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George1
#281 Posted : 19 June 2014 06:59:37

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Issue 15 came today. Now assembled and glued together.

Part on ship is only dry fitted for look. BigGrin

Those still to make, you might find you'll need slight filing of notches when fitting the two curved struts. I did, you might not.BigGrin






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George
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#282 Posted : 19 June 2014 07:22:11

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Hi George,

Great work to date on the launch. You are certainly paving the way. Well done.

I've not used an optivisor, but as a suggestion you may also want to consider a range of desk mounted magnifiers with built in lights that are used for needlework. Size and types vary according to your budget. You can also get attachments for floor mounting (on wheels) but these are at the top end of the price range. I know of a place locally in Victoria Park that sells them. You can also try online. Have a look at the Scissorman. Daylight Company seems to be one of the main suppliers, but I'm sure there are others as well.

I use a magnifier that has a doughnut shaped fluro. The bonus of the magnifying lamp is that the casting of shadows over the work piece in your hands is virtually minimal. There is also minimal heat radiating from the lamp. There is a protective covering so that you cannot damage or touch the fluro. The magnifier does tend to fog at first on very cold days / evenings when you breathe over it, but this goes away after a few minutes. (Makes for a good birthday / Fathers Day present - possibly?).

Just thought I would put this to you as an alternative for consideration, if you have not done so already.

Regards,

Adam
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#283 Posted : 19 June 2014 07:33:36

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AdamHall wrote:
Hi George,

Great work to date on the launch. You are certainly paving the way. Well done.

I've not used an optivisor, but as a suggestion you may also want to consider a range of desk mounted magnifiers with built in lights that are used for needlework. Size and types vary according to your budget. You can also get attachments for floor mounting (on wheels) but these are at the top end of the price range. I know of a place locally in Victoria Park that sells them. You can also try online. Have a look at the Scissorman. Daylight Company seems to be one of the main suppliers, but I'm sure there are others as well.

I use a magnifier that has a doughnut shaped fluro. The bonus of the magnifying lamp is that the casting of shadows over the work piece in your hands is virtually minimal. There is also minimal heat radiating from the lamp. There is a protective covering so that you cannot damage or touch the fluro. The magnifier does tend to fog at first on very cold days / evenings when you breathe over it, but this goes away after a few minutes. (Makes for a good birthday / Fathers Day present - possibly?).

Just thought I would put this to you as an alternative for consideration, if you have not done so already.

Regards,

Adam


Hi Adam. BigGrin

First thanks for your kind comments very much appreciated. Cool Cool

Regarding magnifier with light. Yes that's certainly what I'm after. A desk top type will suit or a really good optivisor. I will contact the Companies you mentioned and see if they have a catalog range they can email me. BigGrin

I certainly need something in a hurry.Laugh

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George.

PS tried to PM you and Brex on your PM's re planking Float A Boat, but all coming back to me as messages. Won't let me delete George1 from Who To.BigGrin

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George
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#284 Posted : 19 June 2014 10:02:28

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Hi George. BigGrin

Wow that's a big structure and of course looking very good as usual.

I tried the PM and it seemed to let me send you one. If you find it works and is discrete I will add my email address etc.

Brex
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#285 Posted : 19 June 2014 10:12:14

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Hi George. BigGrin

Wow that's a big structure and of course looking very good as usual.

I tried the PM and it seemed to let me send you one. If you find it works and is discrete I will add my email address etc.

Brex


Hi Brex. BigGrin

Thanks for compliment appreciated.Cool Cool

Yes I recieved your PM and have replied.BigGrin

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#286 Posted : 19 June 2014 10:54:47

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Ok sounds great will check the PM in a moment. Also found http://www.northeasterns...r%20NESL%20-%20Copy.pdf

which is worth a look and the Model Rail Road Craftsman at Blacktown NSW still operates and is a stockist but not sure what is stocked.
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Hi George, Sent a message
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#288 Posted : 19 June 2014 11:44:15

