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You are absolutely correct. If I ever need to get inside the display case it takes 2 people to carefully lift it high enough to clear the mast.
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fnkershner replied to Mahuna's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Just make sure you use a push stick so that fingers and blade have proper separation. I would be glad to help in anyway I can. It is hard for me to relate to your uncertainty. I have been playing with table saws since I was in my teens. I will suggest one thing. Stand slightly to the side when cutting. This way if you have something kick back it can fly across the room and not into you. When I first got my Jim saw. I was so excited I could not wait for the first cut. So I took it out to my workshop set it up. Yes I waxed the table top. And then I set about cutting a plank or 2. Out of reflex without thinking I stood to the side as I made my first cut. It was a good thing I did. Because my first plank got caught by the blade and flew across the room. It made contact with the widow and broke the inside pane of glass! Nice arrow! I am very glad that was not my chest. -
The discussion about how hard these craft are to sail is supported by the recent incident on the Baltimore Clipper II. She lost her bow sprit in heavy weather off the coast of France. As a result she also lost most of each of the masts. Pretty close tolerances and when you have lost the forestay.. Oh my!
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I like it. I must confess I chickened out on the location of the forward set of cannons. I just moved then slightly further forward just so I didn't have to mess with the shrouds. I am sure your way is much more accurate. Oh well. One more suggestion - I believe the anchor cable was stowed near the bow. I would not lead it aft of the foremast. And finally a question - Since the Capstan is primarily used for managing the sails. wouldn't it be found between the masts? With the bars stowed it would not get in the way of the main hatch. Personally I would enlarge the cabin. This is officer country! Give them some room.
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Nice to have you back Chris! Great work!
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Dave - I built my display case very similar to what you describe. But mine is 100% Plexiglas, much like a thin Aquarium. I have about 4" clearance from the top of the mast. I also created a wooden base and routed a nice edge around with a slight lip to hold the Plexiglas. I prefer to have nothing but the model showing. So there is no wood above the base. I also like your idea of the old block.
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Please keep us informed on your Syren. I hope to restart mine in the fall.
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Thanks for the responses. This is helping me decide what I want as well. I am eager to see your final deck plan and even more interested to see what you do with the rigging. This is another area I have not yet tackled. I agree it needs improvement.
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I very much like your pump a huge improvement from the kit. I also like your Binnacle. Have you thought about the Ship's bell? I am going to mount my bell on the binnacle similar to what Chuck did in the Syren. Your companion way looks very much like Chuck's Syren. Are you going to blacken the stove pipe? If there are no gratings how does the crew get air? I would suggest that If she is a slaver then she definitely needs more gratings. Also if she is a slaver she doesn't need cannons. Those 4 lb balls will only *iss off the Royal Navy. I am aiming for the period of 1800 to 1817 so there is a need for fire power. And I expect I will have a busier deck. But if I had done such a nice job planking the deck I would probably be less inclined to cover it up. My last question is would a ship of this type use both a Windlass and a Capstan? I am guessing but the windlass would require fewer crew and could also handle the sail trimming duties if the lines were led forward. I wouldn't worry about the macro lens. It is almost as critical as we are. Thanks for all the ideas I think you have helped to complete my deck furniture at least in my mind.
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Very nice work! Boy I would like to work next to you on that planking. Very clean and it looks so good! I really like what you did with the boat. Ok Now lets talk about the deck furniture arrangement. I agree about moving the pumps aft. You want to be able to reach the deepest point of the bilge. From what I have read that is very near the base of the main mast. I would like to see more of what you did for the cabin. I still haven't decided what to do there. Also I moved the 2 cannons furthest aft forward. The weight of those cannons should be supported by the buoyancy of the bow. Very nice work on the windlass. I also like what you did with the main hatch. Is that a stove pipe aft of the forward Hatch? Don't you need gratings to get air below? I can't wait to see more! 1820 is getting to the very end of the Baltimore clippers life. They were small and fast, but they didn't carry much. With the end of the war of 1812. They quickly started to die out. I am aiming for a time period of about 10 to 15 yrs. earlier. What do you plan to do about the cannon shot? Inquiring minds want to know!
