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    Nice work. When using my Preac I would gang different blades together to get the correct width. David B
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    Nonsense, I think you are on the right track. It looks great. David B
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    I have started my next model. It is the Blockade Runner Teazer. It was part of fleet of steamboats used by the North during the Civil War to blockade Southern harbours and ports, The scale is 1/250. I started the model the same as the last one using what I learned from the last one. However this kit is far more advanced and as a result it is easier to make mistakes. Everything started out okay but after awhile as you will see I have decided to start over.
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    Bob, I think your paint scheme is perfect. David B
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    Nice ships boat. It had been awhile since I have seen that method used. David B
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    Your hull planking is looking good. Keep up the good work. David B
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    I enjoy your technique for making sails. David B
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    Looks like you are a man who likes to read a good book. Hemingway was always a good read. David B
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    Thank you for the link. David B
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    Great idea Toni. Is that the standard strength stuff from Osco? David B
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    Fantastic job. David B
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    Dan, what I would do is bring the mast down to about .125 then I would drill the holes for the sheeves. Then Using sandpaper bring iy down to the final dimensions. David B
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    Weathered Oak by Minwax I have also experimented with wood bleach with mixed results
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    Looking good Dan David B
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    Keep up the good work. I wish I could be there to eyeball your work. David B
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    I hope you have trained spiders. David B
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    Put on the sails but leave them furled. This will show off the hull and at the same time show the detail for rigging. David B
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    Very impressive. David B
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    On your treenails have you thought of going in from the other side? That is what I do with my drawplate and I am able to shave off very thin pieces. down to a number 80 drill bit. Run the skewer through the same hole several times shaving it then going down one at a time. David B
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    Looking good. I will will be interested in your paper caulking. As I never had good luck with it. As for the cannon port, take a good look at the plans and they may be able to give you an idea of what to use. David B
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    Magnifent work Nils. David B
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    You can rework them and save yourself some time. David B
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    Nicely done. David B
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    Thy prose leaves much to be desired. My nephew's 5yr old daughter has a better grasp of ye Kings language. You are doing a great job. I am glad you found a way to make your frames. How do you like working with cherry? David B
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    I am waiting for the day you decide to mast it. David B

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