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Seahawk1313

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  1. Hi Brian. I don't glue any of the masts. I run temporary lines to steady the masts until the rigging is set up. I use card templates to check the angles, but I think eyeballing works fine. -Hal
  2. Strong men and brut force. I once recovered a 8 ft dingy in rough water by myself, getting up on deck 3 ft above the water. Not easy but it can be done. What is not said is the size of the boat nor the size of the crew. (?) -Hal
  3. Very nice work,but I think you are over gunning the ship. American privateers had large crews to take other ships by boarding. They wouldn't get into gun duels because they didn't want to do much damage the ship they wanted to capture. Privateering was about making money. Any guns carried would mostly be mid ship for weight considerations, especially on these schooners. Four to six guns were I think the normal. Just my opinion. Your ship is coming along VERY nicely. You are the captain so you can arm it as you see fit. - Hal
  4. uss frolick,Hi Steve, Have you consided writing comparing the 1813 sloops. I'm sure you have a lot of research on the subject. - Hal
  5. Tougue in cheek, What no ship's name and date on the bell ? ! Kidding! Your work is always wonderful. I love watching everything come together. You are a true Artist. - Hal
  6. I agree with Shipman. They were practical men. If something was in the way and not needed it would most likely be stored. A side question, do your door hinged work? Your work is beyond words, I love watching your ship come together, wonderful!- Hal
  7. Wonderful work! I always look for what you are building. Your talent is beyond words. - Hal
  8. I too ordered the book. Reminds me of a time when I helped in a small way a gentleman who was writing a book about Captain Blakeley and the Wasp. Thanks for the note on the Enterprize book.- Hal
  9. Very well done. An impressive build. I enjoyed following your research and your excellent work, - Hal
  10. A very interesting read, thank you for posting it. - Hal
  11. Wonderful work, just one question, on what deck was the ship's wheel on a Turkish Ship of the Line? - Hal
  12. Very interesting and impressive model. Not the usual Ship of the Line. your constuction is wonderful. - Hal
  13. Working in 1/96 scale there is no such thing as too small, all go into labelled ( by wood type ) plastic shoe boxes. 😁 - Hal
  14. Dave, your model is too nice Not to put in a case. I took to long to get one of mine in a case and paid dearly for it (cat that likes string!) Now once I know the rigged size I make the case. - Hal
  15. I believe each crew member had 2 hammocks if I remember correctly. - Hal
  16. Your Shop is way too clean! Where do you really work on the ships? 😁 LOL - Hal
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