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  1. Chuck Seiler
    I am working on fist futtock. Will take some pics and IM them to you. I am not great at build logs: I can build a model or I can document the build...but not both. When I try to document, the build gets stalled. Another thing: You need to use the paper template to assemble the first futtock to the floor timber for the end frames. Once that whole assembly is done, you use the paper template to add/align the second futtock WITH THE FRAMES ATTACHED TO THE KEEL. The floor/1st futt is easy because it lays flat on a table. Adding the 2nd futt may be a bit harder. SOLUTION: I am finding there is an extra floor timber, 2 extra 1st futtocks and 2 extra 2nd futtocks. I will assemble THAT flat on the table, then use that as my build template. Pic to follow once I build.
  2. Chuck Seiler
    I have this kit as well. Recently received. I don't know how far along you are and if my advice will be helpful. I decided to dye the frames and keel with Trans Tint wood dye in alcohol. Used brown and amber mix, giving it a 'golden oak' color. I used the dye because it does not inhibit gluing. Stain looks better but inhibits gluing, in my experience. While most of the wood is quality basswood, the planking in my kit was not. I went to the hobby store and got a sheet of 1/16" Midwest basswood and cut the planks on my Byrnes Saw. Better planks. I will use boxwood above the wales and will stain those.
  3. Chuck Seiler
    I suspect some of that 40k+ number are those that joined, stayed for awhile and just never returned.
  4. Chuck Seiler
    I am not that familiar with it. I am sure somebody here has some experience with it. What ship are you working on?
  5. Chuck Seiler
    For what it's worth, I would never use basswood for anything but filler. When I was working on the NRG planking half hull, I had alot of problems with the basswood planking. I switched to yellow cedar and was much happier. It is relatively inexpensive and soft like basswood, but slightly harder. I find it works better than BW and finishes VERY nicely.
  6. Chuck Seiler
    'It's yellow and color and comes in a box. Any other questions?'
  7. Chuck Seiler
    Yo! It's my Philly suburbs upbringing.
  8. Chuck Seiler
    Use Renaissance (conservators') wax.
  9. Chuck Seiler
    When will this beastie be available for purchase?
  10. Chuck Seiler
    I am a long time PRIME member already. Price is above and beyond that.
  11. Chuck Seiler
    Upon checking Prime, I see it is available, but I would either have to rent at $.99 for 4 episodes or buy at $.99 per episode. If you buy full 'season' it is about $20.
  12. Chuck Seiler
    And now...
  13. Chuck Seiler
    I wasn't aware that there were paddle wheelers in the middle ages. 😁
  14. Chuck Seiler
    Chuck, What did you use as a container?
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    'Tis a common tale. Sometime very small details take alot of time and effort. You wonder if it is worth the time/effort, but later realize it is. A poor detail distracts from a good model.
  17. Chuck Seiler
    Sure, if I had the equipment to do that. But then I probably would not need the press we are discussing. Easier to spend the $10 at Amazon.
  18. Chuck Seiler
    I don't think the flex difference between an 8 inch half inch diameter steel rod and a 12 inch rod will be significant, at least for what I am working on.
  19. Chuck Seiler
    I missed your comment about the rods on Amazon. I'll check them out.
  20. Chuck Seiler
    No worries. thanks. The posts I have mic out at .508"/12.9mm x 12". Would it fit?
  21. Chuck Seiler
    Were you able to determine if the vertical post could be removed/replaced?
  22. Chuck Seiler
    Bob, Agree with all. I may check with Larry to see what collar options he has. Alternatively, I may just mount my older corded Dremel (I recently found while cleaning) that is symmetric. But, since one can never have too many tools, I am still eyeing the set--up Gregory is trying out.
  23. Chuck Seiler
    I have a Dremel drill press from Vanda-Lay (MSW sponsor). It is a great piece of equipment but is designed for older models of Dremel that were more symmetric. I am having trouble ensuring accurate alignment when I change out the drill. Most times it works fine, but with real precision, even 'a little off' is not good enough.. I got extended posts for my Vanda-Lay press. I believe they are 1/2" diameter. 12mm is .47" That may be an option. Larry at Vanda=lay sells those separately.
  24. Chuck Seiler
    If this was made of wood, no problem. Metal is not my forte. Where would one get one? What is the diameter of the post?
  25. Chuck Seiler
    The vertical shaft (?) on the original press is only 8.66 inches. At 5.31 inches in height, will this rotary table fit?

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