HMS Unicorn Build Log 13 - Cap Square Making

Cap Square Making

Finally, I got sometime on my update after such a long while. This is done like 2 weeks ago, and now I'm slowly putting up my works here... :)

I started working on it once my copper sheet arrived, and also made a jig to help on. Here's it is. 

I cut a 2mm strip from it.

 And with the aid of my jig to create the curve on it.

To save time, I made them only for those exposing on the deck. Total of 20 guns, so 40 cap square.

I also added nail detail to it, and continued to blacken. :)

Thanks for viewing. ;)

DIY Drill Press Stand & XY Table

DIY Drill Press Stand & XY Table

I've made myself a DIY drill press stand with xy axis table recently, and I think it's good to share it here. :)

Here it is! 

It's done by using 3 macro focusing rails, which I bought from ebay at only USD$11.90 each and some hard woods to hold them tight. 2 of them will act as XY table; while another one as drill 'press'. This orientation is mainly for milling and drilling purpose.

I also drilled another hole on the other side of the base for my second orientation. This way is better to cut long wood strip. ;)

Anyway, it took me sometimes to get use to my own tool... I started by making some miniature chairs for my Unicorn.

Horizontal orientation to cut long wood strip... 

Vertical one to mill. Picture below shows the legs of a chair.

The result! :D

I prefer the left one, looks more like a chair for me.

It does help saving a lot of them especially when making a bunch of miniature stuffs. ;) 

Tell me what you think!

Thanks for viewing. ^^