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2nd September 2016, 07:39 PM
Thread: Looking for advice Stepcraft
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Tks Brian will keep you updated.
Tks Brian will keep you updated.
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1st September 2016, 09:05 PM
Thread: Looking for advice Stepcraft
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Looking for advice Stepcraft
Hi
I am looking at a hobby CNC and a product called stepcraft from Germany.
The Australian importer is Mytoolstore/ Stepcraft Australia. They are up in Queensland and on line only ( I'm from... -
30th May 2015, 10:04 AM
Thread: Diamond Stacker Locomotive wooden model
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Its the October issue
The mag is complete here
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30th May 2015, 09:58 AM
Thread: Diamond Stacker Locomotive wooden model
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try this they have all the issues online
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/issue/?pubname=PopularScience&pubdate=9-1946
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28th May 2015, 10:56 PM
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Back. Sort of.
Well its been over 100 hours since I commenced this little thing. Hmm. Based on he effort required to rig the masts & Sails I expect another 100 to finish. The parts are so small and even with a Mag...
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7th May 2015, 08:02 AM
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Still going but a bit slower
Hi Still here. Still pressing on.
Boat building is definately a skill of its own. There is little room for error, but with patience it comes together.
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23rd April 2015, 10:09 PM
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Ship Scale Kit 1/100 Albatros Schooner by Occre.
Okay here's the last kit I have of the three, a small ship build. I am also doing on the Model ship world form, but you guys are a lot friendlier and less serious. This one looks a lot trickier than...
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21st April 2015, 09:41 PM
Thread: Wooden Clock Kit from ThinkGeek,com
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So long and thanks fro all the fish..
Okay its over. It Ticks, Tock's & Rocks.
Its a bit steampunk now. But I like it.
The stain was leftover Cabots Water based Cedar from the workbench kit. The yellowish bits are Maple stain.
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19th April 2015, 09:57 PM
Thread: Wooden Clock Kit from ThinkGeek,com
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Its working
Just a bit excited. Here is a vid of the completed clock minus any stain / flnish and raw weight tube. However it ticks & tocks. NO idea how well it keeps time yet but it keeps going....
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19th April 2015, 09:31 AM
Thread: Wooden Clock Kit from ThinkGeek,com
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The clock continues
Hi All
Took at bit to get back, but was delayed a little with other work.
Okay after the cogs were completed, time to do the the pendulum, weight case & back plate
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13th April 2015, 08:13 AM
Thread: Wooden Clock Kit from ThinkGeek,com
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Wooden Clock Kit from ThinkGeek,com
Hi
Back with my Clock build
The Wooden Clock from ThinkGeek.com. The clock was $69 US and withe a $10 off voucher came to $90 AU including delivery.
The clock took approx 10 days to arrive and... -
6th April 2015, 12:30 AM
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And so this one ends
Engine Wheels completed & fitted ( 100 Rivets/Pins ahhrrrgg )
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Coal & Water carrier & wheels Assembled.
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Wheels with no Rivets
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29th March 2015, 09:46 PM
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week 2 body done
Okay back again.
Painted up the steam bits on top & fitted
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Straitened more wire in the vice and cut to size
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26th March 2015, 11:51 PM
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Occre Stephenson's Rocket 1/24 My second build
Hi
Back again with project No 2, the Stephenson's Rocket by Occre, which I purchased as part of 3 items to see if I liked wood models. Yep its addictive so far.
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21st March 2015, 11:56 PM
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Putting it together and review
Staining up all the bits with Cabots Ceder water base gloss and assembling
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20th March 2015, 06:54 AM
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Occre Portable Work Bench ( Work area) build / review
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Well as promised hear is the workbench build & review.
It was purchased on a whim from Occre.com direct with two other kits. It only cost $40EU or $58 AU so I Didn't expect to much. Its... -
19th March 2015, 08:14 PM
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Finished & time for a Beer
Last little bits done. Window Straps & What I call Potato Bags to fill out roof luggage space
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Final Pics
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17th March 2015, 02:42 PM
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Thank you. I have never done a wood model...
Thank you.
