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Capt.Bob got a reaction from michael mott in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all:
Being new to the forum, I have spent considerable time wading through 74 pages and I, like you, have been mesmerized by Ed's artistry and workmanship. Viewing YA as an opportunity to move to a higher level, I bought the book, built the shipway, built the fixtures, bought wood and suddenly ran headlong into reality. I am an engineer by profession and as everyone knows engineers can build anything or at least we think so. The first part is to fabricate is the lower keel members using scarf joints.
If think Ed is really talented, try this: Get some scrap wood (1.4" by 1/8") and make the scarf joint on page 23 Fig. 3-7. Does yours look like Ed's? Tight joints, no gaps. I'm on my eighth try and getting closer. Now, in reviewing the 861 photos currently in this forum, I have yet to find a single open joint of any kind. NOT ONE! The man is amazing! I hate the word "awesome", but this maybe one occasion where it must surely apply. Needless to say I have had to seriously reevaluate my alleged capabilities. "We should endeavor to persevere" - Chief Dan George
Can't wait to see what comes next.
BTW just read Clayton Feldman's review of YA in N/D Ship's 'n Scale. I don't really think he paid it justice. I found his criticism rather trite. The book is filled with photo descriptions and who needs Volume II when Volume I is two years worth of work.
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from wyz in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all:
Being new to the forum, I have spent considerable time wading through 74 pages and I, like you, have been mesmerized by Ed's artistry and workmanship. Viewing YA as an opportunity to move to a higher level, I bought the book, built the shipway, built the fixtures, bought wood and suddenly ran headlong into reality. I am an engineer by profession and as everyone knows engineers can build anything or at least we think so. The first part is to fabricate is the lower keel members using scarf joints.
If think Ed is really talented, try this: Get some scrap wood (1.4" by 1/8") and make the scarf joint on page 23 Fig. 3-7. Does yours look like Ed's? Tight joints, no gaps. I'm on my eighth try and getting closer. Now, in reviewing the 861 photos currently in this forum, I have yet to find a single open joint of any kind. NOT ONE! The man is amazing! I hate the word "awesome", but this maybe one occasion where it must surely apply. Needless to say I have had to seriously reevaluate my alleged capabilities. "We should endeavor to persevere" - Chief Dan George
Can't wait to see what comes next.
BTW just read Clayton Feldman's review of YA in N/D Ship's 'n Scale. I don't really think he paid it justice. I found his criticism rather trite. The book is filled with photo descriptions and who needs Volume II when Volume I is two years worth of work.
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from usedtosail in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all:
Being new to the forum, I have spent considerable time wading through 74 pages and I, like you, have been mesmerized by Ed's artistry and workmanship. Viewing YA as an opportunity to move to a higher level, I bought the book, built the shipway, built the fixtures, bought wood and suddenly ran headlong into reality. I am an engineer by profession and as everyone knows engineers can build anything or at least we think so. The first part is to fabricate is the lower keel members using scarf joints.
If think Ed is really talented, try this: Get some scrap wood (1.4" by 1/8") and make the scarf joint on page 23 Fig. 3-7. Does yours look like Ed's? Tight joints, no gaps. I'm on my eighth try and getting closer. Now, in reviewing the 861 photos currently in this forum, I have yet to find a single open joint of any kind. NOT ONE! The man is amazing! I hate the word "awesome", but this maybe one occasion where it must surely apply. Needless to say I have had to seriously reevaluate my alleged capabilities. "We should endeavor to persevere" - Chief Dan George
Can't wait to see what comes next.
BTW just read Clayton Feldman's review of YA in N/D Ship's 'n Scale. I don't really think he paid it justice. I found his criticism rather trite. The book is filled with photo descriptions and who needs Volume II when Volume I is two years worth of work.
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from Piet in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all:
Being new to the forum, I have spent considerable time wading through 74 pages and I, like you, have been mesmerized by Ed's artistry and workmanship. Viewing YA as an opportunity to move to a higher level, I bought the book, built the shipway, built the fixtures, bought wood and suddenly ran headlong into reality. I am an engineer by profession and as everyone knows engineers can build anything or at least we think so. The first part is to fabricate is the lower keel members using scarf joints.
