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Household Ammonia
dgbot replied to Q A's Revenge's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
You do not need ammonia. it might stain your wood. I just use water and a little heat. Or make a fixture and put my wood in it. David B -
Best glue for rigging: CA & GS-Hypo
dgbot replied to Beef Wellington's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
When thinning white glue with water add a eyedrop of dish soap or water softener. This act a a release agent and helps the lines absorb the glue. David B -
Looking good Dan keep up the good work. David B
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Looking good Toni. What are you going to use as a finish? David B
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Model Shipways paint kits
dgbot replied to Pygothian's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Tip. If you have an internal mix airbrush disassmble it over a shallow conatiner. An airbrush has amy small parts and if you drop them on the floor you might never find them. If they go into a container like a cake pan, tupperware,etc you will not lose them. David B -
Everyone's paint preference
dgbot replied to downeaster's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
I used Floquil for years. Then I switched to Polyscale acrylics. I am now using Modelflex by Badger. I like it because you do not have to thin it for an airbrush and it is easy to clean up. David B -
The scary thing about it is when you look at the mock up you find out that it ws a tight fit. I doubt if any of us could fit through the hatches. It took a lot of courage for those men to be in her and do what they did. David B
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As far as I was concerned the conference was a success. Really great speakers who were worth the trip. It was fun to meet old friends and trade ideas and new techniques. Too bad there was no attendance sheet this year so you knew who all came. David B
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Cherry is a good wood to work with, easy to get and and great all applications.. If you can find pear that will work as well. David B
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Nice work. I can't wait to see your cant frames. David B
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Well if you happen to be in a maritime museum and see the size of the uniforms of the average sailor you will find that they were usually on the small side as compared to us. Diet played a big role in this. During this area you would be considered a giant if you were 6 feet and a freak if you were taller. See you in Charleston. David B
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Only a couple of more days. I plan on having a good time and meeting old aquantances and making new ones. I wish good fortune to all who plan to attend. David B
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The Latham is a great looking model. It is the one I decided to scratch build many years ago. However I am working at a scale of 1/96 which made things a little difficult. You will have a lot of pleasure and fun. Get a hold of Chappeles The Fishing Schooner. This book will be very useful as you go along. David B
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Fantastic research E&T. You have a better eye than I do and a lot more patience. When you are finally done you should try and write a book about your endeaver. I think many people would be interested. David B
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Shop Vac with 1.5" hose
dgbot replied to bigcreekdad's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Go to a hardware store and look at there pvc tubing. You will find a 1.25 to 1.5 connection and you can use this. I found that to be the best soluton for me. David B -
Sherline lathe - distance between centers
dgbot replied to Landlubber Mike's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
If you have to turn longer stock you can take off the tail stock and use sandpaper. However Greg is right that the eight sixteen way of making a mast is the best way of doing it. The job can be done quicker and you have more control. When you use a lathe you can put a twist into the wood that can cause problems down the road. David B -
It all depends. If I have many blades lying around I will replace the blade. Otherwise I will hone it. Xacto blades are sharp out of the package but if you take it to a strop you can put a razor edge on it. David B
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Both books arrived today. They are as good as the desriprions say, if not better. David B
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I bought them both last on the 23 and am now waiting to get my hands on them. Have patience, have patience. David dgbot@att.net
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They reason they recommend CA is that the joint does not need clamping. And it is quicker. PVA glues and epoxy are still the major glues I use. David B
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Marvelous work. David B
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I started out with a verneer type then dial. I am happy to use a digital anytime. It is easier on my eyes and I do not have to strain what is left of my feeble mind to decipher the other two. David B
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I think the only problem will be if the drill motor cxan handle being left on for a long period of time without overheating. David B
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Larry an easier and safer way is to put your iron into a vice. Wet your piece of wood and bend it over the iron. After some practice you will be able to bend almost any shape. David B
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Nice work Danny. However if you take a look silver solder comes in different temps dependind on the job. If you go to Sante Fe Jewelry Supply and check out there website you will find them. A jeweler will now and then use 2 different solders on the same piece. Both are good just a few dgrees diffrence in melting point. I have done hard soldering as well and I have found that after you solder a joint the melting temp has risen so you can solder close or next to it with out too much trouble. David B
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