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I think I would just replace them. Wood will never permanently straighten without secondary resistance to keep it that way. In the case of the deck you can glue it / nail it, etc but that might lead to other problems down the line. The yards Im afraid are better off just being replaced. Make your own, or in some cases the kit manufacturer will replace parts.
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drill press/mill decision
Justin P. replied to peewee's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
The admiral sent down a memo that Ill be receiving the MF 70 for Christmas... What is the pantograph attachment? Does it go by another name? -
If anyone is interested, Apple is currently featuring a serial podcast devoted entirely to Maritime and Naval History. Ive listened to the first episode and found it very well produced and an interesting listen. Think of it like a well organized hour long lecture on things Maritime, Nautical and Naval in nature. Seems to also follow in a logical way. I dont think you need a iphone or mac to listen. Go Here: http://navalhistorypodcast.com/
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I just realized that John had also supplied that link... FYI. Somehow I missed it. Anyway... you are all right. Great resource.
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Someone just sent this to me. I have not had a chance to review it but from just skimming. Great Resource Here: http://america-scoop.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=410&Itemid=649〈=en
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Thanks Bob, I sure would like to see those deck drawings your talking about. Especially as there is still so much time before I (personally) get to that stage on my own build. Ive tracked down about as much as I can, and like youve indicated, noticed the same differences in detail (such as the mainsheet traveller). John in this build I think goes outside the scope of the kit to deal with this same issue. That is... if I understand what the mainsheet traveller is the same way you do. John also pointed out in a post on my own log that there is some profile differences in bow shape which Im currently investigating. Thanks to him for pointing that out before I got any further. Sure illustrates how much one can glean from just really looking at photographs. Im currently in communication with the folks at Mystic Seaport who are having a look at a few things in their own collection for me. A search of their catalogs lead to a few potentially high value items specific to Puritan. Unfortunately the catalog descriptions are rather simplistic so Ive asked them to put eyes on these materials and send me whatever they can in way of description. Im really hoping they have something descriptive (vessel) and just descriptive (Americas Cup). Im hoping to get copies... We shall see... Ill of course share whatever I find out with the folks here.
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Ive read the entire series... of course this was before wife and children came along so time to read them again is hard to come by. Im now enjoying the Simon Vance (narrator) audiobook versions which are unabridged and very, very well produced. I encourage anyone whose a fan or anyone who has had trouble getting through the books to try them. The do understand how the language used in the stories can take some time to get through if your reading it, I suspect listening to it is a much different experience. Of course Simon Vance has a wonderful voice for it and does the characters inflections and personalities perfectly.
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I like your plans so far. Ill be tuned in.
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Im curious to know what info you have found regarding this. I've looked as much as I know how to find anything related to the original boat, but have only found a few photos. John seems to have found photos that I haven't located and Ive done as much as I could to find plans, or descriptions. So far nothing. My nautical research skills are pretty limited...
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Hi John, Noticed you havent posted in awhile and wanted to check in. Ive put some time in on my own build here. Pop in and let me know if it looks like Im headed in the right direction. As always, pointers are appreciated. Thanks.
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Well you did it. This was my fall/winter build and your log lit the spark. Ill put together a build log soon enough, but first wanted to run a few things by you. I put my keel together and have so far gotten to the first shaping stage where your thinning out the overall piece at the bow and stern. The directions do not indicate to what degree one should thin so Im just gonna go for it and shoot for about a 1/3 reduction. One interesting bit was the smallest piece of the keel construction did not fit at all so I had to shim it some to get it to match the profile of the plans. I think it came out ok. One last thing. When you say you had to bevel the frames to get the deck to lay down what exactly do you mean? I assume you mean shaped to meet the deck more smoothly... Or do you mean beveled? Sorry if Im confusing things. There is a slight curve in my keel, so Im planning to straighten that and add some rigidity with supports running parallel along the keel between frames. Ill have to think about your deck edge reinforcements. If Im being honest, Im not exactly sure what you mean. Anyway... thanks for the help. Time to get sanding.