I have never done a wood model before, nor a build log. Had no idea if I was doing log right, it was a pleasure to log and share my experience.
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16th March 2015, 12:35 AM
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Nealy there part 2 Plus
Okay on to the final bits. Brass fittings placed on Suspension
Sealed & finished outer shell & decals
Window coverings commenced.
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13th March 2015, 11:00 PM
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Nearly there part 1
Guns completed, Barrels Stained & roped
Decals Applied.
On her back for the sub assembly connections.
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10th March 2015, 11:19 PM
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Luggage & descisions
Hmm On to the luggage.
Fiddly bits
Confusing instructions. Fake paper leather looked awful so painted over.
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6th March 2015, 10:16 PM
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Day 18,19 20 onwards. Slowing down at bit
I stained the coach with walnut and painted out the interior with back.
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Then I left it and go to work on the Seating and Luggage. Glued poly & fittings direct to Imitation... -
5th March 2015, 11:21 AM
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Envy
Would love to do the Jupiter from them as well as one of their trams. Only thing stopping me is the wife complaining about the money I would spend as it has to come from UK or OCCRE direct (...
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3rd March 2015, 04:12 PM
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Tks still going
Many tks Jim.
will update with new progress shortly. Have stained it with Walnut but not sure about result yet. Your guide was invaluable.
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25th February 2015, 10:57 AM
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Re Cornwall sugestion
Hi Keith
Its actually works out at $50 dearer once I factor in Exchange rates for the Pound.Buying direct from Occre is cheaper but the freight by Fedex is higher ( 68 pound from Cornwall vs 98 EUR... -
25th February 2015, 07:13 AM
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Day 16-18 Slowing down on the pointy end
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Completed the main build. Now doing all the fiddly bits
Luggage start out
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Pre staining / Wood Sealing
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22nd February 2015, 09:25 AM
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Day 15 Finishing in off structure
Completed door Hinges ( Fiddly but fun to do), Lot easier than I thought but need magnifier.
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22nd February 2015, 12:23 AM
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Day 14 Roofing
Tks Keith
Never done one of these before. Working up courage to do a boat with this first. Still deciding to stain or paint. Will Prob stain and then if I don't like paint over. Prefer nat wood.... -
18th February 2015, 12:07 AM
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Day 13 ( not nlucky yet )
Started roofing....
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18th February 2015, 12:04 AM
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Day 12 Doors
Carriage doors....
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17th February 2015, 11:58 PM
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Day 11 Skiining the shell
Its day 12 I think. Anyway time to apply outer carriage skin and framing....
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15th February 2015, 09:44 PM
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Day 10 Bending
After lots of research on this forum and the net, conflicting methods, you tube vids on big wood bending and ship models.
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15th February 2015, 09:34 PM
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Day 8 9
Time to build the body...
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10th February 2015, 09:25 PM
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Day 4-7 Hate spokes
Tks for the advice, I will keep it natural unless there is some really bad reason not to. Not a purest, I love the natural wood look. Having did that I did paint the wheel hubs black as the laser...
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7th February 2015, 07:36 AM
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Day 4 plus
Tks, your boats are brilliant.
Day 4
Broke 2 more drill bits so off to local Jaycar Sat as hobby store is out of stock and my online order has not arrived yet. Bummer.
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6th February 2015, 07:57 AM
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Day 3.5
Brake assembly & handle.
The only issue I had was that the instrictions were wrong when it came to fitting the brake assembly to the base.
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3rd February 2015, 09:22 PM
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Day 2
Tks for the support.
Begging to hate .5mm drill bits broke my first.
Pinned and completed axel section The brass pins are supposed to be cut from 7.8mm brass wire.
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1st February 2015, 06:07 PM
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Amati Stagecoach first ever wood model Log
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The is my first wood model and first build log.
I always wanted to do a ship, but as it was my fist time I thought that I would go for something a little easier. I looked at Hearns Hobbies... -
27th January 2015, 12:14 PM
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Tks in advance form a newbie
Hi
Awsome thread. Just bought the same from Model shipyard. Was tossing between the Victory and Artesania Latina model. Your log helped me decide.
This is the first wooden model I will be doing....