If think Ed is really talented, try this: Get some scrap wood (1.4" by 1/8") and make the scarf joint on page 23 Fig. 3-7. Does yours look like Ed's? Tight joints, no gaps. I'm on my eighth try and getting closer. Now, in reviewing the 861 photos currently in this forum, I have yet to find a single open joint of any kind. NOT ONE! The man is amazing! I hate the word "awesome", but this maybe one occasion where it must surely apply. Needless to say I have had to seriously reevaluate my alleged capabilities. "We should endeavor to persevere" - Chief Dan George
Can't wait to see what comes next.
BTW just read Clayton Feldman's review of YA in N/D Ship's 'n Scale. I don't really think he paid it justice. I found his criticism rather trite. The book is filled with photo descriptions and who needs Volume II when Volume I is two years worth of work.
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from PeterK in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all:
Being new to the forum, I have spent considerable time wading through 74 pages and I, like you, have been mesmerized by Ed's artistry and workmanship. Viewing YA as an opportunity to move to a higher level, I bought the book, built the shipway, built the fixtures, bought wood and suddenly ran headlong into reality. I am an engineer by profession and as everyone knows engineers can build anything or at least we think so. The first part is to fabricate is the lower keel members using scarf joints.
If think Ed is really talented, try this: Get some scrap wood (1.4" by 1/8") and make the scarf joint on page 23 Fig. 3-7. Does yours look like Ed's? Tight joints, no gaps. I'm on my eighth try and getting closer. Now, in reviewing the 861 photos currently in this forum, I have yet to find a single open joint of any kind. NOT ONE! The man is amazing! I hate the word "awesome", but this maybe one occasion where it must surely apply. Needless to say I have had to seriously reevaluate my alleged capabilities. "We should endeavor to persevere" - Chief Dan George
Can't wait to see what comes next.
BTW just read Clayton Feldman's review of YA in N/D Ship's 'n Scale. I don't really think he paid it justice. I found his criticism rather trite. The book is filled with photo descriptions and who needs Volume II when Volume I is two years worth of work.
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from EdT in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all:
Being new to the forum, I have spent considerable time wading through 74 pages and I, like you, have been mesmerized by Ed's artistry and workmanship. Viewing YA as an opportunity to move to a higher level, I bought the book, built the shipway, built the fixtures, bought wood and suddenly ran headlong into reality. I am an engineer by profession and as everyone knows engineers can build anything or at least we think so. The first part is to fabricate is the lower keel members using scarf joints.
If think Ed is really talented, try this: Get some scrap wood (1.4" by 1/8") and make the scarf joint on page 23 Fig. 3-7. Does yours look like Ed's? Tight joints, no gaps. I'm on my eighth try and getting closer. Now, in reviewing the 861 photos currently in this forum, I have yet to find a single open joint of any kind. NOT ONE! The man is amazing! I hate the word "awesome", but this maybe one occasion where it must surely apply. Needless to say I have had to seriously reevaluate my alleged capabilities. "We should endeavor to persevere" - Chief Dan George
Can't wait to see what comes next.
BTW just read Clayton Feldman's review of YA in N/D Ship's 'n Scale. I don't really think he paid it justice. I found his criticism rather trite. The book is filled with photo descriptions and who needs Volume II when Volume I is two years worth of work.
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from mtaylor in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all:
Being new to the forum, I have spent considerable time wading through 74 pages and I, like you, have been mesmerized by Ed's artistry and workmanship. Viewing YA as an opportunity to move to a higher level, I bought the book, built the shipway, built the fixtures, bought wood and suddenly ran headlong into reality. I am an engineer by profession and as everyone knows engineers can build anything or at least we think so. The first part is to fabricate is the lower keel members using scarf joints.
If think Ed is really talented, try this: Get some scrap wood (1.4" by 1/8") and make the scarf joint on page 23 Fig. 3-7. Does yours look like Ed's? Tight joints, no gaps. I'm on my eighth try and getting closer. Now, in reviewing the 861 photos currently in this forum, I have yet to find a single open joint of any kind. NOT ONE! The man is amazing! I hate the word "awesome", but this maybe one occasion where it must surely apply. Needless to say I have had to seriously reevaluate my alleged capabilities. "We should endeavor to persevere" - Chief Dan George
Can't wait to see what comes next.
