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La Belle - Caf Model 1:48 by Thomas Marocke [COMPLETED BUILD]
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Some work is so interesting that you hardly take a break. So it goes me with the ship name.
So that it rests within the raised border on a smooth bottom it was reduced, from 1 mm to 0,9 mm font height.
Result after 12 hours drying and removing the paper.
Airbrush painting with fine primer and final varnish. Above the test name plate with larger font, without border and below the smaller version with border.
And the finished nameplate. More beautiful than the paper plate. Thanks Maarten!
Best regards
Thomas
So that it rests within the raised border on a smooth bottom it was reduced, from 1 mm to 0,9 mm font height.
Result after 12 hours drying and removing the paper.
Airbrush painting with fine primer and final varnish. Above the test name plate with larger font, without border and below the smaller version with border.
And the finished nameplate. More beautiful than the paper plate. Thanks Maarten!
Best regards
Thomas
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Very good result - we all learnt something - many thanks for the hint
Installation of the cannon mounts with hooks and rings.
Original finding of the mountings of the "La Belle".
The drilling depth for the mounts was set on the ship's side.
Drilling was done slowly with the hand drill. The hand drill fit exactly between the two ship walls.
Mounted hooks and rings.
And with a gun.
Best regards
Thomas
Original finding of the mountings of the "La Belle".
The drilling depth for the mounts was set on the ship's side.
Drilling was done slowly with the hand drill. The hand drill fit exactly between the two ship walls.
Mounted hooks and rings.
And with a gun.
Best regards
Thomas
Good idea with the limited depth of the drill inside the handvise - no drill trhough the wall possible !!!
If you want to tackle the guns, I would wait with the final fixation of the ringbolts at the wall. You should prepare the guntackle at the gun completely, and when everything is finished I would mount the gun with tackle and fix the ringbolts at the wall.....
BTW: your work is looking very good
If you want to tackle the guns, I would wait with the final fixation of the ringbolts at the wall. You should prepare the guntackle at the gun completely, and when everything is finished I would mount the gun with tackle and fix the ringbolts at the wall.....
BTW: your work is looking very good
To complete the starboard side are still missing the deadeye chain plates.
Delivered components with too many holes in inappropiate places.
The brackets for the deadeyes were delivered twice: once in etched and once in cast (great service!).
Experiments with both versions.
Original finds of the La Belle. Source: "From a watery grave", page 67.
The chain plates are remade using an office paper cutter.
The width of the chain plates of 1,3 mm is set with the preset caliper gauge.
The first bent chain plates.
A ring is attached to the upper end of the chain plate and later soldered in place. The deadeye with its holder remains freely movable.
Best regards
Thomas
Delivered components with too many holes in inappropiate places.
The brackets for the deadeyes were delivered twice: once in etched and once in cast (great service!).Experiments with both versions.
Original finds of the La Belle. Source: "From a watery grave", page 67.
The chain plates are remade using an office paper cutter.
The width of the chain plates of 1,3 mm is set with the preset caliper gauge.
The first bent chain plates.
A ring is attached to the upper end of the chain plate and later soldered in place. The deadeye with its holder remains freely movable.
Best regards
Thomas
A paper cutter!!! Picture me smacking the palm of my hand against my forehead!
Creative idea for multi-functioning an otherwise purposed piece of equipment. How long will it keep it;s cutting edge before having to be resharpened? RIch
The knife of the paper cutter is very good steel and is designed for lifetime use. I only cut 0,3 mm brass sheet and in small quantities. The knife has withstood this for several years. These paper cutters are also available with cutting knives as a roll. There are inexpensive replacement cutter rolls.
Inexpensive alternatives, but not as accurate are "carpet knive" and steel ruler and scissors.
I had a colleague who cut off part of his finger with the knife when slipping off the ruler. Therefore, I am very careful with scalpels and carpet knives.
Above 0,3 mm I process brass sheets with the fretsaw with metal saw blade to protect the cutting tools.
Best regards
Thomas
Inexpensive alternatives, but not as accurate are "carpet knive" and steel ruler and scissors.
I had a colleague who cut off part of his finger with the knife when slipping off the ruler. Therefore, I am very careful with scalpels and carpet knives.
Above 0,3 mm I process brass sheets with the fretsaw with metal saw blade to protect the cutting tools.
Best regards
Thomas
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Questa è la cesoia per tagli piccoli che ho...
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Una vera cesoia metallica con trasmissione di potenza anche per lamiere più spesse. Molto bene!
Saluti Thomas
A real metal shear with power transmission even for thicker sheets. Very good!
Greetings Thomas
Saluti Thomas
A real metal shear with power transmission even for thicker sheets. Very good!
Greetings Thomas
The processing of the chain plates.
The exact holes on the narrow chain plates were only possible under a magnifying glass.
I have only two hands. That is why soldered like this. Blackened components do not accept solder. That is why the bandage of the deadeye is already burnished.
The back of the chaine plate was made bright again, so that the glue holds properly.
Chain plate glued with epoxy resin, fixed with pins to dry well for twelve hours.
Et voilà, nailed and cleaned all around.
View with assembly aid.
Control by a sailor.
A nice weekend to all
Thomas
The exact holes on the narrow chain plates were only possible under a magnifying glass.
I have only two hands. That is why soldered like this. Blackened components do not accept solder. That is why the bandage of the deadeye is already burnished.
The back of the chaine plate was made bright again, so that the glue holds properly.
Chain plate glued with epoxy resin, fixed with pins to dry well for twelve hours.
Et voilà, nailed and cleaned all around.
View with assembly aid.
Control by a sailor.
A nice weekend to all
Thomas
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Thomas, those are wonderful metal works, and thank you for your detailed step-by-step instructions.
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I can only fully agree with the previous speakers, metalwork super, woodwork super, just very clean and accurate.
All of the above echo a strong respect for your work . . . in addition to an approving young salt as the ship's surveyor.
RIch (PT-2)