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Keith Black
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Four foot sections, they must have split those with wedges. Lots of hard work sitting there.
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Dan, create a build log and post your photos. We share because that's how we learn.
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Bob, checkout Glen's Constitution build page 6, post #167 for a perfect explanation.
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The lighting is the cat's meow, John. 👍
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The rigging is more than likely cotton thread/line, it will only continue to deteriorate. I daresay in another 20 years most of the rigging will be in shambles. The only "fix" is to replace the rotten cotton thread with polyester. If the model is important to you, you or someone needs to see to a proper restoration of the rigging, IMHO.
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And this is how one becomes a ship modeler. It's a deep rabbit hole but cozy if you like creating and working with your hands.
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Welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Sure but... I've got nothing against 3D printing. I buy 3D parts but I wish I didn't have to, I wish I could make those parts myself. I think there's something to said for building a model totally by hand. I can't do it but for those that can, I admire them and their skills greatly.
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That's great work, Eberhard. Many a time I've wished you and your milling machine were sitting next to me when tackling small pieces.
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Sean, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Phil, I also thought it was an auger system but that didn't square with the blocks and spreader bar above the coal crib. The drive shaft to the wheels runs directly beneath the boiler, stoker, and coal crib. It could have taken power off the shaft with a levered gear system that was operated by the skipper as need required?
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Dan, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard. For no ship models you can post photos to the below. https://modelshipworld.com/forum/174-completed-non-ship-models/
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Thank you very much, Phil.
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Any and everyone. It's merely a statement of non importance on how I feel about trying to build something when lacking what I feel to be adequate information.
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Eberhard, thank you for your kind comment regarding my health. Regarding the stoking system, I wasn't able to find anything on this type of system. I had to rely solely on photographic evidence and clues. I detest ambiguities when trying to replicate a thing as it always takes three to four times longer to build rather than the simple monkey see, monkey do.
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Welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Tight and tidy, Paul. Closeups don't show a smidge of error.
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Welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Rick, Gary, and Eric, thank you so very much for your kind comments.
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Marvelous job on the jolly boat, it looks really good. 👍
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What little I've done altering 3D printed resin figures, I've found it pretty easy to remove unwanted features using an X-Acto # 11 blade. Micro Master products are great but expensive. You might try purchasing a inexpensive piece and see if you can alter it as I suggested. Then you'll have a pretty good idea of the difficulty involved.
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The Astrolabe rigging is looking great, Bob. And the penguins are way cool.
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Thank you my MSW family for your kind support, it warms the cockles of this old man's heart. A quick update. After what seems forever we finally have a hull. The length is 63 feet. I'll create an access hatch for the rudder chain and shaft tunnel aft of the coal crib. The pace should quicken a wee bit getting the knows made and placed. The wheels will take some time but I look forward to getting them made and installed making this look the proper towboat. Thank you everyone for your support, the likes, and for being part of the journey. Keith
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