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    Your model is stable enough so pedestals will do the trick. When you have located where your holes are going to be put some blocks on the sides to reinforce it. Also glue in a nut so the bolt will have something to thread into. This should give you all the support she needs. David B
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    One thing that will make your planking smooth is to bevel the edge. This will keep the planks tight with each other. At the scale you are working tight planking is best. Don Dressel wrote a good book on how to plank a hull. I think Amazon still sells it. The Flying Fish makes into a very handsome model good luck and ask for help when you need it. David B
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    I rarely find that stuff used. It is bought up before I can get there. David B
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    This should prove to be an late resting build. Mind if I watch in the peanut gallery? David B
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    Chappelle to the rescue again. I am going to have to get that book when I am gainfully employes again. David B
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    On my 4 jaw chuck I would mark the two jaws that I moved. After the part was inserted I would then tighten then. As for checking I would mark the measurement of my cutting tool and bring it to the piece. If the part is large enough I would mark the center with a dead center in the tail stock. This usually did the trick. David B
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    Well done Dave. I believe that you could do the Sovereign of the Seas justice easily. I would not have the nerve. David B
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    I admire your character Nils. You are building for yourself alone and are using artistic license as you see fit. But doing it with a skill and good taste that I rarely see enough of. David B
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    Cap't Steve I would put the "white stuff" on with an airbrush and do it in very light coats. That way the detail would be accented not hidden. Besides one of your hinges will not be painted any way. Good job on the arcane art of coloring metal. David B
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    You are making a piece of fine art. Looking good. David B
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    If you are silver soldering you make flakes out of the wire and then add them and Flux to the joint this should work. David B
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    Your deck is awesome well done. DavidB the same
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    Nice job of planking. Aren't you worried about the hull warping? David B
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    When the Guild had their conference at Newport News we were able to take a cruise through the area where they kept the ships. We were passing the Arleigh Burke destroyers and after touring the Wisconsin they looked very wimpy. I am sure in combat they would be crushed. David B
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    Your rudder really looks good Toni. The way you did your planking gives it the put together. David B
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    I had a handle similar to that if not the same style. I found it kind of awkward to use. David B
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    I bought one since I did not wish to mar my sisters coffee tables I am using them for a work spot. I picked up one by X-acto and love it. I have used when doing my card models and love it. When I return to Chicago I will try to find a bigger one to put on my work table. The 12x12 is perfect for the stuff I am doing right now. David B
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    I agree with Druxey. Seepage and out gassing. Acetone may do the trick but make sure you have good ventilation and no sparks. Also protection for your hands and respiration. Also the stuff is so easy to use that people forget how dangerous and harmful the stuff is. Our safety inspector made an inspection of our plant and when She saw us using the stuff to clean and prep material for laminating She had a fit. My advice would be to wear some eye protection as well as just one drop and permanently blind you if you get sloppy and splash the stuff. David B
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    Your rudder is shaping up nicely and no the fun of placing it where it belongs. David B
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    Nice try on your bell. What kind of wax did you use and where did you buy it from. I would probably make one from wood but that wood make a mess. David B
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    Great work I had pleasure following your build. Your model is a gold winner fantastic job on a difficult subject. David B
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    Nice work on the try works. I have seen them before and yours beats them hand down. David B
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    I have seen photos of the the Wisconsin and the Iowa underway and with those 16 inch guns and armor they look like they could take on any one foolish enough to take them on. A friend of mine at work is a battleship lover who has read everything out there. And he said that the reason they were retired was the cost to keep them running when they were no longer able to engage with modern vessels with moder weaponry. I doubt if they could be sunk by a cruiser or destroyer outside her range but the super structure could be damaged making her blind and vulnerable. David B
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    Danny, your log is an inspiration for those who wish to build a Swan Class. If I did not have a model waiting for when I return to Chicago I would probably tackle one myself . Great job. David B
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    I would haver never have thought of using plastic for simulating nails. Good way of thinking outside the box. David B

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