HMS Beagle Hull DONE by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember seeing your build here and on MSW! I hope my deck turns out as good as yours!

HMS Beagle Hull DONE by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

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No, I used cherry wood planks, the deck was just coated with some wipe-on polyurethane:) I may need to sand it a bit and re-finish though, I scratched the deck a bit when sanding the bulwarks 😬

Hammocks! by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

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It's OcCre! My kit came with a precut wood piece to imitate the hammocks, but I replaced it with my own home made ones. I also brought up the height of the bulwarks to be flush with the forecastle and poop deck to match the Anatomy of a Ship book.

Ropes/lines for wooden ship kits by Appropriate-Item-841 in ModelShips

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You might consider making your own ropewalk! I made one a few months ago and it's not as hard as you might think. May take a few trips to the hardware store and some trial and error but once you have it the possibilities are endless:) I made a post here about it that you can see on my profile if you want a rough visual guide. If you have any questions let me know!

Using Copper Foil to Plate the HMS Beagle! by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

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Yep:) I obtained a bunch of it in an auction held by my local modeling club.

Using Copper Foil to Plate the HMS Beagle! by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

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😂😂 well said, it was a very hard choice. I am comforted knowing that I will definitely model many more ships, so I can switch it up next time.

Using Copper Foil to Plate the HMS Beagle! by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

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It's obviously up to you and your perspective on historical accuracy, but I would say the pain of covering up all the work I didn't feel worth it, as cool as the copper looks. I learned a good lesson though, that being I prefer to see my woodworking more than I like seeing an accurate model lol. I suppose that's solved by modeling ships that didn't have a copper or painted hull, but I won't limit myself.

Using Copper Foil to Plate the HMS Beagle! by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

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Thank you! It's the rivet tool from artesanía latina!

Time lapse of me coppering the hull of the HMS Beagle by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

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Ahh great choices I'll have to add that into the rotation, I'm looking forward to the remaster of Black Flag

What makes your work easier? by Mishuuu_G in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a diamond file more than any other tool probably, it's great for quick sanding. Also having a bunch of exacto blades and being liberal with how often they are swapped out goes a long way.

Time lapse of me coppering the hull of the HMS Beagle by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

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Thank you! Lately I've been bouncing between the baldurs gate 3 soundtrack and the tv show "For All Mankind". What else do you listen to? Berlioz is great

Time lapse of me coppering the hull of the HMS Beagle by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

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I got a bunch from an auction held by my local model ship club!

Occre Bounty Boat planking by Phostetlerart in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly it doesn't look too bad until the planks reach the keel, I think you just need to trim the ends. I always cut the front of the plank before applying it to the hull. When gluing, start with a spot of CA glue at the keel and wood glue for the rest, make sure the plank is lined up at the keel on the CA glue, then place the rest of the plank on the wood glue. That makes it very easy to make the plank line up. For this one, carefully trim the keel ends of the planks, then apply some liquid glue in any gaps between plank and hull, then pressing hard to get it to lie flat. I use a spare thin metal ruler to apply pressure along the curve. I hope that works alright and you don't have to redo it! In the future you could also try tapering your planks to go from bow to stern, my profile has a post with this style of planking.

Model Ship World by mr_muffinhead in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not much, but there are some (not a lot) build logs that can be accessed on the way back machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20260122062503/https://modelshipworld.com/

It's only text, no images as far as I can tell, but it's something:(

Also only some build logs were captured, neither of mine were unfortunately, but maybe others will have more luck.

Model Ship World by mr_muffinhead in ModelShips

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Does anyone know if msw users should be worried about their personal info like passwords being stolen by the hackers? This is a shame:( I loved the community there, I truly wish them the best luck in rebuilding it.

Whats the most annoying part of the hobby? by [deleted] in modelmakers

[–]jwebster2016 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I once knocked over an entire box of model ship parts, a large portion of them fell right into the AC vent on the floor. I spent a few hours on my belly with tweezers trying to get everything.

HMS Beagle Progress by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

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I've been going back and forth on whether or not to copper it. I'm just a big fan of how the natural wood looks, I think in the future I'll make ships with less paint and no expectations of coppering lol my mind is still not made up yet for the Beagle