What bored sailors do: part 2
- Thread starter ShotgunSlim
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Absolutely!! I have small thermal wire for stays and jewelers thread for running rigging. I just can't figure out how to make small blocks and cleats.....
You could copy the typical blocks made for models made by Caldercraft, and use walnut to create the shape, then drill a hole so the line goes through.
A nicer option if the scale works out, would be the blocks they make for RC model yachts. They make them totally functional so they are not cheap. last time I looked they were $12 each.
Try sailsetc.com, harbormodels.com, pekabe.com, wetgoose.com midwestmodelyachting.com
(not sure the exact urls but those should be close)
Best option is:
http://www.cap-maquettes.com/contents/en-uk/d1062_maquette_accastillage_voile.html
A french company that makes almost everything you can think of for model yachts. Shackles, Blocks, etc
A friend of mine builds model RC boats and told me about them. Decent prices and great stuff.
There is a publication for stuff like that. I think it's called Model Shipbuilding. Unbelievable detail some of those artisans go to. I'd go crazy. There are also model ship building suppliers.
Here's a link to another bored sailors' winter project:
It's a 13' Radio Controlled model of the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk. Note that the radome is a repurposed ping pong ball. My friend, who built it, has about 15 RC vessels all of which are functional. And, then there are the aircraft... Winter is rough on him.
Here's a link to another bored sailors' winter project:
ok since we are on this thread.
Long ago I almost got into this hobby.
They use bb guns on the boats to sink the competition. I've seen better in person but this was a quick search
And while I was lookin for a video on that I saw this and just had to show ya. unique anyway.
Long ago I almost got into this hobby.
And while I was lookin for a video on that I saw this and just had to show ya. unique anyway.
hehe they almost had me when it was a big thing like in 1994 give or take. Looks like a lot of work building a boat to be sunk but still would be fun had a lot of rules to go with it obviously or someone would make a metal hull or something hehe.
Here's yet another update on the model progress: As usual, I'm not spending as much time on it as I'd like but progress continues in small steps anyway. So far, I've added the keel cable, all the shroud attachment points, the stem fitting and bow pulpit, soldered up the stern pulpit and modified the stand a little. From watching all the above videos, this sure seems like small change.....but that's just my 22 cents worth.........
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