fnkershner
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No she was never real. Just a poor example of a Baltimore Clipper. If the Pride has sheaves, that is good enough for me and yet another item I have learned! Thanks!
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And here we sit in the midst of a deep freeze while someone who will remain nameless shamelessly hints about warm weather. So much for my rant you may carry on now!
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I was wondering if on the real ship there were sheaves or was it just terminated at the bow sprit. maybe several wraps and from the bow sprit to the hull something similar to what you did to the cat heads. I will do some digging.
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She is looking so Sweet!! Did you pass the Fore Stays thru the bowsprit and then back to the Hull?
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Mark - I have never tried. I have always painted over the epoxy.
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What is the rake of your masts? From the pictures it is hard to tell. I would have guessed a bit more rake. I so wish I was at this point on my build. Thanks for solving all the problems and ploughing the road for me.
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I agree with all that working with Epoxy is challenging. I have made my share of mistakes and it is not a forgiving substance. But I also have come to respect what it can do for me in a wet environment. For both of my R/C sail boats I have used Epoxy on the inside of the hull to seal the wood and protect against the inevitable moisture and on the outside to create a strong solid surface for painting. For joints as mentioned I use the thickened stuff that West Marine sells. they also sell a powder that you can add that makes it thicker yet. When installing the deck on my T37 I use a mixture that is about the thickness of Pudding and turn the boat deck face down. I find that if the temp is right the Epoxy fills the area between the deck and the sides of the hull. The result is a strong and watertight bond. If you try this don't forget the wax paper between the boat and the bench. Else you will have a boat permanently bonded to the bench.
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Most of the people in our R/C sailing club use West Marine Epoxy. In fact it is a fairly common practice to coat both sides of the plywood used for the hull with 1 or 2 coats of epoxy and then use thickened Epoxy fillets for the joints. This yields an amazingly strong and water proof bond. I have found that using fiberglass is too heavy and unneeded.
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I would guess that the original engine was steam powered and took up more space. And yes there is a companionway forward of the main hold.
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Very nice idea on the skylight.
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Such Excellent work! I will come back to this when I get to rigging my cannons.
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So Dr. Per where is your Build log? As Model ship Dr. you have a standard to live up to!
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Are you as excited as I am to see the deck installed?
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Announcing the Model Ship World Ship Kit Database Project
fnkershner replied to SkerryAmp's topic in Wood ship model kits
Adam - Do you still need the spreadsheet? I had assumed that Chuck had already shared it with you. I believe he made some updates to the version I have. -
I suggest we have our next PSSM meeting at Gil's condo so that we can see the wonderful work in person! All in favor?
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Don - Would you like for me to include you in our local club's newsletter? Just PM me with your email address and maybe you can join us for a meeting. I can show you my Bluenose and more importantly Dave can show you his.
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Announcing the Model Ship World Ship Kit Database Project
fnkershner replied to SkerryAmp's topic in Wood ship model kits
Adam - This is great work! If I can help just sing out! -
I assume you have deleted the square sails on the foremast in the above diagram to expose your changes. I agree with what I see.
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Don - Bluenose was my first and I fell in love with her. I also found her to be very easy and satisfying as a build.
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I am sorry to hear about your friend, but you are getting started on a great adventure. I look forward to your progress. I have this exact model in the entryway of our home. It has sat in its display case for a number of years.
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Announcing the Model Ship World Ship Kit Database Project
fnkershner replied to SkerryAmp's topic in Wood ship model kits
Adam - In MSW 1.0 we used to have something very similar to this. I twas a spreadsheet that listed every model on the market and other relevant details. I provided an old copy of that sheet to Chuck, but I am guessing he is pretty busy and it needed some updates. I will send that to you so you can include it here. -
Blackie - you have done some really good work in this area. And I must confess that you are way ahead of me. I have looked at your research and it is sound. I am sorry I don't have much to offer.
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I'm with Mark. Have to come up with new words.
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