Misticque, 1/36 - Build Log by Moreplovac

[moreplovac]

You can use a template made out of the metal plate with correct hole diameter (like treenail metal plate)



and then push the stick thru it but I found it easier this way and gives me practice for future oars making tasks for this ship..

First I mark down the edge of a carriage and cut small cuts on all sides of a 3x3mm stick, with chisel..



Then with scalpel, cut towards the middle, small cuts on stick edges, making it round alike..



Then removed those shaves with scalpel and cut in opposite direction edges of the stick..



The end result is like this..



Then use piece of a sand paper, holding it with fingers, and twisting stick up and down, like you are trying to remove excess glue from fingers, making a ball which you can toss to someone . I used basswood which is soft wood so no need for much sanding but be careful not to break the stick.. no big deal just start from scratch if breaking happens..



End result..





Test with a wheel..





There probably is a better, quicker way but not a problem doing it this way. If you use some harder wood, it will be a bit more sanding and cutting but end results will be OK. I am planning to drill a hole and add a piece of metal or wood in an axle, after the wheel is placed on it, kind of preventing wheel from rolling of the axle..

Happy modelling..

 

[Namabiiru]

You can use a template made out of the metal plate with correct hole diameter (like treenail metal plate)

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and then push the stick thru it but I found it easier this way and gives me practice for future oars making tasks for this ship..

First I mark down the edge of a carriage and cut small cuts on all sides of a 3x3mm stick, with chisel..

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Then with scalpel, cut towards the middle, small cuts on stick edges, making it round alike..

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Then removed those shaves with scalpel and cut in opposite direction edges of the stick..

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The end result is like this..

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Then use piece of a sand paper, holding it with fingers, and twisting stick up and down, like you are trying to remove excess glue from fingers, making a ball which you can toss to someone . I used basswood which is soft wood so no need for much sanding but be careful not to break the stick.. no big deal just start from scratch if breaking happens..

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End result..

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Test with a wheel..

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There probably is a better, quicker way but not a problem doing it this way. If you use some harder wood, it will be a bit more sanding and cutting but end results will be OK. I am planning to drill a hole and add a piece of metal or wood in an axle, after the wheel is placed on it, kind of preventing wheel from rolling of the axle..

Happy modelling..

Very nice. I don’t think I could achieve such consistent results by hand.

 

[moreplovac]

Worked on the cannons, to make them a bit more realistic....
First I will sand them lightly ...



.. then bath in blackening solution, 1 minute..



... then transfer into water bath...



... then dry with a paper towel and rag..



Comparing original and treated..





And all done..



Happy modelling..

 

[GrantTyler]

Worked on the cannons, to make them a bit more realistic....
First I will sand them lightly ...

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.. then bath in blackening solution, 1 minute..

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... then transfer into water bath...

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... then dry with a paper towel and rag..

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Comparing original and treated..

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And all done..

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Happy modelling..

Super cool!!!! Those on the red carriages are going to look fantastic curved around your deck. Cheers Grant

 

[Namabiiru]

Super cool!!!! Those on the red carriages are going to look fantastic curved around your deck. Cheers Grant

True story!

 

[moreplovac]

All axles are done and ready for painting..



Now, black was painted on all axles..





After short drying period, axles are mounted and glued to the carriages..





Then wheels are mounted as well. Since the wood expanded a bit due to painting, I needed to sand some wheels increasing the diameter so the wheel can fit to the axle.



Then the excess axles wood was cut off.. I used carriage assembly template again to assist with keeping the carriage while I was cutting the excess wood, with hand saw.





Now, the axel area where excess wood was cut is sanded to remove bur and painted in black as well..



Brief test on the deck..



Happy modelling..

 

[Swabbie]

@moreplovac, what an interesting build. You have shown me some interesting building methods.

I have a question. What did you use as a blackening solution, as mentioned in Post #83?

I received a shocking reminder, courtesy of your post #2, of an incident that occurred at home. Back in the 1960s, my father built a cloth-sailed HMS Endeavour. A relative decided, while vacuuming the floor, to give the sail a clean. The destruction made my father put the ship into the rubbish bin.



I am looking forward to seeing how the Misicque turns out.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[moreplovac]

@moreplovac, what an interesting build. You have shown me some interesting building methods.

I have a question. What did you use as a blackening solution, as mentioned in Post #83?

I received a shocking reminder, courtesy of your post #2, of an incident that occurred at home. Back in the 1960s, my father built a cloth-sailed HMS Endeavour. A relative decided, while vacuuming the floor, to give the sail a clean. The destruction made my father put the ship into the rubbish bin.

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I am looking forward to seeing how the Misicque turns out.
Thanks for sharing.

Hi Swabbie, thanks for kind words..

I am using following for blackening. All used solution am I'm kipping for future usage on separate bottle; I can use it for other blackening stages



Happy modelling.

 

[Swabbie]

Thank you, @moreplovac , for informing me about the blackening solution.