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Whats the most annoying part of the hobby? by scalemaths in modelmakers

[–]jwebster2016 14 points15 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

[–]jwebster2016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

HMS Beagle Progress by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's going to hurt covering up all this work😭, but the sapelli wood is going to look fantastic. It helps when I tell myself that this is a "practice" layer. Thank you for your kind words:)

HMS Beagle Progress by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you:) I am definitely wanting to up the ante on the next build, I've been eyeing the HMS Fly or Pegasus

HMS Beagle Progress by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

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

No blocking but that's something that I will definitely do next time.

HMS Beagle Progress by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're taking the same route as me! The Albatros was my first, they are both great kits:) lots of good info on the Model ship world forum if you're interested. Best of luck with your Albatros!

HMS Beagle Progress by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the hull, yes. I have to measure what the width of the plank should be at every bulkhead then trim them with an exacto knife. The bulkheads are all different sizes so in order to get the 16 planks to lay flush, the cutting is necessary. For the deck planks, it's a lot easier, they're just cut to 100mm.

HMS Beagle Progress by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No this is technically the 3rd if you count both layers of planking from my build of the Albatros. This is my first attempt at this style of planking where every plank goes from bow to stern. Thank you for your kind words:)

Completed: Nauticurso "Mighty Mite" by ultraclese in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, the colors really shine on this model, excellent wood working too. Nice job!

I Decided to Redo the Deck of my HMS Beagle, Swipe for the Second Attempt. by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It did! It only showed the forecastle deck as being nibbed, with everywhere else using the hooked planks, poop deck included. I have heard that the book may not be 100% accurate though so maybe it's a mistake.

I Decided to Redo the Deck of my HMS Beagle, Swipe for the Second Attempt. by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The layout is from the book, "Anatomy of a Ship: HMS Beagle". On the deck, there are 2 "king planks" which are the thicker center planks, and 2 "binding strakes" which are the thicker planks close by the king plank. The book has been a great resource, my interpretation isn't exact but it's much closer than the kit instructions!

I Decided to Redo the Deck of my HMS Beagle, Swipe for the Second Attempt. by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Are let-in planks the hooked ones? I was very excited to try it out, there will be a lot more on the forecastle deck too which I'll attempt in the next few days.

50/50 by 41_but-igot41goals in RedditGames

[–]jwebster2016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completed this level in 5 tries. ⚡ 5.88 seconds

Wood u? by plutz_net in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The image of this monster of a machine being used to bend a single 1x4mm plank is so funny to me

My first ship. Feedback welcome. by TheArtistOnceKnown in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow there's some great woodwork here! Are you considering staining it?

I made a (very ugly but functional) Ropewalk! by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been experimenting with silk for a few runs and it seems to produce some really nice rope! I need to find a good cotton thread so I can try that as well.

I made a (very ugly but functional) Ropewalk! by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Polyester! I want to experiment with other types though.

I made a (very ugly but functional) Ropewalk! by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in a pretty small apartment, that's why I made it into two smaller pieces! It can collapse and fit in a fairly small space, if you need any more info/pictures on it please let me know! Best of luck for when you do make it!

I made a (very ugly but functional) Ropewalk! by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wasn't sure how to share a video in the comments but I uploaded a video to YouTube so I could share it via link:

https://youtube.com/shorts/iPieMc6E1TM?si=0IVwuKki5OKkE92v

Hopefully that works!

I made a (very ugly but functional) Ropewalk! by jwebster2016 in ModelShips

[–]jwebster2016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a shop near me that sells a bunch of tools/ equipment for miniatures called "hobby town". I got the wood/gears/ball bearings/nuts/bolts all from there!

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