Amazing stuff Paul! I admire how well-placed all the trenails are, not sure how you did it that precisely at that scale. Always a wonder with your work.
Happy Thanksgiving a little early!
Happy Thanksgiving a little early!
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Hi Ron,
Just two and neither was in the act of drilling. And I'm using those cheap ones for circuit boards that are so brittle. Those are worthless for 'finger/hand' drilling in my opinion - but work just fine in a small powered mini drill.
Hey Glenn, I used narrow tape for the vertical alignment to keep me over the frame. But if you are referring to the horizontal alignment along the edge of the plank that is simple happenstance and repetition. I used a pointy awl to first mark the location of each treenail and that pin-point depression guided the drilling which was done freehanded (to be fair, I have pretty steady hands as a professional skillset).
Wow guys! I am honestly blown away by your favorable review of my work. I was somewhat indifferent about the result but that's probably because I had it coming out somewhat different in my imagination. Anyway, you have refueled my tank with lots of motivation to keep pressing on! You guys are the best!
Thanks Paul, very helpful. What do you use to drill? You are clearly quite good at what you do! I don't have the hands, but I'm a chemist. So if you want to know how your glue works (and you are skeptical of YouTube), I'm the guy.
Thanks again for the great explanation!
Ha! Stoichiometry is why I became an orthodontist rather than a chemist
.I have a small collection of small drills (XActo knife shown to provide scale). I actually use the chunky one on the bottom the most but the red one is also very handy because of its light weight.
Simply stunning Paul, VERY accurate work!
Thanks Paul, those look helpful. But I am guessing your reaction stoichiometry is 1 equivalent of drill with talent in excess. Glad you found the other side of the Valley of the Shadow of Treenails, can't wait to see what you do next.Ha! Stoichiometry is why I became an orthodontist rather than a chemist
I have a small collection of small drills (XActo knife shown to provide scale). I actually use the chunky one on the bottom the most but the red one is also very handy because of its light weight.
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Hi Paul, the efforts on the treenails is all worth it. Looks magnificent.
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Beautiful precise work, a world away what I could acheieve.
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Hello Paul,
While the treenails look absolutely stunning, I am a little bit suspicious about it. After mulling over it a couple of days, I'm almost convinced you have five-axis CNC heavy duty machining capability, otherwise this isn't possible.
This year it's twenty years ago, during my stay in the US, that I was graciously invited to join the Thanksgiving celebration at a friend's home. To this day I hold fond memories of this event, especially the shown hospitality.
So to all celebrating Thanksgiving, I sincerely hope you all have a wonderful time, making beautiful memories with your loved ones.
Kind regards,
Johan
While the treenails look absolutely stunning, I am a little bit suspicious about it. After mulling over it a couple of days, I'm almost convinced you have five-axis CNC heavy duty machining capability, otherwise this isn't possible.
This year it's twenty years ago, during my stay in the US, that I was graciously invited to join the Thanksgiving celebration at a friend's home. To this day I hold fond memories of this event, especially the shown hospitality.
So to all celebrating Thanksgiving, I sincerely hope you all have a wonderful time, making beautiful memories with your loved ones.
Kind regards,
Johan
Very good work on the planking and treenailing - The result is very good -> BRAVO 
Nigel, Maarten, Richie, Peter, Johan, Uwe... I thank you for your encouraging posts! Indeed, thanks again to everyone who has visited and shared likes and comments.
Of course there is no rest for the wicked as this recent accomplishment must be followed by more planking (inside and out) which will be followed by more treenailing. I spent most of yesterday afternoon and evening making more treenail stock and studying the planking requirements in order to proceed with the work.
I also need to figure out a way to fabricate bolts on the other side of the ship - those ribands didn't just stay in place with good intentions... But the ribands would have been discarded during ship construction so the bolts must be represented as being 'removable' in some manner. Not sure
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Of course there is no rest for the wicked as this recent accomplishment must be followed by more planking (inside and out) which will be followed by more treenailing. I spent most of yesterday afternoon and evening making more treenail stock and studying the planking requirements in order to proceed with the work.
I also need to figure out a way to fabricate bolts on the other side of the ship - those ribands didn't just stay in place with good intentions... But the ribands would have been discarded during ship construction so the bolts must be represented as being 'removable' in some manner. Not sure
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What no abuse of nice light weight dental drill for you hobby?Ha! Stoichiometry is why I became an orthodontist rather than a chemist
I have a small collection of small drills (XActo knife shown to provide scale). I actually use the chunky one on the bottom the most but the red one is also very handy because of its light weight.
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The treenails are lokking really good. I find the contrast between planking and nails a bit to strong. But every modeller likes it different.
Agreed. The contrast is stronger than I would have preferred as well. Birch and bamboo toothpicks came out even darker, and I couldn't draw down holly to a small enough diameter. I'm sure there is a solution (maple, hornbeam?) but it was lost on me...
Hello Paul,
a really perfect result and incredibly beautiful work. I'm thrilled, I can't say any more because everything has already been said. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
a really perfect result and incredibly beautiful work. I'm thrilled, I can't say any more because everything has already been said. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
That's exactly what makes this hobby so diverse. As an absolute beginner, I was attracted by exactly that contrast between the two wood types as I think it looks great when viewed from a distance. But as you say, everyone has it's own taste, even in this matter.