HMS Alert [1777] 1:48 POF by serikoff. (Two hulls: skeleton and fully rigged)

[kuba91nt]

Okey. So that explains your precision with the drilling... but to practice on patients? yuck...

 

[serikoff]

Okey. So that explains your precision with the drilling... but to practice on patients? yuck...

And I can also officially and legally hurt people.

 

[kuba91nt]

And I can also officially and legally hurt people.

Yes, trust me. Not everyone is as precise or talented at drilling, even if they work at it.
I have a dentist on street, ppl call him "jaw butcher." Not only is he the cheapest in town, working 24/7, but he's also a self-taught doctor with no professional background. The sign on the door says "dental practice."
Screams of people and children from X meters away office are priceless. But he's cheap, fast, and does a good job at 2 a.m.... maybe...

After something like that, drill a hole straight into the wood. Trauma for all life.

 

[serikoff]

Yes, trust me. Not everyone is as precise or talented at drilling, even if they work at it.
I have a dentist on street, ppl call him "jaw butcher." Not only is he the cheapest in town, working 24/7, but he's also a self-taught doctor with no professional background. The sign on the door says "dental practice."
Screams of people and children from X meters away office are priceless. But he's cheap, fast, and does a good job at 2 a.m.... maybe...

After something like that, drill a hole straight into the wood. Trauma for all life.

I can say that since the war began, Ukrainians who left Ukraine have been saying that healthcare in Ukraine is much better, especially dentistry. I suspected this, but now I'm sure of it. Many foreigners have come to me, and many who moved abroad have returned for dental treatment... but for now, it's all on hold, and it's unclear for how long. As for what you wrote, yes, it happens, and I'm sad that there are doctors who treat patients poorly... it's scary.

 

[serikoff]

Skylight (companionway to captain`s quarters)

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To understand the procedure, you can recall this information, where I showed a 3D visualization with step-by-step instructions.

HMS Alert [1777] 1:48 POF by serikoff. (Two hulls: skeleton and fully rigged)

Everything is ready for gluing. I glued it with TiteBond II... Then I glued on the temporary waterway, or rather, the second part of it. I applied it to the CA gel in dots so that I could remove it later. After that, I sanded the surface first with 120-grit sandpaper, then with 150-grit...

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Well, now step by step, how I made Skylight.

















I accidentally spilled glue on the plastic and it turned white. So I carefully peeled it off and made sure the glue no longer touched it. I made internal stops to hold the plastic in place.













Well, here's the result. But let me clarify one thing! The frame isn't ready yet; this is only the inside. The main part of the frame will still be on the outside.

 

[Tobias]

Hi Sergey,
I've been catching up on your construction log for the last three days. There's a lot to read since last May. What can I say? It's absolutely fascinating. Fantastic descriptions and outstanding craftsmanship. Very informative and educational, all in all... .
I love both of your models, your work, and all the very good instructions on how to build various things, or rather, your approach.

 

[serikoff]

Hi Sergey,
I've been catching up on your construction log for the last three days. There's a lot to read since last May. What can I say? It's absolutely fascinating. Fantastic descriptions and outstanding craftsmanship. Very informative and educational, all in all... .
I love both of your models, your work, and all the very good instructions on how to build various things, or rather, your approach.

Thank you very much. I'm glad my reviews are engaging and useful. I've found a lot of valuable information in the past, too, and I understand that not many people want to share it or simply don't have the time to show everything in detail. I enjoy the process of documenting the build as much as the actual construction. But knowing that it's useful to someone makes it even more enjoyable.

 

[GIG1810]

Hey Sergey,

If I had your talent for writing, I would do exactly the same thing. It's wonderful to pass on knowledge. That's the only way to make progress. I've learned a lot from reading your construction reports. I think what you're doing is fantastic. Please keep it up. You know I'm a fan of your reports and your high level of craftsmanship. You're the man! I envy you. I've grown to love your way of building and writing!

Please keep it up... I'll definitely always be there!

 

[serikoff]

Hey Sergey,

If I had your talent for writing, I would do exactly the same thing. It's wonderful to pass on knowledge. That's the only way to make progress. I've learned a lot from reading your construction reports. I think what you're doing is fantastic. Please keep it up. You know I'm a fan of your reports and your high level of craftsmanship. You're the man! I envy you. I've grown to love your way of building and writing!

Please keep it up... I'll definitely always be there!

It's so nice to read all these kind words; they're very motivating.

By the way, sometimes, like yesterday, I made a frame and the joints turned out too big, and I could have left it that way, but then responsibility sets in and I have to redo the work to make it as perfect as possible. I would have done it this way before, but now it's necessary to maintain my level. Yes, there are people with a much higher skill level than me, but when I see a mistake, I simply can't leave it that way and have to redo it.

