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Dr. Crisman gave the presentation but the dissertation was by Eric Emery. It is unpublished and you have to go thru TAMU to get it. The dissertation appears to have been completed in 2003 but I want to say Dr. Crisman's presentation at the SMA conference in Long Beach was 2002. I asked about ARROW and ALLEN, he rattled off several areas of difference...but I am very certain one was based on the other. Good luck with the flag.
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1. A good source for images of almost any flag you would want. https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ 2. My understanding is the model ARROW was based loosely on the gunboat ALLEN. It was the subject of a doctoral paper by (forgot the name) at Texas A&M University. Maritime archeologist Kevin Cristman from that organization gave a presentation on that ship/boat at the SMA conference in the 90s. CHuck
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decking
Chuck Seiler replied to Benjamin S's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Thanks for the offer. I already have the aspen and maple in hand...just deciding which looks best. -
decking
Chuck Seiler replied to Benjamin S's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I have always liked holly for my decks, however it is becoming harder to come by. For my next project I am looking at maple or aspen. Not asked, but answered...I use #2 pencil on 1 plank edge to simulate caulking. Yellow wood glue. -
SPHYNX without the waterline is a different look. I like it! Well done BE.
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Congratulations Mike, and well done. Break out the dinner rolls!!
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I erroneously mentioned painting the keelson. I was thinking false keel. Keelson would not be painted. If you are going to stain or natural finish, I would keep the keel wood the same as stem. I still recommend cherry for frames. Alaskan Yellow Cedar for hull planking would work out very well. I have used it for planking and it looks really nice with either a Wipe on Poly or Tung Oil finish. (be careful of the splinters) 😜
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Brian, I am very jealous of your weather. 100 degrees for over a week here in Santee. It is a little cooler where you used to live. Part of the answer to your question depends on whether you will paint the keel/keelson or not. If the area in question will be painted, I don't see where it makes a difference if it is the same wood as the exposed part. If unpainted, it should be the same wood (IMO). However, I do think you ar making a mistake by using AYC for the keel and frames. In my opinion, too soft. I would recommend cherry for the frames and (if painted) the keel. Modeler's Sawmill has good cherry.
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Swivel guns
Chuck Seiler replied to tlevine's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Found it.
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Swivel guns
Chuck Seiler replied to tlevine's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Toni, Somewhere I have a rood picture of one of the swivels on SD Maritime Museum's SURPRISE. I cannot find it right now but will search for it tonight. As I recall, the gun was/is at chest level. -
Ulises Victoria's paper on deck planking was a link in one of the posts. 👍
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Mark, Many thanks. Per Ulises' paper, sequential (1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4) and staggered (1-3-5-2-4-1-3-5-2-4) appear equally acceptable.
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Allan, In the past I have used a 5 plank shift on hull and deck as indicated below, but looking at some logs I am now questioning that strategy.
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I tried to find the Butt Shift Plan and decking calculator discussed in post #5, but was unable to. Were many of the articles removed or am I looking in the wrong place?
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WWII Sunken German Warships Exposed by Drought
Chuck Seiler replied to mtaylor's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Radioactive contamination? What did I miss? -
Hello from Escondido, California
Chuck Seiler replied to Coyote_6's topic in New member Introductions
Steve, Greetings from Santee. For more face to face interaction, I will refer you to the San Diego Ship Modelers Guild. We are an NRG charter club whose info can be found on the main NRG site. We meet on the ferry BERKELEY (Maritime Museum of San Diego) the second Tuesday of each month (today). If interested, please IM me. I regularly direct SDSMG members to MSW. I rarely get the chance to send folks in the other direction. -
The frayed end in PIC 1 of post #8 doesn't look too bad. Remember, this is a crappy @$$ed fishing boat, not a naval launch. I'm not sure how much time they are going to spend whipping the ends of lines. "Tie the knot and let's get back out on the water."
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Obviously whoever made that Jacob's Ladder never had to climb up it. Oh, to be young and nimble.
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Doug, Greetings and welcome to MSW. Where do you hail from? I have seen your BOUNTY build log. Keep up the good work. I agree with Steven (Louie da Fly) about paddle steamers. Having built the Missouri River boat FAR WEST, paddle steamers are good looking, can present as much of a challenge as a tall ship...without the pesky rigging. There are several good kits out there. ...besides, at a mere 61 you have plenty of time to crank out a several good models.
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Next NRG Conference
Chuck Seiler replied to YankeeClipper's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
Did the place get smaller or is it the NEW Director change the policy on hosting events. He/she probably heard what a rowdy bunch we are. -
It also depends on if you are using your display board as the base for a case. In this case the board would have to be big enough to accomodate a case of sufficient size. IIRC, you should allow 2 inchs beyond all extensions of your model.
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Hello from Southern California
Chuck Seiler replied to Rodedwards's topic in New member Introductions
The San Diego Ship Modelers Guild (SDSMG) is a chartered chapter of the NRG. More info about the Guild can be found at: https://thenrg.org/about/chapters/sdsmg As Brian mentioned, we meet aboard the SDMM ferry BERKELEY the second Tuesday of each month. You are welcome to visit and chat. -
Isopropyl alcohol is the way to go. Some use 90ish% whereas I prefer the 70ish %. I soak the joint by applying the alcohol with a Q tip or cottonball, depending on how much area that needs to be removed. Once well soaked and allowed to soften, I use an exacto blade (attached to the handle, of course) to gently separate the plank from the frames. Resoak and let soften as needed. Slow, gentle deconstruction takes time and patience, but is well worth the effort.
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