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Hi Guys, thank you for the likes.
I have started the chain plates and here is my update.
Again, I followed Brad (@BradNSW) construction (see link below). I wasn't able to achieve his built quality, nevertheless I am very comfortable with my outcome.
Post in thread 'Bonhomme Richard - Pear Cross section kit (with scratch duplicate using alder) Unicorn Model' https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/...e-using-alder-unicorn-model.13555/post-422075
Now I need to repeat all this on the other side
Cheers
Daniel
I have started the chain plates and here is my update.
Again, I followed Brad (@BradNSW) construction (see link below). I wasn't able to achieve his built quality, nevertheless I am very comfortable with my outcome.
Post in thread 'Bonhomme Richard - Pear Cross section kit (with scratch duplicate using alder) Unicorn Model' https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/...e-using-alder-unicorn-model.13555/post-422075
Now I need to repeat all this on the other side
Cheers
Daniel
Very nice, Daniel. This model has a real craftsman feel to it!
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Might be a bit of nit-picking, but the deadeye holes should have the grooves going up to create a softer curve as to not cut the ropes on hard corners.
You might be able to add them with small needle file if you wanted to.
You might be able to add them with small needle file if you wanted to.
Thank you Paul !!!
Thank you very much for the suggestion Kurt.
Great job !Hi Guys, thank you for the likes.
I have started the chain plates and here is my update.
Again, I followed Brad (@BradNSW) construction (see link below). I wasn't able to achieve his built quality, nevertheless I am very comfortable with my outcome.
Post in thread 'Bonhomme Richard - Pear Cross section kit (with scratch duplicate using alder) Unicorn Model' https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/...e-using-alder-unicorn-model.13555/post-422075
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Now I need to repeat all this on the other side
Cheers
Daniel