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Chuck Seiler

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  1. Chuck Seiler
    I recommend giving the rearmost inch or 2 a good soak with isopropl alcohol. That will de-glue it and make it easier.
  2. Chuck Seiler
    The other day I was watching the Russel Crow version of ROBIN HOOD. In one scene, they are traveling from France to England and their conveyance of choice is a cog. Very interesting.
  3. Chuck Seiler
    I love those barrels. I will need to review that part of the log and practice some.
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  5. Chuck Seiler
    Hmmmm. I thought that was the Battle of Midway...but I have ya covered.
  6. Chuck Seiler
    Rodolfo, I missed where those were the size of the holes. I thought they were a reference number. The 03 holes appear to be right over the top of the fore and aft bulkhead of the deckhouse.
  7. Chuck Seiler
    Could the "holes" have been for bolts (03) and eyebolts (10)? Deckhouse looks great!
  8. Chuck Seiler
    Byrnes. He is a sponsor here and a great guy as well.
  9. Chuck Seiler
    Some are fancier than others. Here is the firepit from gunboat PHILADELPHIA.
  10. Chuck Seiler
    Or make it round and make it a Hobbit Carrack.
  11. Chuck Seiler
    I have always found it handy to have a scale person (about 5 foot tall for that period) to act as a size gauge.
  12. Chuck Seiler
    Are you saying the anchors on the SHIPYARD cogs are incorrect?
  13. Chuck Seiler
    That is a common problem. Fight the urge to get the hull done quickly. If you don't, you will get into follow-on stages and start finding problems with the hull you would not have had if you took the time.
  14. Chuck Seiler
    I have used Ocooch (https://ocoochhardwoods.com/ ) for cherry, maple and beech, but it requires ripping.
  15. Chuck Seiler
    True. I missed the part where he does NOT have a Byrnes saw. I'm not sure you can get any GOOD specialty (i.e. not basswood) wood without ripping it yourself. I live in a 850 sq ft condo (although it has a garage) and have a Byrnes Saw. I couldn't imagine modeling without it.
  16. Chuck Seiler
    SYREN Ship Model Company. Right down the street from you. Sponsor here, Great quality. Strongly recommended.
  17. Chuck Seiler
    A friend of mine who specializes in miniatures turned me on to the use of cigarette paper. It is thin, but strong. When the San Diego Maritime Museum had us recreate the Battle of Trafalgar, I used this to make all flags for both fleets (including "England expects..."). Happy Trafalgar Day by the way. The downside is that you are limited in size.
  18. Chuck Seiler
    The nails look fine. Keep up the great work!!!
  19. Chuck Seiler
    Ken, Stopping by after a long hiatus. This is really looking great!!! As I approach retirement, I plan to dust off my PROVIDENCE and get back to work on it. I will DEFINITELY be looking at your build log from time to time as a reference,
  20. Chuck Seiler
    The angle of the sternpost makes for an interesting arc on the tiller.
  21. Chuck Seiler
    Alas, the fate of many replicas and reproductions. People are willing and energized to fund and build the shiny new ship, but maintaining it is boring and people lose interest.
  22. Chuck Seiler
    I have used cherry in the past with much success. SYREN used to carry it, but no longer does. 😢 I got my last batch from Ocooch Hardwoods. https://ocoochhardwoods.com/
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  24. Chuck Seiler
    That's what scuppers are for.
  25. Chuck Seiler
    Thankee 👍

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