Le Saint Philippe 1693 after Jean-Claude Lemineur (Ancre) in scale 1:48

[dockattner]

IMHO, the Corradi files are a modeller's best friends .

I'm with you on this, Herman. I now have two sets (each of a different cut).

Give me a disc sander, an XActo knife, and some files and we are well on our way to building a model ship. Scratch building requires a bit more for processing billets and cutting out individual parts - but doing the fine work by hand can be very satisfying (no disrespect to those who prefer some of the newer technologies).

 

[AllanKP69]

Hi Doc
Your build continues to be an inspiration, or at least should be, to everyone here at SoS. Can't think of any adjectives that have not been used to describe your masterful work. I hope your build is as much fun as it has been for those of us following it.
Allan

 

[dockattner]

Hi Doc
Your build continues to be an inspiration, or at least should be, to everyone here at SoS. Can't think of any adjectives that have not been used to describe your masterful work. I hope your build is as much fun as it has been for those of us following it.
Allan

This is very nice of you to say, Allan. My thanks. I know your expertise is with the English ships - but you and your guidance are always welcome here. Please do hesitate to offer correction or direction.

BTW, that goes for everyone. This build report and its author are open to your observations and suggestions for improvement.

Or better yet, stop by. The cellar door is always unlocked and we can enjoy a glass (and a chat) together . Certain exceptions apply .

 

[Tobias]

This is very nice of you to say, Allan. My thanks. I know your expertise is with the English ships - but you and your guidance are always welcome here. Please do hesitate to offer correction or direction.

BTW, that goes for everyone. This build report and its author are open to your observations and suggestions for improvement.

Or better yet, stop by. The cellar door is always unlocked and we can enjoy a glass (and a chat) together . Certain exceptions apply .

Thank you for your invitation, Paul. Should I ever find myself in your area, I'll gladly accept your offer. Unless, of course, I'm one of those exceptions.

 

[CLB]

Are you guys referring to these ?

Corradi Riffler Files & Rasps, Complete Set of 16 - Best Value , (KIT)

For sculptors and wood-carvers these 7-1 2 rifflers are indispensable Manufactured of the finest materials under the strictest quality control standards this set is a favorit

www.woodcraft.com

 

[CLB]

I would love to know which ones you use. I use my glardon valorbe files and Liogier rasps but don't own any of these curved ones. It seems like by your results they are very useful

 

[dockattner]

Thank you for your invitation, Paul. Should I ever find myself in your area, I'll gladly accept your offer. Unless, of course, I'm one of those exceptions.

Your name is on the welcome list, Tobias . I'll serve schnitzel and Schwartzwalder kirsch torte.

 

[dockattner]

Are you guys referring to these ?

Corradi Riffler Files & Rasps, Complete Set of 16 - Best Value , (KIT)

For sculptors and wood-carvers these 7-1 2 rifflers are indispensable Manufactured of the finest materials under the strictest quality control standards this set is a favorit

www.woodcraft.com

I have two sets of Corradi Needle Files (cut 2 and cut 1 - I use cut 2 almost exclusively). Grobet also makes high end needle files. These are all spendy but I think they will last my lifetime.

I don't have any quality rasps.

 

[Maarten]

Thin spindle sander, an XActo knife, and Corradi files. By the time I set up a mill I can have the part made by hand.

Fully agree with you but thought you were hooked by the mill by now

 

[dockattner]

Fully agree with you but thought you were hooked by the mill by now

I do have addiction tendencies...

 

[Jimsky]

This is very nice of you to say, Allan. My thanks. I know your expertise is with the English ships - but you and your guidance are always welcome here. Please do hesitate to offer correction or direction.

BTW, that goes for everyone. This build report and its author are open to your observations and suggestions for improvement.

Or better yet, stop by. The cellar door is always unlocked and we can enjoy a glass (and a chat) together . Certain exceptions apply .

An unlocked cellar door? I’ll adjust the course immediately. But now I’m intrigued... What are these “certain exceptions”? Corkage fee for strong opinions? Are we talking dress code?

 

[dockattner]

An unlocked cellar door? I’ll adjust the course immediately. But now I’m intrigued... What are these “certain exceptions”? Corkage fee for strong opinions? Are we talking dress code?

Now that my children have moved out the cellar doors can remain unlocked (if you take my meaning) .

My (very short) list of exceptions are people who would not even want to hang out with me. It's mutual . In other words, if you want to be on that list - you're probably on that list...

I don't know any Ukrainian recipes so you and I will just have to have burgers and the best cabernet you have ever tasted.

 

[Jimsky]

I don't know any Ukrainian recipes so you and I will just have to have burgers and the best cabernet you have ever tasted.

One of the Ukrainian dishes, famous in the world, is borscht

https://ifoodreal.com/ukrainian-borscht/

But hey, you can always (or anyone who wants) taste the borscht in my NY (Brooklyn) apartment. Welcome!

 

[CLB]

I have two sets of Corradi Needle Files (cut 2 and cut 1 - I use cut 2 almost exclusively). Grobet also makes high end needle files. These are all spendy but I think they will last my lifetime.

I don't have any quality rasps.

Ahh these are very similar to my Glardon files - I was just curious if you were using the curved ones. I am always on the look out for good tools. For quality rasps check out these - hand made - mine have served me well so far. I own all 4 - they are expensive

Hand-hewn needle rasps by Liogier

For over 100 years, LIOGIER has been manufacturing exceptionally high-quality hand-stitched rasps in the Auvergne region of France. At times, it was one of the largest manufacturers of these tools in Europe, although it was virtually unknown outside of F…

www.fine-tools.com

 

[AllanKP69]

But hey, you can always (or anyone who wants) taste the borscht in my NY (Brooklyn) apartment. Welcome!

If it is half as good as both my grandmothers made, that "little" snow fall is no problem. Back then the first tasting was hot for dinner, then the next day it was served cold with a hot potato added. Good grief, what great memories. Honest to goodness, I had borscht for lunch on our cruise yesterday. Talk about timing and bringing back fond memories...... So I continue to go off track, sorry about that, but you guys started it.

 

[GrantTyler]

As always - no words... just gorgeous!!!!!!!!

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