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    Great idea, Pete. The America's Cup boats have come a long way since those days. Australia II looks almost quaint! Tom
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    Ron, Thank God! I will certainly let Alex off the hook, and latch onto you! First question: where we're you able to find all the information for Camilla? I would really like to model the Ariel in which John Paul Jones had his last sea battle. I sent off an email to NMM weeks ago, but no answer. I suspect that they discovered that my ancestors fought in the Revolution, and they're still mad at us. Dave, I'm giving this to my son; he has much more room than I do. The other models are out in the garage! Tom
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    Herbert, Thanks for the information. I see that some of the earlier photos have dates on them going back to 2006. So it's not a fast build, which suits me just fine. But I'm already developing some questions about the bulkheads. I can probably figure it out; it's just easier to ask. Tom
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    We haven't heard anything from Alex in several months. I hope everything is all right. If you peruse Chuck Passaro's site, Syren Model Co., you'll discover that you can buy a set of Alex's plans for this model, which I did, in 1:64. I was hoping to use Alex's log as a mini practicum and certainly an inspiration for my own improvement. Incidentally, Alex's plans are first rate, and Chuck puts them out on good, heavy paper. Tom
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    Nice work, Pete. You've mentioned a couple of times that you soak wood in alcohol prior to bending it. I've always just used water; am I missing out on a good thing? Tom
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    Yves, There's a Herreshoff museum in Bristol, RI. You might want to inquire of them for plans. Tom
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    OK, I get it. Good solution. Most entrepreneurial of you! Tom
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    Pete, Will you tell us how you fabricated the turnbuckles? Tom
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    Look who's talking! Ha!
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    I'm assuming you shaped the funnel by eye? Came out damn good! And the way you're knocking this pilot house together w/o plans is amazing. If you were a piano player, you'd be one of those who can just sit down, without sheet music, and create a symphony! Tom
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    You guys are all too nice to me. This site has the most inspiring and encouraging group of people. Bless you all! The model is good, but it's not that good, but I'm getting better! Tom
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    Michael, You get part of the credit for this build. Pilot house windows, smoke stack, and running lights. Did I forget anything? Pete, Size is the main consideration. I can work down to 1:64 and the final product has to fit in a normal sized house. I've been following Alex's build of Sphynx in the scratch builds. The advantage is that the hull is only just over 100' long, and Alex makes plans available through Chuck Passaro at Syren. Tom.
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    Pete, She looks really nice! I told you earlier that my aunt has one of these (Zephyr) and that I've had the good fortune to sail her many times. There's a bizarre jib sheet arrangement that only uses one line reeved through a block on the aft end of the club. I guess that's better than two sheets? Anyway, you're doing a great job Tom PS Weren't you about to move to Oregon? Are you still at CdA?
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    Crackers, Your photo is from the fall of 1938. Here are a couple of others just prior to yours: She was refloated but never used again. Instead she was towed to another berth and left. Ultimately, she was towed out to deeper water and scuttled. All pictures are thanks to the Searsport Maritime Museum. Tom
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    OK. Next comparison; this time with flags flying and anchor installed on the bow in the same position as in the real photo. The bow nameplate moves around in different photos, as does the stove pipe. The bell on the front of the pilot house was on the boat early and then removed. I suspect it hindered traffic, although it shows up again after 1905. I had to make the anchor twice; the first time it was too big. And I made the 45 star American flag 3 times before I got it right. Both flags are pictures off the internet, sized for the model and stuck on brass sheet.
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    Richard, Thanks for the reply. The rig is simple, which is a benefit, and no ratlines! I made my own blocks, as I think the kit supplied stuff looks pretty clunky. If that isn't a possibility for you, check out Chuck Passaro's offerings at the Syrene link on the home page. Tom
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    Richard, I'm enjoying your log, but a question: did the pedestals come with the kit, or did you purchase them separately? A couple of years ago my dentist gave me the same kit and asked me to build it, as it was too complicated for him. I did it, but there were no pedestals with my kit. So it just sits there: Tom
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    Rodger, I think you got the wind direction right. What had me puzzled was this sentence:
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    Omega, Sorry to be late to this log, but I'll add my kudos to the others. I think it's particularly difficult to recreate the lines around the stern which are so fine, and at a scale of 1:192 is even more remarkable. You mentioned earlier that the completion of the full sized boat would require a lot of money, which is certainly true, but then to sail it would require a pretty good sized crew as well. Any volunteers? Tom
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    Green!? You mean they're not supposed to be the same color? Damn! Michael, coach, Thanks. John, If there was a house flag it's design has long been lost. So I was thinking of flying a 45 star Union Jack (not to be confused with the British Union Jack). The US Union Jack is white stars on a blue field and can be flown at the bow when the ship is NOT underway. Inasmuch as the ship will be sitting on pedestals, I guess that's ok. Tom
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    John, I think, given the height of these flagpoles, that they would look bizarre without flags flying. The appropriate flag is a 45 star item that Loyalhanna stocks. I'll have to make the jack for the bow. The following picture is for Michael Mott who helped me through the construction. The starboard light looks the same. I notice I need to do some touch-up paint. Tom
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    John, As you can see the flag staffs are quite long and thin. I thought I'd turn them out of brass rod; I thought that might be easier and stronger. The other observation is that of all the pictures I have of this craft at various times in her career, they have never flown a flag from these poles. So what do I do? Go for the dressier look and put on flags, or be historically accurate and leave them bare? Tom
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    Bob, Don't forget the woman on the bench at the stern! I know some of us put figures on our models, but I haven't gotten that creative yet. I've got the Vinal Haven Historical Society interested in perhaps giving her a home. Tom
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    Nils, That's a great tip, thanks. I guess I'll start going to flea markets, too. And the rest of you guys, thanks for tuning in. I consider all of you much more accomplished than me. Tom

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