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  1. Keith Black
    The trade in elephant ivory is one of things that at some point mankind will have to answer for. The elephant ivory trade is one of the saddest chapters of our species. Having said the above, the trade in walrus ivory is another matter. Fossil walrus ivory is fairly plentiful (I owned a fossilized walrus tusk once upon a time) and is legal to buy and sell. My wife being Alaska native allows us to posses walrus ivory obtained after the 12-21-1972 law. We have several pieces both pre and post Marine Mammal Protection Act. Very few walrus are harvested annually for their ivory as there are numerous walrus found along the beaches after being killed by polar bears, plus harvesting a live walrus is a Herculean task. If one wanted to carve walrus ivory using fossilized ivory presents the least amount of issues. WALRUS (non-fossil)- Regulated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act. Raw walrus ivory predating the Dec. 21, 1972 law, tusks bearing the Alaska state walrus ivory registration tags or post-law walrus ivory that has been carved or scrimshawed by an Alaskan native (Eskimo) are legal to buy, possess, and sell. Raw walrus ivory obtained after 12/21/72 is not legal to buy or sell unless both parties are Eskimo (it is legal to own). A $30 export permit is required to ship walrus ivory or oosik (legal as per above) out of the United States. FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY- Not restricted as it pre-dates the 1972 cutoff, it is legal to buy and sell anywhere within the United States. Shipping ivory or oosik (fossil walrus penal bone) out of the U. S. requires a $30 permit. https://scrimshop.com/shopcart/items/materials2.html https://www.scrimshawcollector.com/product-category/raw-ivory/fossil-walrus/
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    https://modelshipworld.com/search/?q=glue&quick=1&type=forums_topic&nodes=17
  3. Keith Black
    Good to see you post again, Simon.
  4. Keith Black
    There's a huge gap of wood model ship kits available from the 1860's to 1900. That period of transition from sail to steam, cannon to gun, and wood to iron clad is largely ignored. I guess it's driven by market demand but I still say provide the option, I think manufactures would be surprised.
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    Ian, there's not much out there. The first link is a bit interesting but nothing like the USS New Ironsides in the 2nd and 3rd links. The 2nd link is for reference only as it's a commercially completed model. The only model I could find is a paper model, see 3rd link. Paper models are way out of my league but you might be able to use it as a guide to scratch build? https://www.ebay.com/itm/185379792994?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=185379792994&targetid=&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1019476&poi=&campaignid=20389314120&mkgroupid=&rlsatarget=&abcId=9317278&merchantid=7873604&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh82kovZ-0aeV3vEPRWJZ2h0L&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-e79pL2whQMVDU5HAR2PTgBzEAQYCiABEgKFsfD_BwE https://www.modelshipmaster.com/products/civil_war/New-Ironsides.htm https://ecardmodels.com/product/1-200-union-uss-new-ironsides-paper-model
  6. Keith Black
    Personally I dislike all types of Gorilla glue. I use CA glues brands Loctite or my preferred brand the original Super Glue. CA glues have a tube shelf life, it's important that if you use a CA that it is relatively new or as new as possible because its holding power diminishes with age (don't we all). You don't what to use a CA glue that's over a year old if possible just to be on the safe side. A lot of modelers feel using CA is a sacrilege and use a PVA yellow wood glue. There are good and bad points to using PVA or CA glues. There are numerous logs discussing the different glues and their benefits. Micha, search key words 'What type of glue' and you'll find those discussions.
  7. Keith Black
    Ah, you're not a young man but you've got plenty of years left to you. I started this crazy ship modeling hobby when I was 69, I wish I had started at a much younger age. There's a certain amount of information and knowledge one needs to absorb to be semi successful in the hobby. If you come late to the party as I did it's very hard to reach a high level of accomplishment, now at 77 I have to be satisfied with the fact that I'll never be much better than I am today. That's why it's so important to get kids interested and involved in ship modeling when they're young so they'll have the chance to become masters and more importantly, teachers. We each must do what we can to pass the torch no matter how small the flame.
  8. Keith Black
    Eric, you're holding true to the photographs and it looks amazing.
  9. Keith Black
    Very nice, Steven and good on ya to lend a hand.
  10. Keith Black
    Your locomotive is fantastic!
  11. Keith Black
    I'm a 77 year old geezer, and yourself?
  12. Keith Black
    The Jenny looks spot on with the tattered sails and added snow, the penguin also likes it.
  13. Keith Black
    If you want to learn ship building techniques and do the best job possible on your project, research is vital and often requires more time than actual modeling.
  14. Keith Black
    Micha, the best to you on your first build. I'll follow along on your new journey.
  15. Keith Black
    Ian, those clips are the best, IMHO. I got mine from Amazon because we have Prime and it's free shipping. The supplier in the second link sells them for .40 but they want to charge $8.00 shipping for a $4.00 order. https://www.amazon.com/MEETOOT-Copper-Toothless-Alligator-Charging/dp/B0BZYC5CZ4/ref=asc_df_B0BZYC5CZ4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=674054935115&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3503930673234214746&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019476&hvtargid=pla-2202497765662&psc=1&mcid=05acb573e0433967bcda98aadb36d46c https://www.sciencepurchase.com/products/micro-copper-plated-alligator-clip-with-smooth-toothless-jaws-1-inch-overall-length?variant=43481218613485&currency=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=SP - Google Shopping&utm_content=Micro Copper Plated Alligator Clip with Smooth Toothless Jaws%2C 1 Inch Overall Length&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI29vhjZKrhQMVz3J_AB2ZPA5ZEAQYCSABEgJjLPD_BwE
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    Yes, being able to follow the restoration of the Vigilance and Andy's build in the same log is a real treat.
  18. Keith Black
    " Don't alarm the others but the latest scuttlebutt is, the Canucks are coming"
  19. Keith Black
    1:96 scale and smaller allows one to cheat a bit due to the small size. I strop my all my blocks with annealed wire instead of thread/rope. You can see the way I do my deadeyes by going to my Tennessee build log page 12, post #352, page 15, post #422, and page 14, post #550.
  20. Keith Black
    Richard, I love a poly finish no matter how nontraditional it might be. IMHO the pluses far outweigh the minuses.
  21. Keith Black
    Charlie, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
  22. Keith Black
    Siggi, I agree a 100% with Chuck, that is absolutely beautiful work.
  23. Keith Black
    Considering the cost of the carving sets I didn't think some of those prices were that out of line but then I'm not the one that has to write the cheque.
  24. Keith Black
    I'm out of me league so I have no idea if any of these would work..... https://www.ebay.com/b/Deckel-Grinder/258072/bn_7023242635
  25. Keith Black
    Great backstory and I'm sure the Jenny will live up to your past SIB builds and finally..............penguins! "Okay guys, volunteers for the Jenny SIB project proceed to the check point on your right"

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