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Retired, emigrated to Canada 1970, Hobbies: Fly Fishing, Classical Music, Ships
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Re: 3D Printer options for small parts@DodgyGeezer Thanks your reply. I totally concur with your assessment. I tried that with 3mm aluminum rod. I don't need a hole for ther axle as it will be glued to a base or on top of the bollard of similar di…♥ 5 likesRe: 3D Printer options for small parts@DodgyGeezer Thank you for the comprehensive info on the various printers. Sofar, based on the info provided by the members on this forum I tend to lean towards the Bambu A1 mini, however some of the material …♥ 5 likesRe: 3D Printer options for small partsThankyou Fishercat. What would I have to look for (quality/features etc) if I search the second hand market?♥ 5 likes3D Printer options for small partsFor my 1:150 scale model I am running out of options to acquire, or built parts to scale. I was considering buying a reasonable priced Micro Metal lathe but don't trust the Chinese models for quality and don't…♥ 5 likes72 repliesA new naval project. What to do now?Yes, you are right it is a schooner and will be a static model. As another distant ambition I thought it be fun to do a scratch built from the various available plans but in a slightly larger scale. I might be…
♥ 6 likes116 viewsA new naval project. What to do now?Thank you Alessandro. That is very kind of you to invest your time in helping me out. It definitely sounds like the way to go. No, I am not experienced with the rigging and I still have to finish the Blue Nose…♥ 6 likes221 viewsA new naval project. What to do now?Good point Alessandro. I think I might just do that. At least it inspire me to live long enough.♥ 6 likes307 viewsRe: now the real fun begins......I just wanted to share with you some of the detail work I am attempting. I did the swimming pool to go infront of the funnel on th bridge deck (twice - the right one was my first attempt). Also tried of find s…
♥ 3 likes107 viewsA new naval project. What to do now?Alessandro, I thought I saw one made of wood and the plastic is 1:150 scale. But this is still far in the future. If need be I can always get the plastic kit for proper hull shape, fittings etc.♥ 6 likes373 viewsA new naval project. What to do now?You are quite right, Chug, about the Captains misjudgement on securing the cargo. Just piling bagged cargo on top of the bulk is not good enough if encountering rough weather. Ships built for bulk cargo loads …♥ 6 likes341 views
♥ 6 likes116 viewsA new naval project. What to do now?Thank you Alessandro. That is very kind of you to invest your time in helping me out. It definitely sounds like the way to go. No, I am not experienced with the rigging and I still have to finish the Blue Nose…♥ 6 likes221 viewsA new naval project. What to do now?Good point Alessandro. I think I might just do that. At least it inspire me to live long enough.♥ 6 likes307 viewsRe: now the real fun begins......I just wanted to share with you some of the detail work I am attempting. I did the swimming pool to go infront of the funnel on th bridge deck (twice - the right one was my first attempt). Also tried of find s…♥ 3 likes107 viewsA new naval project. What to do now?Alessandro, I thought I saw one made of wood and the plastic is 1:150 scale. But this is still far in the future. If need be I can always get the plastic kit for proper hull shape, fittings etc.♥ 6 likes373 viewsA new naval project. What to do now?You are quite right, Chug, about the Captains misjudgement on securing the cargo. Just piling bagged cargo on top of the bulk is not good enough if encountering rough weather. Ships built for bulk cargo loads …♥ 6 likes341 views