mort stoll
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There are a number of Constitution builds taking place on MSW. Most are the Model Shipways and Revel version. There are one or two Mamoli versions. To date having a member of MSW for six or seven years dating back to the old forum I have only seen one Bluejacket Connie build. Since this kit is advertised as the ship was "back in the day" I would think more members would want to build this version than any other. I bought the Mamoli version not realizing that version was as she was after her 1929 refit. When I became aware of the Bluejacket kit I immediately bought it and will build it one day. The Model Shipways kit is as she is today. Mort PS The Mamoli kit is a beautiful model and was well worth the time and money spent on it. The plans and materials I had no problem with.
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Hi Bill, Get Peterssons book on rigging a British Frigate. That is my only regret with my Connie rigging. The Mamoli plans are great but I did not sieze any of the schrouds or stays. I am using the book for my Snake and will for all of my builds to come. Mort
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Hi Jason, I will be at the Joint Clubs Meeting. I have been to 6 of the last 7 - I missed last year. Look forward to meeting you. I will bring pictures of my Snake. I plan to beeswax the unseized portions of the standing rigging. I brushed Elmer's School Glue on the seized portions - which is Elmer's White Glue already diluted and was very satisfied with the results. Be Well, Mort
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Hay Jason, You will love the New London show. The interaction with the other modelers, the models. It is a great show. I was going to ask you if you planned to attend. Are you a member of the CT. Club? Anyway back to the HMS Snake. Did you before or after you seized your lines coat them with beeswax? I am thinking of beeswaxing them after I seize them. Mort
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Great jig. ..and when one tries to explain how we go about doing these things that we do to a layman, they just cannot understand unless they are a part of this hobby. Mort.
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Hi Bill, I followed the plans and was very satisfied with the result, however - as the man said - there is more than one way to skin that cat. That does not mean the plans are 100 o/o correct. For my Snake I am using Petersson to supplement the Caldercraft plans and could not be more pleased with the results. Hope this helps, Mort
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You are doing a great job for a first build. Everything looks great. Keep up the great work. Mort
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Hi Bill, I misunderstood what you meant by mast hoops. I did not think to add them to my Connie, I used thick card stock for my Snake mast hoops. Worked out very well. Others I know have used Evergreen Plastic Strips for their mast hoops and seem to like it. All the best, Mort
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Thanks Rob. I can afford to wait as I plan to build the Diana next. It is just that I like to be as organized as possible or ADD as the Admiral says. Keep up the great work, Mort
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Thanks Rob, I will. The good news is I can wait as I plan to build the Diana next and then the Victory. I am just very anxious and I like to plan ahead and be as organized as possible. All the best, Mort
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Hi Rob, Your build is great. I am taking lots of notes which will save me lots of aggravation when I build my Victory. Question. I tried to order the sailors and marines and was told Hat has them on back order. How long ago did you order them. Keep up the great work, Mort
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Hi Mobbsie, Thanks for the update. I appreciate it. Your build is great. Keep up the great work. Mort
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Great news. Have you heard anything about their 74? Mort
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Thanks David. I appreciate the prompt response. I also appreciate your great build. It is a great help to me as I am taking loads of notes which will be a huge help when I finally start my build. All the best, Mort
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Hi David, Did use black or tan line when you attached your perrals to the yards? Thanks, Mort
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Hi Rich, I built this model about 6 years ago. I think I gently bent them with my fingers. Hope this helps, Mort PS It is a great kit. You will be very happy with the finished product..
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It has happened to most of us at one time or another. Keep up the great work, Mort
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Very nice. Very very nice. Mort
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Hi Glenn, Thanks for the reply. Mort
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Hi David, This may be a stupid question but how did you realize - re post #35- that the bulkheads were incorrect? Thanks, Mort
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A very happy New Year to you and yours David. The Ship looks great. Mort
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If I did not know, I would not know. She looks great. Happy and Healthy New Year My Friend, Mort
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Happy New year my friend. Mort
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Same here to all. Mort
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