beefy66 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 12 hours ago, Aginvicta said: Shouldn't it be misaliened Yes I would go with that one beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 On 12/05/2017 at 22:28, Aginvicta said: Shouldn't it be misaliened Nice work on the mini figures Kev, Andy On 13/05/2017 at 10:33, beefy66 said: Yes I would go with that one beefy You guys make me scream sometimes, which is somewhat ironic as that's exactly what you will be doing when I introduce you to my ray gun! Martian the Ruthless, Sadistic, Maniac 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 You told me you was Martian the Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 1 hour ago, longshanks said: You told me you was Martian the Kev Well, sometimes the pussy cat is more like a sabre-toothed tiger who's had a particularly steep bill from a dentist he didn't like very much in the first place! Martian the Misleading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Martian the mucked up needs to go easier on his meds. Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 13 hours ago, longshanks said: Martian the mucked up needs to go easier on his meds. Kev Better have a word in my doctor's shell like, she did adjust the meds a few days ago! Martian the Over Medicated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Its been a while, I've been forced to take a break in Spain Figures are still WIP, thanks for all your suggestions. I've been working on the ladders from the main deck to the quarter deck Showing here how I clamp small items together Propped in position I made the ladders in the same way as I used on MGB658, 13 pieces per ladder Thanks for looking in (Hoping there is actually something to see as I've had enough of photobucket) Kev Edited May 30, 2017 by longshanks 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 That's looking good Kev, especially the last picture. You can actually copy and paste Postimage pictures on to your threads. You will find it is a gazillion times better than Phototurd. Can't find too much sympathy for you having to go to Spain though. Martian the Heartless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Thanks for the tip o' heartless one....... Do you load images onto Postimage at a lower quality than the camera takes? 1 minute ago, Martian Hale said: Can't find too much sympathy for you having to go to Spain though Not looking for sympathy just a return ticket See you're offering Reconcilor support what's he done to upset you .... Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 1 minute ago, longshanks said: Thanks for the tip o' heartless one....... Do you load images onto Postimage at a lower quality than the camera takes? Not looking for sympathy just a return ticket See you're offering Reconcilor support what's he done to upset you .... Kev Not that I am aware of, the quality seems to be just as good as Photobucket. As to Reconcilor, why am I not surprised that you are the first to cast doubts on the value of my support? In fact, I was just wondering how long it would be before you did. Martian the Totally Unsurprised 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Your welcome Kev the expected 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Hi Kev I have been using Post Image for a little while now all you need to do is insert other media from bottom right of page and then copy image address from the host Post image page and then paste in to the text box I think it is a little bit better to post than PB and you can adjust the size of your photos you want to post just take a bit of getting used to but keep away from the dodge adverts of big worms beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I forgot to mention that Postimage have help line that actually gets back to you really quickly. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) A couple of recent purchases.......... First as recommended by Ray S Cracking book with coloured sketches, plans and lines. Just the job for anyone looking to build early to late steam coasters Well pleased Second one is great for anyone looking to start scratch building Chapters 1 Research 2 Scale & Proportion 3 Tools & Facilities 4 Traditional Materials 5 Synthetic Materials 6 Adhesives & Joints 7 The Slipway 8 Hull Construction inc bread & butter 9 Hull Construction inc plank on frame 10 Clinkered hulls 11 Fibreglass hulls 12 Detailing the hull (Research) 13 Detailing the hull (Techniques) 14 Weather decks 15 Deck Planking 16 Ships' fittings 17 Casting & etching 18 Painting & airbrush 19 Digital dewberries 20 Rigging the model 21 A Wee Boat from scratch The book gives a good insight in to how to go about the various stages. Beautifully illustrated. Kev PS Thanks Martian & Keith for the help Edited May 25, 2017 by longshanks 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Those technical plans from the first book look really good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thank you for that, I have added them to my Christmas list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 On 2017-5-26 at 10:11, Reconcilor said: Those technical plans from the first book look really good! On 2017-5-26 at 13:05, Paul E said: I have added them to my Christmas list. An interesting read and if you had not thought of building a boat full of character, you will after you've seen the contents. I reckon there is pretty much everything you need to scratch build a steam coaster Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) Found I had a slight warp in the bulwark, so pinned to a straight edge. Immersed in hot water for a couple of minutes Then cold, et voila straight bulwark Working on the stbd bulwark and I thought I'd show you how I make goose neck vents First step anneal brass rod, this means heating until cherry red. This softens the brass.To harden heat to cherry red and quench in water. Then form the bend around a pin I find parallel pliers invaluable for this type of work and PE (Not that I'm an expert. I just need all the help I can get) Final forming around material thickness equal to gap between two legs Vents in position Heads up I have for some time been using PCB micro drills (0.3 to 0.6mm) obtainable from China for pence. Value I thought except they are very brittle and snap it you look at them wrong. I thought I'd try something different http://www.proopsbrothers.com/5-x-titanium-coated-hss-drill-bits-metric-7699-p.asp Available in packs of 2,5 & 10 and a huge range of sizes I have been using 0.3,0.4 & 0.5 regularly for 6 weeks and have not broken one. PCB on left 0.3mm on right Thanks for stopping by Kev Edited May 30, 2017 by longshanks 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thanks for the tip with the vents will have to give that a go for the lightship beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Nice to see some more getting done on this one. I too will be pinching the idea for the goose necks. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 As one of my old Profs used to say " Perrls, Perrls". ("pearls in an Irish accent!). Thanks Kev ........and Tiffy's workshop book is winging it's way. Where exactly do I pay my course fees? Great tips - I am continuing to love this build Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Very nice work on the Yea Old Puffer Kev, I can see from the nice books we will have the pleasure of another steam ship on the Horizon Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Thanks for your comments guys 13 hours ago, Martian Hale said: I too will be pinching the idea for the goose necks. You can't steal what has been freely given 'Tis what the forum is all about 3 hours ago, Ripaman said: I can see from the nice books we will have the pleasure of another steam ship on the Horizon I will confess to being sucked in by the character of these beautiful little boats ships One of which is still alive http://ssrobin.com/ Count those rivets................... Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 A fascinating link, thanks for sharing it with us. I spent so long going through the web site that I almost forgot that I had logged in to BM! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Glad you enjoyed it Martian Amazing to think that she came home from Spain under her own steam aged 84 Couple of pics of SS Robin in service Discharging Herring Barrels at Lerwick prior to 1900 Full steam ahead Hope you enjoy Kev 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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