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Any idea what year your kit is? My box is definitely different, and the parts laser cut but still within the original boards, not parted out like yours appears to have been. Anyhow.. first question. Did you do all you your early stages without any kind of keel holder or vise? Ive unpacked all the plans and started adjusting my workspace to accommodate the build but cant quite figure out how Im going to work with this thing. The plans indicate building a plank and block keel holder (assuming you have the parts already), just wondering if you did this or if not how you dealt with this. Ive got a keel vise, but am not sure if it will work well with this size build. Any initial tips before starting the build?
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Just starting this build, a Mamoli kit but it seems our kits are very different. Mine comes with double planking. Your work is an inspiration, hope you dont mind if I pick your brain as I move along. Thanks.
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Micro Jig Gripper
Justin P. replied to Landlubber Mike's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Looks like the second link would work well. I have not ever used one, but I bet even if it were not meant for a hobby saw you could fashion something similar yourself without much trouble. -
Hi John, Thats a great idea, though like you both have sorted out, probably not something easily done. I would be interested in some kind of simultaneous build log thing. I think if not as a team it would at least be great to have someone to commiserate with . I wont be starting for at least a month or two as I have to finish another project and make some adjustments to my work space to accommodate the larger size model. Im viewing Puritan as a Fall/Winter endeavor and am just spending time looking over the instructions and plans and trying to wrap my head around what Im about to get myself into. Best.
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What I love about this log, is that I know or am familiar with very little, admire and respect much and spend a fairly decent amount of time simply looking things up that I didnt know I didnt know. Thanks Ed. Slowly but surely Im understanding what "lofting" is and where/how it applies...
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Hey that would be great! Thanks!
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Great information being shared here... I guess a scroll saw is something I should put on my list. Ill be following along.
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One of my favorite build logs. I learn everytime you post Ed. Thanks.
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Ah I see. Well Im sure the plans for the model will come packed in the box, but Im hoping to find/aquire a copy of the Edward Burgess plans of the original build by George Lawley and Son in Boston. Ill likely follow the model plans closely, but would love to have the originals to compare details with. So far Ive not had much luck, but Im VERY new to this kind of research. Perhaps some of the NRG members around here might pipe in with some advice.
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Thats a very cool connection. Currently trying to track down plans of the "Puritan" for reference, if you have any leads let me know. Do you have any pics of your finished model?
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This is all good to keep in the stores... ha. Now I just have to wait and see what happens when I bring Puritan into the house . It could go either way... ha.
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Very true... Ill be sure to point that out. While it may not be so large by those standards, Its gonna be a colossus when Im trying to convince her to display it. Keep in mind... I do this work in the office/loft of our 700 sq ft. city apartment. I will likely have to find some place to donate it in order for it to be seen once its built! Actually this is more true than you know... my other hobby is long-distance motorcycling, and so far convincing her that we need another trip out to the hobby shop has been much easier than convincing her that I need to take off for three days out to who-knows-where. She is much happier with me tinkering away upstairs than being lost on some mountain back-road.
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Like the title says... Oh dear. Just snapped up a Mamoli Puritan 1:50 on ebay and an unbelievable price compared to what it went for at Model-Expo. I just couldnt help it. Of course... now Ive got a HUGE (35") boat to build! I dont know wether to laugh or cry.. This may be my second or third build EVER. Can you see why Im a bit freaked out. Im HOPING that it actually will not be as challenging as the fully rigged Constitutions and Victories, Im HOPING that the size will make a bit easier, Im HOPING my wife doesnt throw me out of the house. Keep in mind Im just now working on a canoe! I suppose I could set it aside and get some others under my belt, but if I bring home one more modeling book, model, tool my wife WILL throw me out of the house. As it is Im going to have to sneak this behemoth in the door somehow... A little advice on preparation for such a thing could go a long way. Thanks folks.
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I dont remember saying anything about China originally. I can only suppose that your referring to the Dremel being of Chinese origin. That would at least be following the theme of the original thread. Regardless of where its manufactured, Dremel is a good tool. They are designed to be abused and can take a fair amount before failure... I wouldnt hesitate to recommend a Dremel, I would though just mention that they could blow next week or ten years from now. My Foredom is like an oak tree... Im not sure it will ever fail, and until this moment never once contemplated its origin. As for American versus Chinese..... thats a dirty pond Im not gonna go swimming in. Dont believe everything your tag/box tells you.
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