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  1. Dan, that`s a beautiful presentation. I like the arrangement of images and text. And I like your choice of colours of the background that images and text are embedded in. If you manage to find a complete and reliable set of plans then your scale build will become a proper one. You already found many sources that will guide you along the build. Michael
  2. Gregory, you can shrink the tubing by gently moving it over a candle flame. Just don`t stall and don`t let the flame hit the tubing.
  3. Famous swedish Greta was born in 1905 and died in 1990. The world was black and white then and people communicated via subtitles rather than spoken words. Nothing remains the same except for greed. I would have liked to tell a more encouraging revelation. Fortunately greed is not the driving force for all human beings. Some 6 billion people ought to find common solutions for sustainable economy and consumption. I`m in favour of EVs powered by electricity from overhead lines on motorways and national/federal roads. For short distance rides on minor roads a small battery would be sufficient. Just my imagination. I work in construction. The goal of zero emission buildings can be accomplished easily. Regarding transportation I don`t really have a clue. After having saved the world let`s continue watching Keith`s magnificent Cangarda build . Michael
  4. There`s a copy of that book at the University Of Chicago library: https://catalog.lib.uchicago.edu/vufind/Record/4862288 Doesn`t seem to be far from Don`s place of residence.
  5. Dan, I searched for publications by Roland Bockius. He`s the author of the reconstructions of the two roman river patrol boats, whose wrecks were found at Oberstimm in Bavaria. That`s what I found: https://www.amazon.de/römerzeitlichen-Schiffsfunde-Monographien-Römisch-Germanischen-Zentralmuseums/dp/3884670689/ref=sr_1_12?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.k6BzCbN41DKFxfRzj5Hz5HcoC8R2009PxNMEvWyxV9-irNnNKPwE8ME6-5niUsuhMnCzFy4ClbnCumZUKfjr03hH5GVgsQzq-YNDzIYKBVQE1aChPAJGale0Qn6eT5R7Iq3fQzP4dk1Wz1CUEO4eRK4iLfrfSPgACsiT1UqbsY9BgOCrgLPGo0B03WRw-B_R.84mV01TvMHxskQkfsw_GH_sjzdusJQvFZZbOgYWzAXU&dib_tag=se&qid=1709759060&refinements=p_27:Ronald+Bockius&s=books&sr=1-12&language=de_DE&currency=EUR The book is currently unavailable. Perhaps out of print. I saw that book on sites that sell used books, too. Not available, either. They mention folded sheets (probably plans). I don`t have a clue how to get that particular book Michael
  6. Hi Dan, that`s what I found on this subject: https://www.fau.de/2016/12/news/rudern-wie-die-roemer-fau-baut-roemisches-boot-in-originalgroesse/#collapse_0 There`re plans for a reconstruction on that site, but unfortunately it`s in two planes only. Top view and longitudinal section. Neither cross sections nor side view.. You may send an inquiry to University of Erlangen-Nuremberg to obtain the full set of drawings. It`s their intellectual property, so I don`t know if they`ll share it. Just try and hope for the best. Michael
  7. Hi Keith, am I the only one who doesn`t recognise those bent and die-cast sheet metal things? If so, then I don`t mind. But don`t keep suspense any longer. Please tell me what was their original purpose. I`m 57 years old. Should I know what they were made for ;-)? Now I got it. And I have a vague memory of the 3.5" ones.
  8. Hi Roel, your patience seems to be unlimited. Somewhen you`ll reach your goal in spite of odds and extensive breaks. The superstucture with all it`s tubing and other bits looks immaculate. The more I look at it the more it reminds me of the Solvay plant in Rheinberg, a town some 25 km east of Venlo. Lots of tubing over there with some of it running across the road. It`s a mistery to me though I know that each and every piece and bit is part of a clockwork. I`d really like to see the vessel "face to face". Michael
  9. A further note on wood for hull planking. I`d go for fir or spruce as it`s commonly available, cheap, flexible, strong and soft. Not too soft, if coated with fibres and epoxy. Of course it dents easily. The same about lime and basswood in particular. These species are lightweight and can be machined easily. Finally it`s your choice. Michael
  10. RAL colour chart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_RAL_colours#RAL_6000 The lower the L*% value in the CIELAB 1931 column, the darker the actual colour. L* is perceptual lightness. Looks like you don`t build a boat for the first time Michael
  11. Hi Keith, you`d better lock the door of your workshop before eye-surgery and keep it locked until you`re recovered. If you don`t, then your wife might enter the room to continue the steam yacht build. And you`ll become unemployed or have to do housework. Change of roles ☺️ Michael
  12. Hi Keith, one off-topic question: I noticed a sheet metal cover at the front edge of the mill`s table. Is there a glass scale or magnetic scale attached underneath the cover? about the forthcoming surgery: It`s going to be alright. I`ll cross my fingers. Michael
  13. @Wefalck, the Böhler mini circular saw table is still availiable. It`s the brand that changed, only. For a couple of years the brand of former Böhler mini tools is Kaleas. https://www.kaleas.de/en/modeling-tinker/minitool/72/minitool-table-circular-saw On ebay UK ther`s a seller who currently offers the saw for 179 GBP. The die-cast body isn`t a beauty but it looks rock-solid. It may make sense to buy the saw, only, if one already has a 12 V DC power supply @ bruce d I don`t own or use that table saw. So I`m awaiting your review. Michael
  14. If you buy cheap then you`ll buy twice. As a beginner I had bought the tiny toy saw KS 230. According to it`s specs it was sufficient to me. But the surface-milled aluminium table is as flat as the plastic cabinet is. It`s convex. So the fence doesn`t lie tight on the table on it`s entire length. Towards it`s free end the fence lifts and there`s a gap between table and fence. Thin stock slides underneath the fence. The fence doesn`t run parallel to the blade. I didn`t find away to adjust it. The motor`s torque is poor. The 50 mm blade has 6 to 8 mm clearance but the saw does hardly cut 3 mm birch ply. After having gained some experience I bought the FET. This tool deserves the name circular table saw. It cuts 20 mm fir and 12 mm beech and doesn`t complain about the job. The fence is rigid, parallel to the blade and tight to the table. The saw is versatile. It can be used for various applications The FET cuts voluntarily rather than being obliged to do so. My conclusion: If you can`t afford a + 300 € saw instantly, then better save your money until you can afford it. Cheap tools work properly? That`s wishful thinking. Though there`s exceptions from the rule. Michael
  15. Hello Brian, hi all I´ve seen towboats on the Rhine. They tow two to six barges, only. Unlike the Mississippi towboats they have elevating wheelhouses to adapt to limited clearance of bridges across the river. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schubboot#/media/Datei:Buran.rhein009.jpg I`d like to see a continuation of your build log, if you don`t mind. Michael
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