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  1. Jim Rogers
    Nice planking job, you’ll get the counter looking right. Just a little filler and sanding. A lot of it may be covered by copper tape.
  2. Jim Rogers
    Added bonus it keeps the slugs off your hull.😂🤣😂 Copper tape is copper tape tape so it should work fine.
  3. Jim Rogers
    I agree with Harley. My long boat still is not mounted because of all the rigging in the way. I’ll get it done but I am working out a plan. Suggest you tie it down now as it does not really interfere.
  4. Jim Rogers
    Looking awesome Bob.
  5. Jim Rogers
    Ian the make a product called Uncure for removing CA attached parts. It works well. Just put on a few drops and let it set for about 30 seconds and the part should pull right out. Your Build is coming along greatly.
  6. Jim Rogers
    I build launch ways. They are sturdy, the model is very stable and removable.
  7. Jim Rogers
    Your cannons look excellent. I learned that same lesson about glueing in the eyelets first. Now I build a jig and use hooks. Much,much easier.
  8. Jim Rogers
    They will all be 3d printed by robot voice command. They will be amazed at our skill and try to figure out how we did all that without a computer or 3D printer.
  9. Jim Rogers
    The other issue with a router bit is the way it ejects the chips. Ever had a dado cut with a router bit pack the chips in front of the bit? Not bad with wood because you can just use a chisel to clean it out. The 45 cone bit will do the same thing but with plastic chips it just melts in place.
  10. Jim Rogers
    No. A router bit moves two fast and just melts the acrylic. We tried and it was a mess.
  11. Jim Rogers
    Great job on those stealers. Hull looks really good.
  12. Jim Rogers
    My good friend Joe and I build wooden cases together all the time. I have great shop myself BUT I have a Shopsmith and while great for some things Acrylic cases is not one so we use his shop. 53C85E3A-7056-41E3-A0A4-F33DBD6D6F1B.MOV The technique we use is just about bullet proof. You need a sharp Dado blade and the capability to measure exactly 45 degrees. We were using a piece of scrap for the video so the protective film has been removed, we usually leave it on the outside. You can also use this process on plywood. As a side note there is a German company that sells a blade designed to do this exact cut on acrylic. Cost $650. Dado blade much cheaper.
  13. Jim Rogers
    Love it! Great job and a great name. I am basically going the same route as you. I am having real issues following the masts and yard assembly and just find it woefully lacking is many areas. I flew through the hull construction but the itty bitty translation sheet to English is just too much for these old eyes. So because she is a Brigatine I broke out my Syren rigging plan.
  14. Jim Rogers
    I am currently building this model also. IMO it would be great for a beginner as it does make for a beautiful model BUT you must understand: You will learn zero skills from this kit as far as wooden ship building goes. All the skill learning stuff is laser cut and formed for you. It is really more like building a plastic model using wood. It is a great little kit
  15. Jim Rogers
    My question is why are you posting a question about compasses at 0530 in the morning. Insomnia?🤔
  16. Jim Rogers
    You have made a great choice in saws. I got the Micro Mark and I am very disappointed with it. The fence is terrible. Will be getting the Byrnes for Christmas.....the Admiral just doesn’t know it yet.
  17. Jim Rogers
    Beautiful work. I wish I had an ounce of your talent.
  18. Jim Rogers
    Great work. A real beauty.
  19. Jim Rogers
    That was the other thing I forgot. The Curling. It was terrible when using PVA, it would just roll up in a circle. Had to use CA no other choice. Laid it down about three inches at a time workingbthe CA under with a toothpick.
  20. Jim Rogers
    Master Korabel kits use all veneer wood, while it make things easy as far as attaching ceilings and hull planking it splits just looking at it, will rip out very easy with a drill. It looks great just be very careful when attaching parts to it that require drilling or cutting. Others may have had different experiences. This is mine.
  21. Jim Rogers
    No cannons but lots of small boats.
  22. Jim Rogers
    Check out Master Korabel Small boat kits. I built one and it was great.
  23. Jim Rogers
    Al that is exactly what I was thinking. What a huge improvement that would be on the boats supplied. I really like MK’s small boat kits.
  24. Jim Rogers
    Beautiful build.
  25. Jim Rogers
    What about making 1/64 scale whaling boats?

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