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    In a few weeks I will begin my first scratch build of Hemingway's Pilar.While the hull will be painted, I really don't want to use basswood for the hull planking due to it being so soft and it's inability to hold crisp, sharp edges. And there's the "fuzzy" texture as well. I certainly won't be using boxwood. I was wondering about Alaskan Yellow Cedar. I see it's harder than basswood but softer than boxwood. I was wondering if anyone has experience with yellow cedar as to it's bending ability, both steam and edge, and if it cuts easily for spiling. Any advice would be most welcome. Dave
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    Been awhile since I last posted an update but I have been moving along. Planking is complete except for the second wale and the rails. Of course staining / panting will be the final step. How well did it go? Not as professional as I would have liked but the kit did serve the purpose of teaching me the correct way to plank a hull and what spiling is all about. Only practice will improve the newly learned skill. I will post when again the model is completely finished.
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    Welcome aboard! You will find all the help you need here. Just ask!.
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    Nice work-around!
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    The Malco website is still up and running as of today. Wonder if Malco will remain Malco under Martindale as a seperate company?
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    I see Malco has 4" , 110 tpi, .040 circular saw blades for about $30. Catch is the minimum order is $100. I was wondering if anyone else is interested. I need 2 of these and looking for anyone else interested in ordering another 1 or two. I will order and ship to anyone interested. Payment can be made through Venmo.
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    I'm thinking cherry at this point. I've used it for some parts of my Bluenose and found it easy to work with and easy to obtain. Should stain nicely to imitate mahogany.
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    Thanks for the education. I should have said frames instead of bulkhead. While these won't be visible, I would like like to build as historicly accurately as possible. The frames on the original would be oak with mahogany planked hull. Is it even possible to use these types of wood? Or am I way off here?
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    Will be starting my first scratch build of Hemingway's Pilar 1/18 scale. Trying to decide if I should make the bulkheads (13 of them) from ply or solid wood. Any advice would be much appreciated. Dave
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    Wrap appropriate size wire around a drill bit of proper diameter to make your own.
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    https://www.practical-sailor.com/sails-rigging-deckgear/inflatable-boat-fenders-test
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    Thanks for that input!
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    Can this material be milled? I have some parts with voids that need to be filled in order to avoid thin walls, then milled to create some of the voids. So the material would have to meet that requirement as well. Example: the foredeck winch has a round protruding tube where the winch handle would be inserted. The walls of the tube are too thin to be printed. But if I have that void filled it could be printed. I can then mount the winch on my mill and drill out that void creating the needed tube for detail. I understand a high detail resin produces a rigid, opaque product? Learning a lot here!
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    Company is: Advanced Additive Innovations didn't see a default option. You may have to upload a file to see material options. Thanks!
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    Being new to 3D printing I'm a bit lost when it comes to choosing the proper material. I'm about to submit a file to a 3D printing company but they all require choosing a material, of which there are dozens. The parts I'm printing are quite small. L-.489 W-.811 H-.378. But detail is important, more so than fragility. Also the parts will be painted. Any input or advice is appreciated. Dave

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