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    Currently working on model of Brig Eagle of 1814. Future projects include a scratch-build that I drew up myself and maybe returning to my model of Yacht Mary.

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  1. bdgiantman2
    I don't know if this would help, but 've been hearing on sites like this of people using foam blocks and even pool noodles as sanding blocks to assist as well as relieve hands. Keep up this beautiful model. Brian D
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    My guess is that the planks would butt against the keelson, that is what happens in the other ships. Great building project, this is looking great. Brian D
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    What is the size of these frames? I know they are all laser-etched in the wood by CAF but can't tell dimensions. I'm guessing that each of these frames are 1/8" thick? And looks like 3/16" wide?
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    That was a sneaky solution by CAF about the keels, enjoying following on you building this project Brian D.
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    Your Speedwell model is coming along very nicely, Rusty! Keep it up Brian D
  17. bdgiantman2 started following Christiania 1774 by TJM – approx. 1:67-1:64 – Danish Light Frigate based on Vanguard Models HMS Sphinx and Le Chebec by Yvesvidal - CAF Model - 1/48
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    Saw this and thought of your blog on here. I hope this is approved https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1062011819046190&set=a.523280112919366
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    More the one long piece, but either way is doable.
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  29. bdgiantman2
    If I understand you correctly, I would think it would be a lot easier fitting a block of wood at the base between each of your bulkheads as your garboard, starting at bulkhead 1 and continuing to bulkhead 15 as you are showing us with the red highlighted areas and having it run slightly beneath each bulkhead as well then sand to the desired shape underneath. The middle six or seven bulkheads show the same shape of the garboard to my eyes so that ought to make shaping a bit easier. Brian D
  30. bdgiantman2
    Your stern-wheeler looks about 50ft to 60ft length. I tried to include a picture from another site of a slightly longer boat with bridge in front but wouldn't let me include the link. The side view provided gives good details for the main deck. Can still have car riding in middle of boat. Also I was just noticing that the paddle in first picture is a chain drive and not steam powered although there probably was some kind of a small boiler under bridge. Interesting projects that you are working on, keep it up. Found these as other ideas for you: https://cmdboats.com/plan/River Belle 40 https://www.oldoregonphotos.com/small-sternwheeler-restless-near-gardiner-c-1895.html Brian D
  31. bdgiantman2
    There he goes!! Off making saw dust
  32. bdgiantman2
    Hello Wefalck, thank you for your post on this thread. I am currently building Brig Eagle from 1814, she was built on and sailed on Lake Champlain. Everything I have seen for regular cannons of that time period still have the traditional cascabel on back end of cannon. These cannons as well as the carronades were purchased from Blue Jacket. Brian D
  33. bdgiantman2
    Hello friends, I am looking again for suggestions from those of you who know more than I do. I should have noted this a lot sooner, but I've found out that the pewter cannons I purchased were not made correctly. None of the eight long cannons have the proper cascabel ball like supposed to. Does anyone on here have experience working with pewter and can give recommendations for fixing this? I have never personally tried doing any casting previously let alone do work with pewter before this project and have no clue what to do. Thank you in advance. Brian D.
  34. bdgiantman2
    Hello friends, I am looking again for suggestions from those of you who know more than I do. I should have noted this a lot sooner, but I've found out that the pewter cannons I purchased were not made correctly. None of the eight long cannons have the proper cascabel ball like supposed to. Does anyone on here have experience working with pewter and can give recommendations for fixing this? I have never personally tried doing any casting previously let alone do work with pewter before this project and have no clue what to do. Thank you in advance. Brian D.
  35. bdgiantman2
    You're developing or thinking about an even bigger design? Oh snaaaaaaaaaaaaap!! Must be one of the 3rd rates, but could be something bigger. Your engineering skills are impressive. I can tell you and Mr. Passaro think very similarly.
  36. bdgiantman2
    She may be a beast, but I am impressed with your scratch-building this whole thing the way you are. Portland is coming along very nicely, keep it up Brian D

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