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bigcreekdad

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  1. Ended up inserting and gluing a large sewing needle into a wood dowel. I think this will do the trick, and I had both laying around. We'll see how it works. Thanks to all. I hereby award Gregory a "Solve" pin.
  2. did you use kit supplied belaying pins. awesome job on hull....spray painted?
  3. Ended up inserting and gluing a large sewing needle into a wood dowel. I think this will do the trick, and I had both laying around. We'll see how it works. Thanks to all.
  4. Replies I didn't expect, but welcome. Jim Lad....might you have a pic?
  5. Looking for one that will last/ Plenty of very inexpensive ones on Amazon, but I worry the tip won't stay sharp for long. Any suggestions?
  6. I am now rigging Vanguard's Erycina. I'm not wild about the photo etched brass belaying pins supplied. I am looking to replace these with wood ones. The kit is 1/64 scale, and I don't to buy pins too large for the ship's scale. Any recommendations?
  7. I've added the Syren to my list. Likely, I'll be dead befog I make up my mind.
  8. Here's a pic of my Occre Dos Amigos hull (not complete) which I did in cherry. I got the wood from the local (now closed) Woodcraft, and cut with my Jim saw. After sanding I applied a few coats of gun oil. The cherry was good to work with a turns a bit darker with age.
  9. Howdy It's always fun deciding a a new kit. My first build was Caldercraft's cutter Sherbourne. Instructions aren't great, but the materials are very good. I was quite pleased with that build. My second was Caldercraft's Mortar Vessel Convulsion. I loved that build, and after another 5 or so builds, it remains my favorite. Sadly, it took a dive off my son's mantle. It remains, with the remains, in a bag in my basement. It will likely remain there awhile as I haven't worked up the energy to try to repair it. All the kits you have mention seem good candidates. Good luck and have fun.
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