planks, clinker build, but I gave up on ribs. Seats, oars and flooring were enough. Look forward to a piccie or 2............ ........and don't panic, 'procrastination' is my second name......... Baz
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Apr 20, 2008 15:43:15 GMT 1
Post by swanrail on Apr 20, 2008 15:43:15 GMT 1
I had to scratch build 5 whalers for my Victory, ranging from 7cm to 9cm long, del Prado provided only 2 boats, both of which were cast in metal and looked pretty horrible! My boats were clinker built, I managed to find a kit for building the 7cm size, which was clinker built with thwarts, etc included, in wood. I then photocopied the diagram and reprinted it in 3 different sizes to make the other boats, completely from scratch!!! As my Victory was completed some 4 years ago, cannot remember where I got the kit from. The good thing about Evostik wood glue, it is very quick setting, so the planks could be held in place by fingers only while the glue set - no danger of supergluitis!!!!! My 7cm boat:
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Apr 20, 2008 16:31:58 GMT 1
Post by poulw on Apr 20, 2008 16:31:58 GMT 1
Nicely done Swanrail. I like clinker built boats, but my whaleboats aren't. My motor boats will be very much like the ones for the Bismarck, and I have had several long looks at the ones on Peter Beisheim's model. Wonder how on Earth he has managed to make them so detailed Me envious? ---- Naaaaaah
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Apr 20, 2008 16:49:50 GMT 1
Post by swanrail on Apr 20, 2008 16:49:50 GMT 1
Know what you mean Poul, it is not just the boats, it is all of his detail, and he did not have our brass bits, all scratch built!!! No wonder it took him some 15 years, he is brilliant.
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Apr 21, 2008 9:25:28 GMT 1
Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2008 9:25:28 GMT 1
What sort of stand are people doing for the Bismarck, Think I'm going to just use the 1 supplied.
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Apr 21, 2008 9:38:57 GMT 1
Post by Achtung!! on Apr 21, 2008 9:38:57 GMT 1
I'm hoping for a stand along the lines that was supplied with the Titanic.
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Apr 21, 2008 21:56:44 GMT 1
Post by swanrail on Apr 21, 2008 21:56:44 GMT 1
The titanic type stand is only really suitable for the static version. To take pool side it will need something along the lines of what we have, only stronger and more supportive, preferably with some sort of carry handles.
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Sept 4, 2008 15:31:38 GMT 1
Post by popeye on Sept 4, 2008 15:31:38 GMT 1
I Have posted pictures of the boat on my Flickr website and have now included shots of the mast, a winners cup for best in show (and they do know its a "kit" but commended me on the quality of the build) and a carrying/launching cradle made from household plumbing pipe and bits to hold the ship and lower it into the water without having to bend down. You can get the various connectors pre-soldered for simple fitting but I decided to do the job properly and silver-soldered (brazed) the whole thing. www.flickr.com/photos/commander-popeye/
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Sept 4, 2008 16:18:24 GMT 1
Post by Achtung!! on Sept 4, 2008 16:18:24 GMT 1
Oo that looks good - a contender for most helpful tip/gadget for the year in the Bissy awards!
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Sept 4, 2008 16:55:41 GMT 1
Post by eric on Sept 4, 2008 16:55:41 GMT 1
You could go into mass productin, Popeye, and flog 'em off to the forum members....make a few squid...
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