Jack12477
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:D Gil, if by that you mean number of completed kits!?! Yes, I have a lot of practice making a lot of mistakes. None of my finished models holds a candle to your in-progress Victory. Planking and rigging are my weak points and I have been paying close attention to your methodology as I hope it will help me improve my own. Your skills are impressive. Thanks for the compliment tho. Hope you enjoyed your cruise. Jack- 753 replies
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Landlubber Mike's technique for furled sails
Jack12477 replied to Landlubber Mike's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I'll add my Thank You as well. Nice tutorial, Mike Jack -
Thanks everyone for the updates and sources. I'll check them out. Jack
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Russ, Ulises Thanks. I'll check them out Jack
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I just tried to order Blacken-It from MicroMark and even though it is listed in their most recent catalog their online ordering system says it is "out of stock, discontinued, no longer available". Anyone else encounter this? Anyone know of an alternate source? Jack
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Steve, Mark I just bought one this summer from MM on sale for less than $80 (US) based on the recommendations of many on these forums. Steve you can also use the "nail file" emery sticks you can get in an drug store or grocery - they have a different grit on each side. Have used them for over a year and they work fine. Seem to last quite a while as well. Jack
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Rich Nice job on the hammocks. Really adds to the model. I have the USS Constellation by AL yet to build; I think I will follow your lead and add them to mine as well. Thanks for the inspiration. Your model is very impressive Jack
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I found the "emery" sticks you can purchase in the cosmetics dept of most drug stores and/or grocery stores to be equally useful as sanding sticks. The usually come in packages of 8-10 sticks. Jack
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Verlinden is another source for figures and accessories - I used them for WWII battle dioramas but they can be bashed into anything. Here's their link https://www.verlindenonline.com/ Jack
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Hi Buck Just discovered your build log. This model was my 1st also albeit some 20 years ago. Didn't come out as nice as yours tho. Been enjoying your build. Good luck with the new house. I have a sister who lives in Colorado also ; they live in Lakewood, used to live in Arvada until a "prairie fire" started by some kids burned them out of their house. I was out there in 1977 with the family - toured the whole area - rode the Denver Rio Grande & Western out of Durango to Silverton. Great times. Your workmanship is inspiring. I especially like the effect of the French polishing. Jack
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Jason Tower Hobbies has an Latina 1/41 1819 Virginia American Schooner with sails for 89.99 USD. I bought and built that exact kit from them several years ago. It's a nice kit. Double planked in a mahogany veneer. Looks nice. Fairly easy build. Jack
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Mark, Jason Tower Hobbies does carry a large assortment of Artesania Latina line and blocks. I bought a supply about 2 months ago; delivery was less than a week. I've had good luck with them. They also carry the AL boat kits as well. Sorry for the late post, I just found your build log. Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" --------------------------------------------- Completed solo-builds: AL Swift , AL Armed Virginia Sloop, AL Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch, AL Morgan Whaleboat, Dumas 3/8"=1' Scale model of 41 ft USCG Utility Boat Completed co-builds: MS Phantom, MS Sultana, MS Morgan, MS Niagara, Amati Lady Nelson, AL Swift (2nd time) In dry-dock for solo-builds: AL 1798 US Constellation, AL Marie Jeanne, MS Willie Bennett, MS Picket Boat, Dumas Donzi Z65 Tournament Fisherman (R/C)
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Thanks Augie ! No specific question, was just trying to see how others do their planking. I've been mostly reading and observing various modelers techniques looking for easier ways of doing things, before I start my next project. If I do hit upon a problem I will definitely stop by and ask for advise. Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" --------------------------------------------- Completed solo-builds: AL Swift , AL Armed Virginia Sloop, AL Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch, AL Morgan Whaleboat, Dumas 3/8"=1' Scale model of 41 ft USCG Utility Boat Completed co-builds: MS Phantom, MS Sultana, MS Morgan, MS Niagara, Amati Lady Nelson, AL Swift (2nd time) In dry-dock for solo-builds: AL 1798 US Constellation, AL Marie Jeanne, MS Willie Bennett, MS Picket Boat, Dumas Donzi Z65 Tournament Fisherman (R/C)
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Auggie I'm new to MSW but not the hobby of model ship building; spent the last several months reading a number of build logs including yours. Magnificent workmanship on your model! Thanks for the info on the Micromark mini sander, I get their catalog regularly and have been debating whether that sander was worth the investment; your demonstration convinced me to order it, should be here tomorrow. Your discussion, I think back on page 54, on plank bending is very interesting to me since it is one area I struggle with; however none of your pictures will display. Can this be fixed ? I will be following your build with great interest. Thanks Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" --------------------------------------------- Completed solo-builds: AL Swift , AL Armed Virginia Sloop, AL Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch, AL Morgan Whaleboat, Dumas 3/8"=1' Scale model of 41 ft USCG Utility Boat Completed co-builds: MS Phantom, MS Sultana, MS Morgan, MS Niagara, Amati Lady Nelson, AL Swift (2nd time) In dry-dock for solo-builds: AL 1798 US Constellation, AL Marie Jeanne, MS Willie Bennett, MS Picket Boat, Dumas Donzi Z65 Tournament Fisherman (R/C)
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Gill I am new to MSW but not the hobby of ship building. I've been reading your log for the last several weeks. Thank you for this inspiring and educational log. You have shown me a number of ways in which I can improve my own rigging skills. Your workmanship is superb and your model is magnificent. Thanks Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" --------------------------------------------- Completed solo-builds: AL Swift , AL Armed Virginia Sloop, AL Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch, AL Morgan Whaleboat, Dumas 3/8"=1' Scale model of 41 ft USCG Utility Boat Completed co-builds: MS Phantom, MS Sultana, MS Morgan, MS Niagara, Amati Lady Nelson, AL Swift (2nd time) In dry-dock for solo-builds: AL 1798 US Constellation, AL Marie Jeanne, MS Willie Bennett, MS Picket Boat, Dumas Donzi Z65 Tournament Fisherman (R/C)
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