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    Hi Brian, I with the majority and think your doing a fine job. I've not even tackled planking yet and still find myself thinking about it while falling asleep. You have given me great encouragement and support so....right back atcha!! I'm enjoying your build and learning a lot (vicariously). Best, Steve
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    Kevin, I'm thinking that as soon as she's rigged, you should hop in and sail her over the pond for a visit!! What do say? Best, Steve
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    Hi Joe, I've actually used that technique for years when attaching veneers and appliqués to various kinds of substrates while furniture building. Usually I've attached large, highly figured, veneers and have used a household iron to heat everything so it didn't occur to me to use this idea for ship building. But I really like your idea of using the kind of iron Tower Hobbies sells for use with mono-cote etc. I'm definitately going to try it. Best, Steve
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    Hi Markus, I've read about your modifications/improvements to a tool which is pretty universally accepted (at least in this community) as the "best in class". But I'm starting to wonder about your motivation in what is beginning to me to appear as a witch hunt to find fault! How accurate is accurate?????? How many angels can dance on the head of of a pin?????????????????? The levels of fault you're reporting are far less than would occur through simple user error in an entire host of operations we all do in model building. In the immortal words of Sargent Hulka in Stripes, " Lighten up Francis" Steve
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    Hi Bob, I was going through your build log and saw that you are looking for plans for a seine boat. BlueJackets plans for the Smuggler (by Erik Ronnberg) have plans for a 1/48 scale seine boat. They only cover one small section of of page. They offer the plans for the whole ship for sale but since you only need a small section, maybe you can work something out with them, they're great folks. I'm thinking I may try to build it as my first scratch boat, althought I have no idea how difficult it would be. If you (or anybody out here) knows of a build log of a small scratch whale boat or other clinker built ships boat, I hope you can point me in the right direction. Best, Steve
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    Hi Jamie, I am so glad you are back!!!!! I am also building a Smuggler and I've probably read your previous build log about ten times.....no exaggeration. I think your build is great! I hope you have the chance to visit my build log and would really appreciate any feedback or advice you might have. Alfons, Russ, and Elia have been a great help to me and I truly hope you will be a similar resource. Schooners RULE!!!!!!! Best, Steve
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    Wow. I guess that's all I have to say! Best, Steve
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    Hi Sjors, I think it's a great I idea to post diagrams in a place where they can bee seen for continued reference. But I also like to see how they knots actually come together. Here is a great link that someone recently posted on knots. I even enjoyed watching the animations for knots we don't use in ship building. http://www.animatedknots.com/knotlist.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com Best, Steve
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    Hi Sjors, It was just my impression that you hadn't seen and that you would like it. Best, Steve
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    Hi All, Do you need to creat a burr on the cutting side like you do with scrapers? Thanks, Steve
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    Hi, I don't know about you guys but I strongly believe that alcohol has a much greater salubrious effect on the builder than the wood! Steve
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    Just out of curiosity Sjors, did you look at the you tube before you posted your knot chart? Steve
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    Hi Bob, I've read through your build log on the Bluenose a few times now and I think your work is great. Right now, I'm starting to do the gaffs, booms, mast masts on my Smuggler and I can only aspire to the level of work you've done on the Bluenose. As a matter of fact, I've sort of decided to concentrate on schooners going forward and recently purchased the MS Bluenose as my next build. My thinking was that I love schooners, I can leverage what I've learned on the Smuggler, do a POB build, and learn sails. Anyway, I plan on using your build as a practicum (royalties coming in due course! ). Again I appreciate the work you've done and that you've chosen to share it. Best, Steve ps. I see that you live in CT. I'm in New Canaan and grew up in Glastonbury. S.
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    Not to mention spelling and grammar. Steve
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    Thanks Maury, I figured that out the hard way. I'm waiting to receive some brass sheave I ordered from Cornwall Model Boats. When they arrive I'll see how thick they are and try again. This time, I'll experiment on a piece of scrap first. Best, Steve
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    Thanks Dan, I didn't have much luck. I needed to cut two rectangular slots 1/16 wide by about a1/4 inch long in my jib boom for sheaves. I think the big mistake I made was to use a 1/16th drill bit to drill the holes. By the time I cut out the scrap and filed to square the corners, the slot was at least 3/32nds which made the side walls too thin. I ended up starting over. I haven't tried to do the slots yet but I'm going to start with a smaller bit. Best, Steve
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    Kevin, It's just beautiful. Period. End of conversation. Best, Steve ps. In one of the pictures above there appear to be two ropes coming through a wall and attached to what might appear to be a gun port. What is that? Thanks. S.
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    Thanks Nobotch. I'll check it out and if it fits my old saw, I'll let you know.. Best, Steve
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    Hi All, At the risk of being off topic, I'm new to the idea of a riving knife. I've got two questions; Wouldn't one need an appropriate width knife to match the kerf of different blades? and, Can riving knife be retro-fitted to an old table saw? I have a old, solid, workhorse of a table saw. It's an old Rockwell (pre-Delta) saw which was completely overhauled with a new motor etc. by the previous owner. Thanks. Best, Steve
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    Hi Alfons, When I went to install my makeshift sheaves in the jib boom, the slots I made were awful. Not only too wide (thus creating very thin side walls), but off center and the sheaves (both BlueJackets and the one I made) had to be forced into the slots. All in all a pretty lame job. I tossed it and decided to start over. Both my wife and daughter thought I should move on and do better on my my next ship, but I've reached a point where I can not accept anything I do, unless it's the best I can do. At this rate I could be a VERY old man before I complete my first build. I've ordered a number of brass sheaves in various sizes and should have them any day. The slots you made on your jib boom are excellent, will you share how you did them? Thanks, Steve
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    Hi Kevin, I was thinking about your beautiful Victory and I've come to conclusion that it's not just a ship........it's furniture! :) Best, Steve
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    Hi Brian, While I don't have experience with planking, I tend to agree with Randy and prefer the walnut supplied by the kit. But, cherry is, and will likely always be my favorite wood. It will soon develop a rich color which will deepen over time. By the way, if you didn't point out the issue with the windows, I would have never known. Everything else is great and I'm learning a lot. Best, Steve
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    Hi Craig, I'm not sure about sizes, but it my be worthwhile to visit flyfishing shops and web sites. Best, Steve
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    Daniel, Absolutely amazing work. Bravo! Best, Steve
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    GLASS Hi All, I just posted this in a different thread and I thought it should be here as well. A master model ship builder once showed me around his shop. He used microscope slide covers for windows. They are real glass, incredibly thin and about 2cm square. They are glass so they need to be cut like glass. You don't need a glass cutter, just something to scratch the surface and break over some kind of thin nail or pin. I just did a quick google search and Amazon sells a pkg. of 200 22m square slide covers for $4.76. Best, Steve

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