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  1.    coxswain reacted to a post in a topic: Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
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  22. coxswain
    They do look very nice, and they come with photo etch gun tracks to replace what you scrape off the kit deck to install them - I especially like the different color strips representing the planks, not just one monotone color. Here is a YT video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWCeLakDC1E and another deck worth considering is the HIS Model version - this link shows the different items they have available specifically for the Alabama, which includes pre-sewn sails among other things https://www.hismodel.com/articles-category-13 one thing you might notice is that their decks include treenail detail. I've been meaning to order one for a side-by-side comparison......Steve M
  23. coxswain
    Having had a few of both of these I googled "Revell CSS Alabama vs Kearsarge" and got a few good hits. This one at the Steel Navy website is about the best and shows references for their conclusions http://www.steelnavy.com/Alabama&Kearsarge.htm I purchased the CI stuff and Scale Decks, someday might even open the box......... although that's against my rules - well, I meant to post this on Jonathan's Alabama log - sorry, but you guys brought it up! Steve M
  24. coxswain
    I can't really tell, but given the scale of your ship (1:61) and the average size of men back then (66") he should be about 1.1 inches in height, if that helps at all.........Chris Watton may be making some figures in 1:64 that also might be suitable for your purposes......You're doing a great job so far, BTW! Steve M
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    Thanks for a great little story, Julie! All my life I've been dreaming of small adventures on a small boat taking me wherever, but it hasn't happened yet - got close one time using my brother-in-law's Sea Doo boat on Lake Havasu though, and a little bit here and there in the Coast Guard just about a half-century ago.........anyways, thanks again for sharing that story - and I'm sorry the CG rocked your boat! Steve M
  27. coxswain
    My eyes don't work as well as they used to, but it seems steeper - tell you what - cut a piece of paper to this shape, and fold it in half - proof positive either way! I've seen other MSW members do it many times with the older die-cut kits........ Steve M P.S. Hope it comes out well, you've come so far......a lot of work at stake here.....
  28. coxswain
    I agree with the esteemed gentlemen of the committee - it's a good looking deck, especially when viewed from above, but you may wish to cut down on the gloss as ESF suggested. In trying to get a sense of your feeling of something lacking, you may want to try adding the treenailing to the deck - it would tend to break up the broad expanse of the deck and would add some interest and not be too difficult at this scale - witness the MK tender Avos with and without the nail detail - in any case, the choice is yours! Respectfully, Steve M
  29. coxswain
    Good suggestions, all! Would also be a great start for an 'after the battle' diorama - just a little tweaking here and there, put some crew to work cutting away spars/rigging, maybe add a few holes in the hull - one man's trash is another man's treasure.........in any case please keep us in the loop! Steve M
  30. coxswain
    You're doing a great job, mister master.......lots and lots of fiddly paintwork there 'master'fully done! Steve M
  31. coxswain
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    Another fine build you can be proud of - and fast, too!
  32. coxswain
    - You're doing pretty well for a complete novice! Regarding the sealing/waterproofing of the wood, I'm afraid I'm no help - I used to build and sail various plastic models that weren't designed for sailing, but of course, they weren't wood. Try reading some of the R/C build logs and/or start a new topic on sealing/waterproofing. Here is a link to the R/C builds here https://modelshipworld.com/forum/32-rc-kits-scratch-building/ There are lots of knowledgeable and friendly people here at MSW!
  33. coxswain
    And thus began the word "rigamarole" https://www.google.com/search?q=rigamarole&rlz=1C1QJDB_enUS748US749&oq=rigamarole&aqs=chrome..69i57.4512j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Sorry guys, couldn't resist..........Steve M
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    Great job, Clark! Steve M
  35. coxswain
    Hi LB, best practice for those is to not use them anyway, they're overscale and too weak at the same time - try ages of sail https://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/fittings/other-fittings/eyebolts/amati-eyepin-am4703.html these come in packs of 100 for about $3 and then there are the photo etched ones, you can get them from many places, and don't be afraid to use brass or copper ones, you can always chemically blacken or paint them. Many of the guys here use wire and just loop, bend and glue on the underside of the deck. Look at some of the plastic build logs here to get a lot of very good ideas, any of the Revell 1/96's or Heller 1/100's should be most applicable.........Steve M But don't let me tell you what to do - you da boss on your own ship, and looks like Gregory has a good lead! BTW - It really is all about the hokey pokey ;^)
  36. coxswain
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    I've always wondered how well this kit could turn out - great job! The sails are very well done also!

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