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brobertson

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  1. I traced it directly off the plans and then cut out a pattern from a fairly rigid piece of poster board. I then traced the outline on a piece of basswood of proper thickness which I purchased at a local craft's store. I then used the scroll saw to cut out the rail and I fit it to the hull with sandpaper and a very sharp Exacto knife. The outboard edge of the rail needs to be angled to conform to the curve of the hull. You can eyeball the edge angle by comparing to the curve of the bulkheads and carry that curve up the edge of the rail (before you glue it in place!).
  2. I went to the plans and managed to fashion a piece as close to what I could see on the plans as possible. I glued it in place leaving room for the bowsprit to pass through the two pieces. We will see how it goes as I get farther along.
  3. Thanks everyone! In response to Allan's questions my name is Bruce and i am building the Model Shipways POB Flying Fish. Wayne's info is helpful. I will review the manual and drawings again in light of this explanation. Thanks Again, Bruce
  4. I am new to tall ship modeling and have started a Flying Fish kit. I need to fashion the knighthead but cannot figure it out from the manual or plans. Any ideas or help?
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