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Ijust came across your build log and find your build very interesting. The progress you have made is great. Jarrah is a different looking wood. I do not know how it works. David B -
I have always like the Skip Jack by Midwest models. The wood is mainly basswood but it can d be a fun and intetesting model.You can really play with it. David B
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Have a great time. You will learn a lot from this model. David B
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Congratulations on a great looking model. David B
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There is also the Lumberyard for Model Shipwrights They are also in Ohio. David B
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Over theyears I have seen many a beginning modeler buy a Victoory or a Royal Louis and then quit because the model was either too complex or the instructions a piece of trash. Start simple and then build up your skill and knowledge. David B
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If you click on milled strip wood they have what you are looking for. And trust me I have dealt with and he is in Ohio. Go to the sponsors section and check them out. David B.
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Alzarius, The Hobby Mill is in Cincinatti OH. They have Mahogany. Jeff Phillis is a site sponsor. They have a banner on the main forum page. Take another look. David B
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Beautiful work Dan. You are making excellant progress. David B
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Alzarius, The Hobbymill is run by Jeff Philips who is a site sponsor. They are out of Cincinatti OH. They have mahogany strips as well as several other types of wood. Their banner is on the forum page. I think you went to the wrong one. David B
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Dan you are a genius. All that work done in a van and no power tools. You are an inspiration to me. When I moved in with my sister I had to leave all my power tools at home. David B
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Ive used Sherline for years and like the way they work. Plus they are versatile. David B
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Where do you live? In tbe states you can calll the Hobby Mill. David B
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Lovely work Toni, it is a shame I wil not be seeing your work up close for a while David B
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I like the way you did it a work of art and an inspiration. I brought the kit with me and hope to build it. But no painting or airbrushing my sister would not like it. You are good. David B
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The secret to mixing acrylic is the consistency of skim milk David B
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For anyone who gets the Smithsonion Magazine they have an excellent article about Black Beard that is very heavily researched David B
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I have a Badger and I have been very happy with it. Just keep a bottle of cleaner by you and you wont have any trouble. David B
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Years ago several club members were asked to build an aircraft carrier. They used builders foam for the plug. Very strong and durable. After the fiberglassing was done just use a little acetone and melt the foam out. David B
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Kurt another thing you should do is rough up the surface of the pieces you will glue up. That way the glue will get into the fibers and make for a bettet bond. I would use a good yellow glue and do layer by layer alternating the grain each time. David B
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The envy bug is turning as green as a lime. David B
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For weathering you can do what is called the dry brush method but practice first. Up at Manitowoc I have seen many a weathering job with this method. But the biggest secret to success is less is more. David B
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bench grinder and do you really need one
dgbot replied to garyshipwright's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I have a small bench grinder for shaping my tool bits. For basic sharpening I will use my Delta belt/disc sander. For wood turning I use my Delta and then clean up with a stone and a buffer with my Foredom. David B -
Canned air will work but you have to be careful og the can freezing up on you. Several years ago I was repaing a hull for a client and the chugged out a mess and I had to redo the entire hull. That is when I bought a compressor. Keep the cans in a pan of luke warm water and this will help stop it. I know people who use innertubes. Or take a tank to a gas station and fill it. Just make sure you have a good regulator with a water trap. David B
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Nice way to put a complex part together. Break it down into several pieces and then fitting them together. Bravo! David B
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