Great job
I've started on some of the deck fittings, capstan, skylight binnacles and the ships wheel, these are proving to be very time consuming. Most these are scratch built with few parts provided.
As I completed the capstan today I'll show the process. It comprises of 6 laser cut discs and whelps all mounted on a dowel.
First problem, the laser didn't cut all the way through and when I tried to remove the whelps the corners broke off.
To make new whelps I assembled the parts first then filed the radius.
I wasn't happy with the way the wooden discs looked and I was going to have trouble with the square holes.
This is what I came up with using my 3D printer a much better alternative I think.
I finished it off with a bit of paint and some brass shim on top.
The ships wheel is currently under construction as you can see the printer is getting a workout. In fact I've used it for all the parts I'm currently working on, more photos are on the way as the parts are finished.
Tony.
As I completed the capstan today I'll show the process. It comprises of 6 laser cut discs and whelps all mounted on a dowel.
First problem, the laser didn't cut all the way through and when I tried to remove the whelps the corners broke off.
To make new whelps I assembled the parts first then filed the radius.
I wasn't happy with the way the wooden discs looked and I was going to have trouble with the square holes.
This is what I came up with using my 3D printer a much better alternative I think.
I finished it off with a bit of paint and some brass shim on top.
The ships wheel is currently under construction as you can see the printer is getting a workout. In fact I've used it for all the parts I'm currently working on, more photos are on the way as the parts are finished.
Tony.
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Capstan looks perfect.