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    Most of the miniature ship models out there are military because of size limitations. As a result I have always enjoyed anything 1/192 or smaller that is not 20C navy. I have had friends say I should throw my hat in the ring. But I doubt if my eyes or my hands would be able to handle it. David B
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    The seceret is to make sure you have the tubing the right size to begin with. David B
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    Dont you just love it when all you have to do is just cut something and you are practically done? David B
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    Keep this up and you will be able to open up your own shop. Rich's Gun Works. Cannons while you wait. David B
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    Mark I have to echo everyone else again on your work. A few years ago our regular sheer operator was on vacation and there was some jobs that needed to be done. I was busy on another project at the time so they put another guy on it. However, he was soaked. The parts were on the large side so instead of attaching the extension that was made he used a sheet of steel instead. The sheer was designed for paper etc not for metal. The steel slid under the blade and he was so out of it he never noticed when the blade hit the steel. By the time we got over there the blade was destroyed along with one of the retaining bolt and the sheer pin needed to be replaced as well. He had made 4 hits by that time. Needless to say he was canned on the spot. David B
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    Jealousy, envy, ego breaking need I continue? Your work is superb. One of these days I hope to be in the same class. If you were in the states and could come to WI you would win best of show, modelers choice, and judges choice. What more can I say? David B
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    I rarely see enough models of working boats. I love the way your trawler is coming together. David B
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    If you get Seaways Ship in Scale Kurt Van Dahm did several articles on building the Philadelphia. David B
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    At work QC uses Mititoyu digitals for the final inspection. For handcut we use a less expensive model. The reason is if you drop the QC version it has to be calibrated for final inspection. You pay for what you get. For what we do a .0001 readout is all you will ever need and that can be overkill at times. David B
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    Many times a do over can increase ones skill as well as improve the model. David B
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    That is one of the drawbacks to using mahogony. Could you use something else? David B
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    You are almost there Mark. Only a few more to go then the fun begins. What will you use for the hull? David B
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    It has been years since I used a vernier. I use a digital and it makes my life and my eyesight easier. Plus I can convert from decimal to mm with a touch of a button. And you can always take a wider plank and narrow it down. Whenever you plank the hull always try to use the widest planks possible, that way you can modify them as needed. David B
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    I am alot older than I look. Geritol does wonders. David B
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    Nice metal work. Fortunately there is a ton of information out there. David B
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    It has been years since I was in Minn. Northerns, Walleye, and Large Mouth Bass. I bet that fish gave you a good fight. But you enjoyed yourself and had a great meal. Pan fried with flour or grilled with lemon and butter? David B
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    I had the pleasure to be there when it was built. I wish I had a video of those meetings. David B
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    Once everything was added to the side panels they were glued into place. The first thing I did was to tack the bow sections in place so I could make sure everything was even on both sides. And glued the sides to the hull. I then noticed that one side was about a 1/16 to short. So I cut a section and added a strip to make it fit. A little pressure and the seam is hardly noticable. I will proceed to hide it as I proceed with the model. David B
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    The next item was the hull. The sides were two parts each. The first thing was to cut them out and glue them together. I used a piece of scrap on the back at the joint and a straight edge to make sure it was lined up properly. Then I cut out and applied the accents. This part was the nerve racking part where a steady hand and a sharp scalpel came in handy. David B
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    The aft deck was pretty much the same way but once more the alcohol saved the day. One of the items I found usful for applying glue is a dental pic. Not only will it apply glue it helps to put pressure on the joint as well. On the aft deck to help with the tabs I used a ruler and some weight to get an even edge Then after reworking the cabin sides I started to fit the roof. Dry fitting it first. And once more a weight was used to help keep everything straight. Then I proceeded to touch up the edges. David B
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    I have been able to get some more into the Maine and was able to finish off the two cabins. And here is where I found that rubbing alcohol can be your best friend. While fitting the roof of the forward cabin I noticed that the walls were not fully aligned. By using a brush and a drop of rubbing alcohol I was able to reposition everything for a better fit. Plus the alcohol evaporated quickly and did not stain or damage the material. Once the roof was placed to my satisfaction I glued it down using a weight to hold it until the glue dried. Then a little touch up with a brush and it is about as good as I can make it. . David B
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    Omega your workmanship is incredible. If you live in the midwest I would love to see your model at the Wisconsin Maritime Museums annual Model Contest. We do not get enough miniatures with this quality of craftsmanship. David B
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    Ed, I could almost feel the ankiety undoing some of that great work you were doing but will be for a greater good. As for sharpening, in what you are accomplishing a well honed chisel is a necessary tool. And I would have to agree that Dave no longer looks like a bucaneer. But he could be a very dangerous card player. David B
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    The Whaleboat is an excellent kit. I have it. You are doing a fine job. David B
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    Druxey's advice is spot on. Go through the tutoriols. Plus what model are you working on. This would also help in that there might be a build log of it. And if there is go through it. David B

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