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    Be very careful of any tool you buy from Harbor freight. The tend to sell cheap import knockoffs of many tools. From airbrushes to a foredom. They do have good deals. But know what you are getting first. David B
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    Toni, Your joinery is flawless as usual. I will miss looking at your log. Have a good time and have fun. David B
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    A good test in patience and determination. How many were scrapped before you were able to get them perfect? David B
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    Sounds like fun. I plan on going this year. And I hope too see many others there as well. David B
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    Greg, You need to be certified. It is a shame that half of your beautiful work will never be seen once yur model is done. Do you prefer a padded cell or a nice workshop? David B.
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    Great work. I like the way you are thinking outside the box. David B
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    Rebeka, Have you tried using water based stains and varnish? They have come along way and are considered safe for most people with allergies. David B
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    In mu club we have a guy who likes to build miniatures. The woods he uses are apple pear holly and boxwood. They hold an edge better and can be polished up to look very clean and crisp. Basswood can get a little fuzzy at the smaller scales. David B
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    What kind of wood are you using? David B
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    Several members of my model club swear by it. From framing to planks. Cherry's tight grain makes it an ideal wood for almost everything. And it maybe more easier to get that pear. Your Sultanna is coming along nicely. David B
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    It is amazing what someone can accomplish with just a few items. You put many people in awe. Doris Your work is increadable. David B
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    Marvelous work as always Greg. David B
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    Hopeful David, Have you ever used Cherry before? It is a great wood to work with especially if you decide to sstain it ot use paint. Cuts well and holds sharp edge, David B
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    Nicely done. I would paint all the iron work black.. David B
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    Yoy are doing a swell job.. One of the things I have done on a solid hull model is to cut in the notches for the stanchions before I fully plank the hull. This way you will have a good sruface to plank the bulwarks and you do not have to fit every stanchion afterwards. David B
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    Vern, I would follow th instruction for your kit on this matter. By putting in a false deck if you have one adds stability to the hull and will give you a sheer line and a starting point to begin planking. I agree with Russ that when you start on the hull you will be moving it around a lot and may scratch up the deck. David B
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    Great work Toni, I like the crispness and the cut of your parts. It does make a diffeence when you use a hard tight grained wood. David B
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    Floyd, do not despair. Planking is a challenge for most people. The best way is to read the tutorials and practice. Do not be afraid of making a mistake or redoing a section. As one of my club members said at a recent planking demonstration. The easiest way to learn is to just go for it and learn from your mistakes. Every hull is different but the principals are all the same. David B
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    I have the L-N 100 as well. It is razor sharp when you get it and stays sharp longer. This little plane is the best buy for the money I have found yet. David B
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    The waterline will be marked on the plans. make a stable stand that will keep your model at the correct position. On a flat surface measure up to where the plans show the line. Make a fixture with a pencil and run it completely around the hull. As for painting, check to see what the rules werefor that era and time David B
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    I believe hardening is the act of setting the fibers against each other so the rop does not unravel. I have seen this done by hanging the rope with weights for a period of time and over twisting it to lock the fibers. David B
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    I find another great holder for glue is the tops off of pop and water bottles. When you get done with them just throw them. They are easy to come by. David B
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    Thanks for the info there are plenty of Michaels around Chicago. David B
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    Get ahold of Model Expo and ask them for a replacement. They replace broken and lost pieces all of the time. David B
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    The author Rob Napier uses conservator's wax. I have read all of his works and have talked with him. He is a firm believer in the stuff. David B

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