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HMS Alert [1777] 1:48 POF by serikoff. (Two hulls: skeleton and fully rigged)
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Please show as much as possible ... it's all about learning 
First off, I'm very glad your head didn't explode ! Someone would have to clean up that mess !
I always find your explanations interesting and educational as well. I'm still learning. Your work is looking great and your calculations are paying off with huge dividends !
Please show as much as possible ... it's all about learning
Thank you very much, friends. I will continue to try to show and tell you about everything I do.First off, I'm very glad your head didn't explode ! Someone would have to clean up that mess !
A small addition to the previous post, so as to close the issue with the platform (small deck).
The dowels don't look so-so yet, but they'll show their worth under oil, but for now, that's all... and now it's time to continue working on the stern... and I like what's already turned out... The colored, figured slats look pretty good... I'll show you soon.
The dowels don't look so-so yet, but they'll show their worth under oil, but for now, that's all... and now it's time to continue working on the stern... and I like what's already turned out... The colored, figured slats look pretty good... I'll show you soon.
Hallo Serikoff,
Ein fantastischer Baubericht und Modell. Eventuell habe ich es überlesen. Hast Du für den „Dübel“ einen „Spitzer“ oder spitzt Du die von Hand an?
Ein fantastischer Baubericht und Modell. Eventuell habe ich es überlesen. Hast Du für den „Dübel“ einen „Spitzer“ oder spitzt Du die von Hand an?
HMS Alert [1777] 1:48 POF by serikoff. (Two hulls: skeleton and fully rigged)
Remarkable outcomes, Sergey. My respect. It's an honor to hear this from you!
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Thanks. The link above shows how I did it, but the deck dimensions are 0.1mm smaller.
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Shaped Rails.
Today I have something to show you. Something to brag about, you might even say. I've once again been convinced of the correctness of my color choice. Of course, the full picture isn't yet clear (since there are no blue slats), but I'm frankly pleased with the way it's turning out. I'm often self-critical of my work, but even I liked this one.
But I'll start from the beginning, namely, from the place where I accidentally miscalculated and glued the railing with an indent... and so I decided to cover this flaw. It might seem like a small thing, but due to its tiny size, I had a real hard time getting it glued in place.
But before that, I cut a railing cutout for the port sill. The job doesn't seem complicated, but it's a very important one... the slightest imperfection could ruin the finished parts nearby.
Before showing you the heroes of today's post, I made nails for the stern.
I showed you how I made them using birch toothpicks, so I won't repeat myself, but here's how I made the black nails.
The principle is essentially the same, but instead of toothpicks, I cut small slats.
And finally, here are the shaped rail:
Tuck rail.
I glued together four strips (three made of yellow boxwood and one of black hornbeam). Using a pre-made template, I first scraped off a 4 mm thick strip and then trimmed the excess on one side to 3.2 mm. Here's the result:
Counter rail.
The second one was made in a similar way, but the color combination is different and a width of 4 mm.
For clarity, a comparison of two profiles.
Well, here's the general view:
I can't wait to glue the blue slats on and have it all covered with bitumen... but that's still a long way off...
Today I have something to show you. Something to brag about, you might even say. I've once again been convinced of the correctness of my color choice. Of course, the full picture isn't yet clear (since there are no blue slats), but I'm frankly pleased with the way it's turning out. I'm often self-critical of my work, but even I liked this one.
But I'll start from the beginning, namely, from the place where I accidentally miscalculated and glued the railing with an indent... and so I decided to cover this flaw. It might seem like a small thing, but due to its tiny size, I had a real hard time getting it glued in place.
But before that, I cut a railing cutout for the port sill. The job doesn't seem complicated, but it's a very important one... the slightest imperfection could ruin the finished parts nearby.
Before showing you the heroes of today's post, I made nails for the stern.
I showed you how I made them using birch toothpicks, so I won't repeat myself, but here's how I made the black nails.
The principle is essentially the same, but instead of toothpicks, I cut small slats.
And finally, here are the shaped rail:
Tuck rail.
I glued together four strips (three made of yellow boxwood and one of black hornbeam). Using a pre-made template, I first scraped off a 4 mm thick strip and then trimmed the excess on one side to 3.2 mm. Here's the result:
Counter rail.
The second one was made in a similar way, but the color combination is different and a width of 4 mm.
For clarity, a comparison of two profiles.
Well, here's the general view:
I can't wait to glue the blue slats on and have it all covered with bitumen... but that's still a long way off...