 

[GIG1810]

It's so nice to read all these kind words; they're very motivating.

By the way, sometimes, like yesterday, I made a frame and the joints turned out too big, and I could have left it that way, but then responsibility sets in and I have to redo the work to make it as perfect as possible. I would have done it this way before, but now it's necessary to maintain my level. Yes, there are people with a much higher skill level than me, but when I see a mistake, I simply can't leave it that way and have to redo it.

I'm glad to hear that you like it and that it motivates you, and I'm happy too. Sergey, you're doing a great job and I really enjoy watching and documenting your progress. But when you write that there are even better model builders out there, it shows me how modest you are. Your skills are far superior to mine. But I am only the student and you are the teacher... You are also my challenge to always do better, because you motivate me. I am well aware of your situation in Ukraine and it saddens me greatly, yet you are making the best of it! You have my respect.

 

[AllanKP69]

Your use of the mill has convinced me to make more use of mine in the future. Thanks for all these great photos.
Allan

 

[serikoff]

I'm glad to hear that you like it and that it motivates you, and I'm happy too. Sergey, you're doing a great job and I really enjoy watching and documenting your progress. But when you write that there are even better model builders out there, it shows me how modest you are. Your skills are far superior to mine. But I am only the student and you are the teacher... You are also my challenge to always do better, because you motivate me. I am well aware of your situation in Ukraine and it saddens me greatly, yet you are making the best of it! You have my respect.

Thanks again for everything you're saying and for your understanding about Ukraine. Yes, things are bad right now. The enemy is destroying our power plants and we have constant blackouts. I have an inverter at home, but the batteries don't always have time to charge. So I'm resting for half a day today. I'll be posting new photos. Yes, I'm making the most of this tragic situation. Besides work, I have time for a hobby and it keeps me from going crazy. But we're all holding on and hoping for the best. Thank you again for your support.

Your use of the mill has convinced me to make more use of mine in the future. Thanks for all these great photos.
Allan

Thank you. This is a truly essential tool, and without it, what I'm showing you would be simply impossible. I highly recommend using a pedal. It's also very convenient, really!

 

[serikoff]

Skylight (companionway to captain`s quarters)

2/2

In this part I will make two skylight frames for two hulls.





























I'd like to clarify that these details are not yet complete. We still need to make the bolts and dowels, fake hinges, and adapt the surfaces to the deck.

 

[AllanKP69]

Thank you. This is a truly essential tool, and without it, what I'm showing you would be simply impossible. I highly recommend using a pedal. It's also very convenient, really!

And now you want me to take up electrical work for a hobby? I helped wire an entire house MANY years ago but would still be afraid of little projects like this. Thanks again!!!
Allan

 

[serikoff]

Gangway (companionway to after platform)

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One of the most interesting parts, not as complicated as the previous ones, but there are still some manufacturing challenges. I plan to make the doors slide and be able to be either closed or open, but that's for the next part. In this one:



I still make two copies for two ships, but as everywhere there are some differences, but for now everything is unchanged for the two variants.





I milled with a 3 mm cutter (for speed), the depth was 1 mm and this is important.



















This is NOT the finished ladder yet. There will still be parts in the middle section and, naturally, sliding doors... but that's in the next part.

 

[serikoff]

Gangway (companionway to after platform)

2/3

Today there will be two parts at once (it one didn't fit) I continue...

 

[serikoff]

Gangway (companionway to after platform)

3/3

In this part I will show how I made a working door and it was very interesting.



The guides are cut slightly larger than the required size and ground on an angle grinder.













And as I already said, the door is fully functional and can be in any position, both open and closed.

















The ladders are not yet completely ready (they still need bolts and nails), but the final appearance is almost complete.

 

[-Waldemar-]

I am beginning to feel quite certain that even the full-size originals were not made with such incredible precision, or at least not all of them. Normally, huge upscaling, for example 50:1, inevitably reveals all the inaccuracies made on a small scale (and even introduces additional distortions of this kind). But this rule does not seem to apply to your achievements .

 

[serikoff]

I am beginning to feel quite certain that even the full-size originals were not made with such incredible precision, or at least not all of them. Normally, huge upscaling, for example 50:1, inevitably reveals all the inaccuracies made on a small scale (and even introduces additional distortions of this kind). But this rule does not seem to apply to your achievements .

Thank you for such a high rating, and this time I'm also glad everything went as planned. I wanted the door to work, but I was prepared for the possibility that it might not. One thing I can say is that a milling machine really does work wonders, the main thing is to calculate everything correctly. Thanks again for your feedback.

 

[dockattner]

Remarkable outcomes, Sergey. My respect.