Chuck
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Nicely done. That iron band for teh bowsprit can be a challenge. It looks well done.
Chuck
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Bob
Yes it works quite well with Boxwood too!!
The trick I think is the heat from the hair dryer. It relaxes the fibers. As long as you let the strip cool down and set, it is OK. But like you you said. It must be clamped down to avoid any buckling.
Chuck
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Bob
Wonderful photos.
That is exactly how I plank a hull...works a treat and saves a lot of wood. ... Instead of cutting the shaped plank from a wider sheet which ends up with to many scrap pieces. Great demo on the technique. With the strip clamped up, I use a hair dryer on the hottest setting to quickly heat and dry the plank. You can get really close to the plank so it gets really hot. After about two minutes of that, I let the strip rest for another few minutes. This locks in the bend with minimal spring-back.
Chuck
- Rustyj, Larry Cowden, Mirabell61 and 1 other
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Ok folks...the registration form has been added to the bottom of the page...
http://www.thenrg.org/2013-nrg-charleston-conference-details.php
Dont forget to book your hotel separately...and use the code for the conference discount.
Chuck
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That would be awesome. Yes it is open to non-members but with the discounts for members...you could join today for $38 and still save hundreds on the trip. There will be a 15% discount on all seminars and tours...etc for members. That includes for spouses and family members.
Chuck
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I thought I would post these two images of a cross section model from the science museum. I thought it might help or at least act as inspiration for those building teh cross section Triton. What I find very pleasing is the change in the plank thickness. Especially the outboard planking. I have no idea which ship this is as I didnt write that down when I saved it. It is one of hundreds of pictures I saved and now I am trying to organize. Based on what I see it may be a later vessel...but still worthy of inspiration.
Chuck
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Registration forms will be on the website very soon. I will make another announcement when I add them. Hope to see many of you there.
Chuck
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Dan
Great to see a log from you. Having seen this model first hand, I can tell you it is very sharp. Its a really interesting project and something a bit different than we usually see here on MSW.
Thanks for sharing Dan. Looking forward to those small details we were talking about!!!
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Also...just give me a shout when you need a close up. I have much larger originals and possibly additional photos of what you may be working on.
Chuck
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I agree...wonderful model.
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Congrats!! Well done. Those are very images of a very nice model. Sometimes its bitter sweet to finish a project isnt it??
Cheers!!
Chuck
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The CONFERENCE
Check out the Conference details on the NRG website. There are some great speakers, Interesting tours, Technical modeling sessions, and much more. I think you will recognize many of the speakers from right here on MSW. I am looking forward to it very much...especially seeing the CSS Hunley
http://www.thenrg.org/2013-nrg-charleston-conference-details.php
THE HOTEL
The Crowne Plaza Charleston Conference Hotel will be home base for the Conference. We have arranged a great room rate of $109 for singles and $119 for doubles – the low room rates include the morning Breakfast Buffet. We have arranged for these great room rates to be available for three days before and after the event for those wanting to extend their time in Charleston.
The hotel has free airport shuttle and their shuttle will also take us to and from some of the 30+ restaurants in the immediate area, though the food at the hotel is both good and affordable.
The hotel is adjacent to the large Tangier Outlet Mall where bargains abound and the hotel’s shuttle will be available to and from the Mall.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Chuck
NRG Director
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Its fine as long as the original log author doesnt want to. If that happens I would ask any original log author to contact. It shouldnt be an issue though as most cases it is in response to a request for help and opinions. Should a log owner not want any...then they shouldnt ask.
But we will handle it on a case by case basis and I really dont think there will any issues.
Chuck
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1/2" is good enough. The rigging will hold the mast in place just as it did on teh real ship. Use teh plans to get teh final measurement with the addition of the 1/2" for the hole.
Chuck
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Ed
Love the progress on te model. Great to see it all posted again.
Chuck
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Because its not on the Model Expo site yet....After many requests here it is by chapter
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Nicely done.
Very clean Syren build. Looking forward to seeing those fitting start developing.
Chuck
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Really looking great John. That is a nice model you are building there.
Chuck
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Great photos and progress.
Chuck
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Our Emblem ®
18th Century Longboat by tlevine - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale - TriClub
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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Wonderful wonderful looking model. I love the balance between the wood tones and painting. Thats a great wood color.
Chuck