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Model Shipways Plans
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Allen, I just built one I got from my dad in the 60's. It's a great model, but here's a hint. If you have a solid hull, use the 1950's plans and use the 1980 plans for insight and nice updates where they'll work. If you have the non solid hull, use the 1980 plans and hang the 1950s plans on the wall for decoration. (I have a solid hull. Model Expo gave me a current 1980s set of plans for free, and any parts the kit was missing. They're really nice over there.) The reason is that although the 1980 plans have more accurate details, it is not compatible with the solid hull kit's parts or plans. For example, the 1980 plans specs different dimensions for the cabins, yards, and other deck fixtures. If my memory serves me right, the 1950s plans do not include Stensil (sp?) booms and even little things like the grate under the wheel are different. Good luck. It's worth the effort.
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UV Light affect on Rigging
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mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic:
UV Light affect on Rigging
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A few years ago I replaced most of the rigging on my dad's 1960's-built sailing models (Sovereign of the Seas, Cutty Sark, US Frigate Constitution) . Much of the "natural" colored rigging broke when it was cleaned (dusted) or the yard were repaired. I don't know if it was age, UV light or both. I suspect all the rigging was cotton, flax or other natural fibers. The models were only displayed in basements and bedrooms. I just finished a Model Shipways Flying Fish using new synthetic and cotton rigging tread. The only place I can display it is against a southeastern window that gets a lot of sun light. The window is a new energy saver window but there is no spec. on it's UV filtering capabilities. I applied some UV window film to the case's sun-facing glass, but it doesn't look good on the display case. Can anyone advise me on their experience with sunlight on the integrity of the rigging (not so much the color) or what they have done to mitigate any issue? Thanks! Jim
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