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  1. gjdale
    Thanks Kurt, With no disrespect intended, and at the risk of sounding belligerent, it seems kinda weird that I can't find my membership number when logged in to the site...... that would seem to be a fairly basic piece of information..... I've sent an email as suggested, but should I have to?
  2. gjdale
    Well done on getting the log back up B.E. Perhaps she should be re-named HMS Phoenix!
  3. gjdale
    Simply stunning Nils!
  4. gjdale
    For those trying to find their NRG member number, and who like me had thrown out the packaging and secretary's letter already, I was able to go into the NRG Store and find it (I think). I selected the option to renew membership and (can't quite remember the exact sequence) it took me to a place where I could see when I last updated my membership (June last year). Their was a four digit reference number on this, so I'm assuming that is my membership number (at Ieast, I'm hoping it is!). Just thought this might help some others (if I'm correct in my assumption about the four digit number).
  5. gjdale
    Congratulations of a fine build Per.
  6. gjdale
    Yes Jay, went the extra mile and bought the PM-V11 set. And yes, hand cutting dovetails is on the agenda.....
  7. gjdale
    Thanks Chuck. You're right - deleting and re-doing a custom stream takes no time at all, so all good there. It takes a little playing around to understand some of the terminology in the filters, but a bit of trial and error gets you there. I'd noticed how you'd refined some of the other streams too. Might be worth mentioning, that once you've created a custom stream, if you click on the "tick" icon at the top of the page, the system adds a "permanent" short cut to the desktop for you (at least, permanent until you uncheck the icon).
  8. gjdale
    Chuck, I might be missing something here, but having successfully set up a custom stream following your instructions, I can't find a way to edit (and save) my selections. The pencil icon only allows you to edit the name of the stream. Am I missing something? Or do I need to delete it and start over?
  9. gjdale
    Thanks Chuck - just what I was looking for!
  10. gjdale
    Blocks look good Sjors
  11. gjdale
    Great work Jay. Those new tools look gorgeous - I'm drooling over my keyboard reading your posts! I've just received a set of Veritas chisels (for larger scale woodwork). They look and feel wonderful - cant wait to start using them.
  12. gjdale
    Funnels look terrific Nils - up to your usual exceptional standard!
  13. gjdale
    Congratulations on a truly fine model John - the museum is lucky to have you!
  14. gjdale
    Lovely work Bug - Augie would be proud!
  15. gjdale
    Jay, There are some tutorials on Spiling somewhere here that would be worth your while reviewing. Essentially, tapering and bevelling really only account for two dimensions. Spiling takes into account the curve in the third dimension. That means that your planks will actually be curved when looked at laid flat on the table, but will appear straight (ish) as they follow the curve of the hull. Hope that makes sense.
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    Neat idea Jay. It strikes me that small pieces of sandpaper could be used as an alternative to file pieces - maybe a little cheaper in the long run
  17. gjdale
    Thanks Slog, Mobbsie and Popeye, and also to all the "likes". Only a minor update today - have been distracted with other activities lately, and the last couple of days have been over 40 degrees C, so not a lot of energy for anything! But we have made some progress nevertheless. Chrome Plating - First Adventures To complete both the Wheel assembly and the Cutwater, some chrome plating was called for. Following the lead of others over on the RC Groups forum, I acquired a Caswell Chrome Plating Kit. It was relatively inexpensive and, as it turned out, quite easy to use. The kit consists of a small transformer with two leads extending from it. The black lead has an alligator clip attached and this gets attached to the part being plated. The red lead plugs into a small wand that has its end wrapped in a bandage, and this is soaked in the plating solution and then rubbed onto the part. And then the magic happens. It’s as easy as that. Not much to show, as I didn’t take photos of the process. Here is the end result though (the camera is not kind – it looks a whole lot better at “normal” viewing distance). Mmmmmmm……shiny…….
  18. gjdale
    Congratulations on completing a very fine model indeed Bob.
  19. gjdale
    Well done on the perseverance Jay! I saw a heard of very nervous looking goats go by just now......... I hope the next phase goes a little more smoothly for you.
  20. gjdale
    Just found your build log Jay, and have enjoyed getting caught up with your progress - nice work! I'll pull up a chair and follow along from here.
  21. gjdale
    This looks really interesting - I'm in. Might actually need one of these to rescue my RC Chris Craft!!!
  22. gjdale
    Great to see you back building Anja! And you're off to a great start.
  23. gjdale
    Order directly from their website - very reputable and reliable company, and no problems with international postage.
  24. gjdale
    Congratulations on reaching another major milestone Nils. She is looking just fantastic.
  25. gjdale
    Great work Elijah - well done!

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