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ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
fnkershner replied to DORIS's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Doris!! You are back! You really should travel to Hawaii and see the Missouri in person. It is amazing to stand on her decks under those huge guns. But what is even better to me is your RC. Your seizings are perfect!- 881 replies
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Dave - Thanks for the ideas on the Boom. I have found that mine is a bit twisted. So I may have to create my own from new stock. JD - I would love to see your build. Please do create a log.
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So any clues on how you did the triangular taper of the Boom? That is one I am not looking forward too.
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Jeff - Richard & I are building the 1:35 version which has the 5 ft mast. And Dave is building the 1:80 version. You might want to look at all the build logs. And about the part of your wife shooting you. Well Mine still has no idea what she is getting in our front room. I may need a bed somewhere. (and a small store room for my models)
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Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52
fnkershner replied to marsalv's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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IMHO this beauty cries for sails up. You can always rig her with the sails out as if you were on a down wind run that way you can see the deck and still be impressed with the sails. Besides take the challenge and rig a .5 ounce chute! make it colorful. that will get everyone's attention.
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Alright, just for you! Yesterday, I took the Border Collie for a hike in the woods. It was 27.5 Centigrade clear and sunny. We had a wonderful time. We hiked about 8.5 Kilometers. It was a new area near my home that was logged about 50 to 80 yrs ago and just left natural since. I can't wait to go back. Might need to take some water next time. There was lots of shade in the forest but it was still warm. Just to bug you I will take a picture next time. Maybe I should tell you about the wonderful fun we had sailing 3 R/C T37s on the lake last week? I do have pictures of that. Had to quit is was so hot standing out in the sun on the dock. Now back to our regularly scheduled R/C boat building.
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Dave all they gave me was plans and cloth. No preprinting. I don't know why I didn't think of the need for the numbers etc.
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So now I can get even with you. Would you like to know the weather here in wonderful Seattle?
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Igor - Since you posted your pictures in this build log, I think both Blackie and I assumed you were building a Baltimore Clipper. You are correct that the Harvey never actually existed. And BCs are closely related to the American Pilot Boat. I can see lots of similarity between yours and this model. Is yours a kit or did you build from scratch. I still suggest you start your own build log. I would not worry about the Language differences. We have lots of non native English speakers on this forum. If you had your own log you might get more input. I would like to know where you got you plans and other materials. This boat is interesting. I also note the date of 1815.
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How many coats of paint did this take? Sounds like only 2 or 3. Also did you thin the paint?
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Bdr - You should start a log of your own. this is interesting. You did a great job on the rigging of this gun, but is a bit out of period? are you building a Baltimore clipper? if so I doubt they have a gun of this type.
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Pete - Thanks for these Pics. They help me with some of my decisions. The first picture reminds me of when I was racing. The Captain would yell "Meat to the rail!" and everyone would hang out as far as they could. One time when we had an accidental Jibe I went from being high side to my foulies being up to my thighs in icy cold saltwater. Dave - On a race boat you don't want railing in the true sense. You do want something that you can tie off to if needed. On long races we would rig a line running from Bow to stern and winch it tight. If you were on deck with most of the crew asleep you would clip your safety harness to this line if you needed to go forward to the bow. In AC racing there is a story of a bowman going over board and basically pulling himself back on the boat with the Jib sheet. The attitude in racing is that true railing would just slow the boat down, both because of added weight and wind resistance. On a cruising sailboat we called what you call railing Life lines. We also told any newcomers on the boat that if your life depended on it then forget it. they were not strong enough to hold the average person's weight. You were always aware of what were the strong and weak parts of the boat. I could hold on the forestay or the shrouds. If they were strong enough to hold the mast then they could hold me. Some station and life line bolted to the deck. Would keep sail bags from washing over board but not you. Remember the rule - One had for the boat and one hand for you.
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Chuck - I had not thought of that. Ok I will give it a try.
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Thanks guys for the vote of confidence. I will finish this weekend (the Admiral is going to be out of town!)
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You are right. I think the key learning here is that particularly for this size edge gluing is essential. I did edge glue but obviously not enough.
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Pete - I think when I went for the 1:35 scale I did not realize what I had gotten myself into. I might have been better off with Dave's kit. But both of us have the same design by the same manufacturer. If I can get past the issues I am having right now with the hull planking (read learning experience). I will be able to paint, plank the deck and build the deck furniture. This kit has some wonderful details. I can't wait to get there.
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I would catch up with you if I could just solve the cracks in the hull problem. I have been away for the weekend. I am going to try some of the suggestions in my log this week.
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So what does the wife say now? the smaller model is "easier"? That Binnacle looks very large for the model. You almost can't get past on either side. Wonderful work. I think it is time for you to go to the dark side and move up to scratch building.
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Darrel - it was great having you join us for our meeting. I do hope we get to share with you again. Jeff of Hobbymill fame will keep you supplied with the best wood all the time. As I mentioned he is so popular he is often 3 to 4 months behind in orders. But he is very fast in shipping. And he always includes a little extra wood. By the way you model is even better in person.
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I don't use a hair dryer either. I am willing to wait. there is plenty to do while it dries.
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Man I started before you and look how far ahead of me you are. I want to paint my hull so bad.
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Pops, I have not experience with the Bounty Launch. but you might also be interested in the Pinnace. since it is designed by Chuck it has much the same design as the long boat and it is almost double in size and 1:24 in scale.
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