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    Me again Ryland from upstate NY. Four of us within our group met to discuss how we can invigorate our young group of just 6 years. One obvious element as I guest visit and have joined the NJ group is that by shear number they can always count on someone(s) to be willing to share in show and tell or volunteer for a central topic element. We are only 18 in number and only 50% are ever present at meetings and of that probably 7 are active building for one reason or another. I think both Hampton Roads and the NJ groups do well because of their numbers. To the point I was looking on MSW and went to the "Communities" sub page and then dialed in western NY and found about 30 or so MSW members from Buffalo to Syracuse. We would like to contact them to see if they would like to visit and possibly join in with us. Is there a way to identify them (as not all names show up where I move my cursor to their active icon) and PM them?

    Joe

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    Nicely done Ron. I sympathize as i have had two large models of late to restore and the stands were somewhat troubling for such a seemingly simple task. Your treatment is quite complimentry to the subject. Joe
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    Now you did it Ian! We have been thinking about a project my grandson needs to accomplish for a college course and i had thought about an approach (of utilizing the controller boards) as part of a solution I might suggest to him. I will definetly being following your progress. My question at the moment is what are you driving these boards with in terms of code (source, lower level, what)? Joe
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    I am in agreement with your former approach as well. The only caveat that I have used is that I set up one end of a shroud (that saddled a mast) with seizing and then as you say use a simple separartion jig or element for both the finished deadeye and the one to be finished and seize the latter. i just haven't had a satisfing result using an off mast jig to execute this need as the strapped and free deadeye separations never aligned. Joe
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    Tim I hope you can enlighten me on the following. If not who can? I have it in my mind to sign up for the NE event in October however I have been informed that I must have a surgical procedure that may put me in recovery just before the  October event. The problem is a backlog of non emergency procedures at our hospitals. If I collide with the event timing what is the policy on refunds please?

    Joe 

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    This stagecan be a bit humbling but once through it I think you can look forward to some dleightful progress towards a beautiful model. Nicely done! Joe
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    Your due diligence (13 months REALLY?) and extremely fine work have yiekded something very special. Thank you for sharing! Joe
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    Lovely work Bob. You waste no time moving ahead. If only i could have the focus and drive you do. Joe
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    Ron I am the facilitator of the Model Shipwright Guild of Western NY. We reside in and around Rochester although we have members in Portugal, Buffalo, Syracuse and Florida. We have been holding Zoom meetings since the pandemic prevented us from meeting in person and we plan to do so when we return to the sessions in September. I have been intrigued with your model and your inventiveness with tools. Not all of our members have elaborate setups. So I was wondering if you would be interested in talking about your model (which happens to be part of our web page logo) and sharing some of your tool adaptations with our group sometime this fall via Zoom?

     

    Our web page is www,http/modelshipwrightguildwny.org

     

    Joe

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    You do such nice work Bill. Even your jigs exemplify the quality of your work. Joe
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    I have been so busy with other tasks, some apart from modeling, that I have neglected checking in here. Our gun tub is being modeled by one of our members, a retired Navy Captain, who was responsible for propulsion systems on neuclear craft. as such he has incredible talent for detail and has been using references of a detailed nature. I have seen the results of his recent work (since the Covid relaxation of restrictions) and it is outstanding. The Patriots Point information we had has led us a bit astray as that now appears to us as a creation out of need and lack of authentic elements. Please do not interpret that as a lack of gratitude of their support. If you PM me I will put you in touch with our member and he should/would be happy to help you out. Joe
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    The creation of the reveal in the gun port openings was one of the most annoying elements of this build. I did it as the instructions indicated but found when all was done that it could have been better. Your method was one I thought of well into the execution of my Cheerful gun ports. I will be following your expeiience carefully and will be anioux to hear your feedback. Joe
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    I am still scratching my head bitao; incredible work in an incredibly short period. I used to work in a software development group and the manager I assumed responsibility from had a saying. "You can always tell the quality of the work by the sharpness of ones tools". So I look at your table saw top and see not a scratch or mar. I have studied your shop made tools. I have witnessed your execellence of work produc and I am dazzled by your speed of execution. What else can I say but well done indeed! Joe
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    Roger I can't tell from the drawing as it only shows a side profile with not much detail. I just posted a new reference from the NC Maritime Museum via its curator so I will give him a shout to see if he knows. Thanks for the heads up. The aforementioned reference is under the topic "Discussions for ship plans etc." on this site. Joe
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    The drawing from the Smithsonian came today so there is no excuse for me to proceed with the restoration. If you send off to them count on about a 2 week delivery. I will say that the drawing is quite good in quality reprint and is faithful in its scale to the model i.e. 1:24. The recorded length is 53' 2" with a beam of 11' 11". I remain mystified or perplexed at how the original modeler acquired the subtle information that the drawing either does not show or depict in sufficient detail. I have scanned the web for Florida commercial fishing history articles and pictures to no avail. I have looked up Florida museums that might have some documentation again without results. The one thing i do have now is a very good idea of the ship's wheel size. It is fortunate that missing elements can be replicated with confidence from surrounding works. Joe
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    David thank you for the excerpt. I will revise my methodology for the ships wheel and proceed. Joe
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    Another rendition Bob. It really looks beautiful! And so neatly done too! Now you give me something to think about when I get to your state. Joe
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    Oh, the scrutiny of our peers! You take the feedback with such a healthy attitude. That, plus your skill will see you through. Joe
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    I must be getting senile, just saw the dimensions in the earlier post. Sorry . It is a tad too small for my project. Still a good deal for someone. Joe
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    Can you supply dimensions? Joe
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    Paul the build is pretty staight forward because of the fine instructions. However read them very carefully as it is easy to misinterpret sometimes without going to and fro his build log, the drawings and his instructions. Some of his photos were taken at times a bit out of phase to when the instructions were written. For example I made the stern fashion pieces but did not paint them until after application because I forgot and was led astray by an accompanying photo (I did the wales correctly). So do excercise your own deliberate thinking. Also I did not lay the deck planks from stern forward. I started at the bow because when i started the other way the runs were not long enogh to establish the needed symmetry as they were broken up by deck furniture. When you get to the masts, yards and booms send me a PM and I can supply you with more info on how I did them. If you are a wood turner and have the equipment then my suggestions may not help. Joe
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    You brought the model to life with your renditions of the figures. really nice work! Joe
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    Just tuned in to your build. I too am working on Cheerful. At this point I am working on all the sail parts masts, booms etc. I did not post my build as I wasn't sure how it was going to go. Some trial and error fixing of the planking until I slowed myself down and wasn't afraid to fit a plank a second time to get it right. Nonetheless she is a fun project full of subtle detail. You are doing just fine! Joe
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    I have never looked back having purchased this mill 2 years ago. Bill is so correct about the accessories especially the tilt table and the rotary table. Sherline has made these very utilitarian as some of the lathe accessories will work with the rotary table. I think it is a common lament that part capture on any mill, large or small is always problematical. This mill elevates my capabilities! Joe
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    Maybe I should rethink modeling and go back to bagging groceries as I did when I was a teenager! Just 2 months stem to stern David. You are driven. Joe

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