Are you kidding me??? Those rails are off the charts! Bravo, Sergey - what a great idea executed perfectly.
I always find flaws in my work, but I really like the colors, especially the combination. I made similar rails on Victory, but out of pear wood, and I wanted to try making two-tone ones... and the downside of that method is that they're very difficult to bend... downright impossible. And mine is bending both flat and edgewise at the same time, and the radius is quite large. I was prepared at any moment for the rail to break or come apart... but I got lucky.
LOL I'm running out of compliments and I'm going to have to start repeating them. 
Absolutely amazing and stunningly beautiful !
Absolutely amazing and stunningly beautiful !
where Sergey.....where......?
I'm so glad you keep motivating me with your comments. Your reactions and comments are what keep me going, describing my process in more detail rather than just posting finished pieces. So, thank you too.LOL I'm running out of compliments and I'm going to have to start repeating them.
Absolutely amazing and stunningly beautiful !
Ahahaha, well, actually there are a lot of screw-ups, but considering that I'm doing everything on my knee in the living room, I can believe you))where Sergey.....where......?
Friends, thank you all so much again for your reactions, comments, and enthusiasm.
I also have a reeeeeeeeally interesting topic for you, which I've been working on for several days (and researching it took me several months).
I don't want to spoil it too much, but it involves working with metal.
I haven't seen anything like this online (maybe I didn't search hard enough), and I'm NOT claiming credit for it.
... but, if I succeed, it will be a breakthrough!
Friends, as promised, I've published a new thread on a very interesting topic: Electroplating or Copper Plating.
I'd be glad if you read it, even if you're not interested . Just kidding, but the topic is truly fascinating. I have something to surprise you with!
I've written a lot, but I hope I've covered it in detail. But this is just the first post and the first experiment, and more to come!
In short, it's about how you can make metal items (cannons, anchors, rims, hinges, and much more) in large quantities very quickly, without much effort, and, I repeat, in large quantities at once.
I'd be glad if you read it, even if you're not interested
. Just kidding, but the topic is truly fascinating. I have something to surprise you with!I've written a lot, but I hope I've covered it in detail. But this is just the first post and the first experiment, and more to come!
In short, it's about how you can make metal items (cannons, anchors, rims, hinges, and much more) in large quantities very quickly, without much effort, and, I repeat, in large quantities at once.
Metalworking. Electroplating (Electroforming), Copper Plating, Soldering, Blackening. Making: cannons anchors rims hinges by serikoff
In this thread, I'll be detailing all the techniques I use to manufacture metal parts, as well as the following topics: - soldering metal (what I use, how I do it, and subsequent processing) - blackening (what I use, how, and how to achieve a natural look for cast iron and forged steel) -...
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I understand this topic is very complex at first glance, but you should like the result when I show it.
In the meantime, here's a new post about mistakes and variations in the copper plating process on plastic.
So, if you're up for it, welcome to this thread.
In the meantime, here's a new post about mistakes and variations in the copper plating process on plastic.
So, if you're up for it, welcome to this thread.
Metalworking. Electroplating (Electroforming), Copper Plating, Soldering, Blackening. Making: cannons anchors rims hinges by serikoff
In this thread, I'll be detailing all the techniques I use to manufacture metal parts, as well as the following topics: - soldering metal (what I use, how I do it, and subsequent processing) - blackening (what I use, how, and how to achieve a natural look for cast iron and forged steel) -...
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Fantastic work Sergey.
Thanks @Herman for the high rating. It means it wasn't in vain.
Today I posted another post with the interim results of the copper plating.
These are mostly extreme tests to test this or that method. The most extreme version I'm planning will come later, but these already show potential, one way or another!
The tests aren't finished yet; I'm waiting for the magnetic mixer. And later comes the most interesting part – blackening these parts...
Today I posted another post with the interim results of the copper plating.
These are mostly extreme tests to test this or that method. The most extreme version I'm planning will come later, but these already show potential, one way or another!
The tests aren't finished yet; I'm waiting for the magnetic mixer. And later comes the most interesting part – blackening these parts...
Metalworking. Electroplating (Electroforming), Copper Plating, Soldering, Blackening. Making: cannons anchors rims hinges by serikoff
In this thread, I'll be detailing all the techniques I use to manufacture metal parts, as well as the following topics: - soldering metal (what I use, how I do it, and subsequent processing) - blackening (what I use, how, and how to achieve a natural look for cast iron and forged steel) -...
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