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I live to serve the Admiral. It is she who will decide if and when w move and how often. And I believe that are a few moves left in the future. Hunting for a rental has been challenging. When you have lived for 9 yrs in a 3000 sq ft house with 2 acres of land you tend to expand. Most landlords do not understand 4 pets, a full sized boat and too much furniture to name. The biggest challenge over the next 2 weeks is going to b the down sizing. We thought we had found a wonderful place with a 600 sq foot basement shop. But they did not like the 4 pets. We will see how things develop.
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I had the say problem on the same kit at about the same time. From that experience I have always Planned ahead and decided how I was going to mount it before I started planking. I have not found pedestals that have different slot sizes, And often the keel is too big for the pedestal. So I have found it necessary to sand the width of the keel at the point of the pedestal.
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Keith - Thanks for stopping by. The only reason I used Balsa instead of Basswood is that I found a piece of Balsa that was thinner than any sheet of Basswood I could find. Yes I would prefer to use Basswood whenever possible. but in the case I knew I was going to plank both sides so no problem. And you can guess how flexible the Balsa was. So it was easy to install. But once installed I did have the issue of how fragile the Balsa was. So I had to plank it right away to add strength. As to the back order it just arrived. Unfortunately we have less than 2 weeks to move. So the model will have to wait a bit longer. As to the sale of the house - It was a short sale. This is the reason I am moving into a rental. As to the band - When I was in College was when "The Wall" first came out. So yes I do know!
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Please create a build log. I would love to compare mine with yours. I believe the kit has been discontinued, I am not sure. Have you decided to make changes or stick to the plans?
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LMDave - Just in case you hadn't figured it out. This is the build log I keep getting confused with yours.
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I think everyone gets to the point that there is a preferred side of the ship.
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Gil - I will make you a deal. Make me a deck hand on the next parade I will help you get her ready. I think we can get the whole club to help sand and polish.
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Do we have a list of kits organized per scale?
fnkershner replied to yvesvidal's topic in Wood ship model kits
I found the spreadsheet. I sent it to Chuck. He is going thru it and updating it. None of his kits are on that list. I am sure he will post it once he is done. -
I have to tell all of you I just can't wait to get up in the morning and read the latest new posts. This such a fantastic group. Wonderful builds, great kits. Makes it hard to go to work. Nice work Thomas, you should take credit for the excellent job. But I also agree with you Chuck should also take credit for his work. He has done this hobby a world of good.
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Here is an article I found on the rigging of Hammocks. Hammocks RN.pdf
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Sweep Ports are for Sweeps. LOL i.e. Long handled oars. If the only propulsion for a ship is sails and there is no wind. Guess what the crew has to do? Must have been quite the job.
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So Gil is Far Out ready for the parade? This is your last weekend. For those on this forum who do not know. Next weekend is Opening Day for boating here in the Puget Sound. There is a big celebration which includes a parade of boats on the water. Gil's boat "Far Out" has been the lead boat for the parade for a number of years. He hosts many dignitaries as they cruise from one lake to the other. I mention all of this because I suspect the Victory is going to take a back seat for a bit.
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Dave I would do that. You could even go to Chuck's log of the Syren and copy the stairs/Companion way. I think it would look better than the grating.
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Well Good luck to you both. As you will note in my log, I found that I didn't have enough planks for the 2nd layer and tried to mill my own. I think I need more practice at that. I may just have found a need for the only Byrnes tool I don't own. So I got a bit more that 1/2 way thru the 2nd planking and removed everything. Now the ship yard is closed until we finish moving. Once we get settled I hope to catch up with you guys.
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One more item I noticed - Where is the companionway to the cabin? Is there no entrance to go below?
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