agree you can get a set of dental picks on ebay aus for $5-$20 but the offer is highly appreciated
Hi Jim, do you expect it can be blown out with compressed air? Saves me a lot of time scraping all these sheets of timber.
The answer could be yes and no! Honestly, I didn't have a compressed air to try. But my vacuum cleaner is useless. Here is what i found: some boards is relatively easy to clean by running brass bristle back and forth. Most of sawdust will be gone, and you would need only to clean some spots. Some boards require only manual removal using the tool I made or dentists tool Trident mentioned in his post.
P.S. with compressed air the dust will be everywhere, but... I save this cncdust for later use....you never know when you might need it
Hey Guys,
Glad you are getting your kits and no problem with you starting. Why torture yourself. More info for me when I get mine. Soon I hope.
Glad you are getting your kits and no problem with you starting. Why torture yourself. More info for me when I get mine. Soon I hope.
Many thanks to all who are interested in this build log, for your comments and 'likes'
All the CNC boards are cleaned from sawdust, and we are moving to the actual kit assembly. Well... not quite the ship herself, but... The building JIG, or Berth how Trident Model called in the manual.
The instruction suggested starting with keel assemble but I made a decision and started with the jig first. The entire berth construction was made from the MDF board, residents on 4 boards, all laser cut. Please note: you will need to mark the parts before removing them from the boards. This can be easily done using the end pages of the instruction manual.
The entire assembly is not difficult. Pictures in the manual are self-explanatory and great help. Just follow each figure and don't skip to the next step until you complete the previous. However, I'd like to point out how carefully you have look at the instruction manual pictures. Below, is the image from page 9 (instruction manual 3.2). At first glance, nothing unusual, but if you pay close attention, parts CL48, CL12, CL13, CL14, and CL4 has to be glued (Fix with glue). However, parts CL15 - not! This is very important, as it will save you the hassle later in the build, parts explicitly CL15. At the later stages in the build, it plays an important role when you have to release the hull from the berth.
Do not glue parts CL15
Here are some photos of different assembly steps
Most parts were glued together. Pay close attention to figures where it said 'Fix with Glue'. However, some parts are just assembled. Interesting locking mechanism introduced in this kit (see below)
The parts where actual frames will rest are not glued!
A few gotchas I wan to mention. When assembling 4 main columns: Parts CL28 and CL29 (page 9, fig.3.5) play close attention and make sure the part CL29 always facing the long side of the baseboard M10, while CL28 always facing the short. It does show this but on the next page (p.10)
Below photo will explain the assembly on page 11 (fig. 3.9) Parts CL16 and CL17 (left and right sides)
To be continued, until then Thank you for the interest!
All the CNC boards are cleaned from sawdust, and we are moving to the actual kit assembly. Well... not quite the ship herself, but... The building JIG, or Berth how Trident Model called in the manual.
The instruction suggested starting with keel assemble but I made a decision and started with the jig first. The entire berth construction was made from the MDF board, residents on 4 boards, all laser cut. Please note: you will need to mark the parts before removing them from the boards. This can be easily done using the end pages of the instruction manual.
The entire assembly is not difficult. Pictures in the manual are self-explanatory and great help. Just follow each figure and don't skip to the next step until you complete the previous. However, I'd like to point out how carefully you have look at the instruction manual pictures. Below, is the image from page 9 (instruction manual 3.2). At first glance, nothing unusual, but if you pay close attention, parts CL48, CL12, CL13, CL14, and CL4 has to be glued (Fix with glue). However, parts CL15 - not! This is very important, as it will save you the hassle later in the build, parts explicitly CL15. At the later stages in the build, it plays an important role when you have to release the hull from the berth.
Do not glue parts CL15
Here are some photos of different assembly steps
Most parts were glued together. Pay close attention to figures where it said 'Fix with Glue'. However, some parts are just assembled. Interesting locking mechanism introduced in this kit (see below)
The parts where actual frames will rest are not glued!
A few gotchas I wan to mention. When assembling 4 main columns: Parts CL28 and CL29 (page 9, fig.3.5) play close attention and make sure the part CL29 always facing the long side of the baseboard M10, while CL28 always facing the short. It does show this but on the next page (p.10)
Below photo will explain the assembly on page 11 (fig. 3.9) Parts CL16 and CL17 (left and right sides)
To be continued, until then Thank you for the interest!
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Many thanks Jim 
It is much appreciated from my side when experienced builders like you, Uwe and others makes such comprehensive building logs. I guess some of it might be trivial to other masters and veterans but to me it is of high value. Should prevent a rookie like me from making too many mistakes. At least that is my hope.
It is much appreciated from my side when experienced builders like you, Uwe and others makes such comprehensive building logs. I guess some of it might be trivial to other masters and veterans but to me it is of high value. Should prevent a rookie like me from making too many mistakes. At least that is my hope.
Looks like a Da Vinci machine, impressive.
Thanks Poul,
This is the intent of the group build, where each of us share the construction process and learn from each other. If members will found those logs helpful - then mission accomplished.
