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  1. Chuck
    Enjoy the project and dont hesitate to ask me any questions. Chuck
  2. Chuck
    Its just the regular natural stuff. The holes are so tiny it doesnt really matter...its the pencil outline that does the trick. The holes are just a #78 drill bit. Yes...I use some tape to line up the row of treenails.
  3. Chuck
    Looks fantastic and I am eagerly awaiting your next project. Enjoy the new year.....
  4. Chuck
    Really fine work Eric....well done!!!
  5. Chuck
    That looks vvvery good. Yes it was inevitable. But as a scratch project what you have left to do is pretty straight forward. This is the fun part so enjoy it and move ahead. Chuck
  6. Chuck
    Look at the center carving on the contemporary model of Winchelsea...might give you some indication. The center carving on this model I think is a little heavy. I will be giving it more depth but maybe 5/64" at most at 1:64 scale and if possibly 1/16" thick if you can do it.
  7. Chuck
    Sure does look sweet Mike. I cant wait to see it in person. Well Done!!!!
  8. Chuck
    Nicely done...You sure got plenty done ahead of me. it looks very good.
  9. Chuck
    Nicely Done!!
  10. Chuck
    I am not sure actually...but its doubtful. Today I reached a milestone...not much of an update however...I have completed all of the outboard details. The rudder will added a little later as I wanted to finish the inboard details at the stern including the seats first. BUT...then I noticed that the aft-most deadeye is a bit too high. So I will have to redo that chainplate before moving on...maybe tomorrow...Oh well!!! I spoke too soon. But at least I can start the inboard details as well. The fixed block for the inhaul at the bow was also completed. Chuck
  11. Chuck
    There are always exceptions. But if you stick with the usual for 99% of the ships out there you will be in good shape.
  12. Chuck
    The port sill and lintel usually follow the run of the deck. Therefore they are usually not square square. While the uprights are perfectly vertical.
  13. Chuck
    Nicely done...You have been busy!!! Great to see an update. Have a great Thanksgiving Greg
  14. Chuck
    Thank You very much . Just a small update as I got tired of making rope today. I started in the chainplates and deadeyes. They are made pretty much like the others I showed, only longer. The deadeyes are stroped with 22 gauge black wire. I have six more to go and probably will get that done after Thanksgiving. I wish all of you a happy and tummy stuffing turkey day. Chuck
  15. Chuck
    Nicely Done Toni!!!! Very finicky work and the pictures dont show how small those pieces actually are to work with.
  16. Chuck
    Yes I buy them online here..... http://www.hobbylinc.com/cgi-bin/s8.cgi?str_s=k%26s+bar Yes you can use the wider sheets and strips to make scrapers. They dont last forever but get the job done for me. Chuck
  17. Chuck
    I must say that it looks lovely as is Ryland. Very nice work. Chuck
  18. Chuck
    That is great news Bob!!!
  19. Chuck
    Thank you very much....your comment alone makes it all worthwhile.
  20. Chuck
    Thank you gents!!! Hopefully get the other side done this weekend and start on the deadeyes and chainplates.
  21. Chuck
    Write a proposal and send it to me as described here..... http://www.thenrg.org/nrg-ship-model-research-grant.php Chuck
  22. Chuck
    The channels are in and I added the eyebolts to the exterior of the hull. I also drilled the scuppers which was pretty straight forward. Then I started to fabricate the plates for the backstays. These were made using 1/64" x 3/32" brass strips. The K&S strips are soft and can be filed easily to shape. You can see the progression of steps used to make them. There will be three chainplates on each side of the hull. I started by drilling the hole at the bottom and rounding it off. Then I used a round file to notch the strips on both sides as shown in step two. This will be the top of the chain plate where it gets thinner. In step three I used a flat file to extend that thinner portion on top so I could bend it into a loop like making an eyebolt. Step four is where I cut off the top excess strip and tapered the bottom portion so it got slightly narrower as it worked its way to the top. The last two examples show the chainplate completed with the thin portion of the brass on top bent into a loop. This will get a hooked tackle when it comes time to rig the back stays. I used small little brass pins....you know the ones...they come in every kit and I have a whole bunch of them. Next its on to the deadeyes and chainplates for the channels. Its really the same procedure to make those except we will add a stroped deadeye to the top of each. The outboard details are almost all complete. Once the deadeyes are completed there is only the rudder and fixed block on the stem. Then we finish up inboard!!!!
  23. Chuck
    It looks very good. That is a very simple way and a clean way to do it. Chuck
  24. Chuck
    Thats a very nice shop...glad you are jumping back into the workshop. Start making some sawdust!!!!
  25. Chuck
    Good luck with the build and I hope you enjoy the project. Dont hesitate to ask me any questions along the way!!!

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