As always Grant superb work.
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LUCZORAMA SHIPWRECK SCAVENGER HUNT GIVEAWAY. 4 Weeks of Fun • 1 Legendary Prize ((OcCre’s Fram Ship)) • Global Crew Welcome!
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I hope you recover quickly !
There are construction gloves that are light weight and have a resistance to cutting. I wear one on my left hand only (I'm right handed) when I'm holding a piece of wood that I'm cutting. It has saved me many times. They are by Milwaukee tools and I got them at Home Depot for those that have those stores locally.
There are construction gloves that are light weight and have a resistance to cutting. I wear one on my left hand only (I'm right handed) when I'm holding a piece of wood that I'm cutting. It has saved me many times. They are by Milwaukee tools and I got them at Home Depot for those that have those stores locally.
Wearing gloves while ship modeling!?!?! You would be horrified if you saw the way I work, Jeff! My job site is definitely not OSHA approved!I hope you recover quickly !
There are construction gloves that are light weight and have a resistance to cutting. I wear one on my left hand only (I'm right handed) when I'm holding a piece of wood that I'm cutting. It has saved me many times. They are by Milwaukee tools and I got them at Home Depot for those that have those stores locally.
LOL Only on my off hand that is supporting what I'm cutting. I can't wear it all the time while modeling. You get used to it. I would think that with your profession, you would want to look into it and try it. I mean, unless you are looking for reasons to take a "vacation".
Blood-red gunports.
Another low-cost project.
For gun ports that might be even some cost saving, bun gun carriages will require more of that liquid and more stitches
Good evening Guys. It was worth a go….cost of blood red gunports… zero
It was not too bad, just a few stitches and lesson learned.
Bummer about the injury, Grant.
Thank you gentlemen. It’s the first proper cut I’ve had in my short shipbuilding journey. Hopefully not too many more.
Hi Peter. I have had the best time since I started this build, until these gunports. There is no doubt it would be better to make these with the frame construction (as a real ship would) but not possible with this Admiralty design…..plenty swear barrels full and I’m only 7 out of 24
.Thank you kindly John.
Hi Jeff. Thank you. I’m with Paul - I am a “just go for it” modeler and certainly not OHS (in SA terms) approved. True story about Paul’s hands and the only vacation Paul wants is a beach holidayLOL Only on my off hand that is supporting what I'm cutting. I can't wear it all the time while modeling. You get used to it. I would think that with your profession, you would want to look into it and try it. I mean, unless you are looking for reasons to take a "vacation".
…..I know how much he loves doing nothing on a beach.Here are some pics :
Cheers Grant
In case anyone else is interested, here is a pic of the label on the gloves I got. You can see they are not thick.
Legit build log now!!
Blood spilled...Guinness flowing.
Thanks for sharing the reality of ship modeling, gunport construction and South African self-medication
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Blood spilled...Guinness flowing.
Thanks for sharing the reality of ship modeling, gunport construction and South African self-medication
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What size line did they use to tie you up? Looks like it would make good seizing material.
Allan
Allan, as such a stickler for historical accuracy, how could you possibly suggest using purple thread as seizing line?
He could dye it the period correct color....Allan, as such a stickler for historical accuracy, how could you possibly suggest using purple thread as seizing line?
First, we would need to figure which period his fingers belong toHe could dye it the period correct color....
This takes scratch building to a whole other level...
... You mean the rigging finger part, correct?
Legit build log now!!
Blood spilled...Guinness flowing.
Thanks for sharing the reality of ship modeling, gunport construction and South African self-medication
What size line did they use to tie you up? Looks like it would make good seizing material.
Allan
Allan, as such a stickler for historical accuracy, how could you possibly suggest using purple thread as seizing line?
First, we would need to figure which period his fingers belong to
No blood, no fun
. Thanks guys. Nothing like a laugh to brighten up a rainy cold (well for us) day here in Melkbosstrand. Cheers Grant
OUCH
Just saw the image of that cut. Yikes
Just saw the image of that cut. Yikes
Ha John, those xacto blades are fierce. Cut fingers extremely well.
. Cheers Grant