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Amazing just an amazing build research above and beyond. The research is as enjoyable as the build, fantastic. Kudos
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Popeye, Good question have no answer that was waht was written on mast and spar plans, also reducing feet to inches on all spars and masts Example: Mast Deck to Hounds 59 ' Head 10' Housed ABT 88' Overall ABT88' Would have a mast at 27 inches it describes all mast yards and bowsprit in the same manner and what they would be reduced to including gaff and boom.
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Probably a neighbor fishing, or it maybe holding the bowsprit together. Again masterful build waiting to see your dredge assembly.
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Duff, Two must have books both available on Amazon CSS Alabama Builder, Captain, and Plans by Charles Grayson Summerall about construction of Alabama and a nice set of plans I think you could scratch build from $ 19.98 to $ 409.00 very nice book. Must have- Memoirs of Service afloat during the war between the state Admirlal Raphael Semmes CSN Captain of the CSS Alabama. Details all his encounters with Northern shipping extremely detailed book. Amazon $ 9.50 prime. Brother gave me both knowing the Alabama is in the distant future for a scratch build when I attain more experience. Looking at the included plans in the first book I believe they can be used for a scratch. Following your build.
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Admiral Semmes home on Government Street Mobile has been restored, there's a nice statue of him on the waterfront. He was a sly old devil. Have to research but I think they wanted to try him as a war criminal, but as noted he always gave notice to abandon before he sunk the vessels. He hurt them bad.
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Frank, Just magnificent, what function does the 8oz? fishing lead weight held in place by 4 wires on the bowsprit do?
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EJ, The wood in the palm of your hand box, bass. looks fuzzy. This is one hell of a build so far Kudos!
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Lou, Nice progress I believe it will turn out much better than what you perceive. No such animal as a Hobby Shop, Hobby Lobby has a little bit of something and a whole lot of nothing, Hobby Town might have a couple of Constructo models some basic tools, paint, glues, etc. I asked the guy at the local one (I had found some 2mm brass rings 1 packet) when he would get more. He said that was it and when what meager accessories he had were sold that was it. He said he made more money on the R/C. Model boating supplies took up to much space for a lower return. I do understand the marketing aspect of these stores and it is to make money on profitable items. The last time I went in 2 employees and owner were grouped around a large Drone explaining to a customer how it worked, I asked for some help they said just a minute after 5 minutes there trying to sell this guy I walked out. I don't think they even knew I left. My point after this long diatribe order on line get free shipping, no aggravation. Do not know but the big cities may have decent shops.
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Fernando, You have a good eye, the different woods or staining of provides a great contrast on a scale of 1 to10 a 12 and makes your build POP, Kudos
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Al, Form, follows shape, follows function? Its emerging from the skeletal remains of a beached whale, this is going to be a big one. The frames themselves, the curves, the number of, the stern quarter with the right background would make a nice photo prior to any planking. Very well done going to be a beauty.
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Ropewalk (and serving machine)
John Allen replied to Charter33's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Graham, I really like the set up with the 2 meter track that's pumping more line than any of the others posted well done. -
Lou, Nicely taking shape, It will get there. We all get discombobulated or get the blue funk when Karma is going the wrong way. I have done nothing but stare at what is laying on the table, and tell my self "self there's tomorrow" . I can see the shape of the hull coming alive it looks great considering what was in your minds eye. Keep on keeping on!
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Is she publicly maintained, corporation, a trust, or historical society she is magnificent. Which ever one it's first class.
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Fernando, First class, the planking on the hull is perfect, deck furniture is spot on A1. This one is for you.
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ancre Chebece 1750 by Jeronimo - Finished
John Allen replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Karl, Have been following silently, just brilliant. Your carving skills are awesome I stared at the rudder for a full 5 minutes are you using all boxwood on your carvings? On a scale from 1 to 10 15 Kudos -
Frank, Followed since the first post could have commented on each and every post others stated what I felt. This build is so spot on it is awe inspiring from the smallest details to the metal work both you and Keith Aug are masters with no equals. Kudos belongs in a museum.
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