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Barbara

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  1. I am building the modelshipways flying fish and am having trouble finding the lower mast heights and dimensions from the plans. I have built other modelshipways kits and they showed three separate parts. I can’t locate them on the. Plans. thanks for. Your help, Barb
  2. I am looking for suggestions for connecting the deadeye to the chain plate, thank you , Barb
  3. Yes ,I am. Looking for a hand held power device, like a dremel but able to take small bits
  4. I am a ship modeler looking for a recomendation for a good portable drill for use with small bits on both wood and brass, thank you, Barb
  5. I am. Having trouble figuring the main mizzenmast and forward. Mast lengths from the plans, and putting it at scale length, I would appreciate any input
  6. Thank you ,I can not locate the futtock band in the parts ,I have the span collar and hinge, thanks for your help
  7. Can anyone help me with tthe main truss rigging on Charles morgan. Model expo? Thanks
  8. How do you rig the double mainstay on Charles Morgan…? Thanks
  9. Does anyone have a clear diagram or photo for the steering gear and rigging on the Charles F Morgan on the modelshipways. kit ? Thank you
  10. What is a good way to paint the ship ways to make them look weathered? Thanks
  11. Can anyone make a recommendation for a minwax stain color for my pride of baltimore model expo kit ? thanks. Barb
  12. What plank width should I use for belt a and b the 3/16 looks too wide for the tick marks on my planking layout. I am planking the model shipway kit pride of baltimore . Thanks barb
  13. I am about to begin the model shipways pride of Baltimore, can anyone recommend a good build log to follow? Thanks Barbara
  14. How are the blocks rigged for the quarter boat lifts? Thanks
  15. I am rigging model shipways constitution. I notice a difference in location of topsail between plan and picture on instructions. I am also following a build log that shows a different location.The print shows rigged with sails. I am rigging without sails .topgallant and royal also have different locations. Thanks
  16. Can anyone help with rigging the sheet on model shipway constitution without sails. Regards
  17. I think I am referring to the reef tackle . It looks like the start of which is under the fighting platform. Thanks
  18. Does anyone know. Where the reef line originates from for the lower crossjack on modelshipways constitution ? Thanks. Barbara
  19. Are filler plates needed below the dressing belt.? The plans indicate them but different log dont show them used.
  20. Does anyone have a recomendation for a min wax stain for the decks of msw constitution. Thanks. Barb
  21. Can anyone tell me the width of the deck planks on the model expo constitution . Thanks bara
  22. On my previous post about planking the upper gun ports, the ship is MS Kit What is the thickness and width of planks around the gun ports
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