Jim Rogers

Very nice Rich. I wouldn't want my flags kept in a one holer if you get my drift. Sailors can be cretins, we had a phantom crapper on one of my ships, thought he was funny, not so much.

Beautiful!

That is what I have done in the past but these break. They seem to be soldered in the middle. Beyond Frustrating. So I just rigged them  with line and put a loop at the bottom for the link. Can't tell the difference when complete but what a PITA?

Go to Ocooch Hardwoods and order a 4 inch piece of Scrool Saw ready Walnut and cut it to size. Cost about  five bucks plus shipping.

What is the trick for inserting dead eyes into chainplates? I've got two done and have broken two deadeyes in half during the process. This is worse than inserting an interior packing into a bearing seat.

Looks clean.

Bring a big old bag of patience with you when you go to make those itty bitty hinges. I'd go long bar style.

Tim,

 I started this build about 6 years ago, and I am in hot standby waiting for my sails for my Rattlesnake build so I am finishing the Hind. It will probably be at least 6 to 8 weeks before I am complete. If you get no joy from Dusek drop me a PMand I'll send you the plans when I am done.

Jim

Great looking ladders, well done.

Very,very nice. Love the look. Don't you worry about the tissue getting torn?

That's nice. Wonder why they kept the gun ports.

Rich are your stern chaser cannons still going to fit?

  I get a 1/16 x 1 inch piece of wood, cut 45's on both sides with my Micro Mark table saw, then trim to 1/16. In other words, I cheat.

Looks great Rich. Are you going the treenail route?

Nice photos and you are right. She is big girl.

I like it both ways and your deck looks great. I haven't decided yet if I am going to nib mine or do it like you. Your model your call.

 I am thinking about milling some white oak for the decks and for the sides from the Wale up.

Shawn as you will soon learn this site is different from the vast majority on the internet. I have joined and quit many sites that have people deride you for asking questions or because you do things a little different. This IS NOT one of those sites. People here are helpful and I have never read a derisive post by anyone. You have here available to you some of the most talented modelers in the world. Look at the twirling world  and see that there are people every where with the love of modeling.

Don't fret my first planking job wasn't the greatest either and that is where I learned about wood filler and sanding. Thought I was cheating and then learned everybody does it. Soak your wood in boiling water and bend them slowly into shape. Hold them in place with clamps. In many cases your wood strip will be full width in the center and need to be trimmed at the bow and stern. Some of these gentleman on this site are pure magicians at this technique and may give some advice. You will Master this. Just take your time and enjoy. 

Welcome aboard Scasey. Absolutely nothing wrong with removing mistakes and starting over. A lot of this hobby is learning from our mistakes. I learn something new everyday on this site. Enjoy.

Get the drill adapter and the BEST overlooked accessory the Foot Control Switch. I have both and have no issues. Love the foot switch.

Looks great Rich.

I believe the majority of this board would agree with my evaluation.

Alexander you are a Master. Stunning carvings. I wish I had a sliver of your talent.

Thanks Mark. The reason I asked the question was last week someone posted a thread complaining about the MicroMark saw accuracy. Some one responded that it was not the Saw primarily it was the blades cupping due to heat because they had no expansion slits. He stated the Byrnes blades had the expansion slits but never stated if they worked on the MicroMark or not. Then Someone mentioned the adapter. I go to the Byrnes site to look at the blades and none shown have the expansion slits. They are all the blades the previous mentioned article said not to use. Anyway I watched a video of the Byrnes saw in action and when the blade stopped there was an expansion slit visible on the carbide blade. All of this came up because the Hobby shop I go to ordered a Micro Mark Saw for me when I was only talking about it as I was still in the research stage. I was acutually leaning towards the Byrnes but I don't want to screw over the shop. If it doesn't work out I'll just sell it and get the Byrnes, but I am going to get the Byrnes Carbide blade.

Will Byrnes saw blades fit a Microlux Saw?

She is beautiful Alex.