Keith Black
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One can glue onto a varnished surface but contact isn't as good as gluing wood to wood. In suggesting doing the bowsprit now I was thinking more about filling around the bowsprit, sanding, and then paint/varnish. If one first applies paint/varnish and then adds the bowsprit and filling needs to be done, one would be sanding the already applied paint/varnish. To my way of thinking I'd want to add the bowsprit first, fill as necessary, sand as needed and then paint/varnish and then follow the directions step sequence. You want to be careful not to get glue on the deck as I'll explain in the next paragraph. The bowsprit is never going to be easier to work than right now, once one starts to add this's and that's the they become a hindrance. Varnish is a personal like or dislike. I like varnish (actually Polyurethane in my case but varnish is great) as it protects the surfaces. Were it I, I'd varnish the deck before adding all the deck furniture. If you add the deck furniture first and get a little sloppy with the glue, it might discolor the wood deck. Varnish first (if you want to varnish the deck) the glue on the deck furniture. Then the glue can be cleaned off without worry about discoloration. -
Kramer, the hull looks really nice but don't you want to add the bowsprit before applying varnish and paint? You'll have better gluing surfaces plus you'll be able to fill in any gaps around the bowsprit.
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One of the proposed alternatives to the Panama Canal
Keith Black replied to bruce d's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Not to mention the amount of coal required for power and coal required for transporting coal to the isthmus. I bet big coal was heavily promoting this idea. -
Rob, it's looking lovely. You speculated as to the sails being too large. It might be an optical illusion due to the panel sizes. If the panels were narrower it might help make the sails look smaller while still being the correct size overall. Even if that's the case, were I you, I don't know that I would change them at this stage. It maybe something to tuck away for your next build.
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Hello From A Newbe In Connecticut
Keith Black replied to Freebird's topic in New member Introductions
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Kramer, brass belaying pins can be bought from Cornwall in the UK and I would think suppliers here in the US. In the great scheme of things I don't think painting a wood pin with a brass metallic paint vs a actual brass pin is going to matter. The paint you've used to paint the pit is a bit too gold me thinks.
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At your suggestion I dropped in on Marc's build, what an amazing log. Modelers like Marc and others of equal caliber set the bar for the rest of us. Thank you for the heads up.
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Eric, a suggestion if I may. Simply share your tip/idea with as much explanation as necessary, let it go at that and let the reader be the critic. You'll know how well the tip/idea is appreciated by the number of thumbs up's you receive.
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Keith, a treat to see your work as always. Is it sail that's keeping the hoops evenly spaced in the first photo? Speaking of sails, if you mentioned your intent to adding sails I don't remember seeing it.
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Really, you might get some backlash? I think that pretty much goes without saying, LOL. Gary, regarding the 'shop'. the guy at the bench really adds to the overall 'feel'. It reminds me a lot of the boat repair shop. It's getting to look more like a photograph with each update. And I agree with Mark, removing the tail of the transmission is going to make it look more like a standard.
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"Train Your Wife, FREE booklet shows you how" ....... a bit of fanciful science fiction reading is a good way to pass idle time between honey do's.
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I love black and white hulls.
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Tom, welcome to MSW. I hope you heal quickly and completely.
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NAIAD 1797 by Bitao - 1:60
Keith Black replied to Bitao's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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I can only echo Marc's comments above. Drazen, it's been far too long since we've seen you, may God bless you and yours.
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Chris, welcome to MSW. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother.
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Lauren, welcome to MSW, we have room for all. Thank you for your service.
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Steve, welcome to MSW. The Gorch Fock is a beautiful ship, I look forward to seeing your work.
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Tom, thank goodness she looks like her mother..... All kidding aside, a very nice looking daughter and her family photo, you should be extremely proud.
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I just pulled up a chair, brother Tom. I'm here for the duration and look forward to the journey.
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Glenn, welcome to MSW fellow jarhead.
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Eric, none of us like redos but it seems (for me at least) to be part of the game. There's a great sense of accomplishment after a successful redo. One can sit back and take pride in knowing that you've given it your best shot. It looks like the 'fix' worked and worked well. Now, it's but a mere footnote and just another part of the journey. But one thing and maybe the most important thing that will come from this, you'll never feel guilt or regret for not correcting the problem and you learned something. it doesn't get any better, congratulations.
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Help with rigging a 1920s pond racer
Keith Black replied to Dobro23's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Eberhart posted this earlier, did you read this? Search Google for 'pond yacht' and there are many, many photos. I'm sure the information you seek is out there, you've just got to dig a little.
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