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    I agree with Druxey, This is a topic that could be written up for the Journal. Hint Hint. David B
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    Same hear. David B
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    Do not feel bad. Very few kits have the camber in them and never mention anything about them. Therefore it is to forget. Out of sight out of mind. David B
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    The problem with naptha is that it is highly flamable. Not to be used in a confined space. While I have used it every now and then I prefer not using it in my apt if I do not have to, the fumes may ignite if there is a spark if there is no adequate ventilation. As a result I prefer mineral spirits ot turps as my solvent of choice. David B
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    Good work. Are you going to detail the inside with bolts, rivets etc. Or just paint it? David B
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    I would go for it. David B
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    Beatiful work Nils David B
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    Capt Steve, your prose improves along with the progress of yon launch. Good work. David B
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    Thank fort the link DavidB
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    Came in late. You picked an interesting model. I have seen a few up at Manitowoc and it comes out nice. However every modeler I talked with said that it can be a little tricky if you do not look and think ahead. So far you are doing a geat job. David B
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    What did you use for glass? David B
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    When I was still working my company would issue everyone a pair of anti-cut gloves. I was not wearing one and took some stiches and got written up for it. Safety using a knife should always be on your mind. David B
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    These blades are okay out of the package but I found that giving them a honing before using them makes a diffrence. As stated above they are not always the best tool to use. However when using I found that scoring the wood several times makes for a cleaner cut and can also be safer than trying to cut with one try. For thicker material It is safer to use a utility knife with a anticut glove. You might laugh at the glove but i speak from experience that using one is cheaper than going to the ER. David B
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    Ed, from what I have read finding usable timber around this time became harder and more difficult. As a result it might have been more profitable to use a material that was already easier to obtain as well as cheaper to work with as time went on. Many people forget that these individuals were not only builders and visionaries, they were also sharp and astute businessman who were out to make a good profit on there endeavors. David B
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    As he said nice and clean. Smart move on thinking ahead. Most riverboats tend to throw curve balls when it comes to a building sequence. It is always a good idea to go through the instructions several times so you get an idea of what is coming at you. David B
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    Bob, there is nothing wrong with your decision. Every now and then a choice has to be made on redoing an operation or part or moving on. This choice has plagued all of us at one time or another. David B
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    Congrats on an ongoing beef with kits. In many instances the castings never fit properly. As a result many nices forget to fit the casting as they are working on their model. You have thought ahead and are double checking the kit. David B
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    Years ago I talked with Dave Roach from Pier Books about this and he said that the cost of shipping outside the US can be so expensive that the purchase becomes a total loss. This I can understand. Years ago when I worked in the shipping dept we had to ship a 2lb package to a facility outside of Melbourne. They were not happy. The part was $50 the shipping cost was around $150 if my memory serves me right. It is always shipping that can be a killer depending on the weight and location. David B
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    Looks like the real thing. David B
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    Impressive build your craftsmanship is flawless. David B
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    Nice idea what kind of wood are you using. David B
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    Keep up the good work. David B
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    I am happy to see you are a little better. PS I am also glad your working on this model as well. David B
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    Nice techinique. David B
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    Dan & Keith thanks for the comments, it looks better in photos than in real life. I find this kit more difficult than the last one, I am having fun doing it. One of the things I have found out is that this medium is very different from what I am used to. If not on this one then on the next I will be replacing some of the pieces with other material at the moment most of the stuff I could use is back in Chicago. Plus when I go to the University of Iowa for further treatments I will not be able to take much with me. Dan, I wish I could be at a club meeting right now so you could help me with some of this stuff. Keith, this is truly smaller than what I normally work in, but the advantage is the foot print ouside a printer is pretty small. My sister would not like it if I turned everything into a workshop. I wish to stay alive David B

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