BTW just read Clayton Feldman's review of YA in N/D Ship's 'n Scale. I don't really think he paid it justice. I found his criticism rather trite. The book is filled with photo descriptions and who needs Volume II when Volume I is two years worth of work.
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from Mahuna in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all:
Being new to the forum, I have spent considerable time wading through 74 pages and I, like you, have been mesmerized by Ed's artistry and workmanship. Viewing YA as an opportunity to move to a higher level, I bought the book, built the shipway, built the fixtures, bought wood and suddenly ran headlong into reality. I am an engineer by profession and as everyone knows engineers can build anything or at least we think so. The first part is to fabricate is the lower keel members using scarf joints.
If think Ed is really talented, try this: Get some scrap wood (1.4" by 1/8") and make the scarf joint on page 23 Fig. 3-7. Does yours look like Ed's? Tight joints, no gaps. I'm on my eighth try and getting closer. Now, in reviewing the 861 photos currently in this forum, I have yet to find a single open joint of any kind. NOT ONE! The man is amazing! I hate the word "awesome", but this maybe one occasion where it must surely apply. Needless to say I have had to seriously reevaluate my alleged capabilities. "We should endeavor to persevere" - Chief Dan George
Can't wait to see what comes next.
BTW just read Clayton Feldman's review of YA in N/D Ship's 'n Scale. I don't really think he paid it justice. I found his criticism rather trite. The book is filled with photo descriptions and who needs Volume II when Volume I is two years worth of work.
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from alangr4 in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all:
Being new to the forum, I have spent considerable time wading through 74 pages and I, like you, have been mesmerized by Ed's artistry and workmanship. Viewing YA as an opportunity to move to a higher level, I bought the book, built the shipway, built the fixtures, bought wood and suddenly ran headlong into reality. I am an engineer by profession and as everyone knows engineers can build anything or at least we think so. The first part is to fabricate is the lower keel members using scarf joints.
If think Ed is really talented, try this: Get some scrap wood (1.4" by 1/8") and make the scarf joint on page 23 Fig. 3-7. Does yours look like Ed's? Tight joints, no gaps. I'm on my eighth try and getting closer. Now, in reviewing the 861 photos currently in this forum, I have yet to find a single open joint of any kind. NOT ONE! The man is amazing! I hate the word "awesome", but this maybe one occasion where it must surely apply. Needless to say I have had to seriously reevaluate my alleged capabilities. "We should endeavor to persevere" - Chief Dan George
Can't wait to see what comes next.
BTW just read Clayton Feldman's review of YA in N/D Ship's 'n Scale. I don't really think he paid it justice. I found his criticism rather trite. The book is filled with photo descriptions and who needs Volume II when Volume I is two years worth of work.
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all: I have watched with interest at everyone's safety concerns. We truly have become a thoroughly risk avoidant society. Just remember the safest knife is the sharpest and the safest tool is the one that scares the hell out of you. No offence guys, but Ed is a big boy. (I can hear the thundering rebuttals already)
"Remember, be careful out there" (Hill Street Blues)
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from Piet in Buzzards Bay 14 by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" = 1' scale - SMALL - L.F. Herreshoff design
Hi Pete,
Alcohol! I've used a variety of solutions over the years, but never just IPA. Any particular reason for that preference over others? Is it particularly suited to basswood? Usually a water/ammonia solution works well but tends to bleach out the color of some species.
Bob
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from mtaylor in Buzzards Bay 14 by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" = 1' scale - SMALL - L.F. Herreshoff design
Hi Pete,
Alcohol! I've used a variety of solutions over the years, but never just IPA. Any particular reason for that preference over others? Is it particularly suited to basswood? Usually a water/ammonia solution works well but tends to bleach out the color of some species.
Bob
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from pete48 in Buzzards Bay 14 by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" = 1' scale - SMALL - L.F. Herreshoff design
Hi Pete,
Alcohol! I've used a variety of solutions over the years, but never just IPA. Any particular reason for that preference over others? Is it particularly suited to basswood? Usually a water/ammonia solution works well but tends to bleach out the color of some species.
