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  1. Jack12477
    I thought I would uploaded some photos of the real USS Constellation as she sat in Baltimore's Inner Harbor in July 2011 Captain's Quarters
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    Thanks ! Not sure I fully understand tuck style since I haven't had much practice with them. Because of the thinness of this veneer it bends around the curve pretty easily. The only difficulty I have is spilling the planks, they tend to splinter easily so I have to pay close attention when cutting then. Biggest problem I am having is keeping the edges of the plank down while the glue sets. I use regular carpenters yellow wood glue, PVA.
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    Well, small update. Putting the 2nd planking of walnut veneer planking on. Slow going. Have all the gun ports cut out now.
  4. Jack12477
    That Mahonia wood looks nice. I like the grain pattern and coloring. Should make some nice planking.
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    My Dad, being a Chemical Engineer, wouldn't let us kids have them 🙂 He knew too much ! Yes we did! But mine does show a lot of wear and tear.
  6. Jack12477
    Does an A C Gilbert Erector set (motorized ferris wheel) count ? I still have mine. 😁
  7. Jack12477
    Do you mean this one ? I got it from Lee Valley . It is their pocket layout square, about 1.5 inches
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    Roger, according to Dockyard Tools USA website, he took over the business from the original founder. The Carving Glove Guy is one of their distributors. Check the link I posted above for more info.
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    Ad in current issue of Woodcarving magazine lists Dockyard Tools USA , handcrafted in Yuba Michigan . Set of 10 on sale for $150
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    I use the Microscale products for my decals. The FLAT solution hides it for me. Use the SET first, let it dry overnight, then apply the FLAT. The other solution is Testor's Dullcote spray. Nice job on the paint scheme and tracks. Looks good.
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    Looks nice, Chris.
  12. Jack12477
    Wow ! And they can fly too ! 😁😁😁😁😁 Mark, it's a wing 😉😉 Beautiful model, Mike ! Well done !
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    Yes I agree. I do drink that one but I prefer these two (brewery is here in NYS, but they are Belgian style)
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    But Bridge City is offering it right now for $98 versus Lee Valley at $130.
  16. Jack12477
    Lee Valley Tools is also offering it through their website
  17. Jack12477
    You sure they aren't sipping a little Dutch wine ? 😆😆
  18. Jack12477
    Okay, Greg is back in! Where are the other 2 Musketeers? 🙂🙃😉
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    Welcome Robert. nice job on your Constellation Well, I finally got all the lower gun ports cut out and lined. Don't think I messed it up too badly. Did have to do some sanding of the upper sills in order to get the cannons to protrude through the gun ports. Now I have to layout and cut out the upper gun ports. And the instructions call for the installation of the "clear" (manila colored) and dark (walnut colored) 0.5 mm thick second planking - more like a veneer than planks but it does improve the overall appearance.
  20. Jack12477
    You guys are all lucky. Admiral and I are both eligible but still can't find an appointment even at the Walgreens 1/4 mile from us. 😟
  21. Jack12477
    Basswood 1 https://www.woodcraft.com/products/basswood-1-2-x-3-x-24
  22. Jack12477
    You can also find basswood blocks at any store that carries wood carving supplies. It is used in woodcarving. Look for a Woodcraft outlet.
  23. Jack12477
    Me too, Craig !
  24. Jack12477
    The Paradise California Camp Fire occurred November 8, 2018 and was not contained until November 25, 2018. I spoke with Bob right after this fire occurred and he told me his son lived in this area and lost everything in the fire, as Bob Cleek pointed out in his post above, including all copies of the source code for their website. His son has to start from scratch. Please cut them some slack.
  25. Jack12477
    My condolences to you and Judy, Michael. Pets are family too. We lost our 14 year old Corgi a year ago and still feel the loss.

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