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    Ab and Rene have been very generous so far but I am hoping for some more help with a basic step in DELFTSHIP. How do I add a background image and make it line up with the model? I have tried until I accept that I am not going to figure it out within this decade. The model I am starting with is Number 9, the schooner. I want to use a JPEG image of my subject as the background. I open the JPEG with DELFTSHIP and then use 'edit background picture' to replace the existing background. OK so far. Of course the image does not line up at this stage and I see from the DELFTSHIP manual that I should be able to reposition it by grabbing the centre-point and/or dragging the corner cursors: I cannot find how to get the image to display with the cursors and centre-point like the example in the instructions. Both the model and the background image are displayed together. By using 'scale' it is possible to make the background image the correct size but it is not aligned. Without accessing the cursors and centre-point I am stuck. What am I missing? Thanks in advance, I have no doubt it is simple but sometimes so am I. Bruce
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    We spoke and sadly they cannot export to North America for the reasons Edward spotted, and he did not have any suggestions for NA sources. Bit of a dead end from your point of view, sorry it didn't work out. On the bright side, my wood has arrived and is undergoing our strict 'cleanse-it-and-leave-it-for-two-days' process before opening.
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    I'm pretty sure 'stern blocks' is a literal translation. Can't quite see how that fits the illustration from the instructions, but at least it is a starting point. Just had a thought: in the earlier steps, did the instructions tell you to carve/shape pieces to support the transom? Possibly these are the 'stern blocks' and you are being told to plank over them?
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    I see what you mean about looking a mess, however you have shown us that the end result is superb. I have started experimenting with paint/wood combinations and find enormous differences (a) in enamel and acrylics on the same wood and (b) in the results of sanding vs scraping, again depending on the paint/wood combo. You have got it right, can I ask what type of paint you ended up with?
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    Don't give up. As far as I am aware it is still 100% a platform, Ebay style, for others to sell their books. You still get the booksellers price, not the algorithm-driven pricing seen on Amazon. I just scored a book on Abebooks that was half the price of all others listed, and it turned out to be from a seller I have used for years. Good to know about the plans/illustrations inside the AOS books, I hadn't realised it was consistently done that way.
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    Looking good, you have a great effect with the well defined planks. Can I ask what you did for the caulking? I am looking forward to seeing the treenails in place
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    And a cheaper copy: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=goodwin&bi=0&bx=off&cm_sp=SearchF-_-Advtab1-_-Results&ds=30&recentlyadded=all&sortby=17&sts=t&tn=alert It is surprising how often booksellers leave words out of the titles when listing their items. I searched for 'Alert' & 'Goodwin' without the '1777' and sure enough, got two extra hits. Hope it is useful to you, Jorge.
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    !!!!!
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    Hello Forest and a warm welcome to MSW.
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    Ahhhhh.... When we speak I will ask if they have any suggestions about North America-friendly sources. I believe they import from NA so they may have some ideas.
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    I love these old hot-rods! Mind if I watch?
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    It looks like you are winning. Will you vac-form the superstructure?
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    I am speaking to them early next week and will ask. Concerning the castello prices, there are a few nice surprises if you compare the different thicknesses. My 13mm thick piece of castello was less than 20% more than the 6mm equivalent.
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    Christian, I am enjoying your progress. Is that De Gaulle in command?
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    Since the subject is up, I have a question. What provisions did the smaller ships have? Would HM schooners and other vessels with crews of 30 to 50 have had such luxuries or should I be making a few extra buckets?
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    Hi Mark, A UK source, and all I can say is the service is brilliant. https://shop.exotichardwoods.co.uk/boxwoods.html I ordered from them yesterday online after phoning to discuss stock. When viewing online, if the item has an 'add to basket' button, it is in stock. I have visited their wonderful shop in the past and didn't want to leave... HTH Bruce
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    Found this, It dates from the 1960's. https://aerofred.com/details.php?image_id=93530
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    There is a step in the hull of your boat that I don't see on the Italian hotrod. IIRC Model Boats magazine (and maybe Marine Modelling? ) published some hydro types back then as plans, maybe worth a look?
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    Hello Halfdan and a warm welcome to MSW. Both models look good and it is interesting to see what can be done with the MiniMamoli kit when it is treated seriously. Looking forward to your build log. Regards, Bruce
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    https://www.klueser.de/kit.php?index=5137&language=en Sadly, it appears no logs of Mousa survived, nor is she mentioned in damage reports. Small craft logbooks are rare in The National Archives UK because most were destroyed (without proper consultation from Records Branch) to free up shelf space in the 1950's. If she is mentioned in records it will probably be as a participant in events rather than as the main subject herself. Dean, perhaps you have already applied for your grandfather's service record? It will include not only the ships on which he served but under what command, flotilla etc. This may prove worthwhile because it can reveal involvement in historic events. HTH Bruce
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    Welcome from the UK, looking forward to seeing the Drakkar. Bruce
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    It is interesting to see what these guys... https://www.talkbass.com/threads/confused-about-glue.1329881/ ... have to say. The Luthiers Mercantile Yellow product first appears in post#9. I found their observations about the differences in sanding LMY and Titebond a real eye-opener. Also, I was unaware of just how much difference there is between Titebond products until reading this.
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    Dean, The blood chit is in good condition compared to many I have seen, They came in many forms depending on where they were needed. Here is one: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30081074 ... and judging from the number of languages on yours the user was expecteing to travel a lot!
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    What good pieces of history, you must be happy to know they are in safe hands. It is possible the 'GENOVA' in the text of the plans refers to the city of that name, but I don't speak Italian so someone else will have to comment on that. There was a ship named GENOVA but at a glance the dates don't line up: "Empire Swan Empire Swan was a 7,965 GRT cargo ship which was built by Merchant Shipbuilding Corp, Chester, Pennsylvania. Completed in June 1925 as Missourian for American Hawaiian Steamship Co. To MoWT in 1940 and renamed Empire Swan. Allocated in 1942 to the Belgian Government and renamed Belgian Freighter. Sold in 1946 to Compagnie Maritime Belge and renamed Capitaine Potie. Sold in 1948 to Compagnia Genovese di Navigazione a Vapore SA, Genoa and renamed Genova. Sold in 1955 to Compagnia Genovese di Armamento and renamed Flaminia. Now 8,791 GRT. Sold in 1963 to Compra Vendita Covena, Genoa. Sold in 1965 to Bakhashab Mohammed Abubakur, Saudi Arabia and renamed King Abdelaziz. Arrived on 23 April 1970 at Kaohsiung, Taiwan for scrapping. " HTH, Bruce
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    OK, I will tell you what I thought when I first saw the picture: it looks like one of the publications put out by museums to describe the exhibits. The second booklet in the picture has the same style. So, no, I do not know the book but ... look for museum publications about SS Great Britain to get you started. Have you tried a Google Image Search? HTH Bruce

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