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    Hello Dan, good description, thanks. That was a lot of pieces to cut, whew. Your cutter looks a bit like the ECOBRA circle cutter I have had for decades. My learning curve was exactly like yours: bad results, left it on the shelf for ages, tried it on a different job and bingo, figured out how to use it properly. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ecobra-770630-Compass-Circle-Cutter/dp/B000KT8QDE
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    May I suggest looking at this place as well? http://www.exotichardwoods.co.uk/ They are helpful and have more wood that is not in the catalogue.
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    Oops. Quite right, my earlier statement that she was built at Plymouth was wrong. After launching she went to Plymouth for survey and further fitting out. She is described as a cutter at this time.
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    Yes, saw that too, but the 1755 Squirrel was sold and renamed prior to 1785. She was in private hands as a whaler in 1785.
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    Hello Alan, Odd. Can I ask what are the list headings? Do the headings state that these are RN ships under construction or might it include ships undergoing other work as well? If I have it right, 'Sutton' was a yard in Plymouth. A cutter named Squirrel was launched there in 1785 after some delays in building. Bruce
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    Welcome to MSW, it is a great place.
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    Hello moakly, this is 'US 55' but as you probably know more than one racer had that name: I did not find any hull frame drawings in the few minutes I spent finding this. Perhaps the current owners could help? https://www.12metre.com/yacht/stars-stripes-87-us-55/ Regards, Bruce
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    Hello Moakley, Are you asking about the America's cup syndicate racer Stars and Stripes? Bruce
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    https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/archaeologists-uncover-the-essex-dock-where-charles-darwins-famous-ship-hms-beagle-was-dismantled-after-circumnavigating-the-globe/ar-AAJrMcq?ocid=spartanntp
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    I deeply regret my choice of words as I have just seen that the owner of the business passed away. Please read the announcement on the front page of their website before ordering. I am editing the text in my earlier post. Thanks Bruce👍
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    I think that link is does not work, this is the one that works for me: https://www.balsacabin.co.uk/
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    Hello Kareen, welcome to MSW.
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    Hello Ken, Looks good, and I am glad you are giving a detailed account of the plan-to-paper-to-wood process. If you have room, I will be watching. Bruce
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    Scroll down to below the latest post: reply box is located there. Just a minor point, the setup on this forum is that replies are to the thread, not the individual post. You have, of course, found the 'quote' feature. I will leave comments on the use of mahogany as planking to those that have used it. There are many adventures in planking described in the section dedicated to the subject, https://modelshipworld.com/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ ... and who knows what tips you will find useful? I suggest you post in the 'New member Introductions' section on the front page. Your project and problems will get more attention from the knowledgeable members there. HTH Bruce
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    tedirene, I understand your frustration but don't give up: sapele (there are other spellings as well) is closer to mahogany than walnut and you should be able to find a supplier. The US based sponsors of this website are worth a look, I can't give first hand experience of any of them as I am in the UK. This is a good resource: https://www.wood-database.com/sapele/ HTH, and welcome to MSW. Bruce
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    It will grow back.
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    Looks like you put the information to good use. I had a quick look at the Service History and think I will make a cup of coffee and read it properly. Nice touch. Thanks. Bruce
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    Sorry I dozed off on these replies. The saw arrived, I cut my finger, pushed when I knew I should pull, made every available mistake and still think the saw is the best way yet to cut wood..
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    It has a great look, lots of visual impact. Would you consider mahogany a good wood for frames? I have a salvaged piano stool about 100 years old and intend to use the wood for a display base but wondered if it is worth the effort to use it as components in a model. Sorry if you covered this in an earlier post.
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    Welcome to MSW, that sounds like an interesting project. Do you have plans or is it a kit? You will find plenty of advice and help here and I will watch for your posts. Regards, Bruce
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    Hi, I asked pretty much the same question a while back: Perhaps it will help? It certainly was useful to me hearing from people who had tried both and got rid of some of my misconceptions. Bruce
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    Looking good, I like the colour contrasts of the wood. The barrels look convincing, well done. Bruce
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    Paul, welcome to MSW. It is a great place to learn how to navigate through the maze and I expect you will get honest answers from members who know the kit in question. Can I suggest you study build logs and see if the problems begin to look less intimidating? Especially interesting at the moment is this: Rest assured, you will not find a problem that someone hasn't already solved. Bruce
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    Thank you Mary.
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    Thanks Kurt. Do you know offhand what service you will use for UK orders? My interest is to make a 'best-guess' for delivery date (for domestic reasons). Looking forward to it. bruce

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