...and the smell of a burning MDF ( from laser cut) across the room
I know you have been waiting a long time for this Jim, can’t wait to see your build. It’s going to be awesome.
Yep, Mike!!! It should be lots of fun! Thanks for joining!!
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While the jig has sections that don’t need to be glued so that they can easily be taken apart, I don’t see any reason not to use glue to strengthen structures where necessary. The jig can be cut apart when the ship is ready to be removed since it’s made from soft material that you can cut apart without too much trouble. Clever design, though.Many thanks to all who are interested in this build log, for your comments and 'likes'
All the CNC boards are cleaned from sawdust, and we are moving to the actual kit assembly. Well... not quite the ship herself, but... The building JIG, or Berth how Trident Model called in the manual.
The instruction suggested starting with keel assemble but I made a decision and started with the jig first. The entire berth construction was made from the MDF board, residents on 4 boards, all laser cut. Please note: you will need to mark the parts before removing from the boards. This can be easily done using the end pages of the instruction manual.
The entire assembly is not difficult. Pictures in the manual are a self-explanatory and great help. Just follow each figure and don't skip to the next step until complete the previous. Here are some photos of different assembly steps.
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Most parts were glued together. Pay close attention to figures where it said 'Fix with Glue'. However, some parts are just assembled. Interesting locking mechanism introduced in this kit (see below)
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The parts where actual frames will rest are not glued!
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A few gotchas I wan to mention. When assembling 4 main columns: Parts CL28 and CL29 (page 9, fig.3.5) play close attention and make sure the part CL29 always facing the long side of the baseboard M10, while CL28 always facing the short. It does show this but on the next page (p.10)
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Below photo will explain the assembly on page 11 (fig. 3.9) Parts CL16 and CL17 (left and right sides)
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To be continued, until then Thank you for the interest!
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I am sure it says somewhere why not to glue, why tempt Fate and follow instructions.
Of course we do need someone to deviate and come back and say it was wrong! Hope it’s not you!
That was my area of expertise for a while, being the messed up kit as I jumped ahead thinking as a rookie I knew better than the master builders who write instructions!
Of course we do need someone to deviate and come back and say it was wrong! Hope it’s not you!
That was my area of expertise for a while, being the messed up kit as I jumped ahead thinking as a rookie I knew better than the master builders who write instructions!
It's has to be a reason for it, thought. I didn't go that far to check, but...I always trying to think a couple steps ahead, it helps visualize the process.
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Our next kit will try to make partial frame with plywood, which has reduced the overall weight of kit. Try to reduce the transportation cost. The next kit is in the process of technical verification. Due to many unique designs, it will be announced in the fashion when the design is mature. Thank you very much
Hello Trident Model, while the plywood reduced overall kit weight, it does subject to temperature influences. Keel assembly template came deformed...It is not a problem at all, just so you know.
Greetings folks!! Hope all is well, and we will finish building the jig, The major work was already completed and photos of the process you've seen in the previous post.
Before I will post the final photos, I want to review and make my comments.
- Have a good sharp knife. I use the Olfa brand, with snap-off blades. This knife is really handy when you will cut small tabs holding the parts in the MDF boards. Some of the parts, the laser didn't cut thru. Cutting with a knife is a big challenge, I use my jewelers saw to cut out.
- One of my recommendations is to sand the end of the tabs before inserting them in the holes. This will give a good starting point. Before putting the glue - try a 'dry fit' first.
- I use Elmers's Wood glue max, I love this wood for MDF boards it is designed for incide\ouside use, which means it will adhere to climate influences. Any wood glue will do the job, just don't use CA
- Read the instruction, and don't skip the pages. Look a few steps ahead so you know what's next.
View from the top, without frames holder
View from the side
and top
Front view
Well...folks, this was fun and relatively quick. It is sturdy enough and ready to accept the keel! Did I say keel? We will build the keel next. Thank you for your interest and valuable comments. To be continued
Before I will post the final photos, I want to review and make my comments.
- Have a good sharp knife. I use the Olfa brand, with snap-off blades. This knife is really handy when you will cut small tabs holding the parts in the MDF boards. Some of the parts, the laser didn't cut thru. Cutting with a knife is a big challenge, I use my jewelers saw to cut out.
- One of my recommendations is to sand the end of the tabs before inserting them in the holes. This will give a good starting point. Before putting the glue - try a 'dry fit' first.
- I use Elmers's Wood glue max, I love this wood for MDF boards it is designed for incide\ouside use, which means it will adhere to climate influences. Any wood glue will do the job, just don't use CA
- Read the instruction, and don't skip the pages. Look a few steps ahead so you know what's next.
View from the top, without frames holder
View from the side
and top
Front view
Well...folks, this was fun and relatively quick. It is sturdy enough and ready to accept the keel! Did I say keel? We will build the keel next. Thank you for your interest and valuable comments. To be continued
These images look like a Dino skeleton in a coffin Lol
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