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  1. TBlack
    Allen, try now. They seem to be working Tom
  2. TBlack
    I'm coming late to this party, but I get my silkspan from: www.bluejacketinc.com. Before I got a set of sails for Scud that I was happy with, I went through 5 sheets of the stuff (each sail is 3 ply). Also, Tom Ruggiero (tomshipmodel) has a tutorial on sail making. Otherwise, a nice looking craft! Tom
  3. TBlack
    As an update, almost finished. I got an enormous amount of help in fabricating and rigging the sails from Tomshipmodel (yet another star from that NJ club, and a director of the NRG). I have yet to put the reefing points in, and a dinghy goes on the portside amidships.
  4. TBlack
    Here's how I solved the feeding of the anchor chain. Wasn't on the plans, but it seems logical.
  5. TBlack
    Check out Tomshipmodel's tutorial. in the search box type: sails for a cutter rigged long boat. Tom
  6. TBlack
    Steve, Great question' I hope Druxey has a chance to answer. In the meantime, check out plexiboxes4u.com Tom
  7. TBlack
    Magnificent! I hope you signed this original artwork somewhere. Tom
  8. TBlack
    It’s like the end of a great movie. A wonderful journey, and a shame it’s all over.
  9. TBlack
    A bit of a setback, but, at least, the Drs. think they can do something about it. TB
  10. TBlack
    We're with you, dear pal. Actually, that does look like a challenging puzzle, but that you can do it in an afternoon means your mind is working just fine! Tom
  11. TBlack
    Michael, I'll add my sympathy for your dealing with CTS, but I have confidence that you will prevail! I'm also interested in the plank bending technique. Wet towel; microwave for 1 minute; ready to serve. Those frames are 1/16" thick? Tom
  12. TBlack
    Not sure how you determined 19', but there would be about 3' of oar in the boat, if there are 2 oarsmen per thwart. That means 16' outside? That REALLY doesn't sound right.
  13. TBlack
    Always a good idea to listen to the gods. The alternative is called tragedy. Besides, the results look very promising! TB
  14. TBlack
    Druxey, I'm guessing the finish on the metal work is the result of your chemical treatment. Which color is that? Tom
  15. TBlack
    Tom, That would be Liverpool? Which reminds me that you need to show us how you do small stern carvings. Nevertheless, presumably, you need to set the sails on this long boat, and, hopefully, that will also be part of the tutorial? Tom
  16. TBlack
    I'd go with the PVA and sawdust routine. Although, having looked at what you've done so far with the frames on your first time out, I can't understand how the planking isn't fitting better. I'm 77 and sometimes my hands get shaky, too. I find that a martini helps steady me down! Tom
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    Tom, So far, nice presentation. Very clear, even I can follow! Although you are furling your sails, will you cover how to affect a set to the sails? Tom
  18. TBlack
    Mighty tight quarters to be adding all that detail. Must be nimble fingers! I'm trying to imagine the sequence necessary to get it all to fit. Tom
  19. TBlack
    Michael, I hate to give you an opposing view, but I doubt that there would be many here who would agree that you are ham fisted in your model boat building. While I thing generalists are a good thing in this world (I count myself as one), I'm starting to believe that you can do anything you set your mind to do. Furthermore (I'm not done yet!), you are generous with your time and knowledge beyond normal expectations. OK, I'm done, but I think you need a hug. Tom
  20. TBlack
    Yes, I think you call them fairleads. I do need some kind of fairlead for the anchor rode. As you can see, if the line comes through the chock, it won't line up with the winch properly without a fairlead on the deck. What to do? Tom
  21. TBlack
    I'm told that I act like a teenager and look much younger than my 77 years. Here's a up-date: The boom crutch is just there for the photo. And Keith A. the bow chock was made using your method. Thanks for the guidance! Tom
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    Keith, A laborious process, but good results! Tom
  23. TBlack
    OK, Druxey, now you've piqued my curiosity. If you can get the port side in one shot, what's different on the starboard side? Tom
  24. TBlack
    Alex, I see that you get a lot of compliments on your handiwork. But does anyone notice your excellent photography? A viewing pleasure! Tom
  25. TBlack
    I also use rubber cement for the same reason Bob does. I get mine at the drug store. Tom

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