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Poochie
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Good luck, Macsparty. I was supposed to receive this ship today but looks like it'll be Thursday. It'll be my first build, so I'll be watching yours closely.- 3 replies
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Thanks again. You guys are giving me some valuable info here. And Silkjc, we (the US) have several knock off brands of a dremel tool. WEN is one of 'em. There's one on Amazon that comes with a flexible shaft for $20. So soak the planks, apply heat, and bend. Got it. I'm sure I'll have to mess a couple of dozen up to get the hang of it. But that's cool. I'll ask about painting on a new thread. Basically brush vs airgun. The eBay dude mailed the ship kits out today with tracking numbers. I should get them Tuesday the 17th.
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When you used the iron, did you use just the heat from it or steam too?
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Thanks for all the info. I already have the basic tools since I used to do woodworking. I also see that this hobby, like woodworking, has the potential to let you spend lots of money if you want to. But the link BANYAN gave has tips for building some of your own jigs. That's what I like to do. I'll probably pick up a razor saw and a pin vice. The model will let me know other things I need. I appreciate it!
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I'm sure this has been discussed numerous times, but I need to know tools i HAVE to have before I start my first ship. As I mentioned in the introductions, I have a Midwest Lobster Smack on the way. Is a plank bender a necessity? I don't mind buying a good tool once. Hull clamps, pin vice, razor saw, mini vise are other tools that I'm not sure if absolutely needed or not for a novice level ship like I'm going to undertake. I know that some of you who have built many ships have quite a collection of tools, paints, air guns, mills and so forth. I'm feel certain that I'll pursue this hobby but I'm not 100% sure since it's brand new to me. Let me know what essential tools you know I'll need and I can pick them up before the ship kit arrives. Thanks.
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