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Anthony's 1/48th scale HMS Blandford [COMPLETED BUILD]

I converted my drill press to function as a spindle sander. You can but a spindle sander kit from harbor freight. It comes w three different sizes cylinder rubber type disk that fits into the chuck of the drill press arbor chuck. Then it comes w three different sizes of cylinders sanding disk. I also fixed a table onto drill press as to keep the part 90 degrees to sanding drum. I will see if I have a picture of press.
 
Anthony1 said:
i wanted to see if i was able to cut out the frame parts so as a test i cut the first one , it didn't take too long and i think it came out ok , my next hurdle is going to be sanding the inside of the frame , any suggestions on what to use?View attachment 167289View attachment 167290
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An oscillating spindle sander is ideal. but if you don't have one, chucking a sanding drum into a drill press can get the job done. You can even rig up a hand held electric sander to work like a drill press with drum sander in place.

Failing the above, a Dremel with a sanding drum will work. It's best to use a Dremel with variable speed, and set it as low as you can so you don't remove too much stock!
 
The frame is fine, you do not need to remake it. The frames in the midsection of a ship doesn’t require much sanding to fare the frames, as you proceed toward the bow and stern more beveling is required and it is a good idea to leave a little white space around the frames.
 
Anthony1 said:
i have been getting some tools and things together for my HMS blandford build , i had the plans printed at my local kinko's and i am trying to source some wood , looking at the plans , and reading some of the build logs i know that i need to check the measurements of the prints, so my first question is , how?
i had the base printed on 11 x 17 paper and i found some measurements in a build log but mine aren't the same , how do i know what is right?
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Hallo Antony,
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Birthday-Cake
 
Mike41 said:
Hi Anthony, happy birthday. How are your frames coming along?

Mike
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sorry been away visiting my son , thank you , i have 2 done now , its not my main project so i do it when i'm waiting for glue to dry or can find the time , i would like to spend more time on it but i should really finish my first project, The Endeavour , so that i can go full time on the x section , but i will keep you informed
 
so i'm home now , here's number 2 frame and the keel, i had to make a second keel as the first one was a bit sloppy, this one is tight , tere's also a pic of the building jig , i am going to have to fit each frame to the jig which means filling out the holes to fit , is this right or is my jig too small20200808_210005.jpg20200808_210021.jpg20200808_210030.jpg20200808_210110.jpg
 
It looks like frame 2 is a little thicker than 1, not a problem as Dave said use a hand file to enlarge the notch for a good fit.
 
Hallo Antony,
Although I'm late for a few days it's important for me to wish you you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAYBirthday-CakeAnd that you will continue to build many models of ships while enjoying the process and the beautiful result as can be seen in your blog
 
There is always a little “wiggle room” in the plans. There is also something called “tolerance creep” as the model construction proceeds. It is the accumulation of sequential small errors that can result in a part not fitting too well. As you move along, you’ll build more to the model, with the plans more a guide than gospel.
 
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