Bob
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from michael mott in Buzzards Bay 14 by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" = 1' scale - SMALL - L.F. Herreshoff design
Hi Pete,
Alcohol! I've used a variety of solutions over the years, but never just IPA. Any particular reason for that preference over others? Is it particularly suited to basswood? Usually a water/ammonia solution works well but tends to bleach out the color of some species.
Bob
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from Omega1234 in Buzzards Bay 14 by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" = 1' scale - SMALL - L.F. Herreshoff design
Hi Pete,
Alcohol! I've used a variety of solutions over the years, but never just IPA. Any particular reason for that preference over others? Is it particularly suited to basswood? Usually a water/ammonia solution works well but tends to bleach out the color of some species.
Bob
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from jburchfield1@wowway.com in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all: I have watched with interest at everyone's safety concerns. We truly have become a thoroughly risk avoidant society. Just remember the safest knife is the sharpest and the safest tool is the one that scares the hell out of you. No offence guys, but Ed is a big boy. (I can hear the thundering rebuttals already)
"Remember, be careful out there" (Hill Street Blues)
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from mtaylor in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all: I have watched with interest at everyone's safety concerns. We truly have become a thoroughly risk avoidant society. Just remember the safest knife is the sharpest and the safest tool is the one that scares the hell out of you. No offence guys, but Ed is a big boy. (I can hear the thundering rebuttals already)
"Remember, be careful out there" (Hill Street Blues)
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from dgbot in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all: I have watched with interest at everyone's safety concerns. We truly have become a thoroughly risk avoidant society. Just remember the safest knife is the sharpest and the safest tool is the one that scares the hell out of you. No offence guys, but Ed is a big boy. (I can hear the thundering rebuttals already)
"Remember, be careful out there" (Hill Street Blues)
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from Jack12477 in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all: I have watched with interest at everyone's safety concerns. We truly have become a thoroughly risk avoidant society. Just remember the safest knife is the sharpest and the safest tool is the one that scares the hell out of you. No offence guys, but Ed is a big boy. (I can hear the thundering rebuttals already)
"Remember, be careful out there" (Hill Street Blues)
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from EdT in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all: I have watched with interest at everyone's safety concerns. We truly have become a thoroughly risk avoidant society. Just remember the safest knife is the sharpest and the safest tool is the one that scares the hell out of you. No offence guys, but Ed is a big boy. (I can hear the thundering rebuttals already)
"Remember, be careful out there" (Hill Street Blues)
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from NenadM in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all: I have watched with interest at everyone's safety concerns. We truly have become a thoroughly risk avoidant society. Just remember the safest knife is the sharpest and the safest tool is the one that scares the hell out of you. No offence guys, but Ed is a big boy. (I can hear the thundering rebuttals already)
"Remember, be careful out there" (Hill Street Blues)
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from Wintergreen in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all: I have watched with interest at everyone's safety concerns. We truly have become a thoroughly risk avoidant society. Just remember the safest knife is the sharpest and the safest tool is the one that scares the hell out of you. No offence guys, but Ed is a big boy. (I can hear the thundering rebuttals already)
"Remember, be careful out there" (Hill Street Blues)
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from SawdustDave in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all: I have watched with interest at everyone's safety concerns. We truly have become a thoroughly risk avoidant society. Just remember the safest knife is the sharpest and the safest tool is the one that scares the hell out of you. No offence guys, but Ed is a big boy. (I can hear the thundering rebuttals already)
"Remember, be careful out there" (Hill Street Blues)
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from Mahuna in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all: I have watched with interest at everyone's safety concerns. We truly have become a thoroughly risk avoidant society. Just remember the safest knife is the sharpest and the safest tool is the one that scares the hell out of you. No offence guys, but Ed is a big boy. (I can hear the thundering rebuttals already)
"Remember, be careful out there" (Hill Street Blues)
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Capt.Bob got a reaction from Piet in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
To all: I have watched with interest at everyone's safety concerns. We truly have become a thoroughly risk avoidant society. Just remember the safest knife is the sharpest and the safest tool is the one that scares the hell out of you. No offence guys, but Ed is a big boy. (I can hear the thundering rebuttals already)
"Remember, be careful out there" (Hill Street Blues)
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