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Thank you, Paul.
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Thank you, Pat. Thank you, Vossie Thank you, Eric. Thank you, Glen. Thank you, Eberhard. Thank you. LJP Thank you, Gary. Thank you guys for you kind comments and thoughts. The pilot house is ready for trim which I hope to get added today leaving the lettering transfer and hanging the rear PH door. Thank you to everyone for your support. Keith
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It's good to see you back, John.
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Wowie kazowie, Glen. That looks fantastic!
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I may as well get into this....... five years ago I had a stint put in my abdominal aorta while undergoing an operation repair an aneurysm that at the time measured 6.4 cm. I've been going for Ultrasound testing annually since the operation with the aorta measuring 5.9 cm every year till my last visit on Tuesday. They think and I stress thy think I've developed an endoleak and the sack is currently measuring 6.4 cm, so we're back to where we were five years ago. I have a CT scan scheduled for April 30th to verify the above. I might not have a leak or I could be about to blow? They almost lost me on the operating table five years ago and now, here we are five years later and I'm five years older and I sure don't heal any faster now. If I do in fact have a endoleak I will require surgery, when that surgery takes place is anyone's guess but I would hope it would be sooner than later. I won't know anything for sure till the 30th. Having said the above, I've put Lula on a fast track to get as much done as possible prior to the 30th and that's while doing things around the house to help ensure Maggie's current and future welfare. I wouldn't have said anything but future actions regarding Lula might lead some of you to scratch your heads wondering about my motives behind certain decisions. Keith
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Thank you, Eric. Yes, it's a milestone I've looked forward to reaching for what seems like a long time. I only have the one photo of Lula. The view through the starboard side windows suggest to me they were individual windows and the spacing between the windows suggest that there were only three. That's my interpretation, I could be dead wrong but this is what we're gonna roll with as I need to jump into overdrive on this build. More later regarding that at a later time.
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Bruce, it could be that the toilet was used often enough that the water never had a chance to freeze? Hey, praying your surgery goes well and that you recover quickly.
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Thank you to everyone for the comments and likes. Speaking of comments, you guys sure were worried about Captain Bill. If any of you had figured out who his famous uncle was you wouldn't be so worried about his ability to withstand the rigors of ship life. It was time get some walls up. I was trying to build the pilot house where it could be lifted free but alas it wasn't to be. The walls are glued to one another but not glued to the floor plates as of yet. I won't glue the pilothouse down till all the trim, roof, door, and Lula's name have been added I think Lula the car ferry only had three windows on the forward wall. If I had only put in three windows there would have been a lot of blind spots so I put in four, what the heck. I've added some curve to the top plates but I think a little more is required, Captain Bill is gonna be snug as a bug. Thank you for the support and for following along. Keith
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What could be better, you're a lucky man, Mr Bob.
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I'm sorry to hear about your stroke, Bryan. I pray you recover fully but at the very least regain some of what you've lost. I had a stroke in 2017 and my left hand was completely paralyzed but through prayer and the grace of God plus dogged determination I've regained about 95% usage of my left hand.Don't give up the ship, there is hope and light at the end of this dark tunnel. Keith
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Beautiful work, Paul.
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Jack, for cutting out windows I use x-Acto chisel blades, #17 and #18. I use the #18 for lengthy straight cuts. i use them when cutting thin plywood, I've not used styrene but have used card stock. I can't imagine styrene being any different as far as cutting. The #17 is a bit flimsy but it's smaller blade lets one get into tighter places. The below Amazon links are only examples, there are many online and craft/hobby shops to purchase the chisel blades. I work at 1:120 scale. https://www.amazon.com/SMB-Precision-Chisel-Hobby-Blades/dp/B08TT18QQ8/ref=asc_df_B08TT18QQ8?mcid=27ffb4ea70bc39b5af1acc1ce8e7da8d&hvocijid=13814306576539214645-B08TT18QQ8-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13814306576539214645&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019476&hvtargid=pla-2281435176898&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/Excel-Blades-Chisel-American-Replacement/dp/B0006O5JSI/ref=asc_df_B0006O5JSI?mcid=dda5604c2df03aa0b76cae351291c2de&hvocijid=17397267249205664909-B0006O5JSI-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17397267249205664909&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019476&hvtargid=pla-2281435177898&psc=1
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Greeting from Weston-super-Mare
Keith Black replied to JonVonWeston's topic in New member Introductions
Jon, welcome to MSW. Congratulations on completing your Sherbourne build, nice looking model. Glad to have you aboard. -
Nice work, Ferrus. Great visual interest, now all it needs is a cane pole.
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I think there's a new movie in the works titled....... King Ratline
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Roel, is there cheese at the end of that maze? That's some mind numbing detail, hats off!
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She's really taking shape, Glen. I'm glad that you found the MWP plywood beneficial. For small scale structures and bits it's the cat's meow. Too funny.
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This is why I'm having trouble with a water pump being thrown into the mix, early water pumps were sketchy at best. I know those 16 cylinders are going to produce heat but the designer is adding a sketchy pump for a ten minute ride? As long as there was enough external water and room for expansion ten minutes is nothing. It's a whole other kettle of fish if we're talking hours but ten minutes? I just can't see trying to invent the wheel for ten minutes. I've seen guys run V-8's without any water (testing after a rebuild not wanting to add coolant in case they had to pull the heads etc etc) for almost ten minutes. You guys say water pump, okay, but I gotta tell ya I'm a bit skeptical.
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Greg, please correct me if I'm wrong but I think I remember you saying that the engine was run for a very short duration of time when at trials hence the small fuel tank? What would have been the actual run time between start up and shut down after the run?
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Craig, without doubt the prop is driven off the crankshaft. If the engine was thermosiphon cooled the need for a water pump is eliminated and the two pumps at the rear can be oil and fuel. When I was restoring cars I restored a 1919 Model T (a for real fairground racer out of Wisconsin) and the engine was thermosiphon cooled. I rebuilt a couple of Chevrolet 216 engines and they didn't even have oil pumps! I think every early designed engine was unique and far far different than today's engines to say the least.
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Below is from Google AI... In a 16-cylinder, two-stroke engine, the crankshaft gear will turn four times for every one rotation of the camshaft gear. This is because a two-stroke engine completes its cycle in a single crankshaft rotation, while a four-stroke engine requires two crankshaft rotations. Therefore, the camshaft, which is typically geared to the crankshaft, would rotate at the same speed as the crankshaft in a two-stroke engine, meaning it would turn four times for every four crankshaft rotations, as opposed to the normal 1:2 ratio in a four-stroke engine. Gear size relationship for 2:1 ratio.
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The historical aspect of this project is fascinating, Eric. Thank you for taking the time to be our guide into the past.
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