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Hi Brex. BigGrin

Deleted previous as words misspelled but not by me. Cursing

Highlight the list and copy so you have permanently. BigGrin

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Many thanks George. Will do. Don't you just love the Gremlins!
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Hi George I just got onto the web site for Float a Boat and went to the April 2014 newsletter out of curiosity and found an article about the blocks (2nd page). They look very impressive and I would have gladly used these on previous models. I think they are worth a second look. I like them!BigGrin
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#291 Posted : 19 June 2014 15:03:08

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bb1949 wrote:
Hi George I just got onto the web site for Float a Boat and went to the April 2014 newsletter out of curiosity and found an article about the blocks (2nd page). They look very impressive and I would have gladly used these on previous models. I think they are worth a second look. I like them!BigGrin


Hi Brex. BigGrin

I agree entirely regards the blocks. They look fabulous for model ships. Probably will purchase when we get to have to make them up. You can get from 1 to 3 rope channels with them. And already coloured. BigGrin

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George
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#292 Posted : 20 June 2014 05:40:14

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Hi George

I see you got the stern assy together and as mine, there was no need for the little packers at the joint of the struts 45 and upper deck piece 42.
The struts were a bit tight but I managed to get them together without filing. Your ships boat looks great, I'm doing mine the same colour but haven't got around to it yet. I just received the paints from Float-a Boat, they had a bit of trouble with FEDEX. Yes Float-a-Boat has a good website, I'll be making more purchases from there.

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JohnP
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John Passmore wrote:
Hi George

I see you got the stern assy together and as mine, there was no need for the little packers at the joint of the struts 45 and upper deck piece 42.
The struts were a bit tight but I managed to get them together without filing. Your ships boat looks great, I'm doing mine the same colour but haven't got around to it yet. I just received the paints from Float-a Boat, they had a bit of trouble with FEDEX. Yes Float-a-Boat has a good website, I'll be making more purchases from there.

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Hi John. Thanks for compliments. Cool Cool

Yes Float A Boat has lots of other items like planking if you decide later to change colour of planking supplied if you had ideas of staining hull later. I'll PM you a list of relevant planking you can get there. Just highlight and copy for your records.BigGrin

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#294 Posted : 20 June 2014 08:53:21

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Hi .BigGrin

If any of the experienced builders look in like Alan, Karl, Andy, Mike, Jonny or anyone else could you kindly answer my query below;BigGrin

Regarding the brass mesh that goes in bottom of launch after blackening re Burnisher do these pieces have to be shaped at all. I can't see any templates.Confused

The pieces as issued fit into the bottom of the launch OK but encroach on the foot boards by about 10 mm both ends when other ends in position.

I noted in Tomick's Official Build Diary SOTS they appear to only encroach on foot boards about 5 mm and look like there's been some cuts from sides of mesh as well.

Any help greatly appreciated as I want to glue into place once blackened. BigGrin

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hi george,yes the brass mesh will need to be trimmed,I used a pair of scissors to trim, because of the slight differences in the building of the launch, some lee-way has to be allowed. hope this helps you.BigGrin
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hi george,yes the brass mesh will need to be trimmed,I used a pair of scissors to trim, because of the slight differences in the building of the launch, some lee-way has to be allowed. hope this helps you.BigGrin


Hi Karl. BigGrin

Thanks for coming to my aid again. It is greatly appreciated. Cool Cool

I will look again at Tomick's build re mesh and try to trim to the same shape as he has in bottom of launch.BigGrin

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Looking good George, taking shape very nicely.... Cool Cool

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Alan
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#298 Posted : 22 June 2014 02:18:11

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Gandale wrote:
Looking good George, taking shape very nicely.... Cool Cool

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Alan


Hi Alan. BigGrin

Thanks for looking in and your kind comments, they are as always appreciated. Cool Cool

Yes, with assembly piece at stern it does start to look like it's finally coming into some shape. BigGrin

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George
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#299 Posted : 22 June 2014 04:33:34

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Have now burnished and glued in mesh in bottom of launch. Not perfect but OK.Milky look bit only camera flash effect. doesn't appear visually.BigGrin

Also painted bottom of launch ivory white. Needs slight touch up stern corner. Angle of Photo makes keel look twisted, it isn't and is quite straight. BigGrin

If you haven't put in mesh yet and trying to burnish read tip I left on bb1949's thread. It might be a help. BigGrin




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BigGrin Very nice work on the launch GeorgeCool
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