300? huh? I'm working on the same kit.... watching with interest 
HMS Victory by Y.T.- Mamoli - 1:90 scale
Pattern glued. Ready for making moulds.
Actually only around 200. Not too many.300? huh? I'm working on the same kit.... watching with interest
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
I will be watching with interest how this mini project comes out for you.
I am guessing you will have to clean up the copy on side glued to wood if using a one sided mold?
Still easier than making 200 dowels identical by hand.
I am guessing you will have to clean up the copy on side glued to wood if using a one sided mold?
Still easier than making 200 dowels identical by hand.
I am not sure I understood the question. Please look at my post #347 for details:
HMS Victory by Y.T.- Mamoli - 1:90 scale
Excellent work YT,As you have chosen to us wood as your pattern,I would wipe over with oil to prevent it sticking to the mould.I made a boxwood master when doing some resin casting on Royal Caroline and wiped it over with vegetable oil I raided out of the kitchen.It worked despite my Wife's...
shipsofscale.com
Here we go. Unlimited supply of unique quality wriggles.
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
They look good, very little bit of sanding and painting and your ready to go!
I got tired waiting for Milliput epoxy patty which I planned using for casting and got this other type you see on picture below. It may be superior to Milliput as dries within one hour.
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
JB Weld is good brand with quality in what they produce.
They look great YT.I think you may have struggled a bit with Miliput.It is very "stiff" even when you work it is your hands to warm it up and it would have taken a lot of manipulation to make sure the mould is properly filled.
Kind Regards
Nigel
Kind Regards
Nigel
Kwikwood is very soft. So I stumbled on right stuff by accident.
...The 'stuff' which will work best for you - will be the right one!!!
Actually this method of producing multiple parts is a complete game changer. It enables to make quality multiple part copies without much effort. I am very excited.
I think you may have inadvertently stumbled on something new using the JB product.I am curious as to what "castings" will look like in that product with a clear finish on.This could be an alternative to multiple identical small carvings if you are not using paint.They remind me a little of the pressed wood details you get in Corel kits however with this process you can make anything you want.
Kind Regards
Nigel
Kind Regards
Nigel
Soldered, formed and blackened some dead eye chain parts. I am happy .
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
New deadeye parts look great, now to assemble the links!!
Last edited:
I just finished all silver soldering parts. Middle links and bottom double shear plates are going to be done shortly.
Now I am thinking what black paint to use for wooden dead eyes colouring.
Hello Y.T. what timber is original deadeyes made from? You may try to use black Indian ink. I learn this material from @Maarten. It penetrates the wood and doesn't change\build up the texture (except the color), exactly what we need. I use a brand called Ecoline recommended by Maarten.
Hi Jim. I do not know what wood it is. Do you think black Sharpie felt pen also work?
