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  1. Chuck Seiler
    You are making great progress. Uhhgggg! No, not the actual mortise/tenon joints themselves. That would be some chore. I was thinking more the line of the actual joint.
  2. Chuck Seiler
    Lyle, The Excavations of an Ancient Boat from the Sea of Galilee by Shelly Wachsmann (hereafter known as Wachsmann-Excavations) shows the planks have diagonal butt joints. Will you be modeling that into your build...or leave well enough alone?
  3. Chuck Seiler
    Yowza! What a mish-mash. The keel was made from 2 different types of woods and the rest from pieces-parts left over from whatever was laying around from older boats. Sounds like that Johnny Cash song where he builds a car from parts he got from the junk yard.
  4. Chuck Seiler
    Asked and answered. The Excavations of an Ancient Boat from the Sea of Galilee by Shelly Wachsmann, 1990 states it was a square sail. The Migdal Boat Mosaic from first century CE indicates this as well.
  5. Chuck Seiler
    Asked and answered. The Excavations of an Ancient Boat from the Sea of Galilee by Shelly Wachsmann, 1990 states it was a square sail. The Migdal Boat Mosaic from first century CE indicates this as well.
  6. Chuck Seiler
    Stuglo, Do you remember if the "original" boat you saw was square rigged or lanteen?
  7. Chuck Seiler
    Checking out Scott's site, I see he has 2 versions; one is square rigged and one is lanteen. Which is correct? Given the propensity of lanteen sails in Arab boats and the Mediterranean Sea, I would think local building custom and wind patterns would say that is correct, but.....????? Any thoughts?
  8. Chuck Seiler
    I am looking forward to this build. Louie, pass the popcorn.
  9. Chuck Seiler
    Y'all are just jealous because the hot chicks (can I still say that?) are coming to my ship.
  10. Chuck Seiler
    A recommendation when using artist acrylics...this is based on a Chuck Passaro recommendation from either his CONFEDERACY or WINCHELSEA build log: Water down the paint paint and apply many coats, light sanding between coats. This results in an outstanding finish-referred to as "Coach Finish". I buff with a micro fiber cloth vice ultra fine sand paper. This works very well on wales. Not sure how much patience you have for a full hull.
  11. Chuck Seiler
    That is where the DJ is spinnin' the tunes.
  12. Chuck Seiler
    I continue to struggle with blocks and deadeyes. I have made 8 attempts at mounting the deadeyes and have only 1 that is somewhat acceptable. Attached still needs some trimming. Continuing... Meanwhile, those of you following the various cog builds know there has been some discussion about the integrated ladder leading up to the forward castle. As built in this model, it appears very awkward to get from the ladder into the castle. For this and other reasons I decided to add a new ladder. Hey, when you have a ladder company as a sponsor, why not? Some local bathers are waiting for the ladder to open so they can use the diving board.
  13. Chuck Seiler
    Sounds like a third-party after market kit opportunity to me. 😉
  14. Chuck Seiler
    Many thanks.
  15. Chuck Seiler
    Will there be an option to get the kit without masting and rigging, or will that be logistically too hard?
  16. Chuck Seiler
    Oh my!!! How did I miss that? You held up the container for a good 12 or 13 seconds. Pretty clear. Many thanks.
  17. Chuck Seiler
    What did you use to darken the treenails? I thought I caught a glimpse of Minwax wood putty at the end, but was unable to get details.
  18. Chuck Seiler
    Welcome aboard drummer. What model are you working on and from whence do you hail?
  19. Chuck Seiler
    EGAD!!! Why? Although as an experienced modeler, you probably have a good reason. I find it far too soft even as a filler. I prefer basswood. ...but to answer your question, Hobby Lobby and Michael's both have balsa sheets that thick.
  20. Chuck Seiler
    Given the start up costs and learning curve associated with 3D printing (particularly for those of us trying figure out how to set the time on our VCRs) this may not be viable if one just wants customized cannon barrels or ship's carvings now and then. Are there commercial services available for this?
  21. Chuck Seiler
    Thanks Chuck and Joe!!!
  22. Chuck Seiler
    I had forgotten how fun and exciting stropping blocks can be.
  23. Chuck Seiler
    Technology, proximity, size and tactics. In the age of sail, battles were at close range with adversaries of similar size. When you got pummeled to the point where you could no longer fight you ran or were captured by somebody close to your own size. In WW2 ones ability to fight was often terminated by the inability to stay afloat. When you get pummeled by aircraft from ships a hundred miles away, who do you surrender to?
  24. Chuck Seiler
    Steven, The under-deck windlass is used to hoist the yard. One suggestion was that it was to hoist the anchor, but it appears poorly positioned for that. Cargo loading maybe?
  25. Chuck Seiler
    Progress continues. The forward castle (front porch) is complete and ready to be mounted. As mentioned in an earlier post, I had issues with the trim becoming damaged during the painting process due to the moisture in the paint (a break in the structure and curling). You can see one such place on the port side. And a close up of the same location: Red painted thread. Some detail on the stern castle completed: This includes the under deck windlass, the above deck capstan and the forward wall of the stern castle (billboard). The capstan from another angle. I still have not figured out what it is for. Up Next: Some blocks and deadeyes. I also want to mount the model on a base before I start the rigging process.

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