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Canute

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  1. Canute
    Two thumbs up on your stern wheeler, Carhead.
  2. Canute
    Gabe, if you absolutely, positively have to have it for a graduation presentation, build it out of the box. The fittings and deck furniture are different enough from the the 18th-19th Century boats you've worked on that you may want a little extra time to do up the blocks, etc. For reference, I have an AL La Nina in the stash; it's a 2 masted lanteen rig. The blocks are somewhat different. Rearranging the forecastle will eat up time. See Moonbug's build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/4923-santa-maria-by-moonbug-artesania-latina-bashed-completed/?hl=%2Bsanta+%2Bmaria+%2Bmoonbug He did bash the stern, but I don't think he did it all in 6 months. It's ultimately your decision. If it bothers you too much, get another kit and do it up right. After the graduation party. :D
  3. Canute
    That's a wise Spaniel you have, Kevin.
  4. Canute
    Welcome to the north side of 40-ish, OC. Or as some say, too many birthdays (TMB).
  5. Canute
    Thanks for all the comments and likes, folks. I expected to dive back in but my sinuses said "No,Sir" since Christmas. I am bummed. I'm planning to do some bends with the hair dryer, ala the Maestro's technique. I may see if the Admiral has an unused curling iron, too.
  6. Canute
    Nice 4 pound guns you've cranked out. I am in awe of your "painting with wood."
  7. Canute
    All those tiny details. Well done, Greg!
  8. Canute
    Nice work, Cap'n. Spiffy work with the protractor!
  9. Canute
    It's an Apple "Feature". Nowhere near as many as Microsoft, but...
  10. Canute
    Paul, I did it after. It's easier if you do it before hand, but it's a recoverable boo-boo. It's a little easier if the stem wood is laying flat.
  11. Canute
    Paul, I did, but it was a light sanding to knock the edges off a few frames. A wee bit of twisting, mostly. And I sanded those vertically, so I wouldn't knock any more off. Line off the stem against the drawing to ensue you keep the strake ends lined up in the rabbet. I copied the plan onto some card and cut it up to get right in that the area. And I cut a card template to shape the stem, too. Fun, huh?
  12. Canute
    Paul, I faired the bulkheads after gluing to the false keel. I took a batten and ran it bow to stern. Some didn't need much sanding; the bow and stern needed more work. Patience is vital.
  13. Canute
    Well done, Erik. Like the others, I look forward to your next build.
  14. Canute
    Not at all, Paul. I grew up not far from Cresskil; over in Lodi. I'm getting back into the wood side again. The card boat is on hold until I can make smoother circular cuts in the cardstock. I can't smooth it as much as I'd like. You should also look at the builds by Matt (Squirrel Whisperer), Captain Steve and Mario. Good work on those.
  15. Canute
    Looks like you're off to a good, Elijah.
  16. Canute
    Keith, they seem to have done a better job in recovering parts of USS Monitor and working diligently to preserve what they've brought up already. Same for CSS Hunley. Some other wrecks, like CSS Neuse, weren't so lucky, either. The perils of well meaning amateurs.
  17. Canute
    Good recovery, Sal. Merry Christmas to you and the family.
  18. Canute
    Gabe, the only thing I could think of for the gluing is to rough up or scuff the contact areas with some fine sand paper. Increase the bonding surfaces on a micro level. I'm not familiar with your glue brand, but the Titebond and Elmer's yellow glues I use seem to bond and hold quite well. The wood will break before the Titebond does.
  19. Canute
    Jim, this boat building hobby really is a group effort. I'm better in some areas and need help in others. And this community is great. Thanks for you comments.
  20. Canute
    She's a beauty, Mark. Your build is an incentive for me. Thanks.
  21. Canute
    Gary, I'll join in on this build, too. Nice building slip there.
  22. Canute
    Karl, that is some beautiful work.
  23. Canute
    Oy, $4K. In my reincarnation, maybe
  24. Canute
    If I was much sharper as a machinist (not even close), I might want one. What are the damages for that jewel?
  25. Canute
    Good idea using the thin white scenery glue. The flags have nice folds.

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