Jim Rogers
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Wasn’t the original version of the Revell Model pulled off the shelf because it was to detailed in the Engineering spaces. I also recall a story about the Russian Embassy in Washington running around to hobby shops in Virginia and buying upmthese models. Also a retired TMC.
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glue questions
Jim Rogers replied to svein erik's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
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Bending sharp edges on brass strips
Jim Rogers replied to Sandor Laza's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Micro Mark carries a complete set. Part number 60398 Metal Forming Pliers. -
It really adds to a models looks. I am re-rigging all my models with Syren rope and blocks. Tearing off rigging and replacing. Currently working on Gunboat Philadephia renamed Spitfire. Placing in a Diorama.
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Much better.
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bending planks
Jim Rogers replied to bluenose2's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Jig + steam+heatgun=viola
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I have never heard the story of the Bismarck being followed by US Battleships. She was located by a PBY piloted by a US Navy pilot when she slipped the Brits and this was paramount in her sinking.
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Crown is up and running.
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Very nice choice in materials.
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“ALWAYS maintain the same orientation of each bulkhead to the false keel. ALL THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS SHOULD ALWAYS FACE THE BOW/STEM/FORWARD/FRONT/FORE/THE POINTY END of the boat.” some models have bulkhead markings switch direction in the middle this is where your read the directions advise is paramount. example from Syren instructions: NOTE: The scribed sides of each bulkhead should face towards the bow for all lettered bulkheads. They should face towards the stern for all of the numbered bulkheads.
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One of the things I don’t miss is tracing wires in Automatic Torpedo Test Sets. There is miles of white wire thrown into a rats nest. Fun fun fun.
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Looks great. Going to be a real beauty when complete.
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Very nice shop.
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Nice work on the new keel and stem. Look much better than the original I remember when our Rottie was a pup. She destroyed a wall, weathering strip around our front door and ate a $600 antique dining room chair that cost us $300 to get repaired. Good thing they are family. Look at as a good chance to stock up on nice wood and build out of reach shelves.
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Chuck you provide the most concise instruction booklets available. They are awesome and I would like to make a suggestion based on ten years of writing technical documentation. Number your photos and refer to that number in your instructions. Lessens confusion. Looking forward to this kit.
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Looking good,
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Mark you are absolutely correct about the people on this site. They are gentlemen all ...Unless you are a person pirating kits. Welcome aboard. If you show pictures of your build in a log as you go along you will receive both praise and how to fix your errors and as a new builder we all made errors. Heck I still screw the pooch on occasions and I’ve been at this for ten years. I believe the Endeavor is a blunt bow, meaning a big bend to a flat front. Read up on planking, bending and shaping planks in the “More” section above. Enjoy yourself.
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Recently purchased the Cannon Jolle. Have not started it as of yet but the parts look high quality. Looking forward to trying the pre-shaped planking. Wish it was a little larger.
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Thank you. Ordered 4 Swivel guns to get my Spitfire up to proper complement.
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The Model Shipways Syren has the best instruction book on the market. It is a beautiful model when complete and while the Niagra is also beautiful I would go with the Syren just because of the instruction book. It is written by the designer Chuck Passaro. My 2 cents . And welcome to the forum.
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Ron your planking looks great.
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Anyone have the Model Shipways part number for the Philadelphia Gunboat Swivel Guns and cradles.?
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Bill a little sanding and filler and she will really start to shine. You are doing a great job. LauckStreet Shipyard offers a great practicum on building the yards and masts and then rigging. It is very helpful and educational.
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