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    Either boiled like rubber or so old and hard that one mouthful would take an hour to chew and swallow, if it was not rotten to begin with. David B
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    John has gotten into trouble more than once. He like to try anything and everything under the sun. David B
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    Mark, who is doing the tranlation? David B
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    As for a finish it is what you want to have. I usually go with the vessel. A nice Chris Craft or such dream machine gloss. A naval vessel fresh out of the yard gloss. A warship or merchant vessel out in the sea flat. It all depends on what I am looking for. David B
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    Rich, you never have enough blocks. They either get lost or go flying away etc. David B
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    My package arrived today. The book is a nice size and and easy to read for those with bad eyes. There are several tables giving sizez and dimensions along with plans and diagrams. To me this is a keeper. I will enjoy this book when I go back to Iowa City. From what I have seen this is a must for anyone who want to build a Swan class vessel either kit or scratch. David B
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    Sounds like the part got a little dirty after cleaning. David B
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    May you catch many Walleye and all the large mouth bass you can eat. Nothing like walleye on a grill. Speaking from childhood memories with dad. David B
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    Piet, now you have to make the working torpedos to go with the launchers. How are you going to make the arming device? David B
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    That is a very nice looking boat. David B
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    Fortunately She came out okay thank the lord. Things could have turend into a horrible nightmare. David B
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    I would not trying that beauty. David B
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    Does the local asylum have room for us all? David B
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    The sheen is nice. It looks like a gloss coat. David B
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    Are you a ship modeler or a carver? David B
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    I have used a Sharpie many times. No shine. David B
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    You will have no problems. David B
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    Many years ago at N.R.G. Conference one of the directors has a good argument with another member on certain topic. They both told the same thing over a beer. Nothing like asking a known question to get a new view on the facts in history. In this case if memory serves me was on how much did the US Navy gain from French shipbuilding practices during the war of 1812 or was pure Yankee invention. Stir the pot every now then and you will find something else in it, David B
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    Thanks Dan. One of the things I have learned is you do not need a lot. Plus rubber cement can be used for super large pieces. David B
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    Thanks Dan, like I said my German is not that good. This was gift from the clubs in Chicago and I want to do it justice. I will probably be begging for help on detail down the road to enhance it. I already picked up some raw umber and plan on getting some black watercolor paint as well. Hobby Lobby has what I am looking for. Question what kind if stock is this paper? David B
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    I hope She come out okay David B
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    For blades Thruston is the place to go. From saws to to slitters. David B
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    Well done and a nice way to do it. David B
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    Quiet! do not give him any strange ideas. David B
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    You are an artist Danny. However I am not sure of those seats. I could possibly get a splinter or two if the weather was a little rough. David B

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