kurtvd19
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Byrnes table saw and second planking material.
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Richard: I have the original Chopper and don't use it as often as I used to but I fixed the wear issue like you described by mixing up some epoxy and filling in the wear the blade makes to the cutting surface. I carefully filled the groove and then smoothed out the epoxy using a plastic credit card blank. It has held up for several years and it is about due to be refurbished the next time I use epoxy for anything around the shop. It still cut great the last time I used it and the fix is so easy so I will preemptively fill in the slight groove. Take care, Kurt -
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SHIP MODELER'S HANDBOOK - A new publication
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Lula by Keith Black - 1:120 Scale - 1870s Sternwheeler Supply Boat for Floating Pile Driver
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St Roch by Lecrenb - 1:48 scale - RCMP Schooner rigged as schooner c. 1930/35
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Syren Ship Model Company News, Updates and Info.....(part 2)
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Lula by Keith Black - 1:120 Scale - 1870s Sternwheeler Supply Boat for Floating Pile Driver
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St Roch by Lecrenb - 1:48 scale - RCMP Schooner rigged as schooner c. 1930/35
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery from Mary and me. Take care, Kurt
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Regarding the jogging. If anybody sees me out jogging, PLEASE kill whatever is chasing me!
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Lula by Keith Black - 1:120 Scale - 1870s Sternwheeler Supply Boat for Floating Pile Driver
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St Roch by Lecrenb - 1:48 scale - RCMP Schooner rigged as schooner c. 1930/35
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Ron: These are now available on USB flash drives since most new computers don't come with CD drives any more. Glad you learned enough from them to post about their availability. Kurt
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18th Century Merchant Man Half Hull Planking Kit by Jim M - NRG - 1:48 - ON HOLD
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St Roch by Lecrenb - 1:48 scale - RCMP Schooner rigged as schooner c. 1930/35
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Bill: That article is by Toni Levine a NRG Director. Kurt
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This was available from Syren Ship Models (sponsor here) - I didn't see it with a quick check, but ask Chuck about it. Kurt
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Please provide a website URL when asking about products - didn't come up with a simple search. Kurt
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Keith: That's exactly how I do it. Took me a couple of tries before I figured out not to fight gravity and work from the top down. Kurt
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New to ship modelling? But what do you build first?
kurtvd19 replied to MSW's topic in Wood ship model kits
The Half Hull kit can be finished off as a complete model with the installation of the deck and masts - Use only a partial mast as in an Admiralty model if rigging is not something you have leared or don't wish to do. However, if you do the Rigging Kit you will know what is needed for a full half hull model. A lot of half hull models are not rigged. Kurrt -
Many chains have a clear coating that needs to be removed for decent blackening. I soak the brass chain in warm Sparex (I use a small crock pot for this - it's not used in the kitchen, only in the shop!) to remove the coating. A thorough rinse in water and after drying the chain can be blackened. I dip it in and remove it letting the excess drain off over the container. Two dips is usually adequate to blacken chain. I will try the use of a a small, cheap paintbrush to "paint" the Brass Black onto the chain the next time I have to blacken chain to see how it compares to dipping it. I use the paintbrush method for rods, ladders and other parts that are too large for my small containers I use for most blackening. Kurt
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New to ship modelling? But what do you build first?
kurtvd19 replied to MSW's topic in Wood ship model kits
You should look at the NRG's Planking Kit - https://thenrgstore.org/collections/plans-and-projects/products/half-hull-planking-project - It has a very complete tutorial guide on the proper way to plank a hull. There are a bunch or build logs here on MSW along with the build log by Toni Levine who designed the kit. This will aid you in planking future kits. Kurt -
The NRG collaborated on this publication that is printed by FineScale Modeler's parent company. We provided the content, but they own the handbook. We will contact them and tell them many would really like to see a pdf version. If they say yes or no we will report back. Kurt
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The first shipment of 100 Ship Modeler’s Handbooks sold out in less than 8 hours. There has been an unexpected demand for this issue, and we ordered more on March 11. The new order should arrive soon, so we have put them up for sale again. Please remember that while they are on order, we do not have a definite delivery date. When you place your order, we will process the sale, charging your card at that time. An envelope will be prepared right away, and the issue will ship as soon as stock is received here. Price - $13.99 Member 20% discount applies.
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We ordered 100 copies thinking this would be a good number if we sold them all - eventually. We sure misjudged the appeal and have new order in for a bunch - promise to not be out of stock again - we will have a chance to see dwindling stock - 8 hours sure wasn't enough time!
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The first shipment of 100 Ship Modeler’s Handbooks sold out in less than 8 hours. There has been an unexpected demand for this issue, and we ordered more on March 11. The new order should arrive soon, so we have put them up for sale again. Please remember that while they are on order, we do not have a definite delivery date. When you place your order, we will process the sale, charging your card at that time. An envelope will be prepared right away, and the issue will ship as soon as stock is received here. Price - $13.99 NRG Member 20% discount applies. If you don't know the discount code, contact our office. Kurt
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