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I don't know how I missed this post but I'm happy I found it. Its very interesting to see that Chuck is using very basic tools for the planking. All this time I've been trying to understand what the secret to a perfect planking job is and there isn't one. I've really been overthinking this big time. Basic tools and pre-planning is all that's needed. I dislike soaking planks so I can stop doing that too. I'll have to get my own hair dryer though, my wife won't appreciate me using hers. And now I know what Chuck looks like I think I was expecting him to be in a 3-piece suit though. -
Nice work Chuck, I hope mine will look as nice. Where do you get the red paint you are using?
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Getting Back Into The Hobby After 45+ Years
JeffT replied to Tom in NC's topic in New member Introductions
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Makes sense. Thanks Chuck.
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Nice work Rusty, you're off to a great start.
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Thanks for all the suggestions and supporting comments, I do appreciate it. They are all good methods. I checked out the current build logs and saw some great ideas there like the digital caliper measurement. I did purchase a sherline mill but have no clue how to use it yet. I am considering that as an option. I also have the byrnes saw so I need to take a look at the huzzywuchet. I think the key to using the mill and the saw (and any other method) would be patience and practice before attacking the actual piece.
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First I've heard of them. I do miss Floquil.
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So on with the build. This is Plan A and Plan B. Plan A is to use the lap joint parts. Unfortunately, this is the one thing I struggle with the most; final shaping or removing material from parts without causing serious problems like rounded edges, rounded surfaces, changing the shape, etc... Its the one reason I haven't been able to do a scratch build. So I need to figure out what method to use and take my sweet time doing it. If all else fails, Plan B is the other parts provided. On another note, I like that the tabs holding the parts on are nice and small. Its very easy to remove the parts and clean up the tab remnants. Seems like most kits have a giant chunk of wood in multiple places holding the parts on.
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Hi Bill, welcome to MSW
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Hello and welcome to MSW
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I received my kit yesterday and allowed the wood to acclimate to my extra dry environment. Here are some pictures of the kit contents. There is a lot more wood than I expected. I do like the look of the Alaskan yellow cedar. It has a nice grain to it.
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Hi Adrie. Welcome to MSW.
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The kit looks awesome. Us guys out west have to wait a little longer for ours.
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Welcome to MSW Pete
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Hi Dave, welcome to MSW.
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Welcome to MSW
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Done. Many times
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This is my build log for the Medway Longboat. Looking forward to getting started.
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New Ship Modeler, but not new to modeling
JeffT replied to Drav8r's topic in New member Introductions
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Welcome to MSW
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Hi Curtis. Welcome to MSW
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Hi Trent. Welcome to MSW. You've come to the right place for guidance. Take a look through the build logs section and you'll find a few on the HMS Agamemnon.
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Sounds awesome! Glad to see you back.
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Hi Ab. Welcome to MSW
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