Turned out very nice Uwe.
HMS GRANADO - full hull - POF kit by CAF in 1:48 - by Uwe
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Wiem że się powtarzam ,super praca . Pozdrawiam Mirek
Hello
I know I'm repeating myself, great job. Regards Mirek
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A keelson over so many frames is always exiting. So many joints, and one of two are off. But this looks nice with those bolts, Uwe.
Regards, Peter
Regards, Peter
Very nice work Uwe, the symmetry is superb and your copper bolts add a lot to the authenticity of the hull
Many Thanks to @Tobias , @Nomad , @Peter Voogt , @Mirek for the kind comments refering my post
Also many thanks to all of you for the likes received
In addition to the photos shown in post #140 I would like to show you also these ones
Visible is the keelson, I fixed the elements of the keelson before and installed after drying the complete on top of the frames
I think, that with this order I got a better result in the hook scarf joints - better than fixing them in situ on top of the farmes
Also many thanks to all of you for the likes received
In addition to the photos shown in post #140 I would like to show you also these ones
Visible is the keelson, I fixed the elements of the keelson before and installed after drying the complete on top of the frames
I think, that with this order I got a better result in the hook scarf joints - better than fixing them in situ on top of the farmes
Hallo Ted,
the clamps are in moment onlyy prepared (bended) but not fixed.
Bending was done with simple soaking in water (room temperature) for appr. 15 minutes and using a bending iron.
I have this tool from Kolderstock and using usually the smaller head marked with the red arrow - it is producing enough heat, that the water in the wood is vaporized / steamed away
The visible bolts / nails in the clamp are installed afterwards
Thought that might be how you did it!
I usually heat in boiling water for a few minutes, then bend over a former, but have looked at the Kolderstock device and wondered how effective it would be. Might indulge myself!
Incidentally, the last really heavy bending I did was on 'Natterer' some years ago, when I bent the water-soaked mahogany ribs around a vertical piece of scaffold pole with a blowtorch heating the top. The bending was done below the blowtorch! - worked very well.
Ted
I usually heat in boiling water for a few minutes, then bend over a former, but have looked at the Kolderstock device and wondered how effective it would be. Might indulge myself!
Incidentally, the last really heavy bending I did was on 'Natterer' some years ago, when I bent the water-soaked mahogany ribs around a vertical piece of scaffold pole with a blowtorch heating the top. The bending was done below the blowtorch! - worked very well.
Ted
Once I will try this tool, when I have some Euros too much
It is used and recommended by Ramon
It is used and recommended by Ramon
Interesting looking forming iron. Might have to give one a try myself. I see they have a 10% off july 4th special going on.
I believe there is an issue with the voltage, it's for 220. Unless they have a US version?
They have a 120 vac unit. I just ordered one. Hey, Luthiers can’t be wrong
Sorry, I thought you were talking about the one in post #147.They have a 120 vac unit. I just ordered one. Hey, Luthiers can’t be wrong
Please let us know what you think of the luthiers iron, I've nearly bought one for myself but currently don't need one so am holding off. I've seen different versions of this type in several places...Amazon, Ebay and AlliExpress to name the most common. You can also find them and small woodworking planes if you search for violin tools.
Uwe I apologize for my off topic.
You can order the attachments from Kolderstok and use on your own iron
This is something you can make yourselve from and old soldering iron and a blok of iron copper or aluminium. Saves you usd 280 plus shipping and tax.
HI ALL I JUST GOT ONE FROM AMAZON $100.00 JUST NOW TRYING IT OUT THAT INCLUDES SHIPPING, MUCH CHEAPER THEN THE STEW MAC ONES, WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT WORKS AND SHOW SOME PICTURES I CAN NOT FIND AN ON/OFF SWITCH I JUST SET THE TEMPERTUREAT 200 DEGREES (F) AND PLUG IT IN IT TAKES ABOUT 15 MIN TO REACH TEMPERATURE AND IT GETS HOT BOY DOES IT GET HOT AND IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO COOL DOWN YOU CAN TURN THE TEMPERTURE TO ZERO BUT I DO NOT DO THAT I UNPLUG IT THE ALSO SELL A HOLDING STRAP FOR THE WOOD NOT SURE HOW THICK MATERIAL IT WILL BEND AND NOT SURE THE BEST TEMPERTURE TO BEND WOOD THE STRAP IS $40.00 INCL SHIPPING I ALSO HAVE THE KOLDERSTOCK HEADS ATTCHED TO MY SOLDERING IRON WITCH I GOT AT WALLMART SO IF ANYONE IS FAMILAR WITH MY QUESTIONS ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE ALL DON
Hello Uwe,
I am at the same stage as you with the Granado build, but was really struggling to get the curved timber pieces done. Perhaps Tom should consider reprocessing these parts to make it easier for the model builder.
I have put my model aside for awhile to start another build.
I am at the same stage as you with the Granado build, but was really struggling to get the curved timber pieces done. Perhaps Tom should consider reprocessing these parts to make it easier for the model builder.
I have put my model aside for awhile to start another build.
I can not imagine in moment, how Tom could make these parts different.
The clamps inside are like the wales outside - thicker planks which have to be bended (somehow)
I do not know, how you make the bending of thicker planks .....?
Bryian and Uwek. I am a little lost on this discussion. As I have the model I would like to understand what is the issue with the bending.
Uwek, I see your pictures on posting #145.
Bryian I am not understanding why for you, with your experience and skills the bending of that piece is a problem. That scares me.
I am not seeing/understanding the issue.
Uwek, May I kindly ask if with pictures or drawings you can explain me how that piece need to be curved that makes it so difficult to achieve.
Thank you guys !!!!
Daniel