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    Skiing, weaving, physics.

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  1.    Heronguy reacted to a post in a topic: Le Coureur 1776 by captain_hook - CAF - Scale 1:48
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  4. Heronguy started following Harold Underhill Vol 1 and 2, Le Coureur 1776 by captain_hook - CAF - Scale 1:48, Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63 and 4 others
  5. Heronguy
    I'm still working on my PdN but tell me what you need - written instructions or plans?
  6.    Heronguy reacted to a post in a topic: Barque Stefano by robdurant - MarisStella - 1:63
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    Hi Rob, I didn't use side cutters. I used a scalpel or x-acto blade to free up the 1st row from the panel. Subsequent rows just need the end tags cut then bend the whole row back and forth a couple of time and its free. I did bend a few individual plates. They straighten out just fine as long and the bend is not too sharp. When it came to trimming plates (near the end of the coppering process) I cut them with snips that I bought for the purpose. I'd get a slight curl but it was easy to flatten. Biggest challenge I had (other than tedium) was getting the plates to a
  16.    Matt D reacted to a post in a topic: Barque Stefano by Heronguy - MarisStella - 1:63
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  23. Heronguy
    Hi Lou. The ship’s boat (cutter part no L130) was the only extra (other than a rotary cutter that I’m concerned will never float!). No little people. I had ordered a set barrels and a cutter (different version that used a moulded hull to form the ribs on). It will be interesting to me to find out which cutter (excluding the rotary 🤪) turns out to be easiest to assemble. I’ve had ship’s boats from Model Expo, Dusek and Master Korabel so far. Two of them were fun to build.
  24. Heronguy
    great project and you’ve got a good start! It will be fun to watch. I’ve got the kit now and am keen to see you approach to construction steps. Given how delicate the frames are at this stage it seems like it will be a challenge to clamp them while you fair the tops of the frames. Have you done any bevelling on the frames near the bow or stern yet?
  25.    Heronguy reacted to a post in a topic: Le Coureur 1776 by UdoK - CAF - 1/48 - POF
  26. Heronguy
    At long last I've finished the coppering of the hull. It hasn't been a very intense effort until the last month but I'm happy to have completed it and am satisfied with the results!
  27. Heronguy
    The book has been claimed. Not available any longer.
  28. Heronguy
    I was just gifted with a set of blueprints for the Zulu Muirneag. Plans were drawn by Harold Underhill in the 1950's. His book "Plan-on-Frame Models" has reduced version of three of the plans. I can't use the blueprint set so they're listed in Traders... One source of detail.
  29. Heronguy
    An unblemished, and perhaps unopened copy of this classic. I have it already so I'm offering this one to whomever wants it. I'll just ask for the postage cost.
  30. Heronguy
    These are Harold Underhill's 6 sheet blueprints of the Muirneag. Volume 1 of his Plank-on-Frame Models has versions of 3 of the 6 sheets. This is the full set. They are apparently available online in digital format for about $70. Asking $30 plus shipping cost.
  31. Heronguy
    A friend gave me her husband's copies of Plank-on-Frame Model volumes 1 & 2. Since they are already on my shelf I'd be happy to sell them. Both in very fine condition. They seem to be boy $40 on abe books. I'll sell for $20 plus postage.
  32. Heronguy
    Encouraging - thank you!
  33. Heronguy
    Thanks for the advice. I had cut the frame guides from some 3/64" sheet but couldn't get them to stay in place even with rubber band pressure. Clearly then 'll have to unglue the ST-CD upright and adjust the slots until things more closely match the framing guide.
  34. Heronguy
    Now I have run into some difficulty and would benefit from advice! I'll preface my problem with a reminder that I had decided to try to scratch build. To me that meant milling my own wood and using Chuck's plans to cut out all the pieces rather that using the lasercut components. I did purchase the chapter 1 laser cut material as a reference. So far I have used it only to compare my scratch bits with the precision ones. (aside : as I look at quarter gallery description in Chuck's build log and the more advanced builds in this group I'm questioning my hubris at attempting this -
  35. Heronguy
    You're motoring' along I can see I'll have to catch up to you!!
  36. Heronguy
    Hi Popeye, i had scans of the instructions that I sent off to sandcastle. All is well

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