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  1. TBlack
    If you go the styrene way, check out Evergreen Scale Models. Their site shows rod at .75 mm.
  2. TBlack
    Tom, pictures are all there. Thanks. Harbor Freight? Probably not too expensive and doesn’t take up any work space!
  3. TBlack
    Tom, what kind of “pencil like hand engraving tool” are you using? BTW, the pictures didn't seem to come out on my computer. Am I alone?
  4. TBlack
    Yes, dear Keith, photographs can be our boon or Bain!
  5. TBlack
    Do you apply it side to side or longitudinally?
  6. TBlack
    Maybe after I take Greg and David’s class this October?
  7. TBlack
    Gary, we used to keep our schooner at D.N.Kelley & Sons in Fairhaven with many of these draggers as our neighbors. Will this model be “weathered”, or as newly launched? Tom
  8. TBlack
    Really clever. This log keeps getting more and more amazing!
  9. TBlack
    Seamless. Beautiful!
  10. TBlack
    beautiful result. I wish these were in 1:48 scale. As it is not, I'll have to figure out how to carve them myself!
  11. TBlack
    Davits in, according to the book cover painting. They look very far apart for a small ship's boat. BTW, if there is a boat on the davits, would there also be a boat amidships? You'll notice, also, that I've started installing rigged cannons. No training tackle. As Ron Neilson (hollowneck) points out: too small and finnicky.
  12. TBlack
    From stern lanterns to ships’ boats to huge frigates, you certainly succeed at your goal. When you have a vision, you are unstoppable!
  13. TBlack
    I believe Greg has used mica on his model. Thoughts? Tom
  14. TBlack
    Keith, I thought I would leave them as they are. This is a pretty simple craft without much embellishment, like Fair American?
  15. TBlack
    Keith, I decided to use your idea on the rope lanyards for the ladders: You'll also notice that I have installed the cap rail, the top rail on the transom and the gratings. The overall photo: At this point I need to install the aft davits. Then the rest of the construct is pretty much the same as the kit with the exception of an elm tree pump in the bow (I have no idea why, but it's in the book.) The book also mentions royals which I am not going to include, having decided that O'Brian made a mistake.
  16. TBlack
    nice metal work. Invisible seams!
  17. TBlack
    Mike, Interesting setup, but you do have to trust the angle gauge to be accurate Any way to double check the angle? Tom
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    Nick, I have a Unimat SL1000 lathe, which is not made anymore, but is available from time to time on EBAY. Also, I have a Sherline mill which is very well made and the company provides great customer service. I would assume their lathe to be of the same quality. You'll need to think about what kind of cutters you'll need, as well as a dead/live center, self-centering 3 jaw chuck. Maybe nice to have is a DRO setup, and a compound slide. Tom
  19. TBlack
    Keith, I know about those. Tom
  20. TBlack
    Wonderfully detailed description, with product links; fabulous!
  21. TBlack
    Spooky, I saw this comment, and I thought, "Well, I'll just buy it down here and send it up there for him". Amazon has a used copy for $154.00! That was the end of that idea. The other option is to scan the build logs of Ed Tosti, David Antscherl, as well as Hollowneck. Probably others that escape me right now, but they all show you both what to do and how to do it. Tom
  22. TBlack
    Tom, I hope you’re going to bring your creation to New London. Tom
  23. TBlack
    I’ll underscore your discipline, and perfection. Good going! TB
  24. TBlack
    Ooh! Much better solution, but I can’t see how the rope is secured at the bottom. BTW, this is why mom always liked you best. She recognized your perspective and precision, not to mention your good looks!
  25. TBlack
    Keith, you mean the baluster at the top of the ladder? your bro

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