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  1. grsjax
    I would have suggested Foyles but I haven't been there in over 20 years so I guess that would be out of date. When I was there I went over to Greenwich and found several nautical themed bookshops there. Been a long time so they could be all gone now.
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    Thanks for the advise. I tried scissors and that seems to work ok. Might have to find a really small pair to do some of the smaller bits.
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    Picked up this kit off of ebay. Going through the contents to check that everything was there and in good shape when I came across what I thought was a small sheet of photo etched parts. On closer examination it turns out it is just a sheet of brass with the parts printed on the metal. Not sure how to deal with getting these parts cut out. The bits are fairly small and thin. Not sure it would work to just cut them out with tin snips. Any ideas or suggestions on how to handle this?
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    Here is a build log for this kit.
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    Avocado has a noticeable grain that may not look appropriate on a model. It is a nice wood for carving and other decorative uses.
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    The trouble with being a pack rat is you end up not knowing what all is in the stash. I have couple of kits I picked up years ago that are missing the plans so hoping someone has copies they are will to sell. The kits are both Model Shipways solid hull. The sloop Gjoa and the clipper Young America. Managed to find a set of Young America plans. Still looking for Gjoa. Thanks
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    Thanks Bob for the heads up about Midwest. Contacted them and they sent me a PDF of the manual today.
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    I need a copy of the building instructions for the subject kit. If anyone has a copy they are willing to part with let me know. Doesn't have to be hardcopy, a scanned copy would be fine. Thanks
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    Kind of inherited these books and have no use for them as I am not interested in warship models. Asking $10 each plus shipping (Media Mail unless some other means is requested)but open to offers. All are in English except the last one that is in Polish. Lots of good pictures and drawings of the ships. I have a few more that I will get posted as soon as I can get some pictures.
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    I use a 50/50 mix of water and isopropyl alcohol (91%) to thin MS paints. Works very well if the paint is mixed properly.
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    Any idea about shipping cost to the US?
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    It does include the tools, not the glue or paint.
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    Dremel makes a mini corded tool that works very well. Low torque but easy to handle. https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-2050-15-Versatile-burnishing-woodworking/dp/B077Y86FKJ/ref=sr_1_18?keywords=corded%2Bdremel&qid=1655687622&sr=8-18&th=1
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    The 3 kit combo is on sale for $78.65 with free shipping. Can't beat that price. https://modelexpo-online.com/Model-Shipways-Shipwright-3-Kit-Combo-Series_p_5465.html
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    If you decide to go with a better plane this one on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/275341668148?hash=item401ba46f34:g:mgEAAOSw--BhmlUX is actually pretty good and cheap enough. Made by Millers Falls I think. There are a lot of small hobby planes out there. You can go with Lee Valley Tools and get a beautiful plane that looks like a work of art and will last a lifetime or something like this that is cheap and will work fine for most of your needs. In between there is a wide choice to fit every budget.
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    Jaager is right in that a better small block plane is the way to go (although I think Lee Valley is way to expensive). If you really want to stick with the X-acto plane here is an ebay link to some. https://www.ebay.com/itm/254543581426?hash=item3b43fad0f2:g:x9cAAOSwImRYUTTO
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    I find that this type of tweezer is more useful if you grind the tips to a finer profile. The blunt, rounded tip is awkward when trying to grab small items.
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    Saw a facebook ad for this new model. 15% off if pre-ordered. Is this deal available to US buyers or only European buyers?
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    Probably not at Home Depot. Take the old bearing to a place that specializes in bearings and they can probably find a replacement.
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    I think you would be fine with stainless but regular carbon steel will corrode from the moisture in the air over time. Short of completely sealing steel parts in epoxy I don't see any way to prevent them from rusting at least a small amount. Also some woods will cause corrosion in steel fasteners.
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    I use a couple of old wooden desks. Solid, stable and you can easily attach things like a vise to it.
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    Technically it is a ketch as the rudder is behind the mizzen mast. However back in the day rig names were not as clearly definded as they are today. That said I think either term could be used.
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    Onlinemetals.com should have what you are looking for.
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    I would assume that "finished" means that you are done working on the model and ready to display it.
  25. grsjax
    Don't email Model Expo. They never seem to respond well. Call them directly. I have had good luck that way when getting replacement parts.

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