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  1. CPDDET
    Welcome back! You're not the first to "leave things for awhile" and surely not the last. Mistakes are learning events. Dave
  2. CPDDET
    Piano wire?
  3. CPDDET
    I too have the Starrett set. Not cheap but bought it and never looked back. Quality tool.
  4. CPDDET
    Thin brass shims to narrow the slot? . Wide variety of thicknesses available. CA glue to bond the shim to the standoff.
  5. CPDDET
    Welcome to the Zen of model shipbuilding
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    Welcome aboard!
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    Welcome aboard, Highlander! Great people here with lots of knowledge to get you on your way. Dave
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    If they make parallel pliers, why can't they make parallel tweezers?
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    Glad to hear things worked out.
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    Keep us posted, please.
  11. CPDDET
    This is a picture from the Syren pdf file on assembly and sanding blocks.
  12. CPDDET
    This was my mod. 150 grit paper with 3 pieces glued to each of the 4 wood blocks. The triple sheets give the needed stiffness. Can't recall exactly where I got this idea, but it was a reliable source.
  13. CPDDET
    Seems that if the plastic is flexable enough it should work great. I know I had instruction on modifying the sanding drum. I think it was published by Syren but I'll have to dig around, at times my organization skills are lacking.
  14. CPDDET
    I modified mine the same way as shown here. Great improvement in results.
  15. CPDDET
    Welcome aboard!
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    Decisions can sometimes be difficult and at other times quite easy.
  17. CPDDET
    Thanks for the details! Stay safe.
  18. CPDDET
    CA glue? No worries about having the paint adhered to the wood? Just curious, I'm always interested in the thought process and techniques of experienced builders.
  19. CPDDET
    Nice to see you're back in the shipyard. Great little jig with good results.
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    Welcome aboard!
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    Welcome!
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    Welcome aboard!
  23. CPDDET
    Well, it's a hobby and not a quest. I work on my model as time allows and when I'm in the right frame of mind to commit to quality work. And those 2 things don't always coincide with each other.
  24. CPDDET
    Looks great! I know what you mean about life getting in the way. I haven't made it into the shipyard for weeks.
  25. CPDDET
    Welcome aboard, Joanne! There are a wide variety of models to choose from. Everything from ancient Egyptian, to tug boats, to warships, to well known Hollywood boats like the African Queen. Whatever you choose there is help available at this site.

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