I thought I would just jump-in feet first into the world of POF! I have PM'd Donnie and am waiting for access to the download plans!
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SigEp Ziggy - HMS Blandford Cross Section - 1/48 Group Build
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Looks like I’ve got a seat in the front row. This will be fun. Don’t hesitate to ask questions!
Well, I'm all smiles as I have downloaded the HMS Blandford Cross Section Group Build!!!
It makes me remember what it was like to be little again on Christmas Eve!
It makes me remember what it was like to be little again on Christmas Eve!
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I bought some 1/4 plywood, how cool is that?!?
cool, finally a another 1 48 build log.
Obviously you are having fun with it, keep going!
Obviously you are having fun with it, keep going!
Thanks for the encouragement Bounty, I plan on printing the cutout for the jig this weekend. I'll have to blow the dust off my scroll saw. Tools and work space limitations required 1/48 but I am excited to be part of the 1/48 team!
Wooh Hooh, got the jig plans copied at the UPS store and printed some of the instructions.
I am taking the seat next to Dave (looks like it is not acquired yet by anyone). I am sure you will have fun, and please, share your own experience with the rest of us.
Thanks Jimsky, I hope I can devote enough time to keep everyone watching.
Well I guess I need help, the copies don't measure up. They are too small. The scale on the bottom states 10 feet and at 1/48 that should be 2 1/2 inches. Is that right? 10 feet is 120 inches, 48 x 2.5 = 120 or 1 inch = 48 inches so 2.5 inches should be 120 inches.
My keel measures 5 13/16 inches and should be 7 inches
My keel measures 5 13/16 inches and should be 7 inches
Thanks Mike, only I had the print shop go by the scale, I will try to have it set to the keel size. Question, on the cut out for the jig is the keel shown in full size?
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Hi Shane,
your scale conversion seems to be correct, it matches exactly the dimensions on my drawings.
But the keel lenght you have mentioned is different to mine. 7 inches is by far too much, even 5 13/16 is longer than mine.
My keel measures 132mm on all of the drawings.
Probably Mike41 is right, check the Printer Settings.
Thank you gentlemen, I will try to figure it out. I am excited to start this project, but want to check and recheck to avoid mistakes.
Well it worked. I just used my printer at home and printed 'actual size' and the keel measures 5 3/16 which matches Udo's 132mm. I think that will work, the scale is still off and the instruction build board size and the outline on the cutout are not the same. Maybe I will look at some other builds and see if that is right. I decided to use popular for the keel and frames, I got a 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 48 piece, I also got some water based clear satin polyurethane. I have a chop saw, a table saw, two band saws, a drill press and router with table, however, I do not have a planer or belt/disc sander. I can probably use my drill press as a drum sander and could rig up my 3in belt sander for the outside of the frames, but I will have to come up with a reliable way to thin down the popular as the frames need to 3/16th thick.
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Thanks for the likes guys! I am tuning up my table saw and may have some wood cut to day!
I purchased some 7/32 and some 1/2 MDF, so I hope to build my jig soon, maybe tomorrow!