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Ryland Craze

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  1. Ryland Craze
    I made vertical cuts using a razor saw on the first layer of the plywood false keel to make it more flexible. I then put it in a jig to hold the false keel straight. After I installed the bulkheads, I placed wooden fillers between the bulkheads to make the assembly rigid. Once the false deck and the gunport patterns were installed, I had no problems with warpage. I have attached a picture showing what I did to the false keel.
  2. Ryland Craze
    Good solution for the warped keel. It really straightened it out. I had the same problem with my Sherborne kit.
  3. Ryland Craze
    Welcome to Model Ship World. It looks like you are off to a good start in this hobby. I look forward to seeing your progress on your ship model.
  4. Ryland Craze
    Like Bob, I also "start in the middle and fair the frames towards the bow and then the middle to the stern or visa versa but start in the middle". I use nail files that I purchased from a beauty supply store. They are somewhat flexible and contour to the frames. I have also made my own using 1/8" plywood, rubber cement and various grits of sandpaper. I start with the 180 grit and finish up with 240 grit for the frames. I use nail files for most of my sanding needs. Just go slow and use gentle pressure as you do not want to flex the frames. Let the grit in the files do the work.
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    Beautiful job on your Pinnace. Your work is very crisp and clean. I like the modifications you made to the kit version.
  6. Ryland Craze
    Looking good Bob. You are almost at the finish line. I hope to post my progress soon.
  7. Ryland Craze
    I used Titebond. I placed my support blocks aft of the transom to lock it in place. Just remember that you have to remove the support blocks aft of the transom before you remove the keel and frame assembly after faring from the build board.
  8. Ryland Craze
    I am enjoying your build log. You are making good progress. I hope you and your family stay safe.
  9. Ryland Craze
    Looks nice. You are making a lot of progress.
  10. Ryland Craze
    Thanks Peta for the how-to guide on making rope coils. I will refer to this when I get to making rope coils on my build. Your Avos is looking great.
  11. Ryland Craze
    Nice job on the head. It reminds me of the original one that I saw at Mystic Seaport when they were refurbishing the Morgan.
  12. Ryland Craze
    Welcome to MSW Sergio. I am looking forward to seeing your Titanic model.
  13. Ryland Craze
    Looks real good Michael. I cannot wait to see it with the WOP on it. It will really bring out the beauty of the Cherry wood. Glad to see you have some time to work on this project as I know you must have some huge challenges at work. You guys are my hero's during this crisis and I appreciate all that you are doing for the public. Just be careful and stay well.
  14. Ryland Craze
    Congratulations on your rigging and iron work. Your Longboat is coming along nicely. I appreciate your detailed pictures as I will be referring to them while building my Longboat.
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    Diver, you are off to a good start. I agree with Chuck in that you need more frames installed on both ends of the build board. I would complete all of the frames and install them onto your build board. The you can start tweeking the frames to get them to set properly in the keel slots. I used blue painter's tape to hold the frames to the build board as there is some slight side to side adjustment built into the frame slot. The design of this kit almost insures that everything will fit just fine.
  16. Ryland Craze
    Sounds like the frame is not setting in the slots properly. 3/16ths of an inch is quite a difference. Is there a gap between frame H and the build board when it is inserted with the letter forward? Posting a picture would help to figure out why this is happening.
  17. Ryland Craze
    Nice models. Welcome to MSW. I look forward to seeing your AVS build log.
  18. Ryland Craze
    Nice work on the carvings. Glad you are able to get back into your workshop after your surgery.
  19. Ryland Craze
    I am looking forward to seeing this model in person. Truly a work of art.
  20. Ryland Craze
    Congratulations on completing your cross section. I am looking forward to seeing it entered in the IPMS Richmond show on February 29th. It will definitely be an award winning model.
  21. Ryland Craze
    Beautiful job on this model. Thanks for sharing your progress.
  22. Ryland Craze
    Bob, you have done an excellent job on building your Longboat. Your craftsmanship is so clean and crisp. I cannot wait to see your next steps on this build.
  23. Ryland Craze
    Kevin, Welcome to MSW. You have a nice looking Syren and I hope you start a build log. I will definitely follow it.
  24. Ryland Craze
    Your Longboat is coming along nicely, Jean-Paul. Your build log is very detailed and will help future builders of the Longboat. Keep up the good work.
  25. Ryland Craze
    You have done an excellent job on your Longboat. I am looking forward to your masting and rigging.

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