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    What a beauty!!!!...Moab
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    Miles and miles and miles of line. What an incredible model...Moab
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    Just discovered your fantastic build. Your photos are excellent and extremely helpful. That Tudor Rose and the way it was created floored me (I'm a rookie). Thank you for sharing...Moab
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    Michael; I'm VERY VERY late to this build but everything you do is superb. When I start complaining about my large scale build I'll remind myself of your build and forge onward...Moab/Allan
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    Eric; very nice model especially since little info is available. It certainly reminds me of the wonderful book "Undaunted Courage " and the pain that group encountered with the boats...Moab/Allan
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    Ed; I'm a rookie in this wonderful world of model ships. All I can say it has been an immense joy following your build and learning so much from it. I sincerely appreciate the added time you spent to photograph your work and then write about it. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your photos are great especially the one that appears that a person standing on the deck snapped the pix...Moab
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    Ed; I'm a rookie in this wonderful world of model ships. All I can say it has been a joy following your build and learning so much from it. I sincerely appreciate the added time you spent to photograph your work and then write about it. Thank you, thank you, thank you...Moab
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    Dave; you can't beat spending money on tools or books...Moab
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    Dave; I checked the copyright and the initial pages and there's no reference to the 1991 book. The publisher is Seaforth...Moab
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    Pavel; I have the model 800 and I've been very happy with it although I don't know if they still manufacture it. One thing I like is that it's cordless!
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    Bob; I agree with your mechanic but I'm not sure my wife does. Thanx for the info....Moab
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    Carl; I've recently gotten back into model ship building. Your "build" simply blows my mind. Incredible and beautiful...Moab
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    I recently purchased this book on Amazon. The contents may be of little interest and very basic to the "old salt scratch builders" on this forum. The book clearly describes the steps required to build a ship of the line in the late 18th to the early 19th century. It does this in both words and visuals. The copyright date for the book is 2017.
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    The August 2018 issue of WoddenBoat has an interesting article about Malcolm Darch. It's a ten page overview of his early life through his modeling career. The depth of his detailing (e.g. using dovetail joinery in construction of deck houses) is amazing...Moab
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    Kurt; thanx for the great info. Looks like I may purchase the saw. Thanks again...Moab
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    In a prior life (when I had a large shop) I had a Hegner scroll saw. In my current condo life not so much. I'm doing my fine cutting with a small fret saw I used it in my jewelry making days. I came across a saw I've never seen while surfing the web. It's pricey ($58 - 140) depending on which model is purchased. Does anyone have any info on this saw? ....Moab/Allan
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    Jean-Paul; excellent progress.....looks wonderful....Moab/Allan
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    Wonderful , wonderful , wonderful!! Congratulations and thank you for sharing....Moab
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    Thanx to all for the feedback....Moab
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    Luxo lamps are great. I used them for years in my design firm. Everyone had one...Moab
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    Thanks for the reply. I can't say I'm a total beginner. I've built the Armed Sloop Virginia, the Ranger, Thames Launch and am currently about 2/3 into the Panart Armed Launch. I've also built about 10,000 stick and tissue airplanes (at least it feels like 10,000). 

    When I view the work of members on this site I'm not nearly as skilled but at 75 I keep trying!

    What's the next step?.....Moab/Allan

    1. Chuck

      Chuck

      You just need to wait until I list them on my site for sale.  I am almost there!!!

    2. Moab

      Moab

      Thx....Moab/Allan

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    Thanx for the info. I just purchased one of their small boat kits.....Moab
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    Chuck; I'd like to join the group (at this late date) if possible .....Moab/Allan Glass
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    Chuck; are you still looking for individuals to take part in the build? I'm not a great modeler but would like to be part of the group if space permits. In any event.... this build log is awesome!!!! Moab (aka Allan Glass)
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    Joss; the above solutions should help a great deal. I agree that the sliding table would help but you should be able to use the saw correctly without one. Not sure how you’re using the saw but using both the miter and the fence at the same time can cause serious kickback if there isn’t proper clearance between the fence and the blade. Make sure the fence is equal distance at the front of table and the rear using the left miter slot as the guide. Also check thr distance from the front and back of the blade to the fence. They should be equal. If the measurement at the back is les than the front this may cause burn marks on the wood or serious kickback. I’m sure someone can explain this better than me. You may want to consider using a push-stick when ripping. Also, I always use a face mask and hearing protection. Not sure if you hook-up a vacuum to the dust port. This MAY reduce blade clogging. There are several good books available that cover table saw basics and safety. There may also be some videos available. I’d also check utube. I’ve never heard of putting a ruler on the fence and it scares the hell out of me. i hope this helps. My typing on my phone is terrible.

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