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bushman32

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  1. For me, it depends on the wood I am using and what I am building. If I am using "cheaper" woods, such as basswood or poplar, or I am building a steel ship then I paint. If I am using finer woods, I leave natural. Personal preference to me. If you plan on doing commission work, then it would be up to the client.
  2. You would also benefit from using filler blocks of wood at the bow. You glue in a soft wood, such as balsa or basswood, between the bulkhead and stem post, shape it to match the shape of the hull. This way your planks will lay on these filler blocks. Planking tutorials will explain it better than I can.
  3. That is interesting. She was built by Marinship in California. Hopefully a little research on them might lead me to the contractor for the windlasses and I can go from there. Ron W.
  4. Unfortunately, that is the wrong style but I do appreciate it. Ron W.
  5. I am building Revell's old 1/400 USS Mission Capistrano which was a T2 tanker. I am scratch building several parts, along with redoing the aft superstructure to match her actual design. I am having a hard time getting information on the design of the anchor windlass and was wondering if anyone would have any idea of where I could get better information. I have studied many images of her and sister ships, and though there are a few that shows some detail, I need better information. Thanks, Ron W.
  6. Don't forget Donald Dressel's book Planking Techniques for Model Ship Builders. Excellent book.
  7. I couldn't find any reference to "CMS". I wonder if it was just a misprint on the book.
  8. Shoot, mine are well over 25 years old and I need new ones. Hopefully some day.
  9. Old Navy here and I love my coffee!
  10. I was wondering if the NRG has any plans to bring back the coffee mugs. My old coffee mugs are worn out and I would like to replace them. Thanks, Ron W.
  11. I got the things working. However, with the Ships in Scale there are several issues missing. Looks like from 1990 to 1999. Anyone have any ideas? Ron W.
  12. I will download Adobe and see if that works. Thanks
  13. How I wish we still had Floquil Marine Colors.
  14. I got the NRG, MSB, and SIS flash drives for my computer but cannot figure out how to properly install them. I am running Windows 11, can someone help me with the installation? Thanks, Ron W. Edit: I got MSB working but having issues with NRG "menu". Shows me the list of volumes but can't click on any, and SIS "later years". This shows the volumes with no issue covers and can't access the magazines. Thanks.
  15. Yes I know, been trying to find a set I can afford. Ron W.
  16. Greg, I don't suppose you still have Peter Huff's plans that you would be willing to part with? Ron W.
  17. While on the subject of Preac's thickness sander, any good sources for drive belts and sanding drums? Ron W.
  18. Thank you guys, I ordered a couple from McMaster-Carr. I have had that Preac for well over 25 years, first time I have had to do this. Ron W.
  19. Side bearing, on the side plate without the motor, on my Preac thickness sander is finally going out. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get a replacement or what size I would need if I tried Home Depot. Thanks, Ron W.
  20. You could try Model Expo, maybe Micro Mark. Honestly, if you have a soldering iron, it is easy to make your own.
  21. Welcome to the club. What part of Utah are you from? I live in Draper. Ron
  22. Did early brigantines have a gaff on the foremast? That's why I thought topsail schooner.
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