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    I painted gaps on the copper hull with Josonja burnished copper series 2 acrylic paint.
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    As before, this will be a speedy project rather than quality work. This kit was released a year ago, and I bought it with full options, such as laser cut hulls and 3D printed blocks and canons. You should check out other project by Jsk.
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    OK. I got used to another failure. I used a single NEMA17 motor controller and multiple NEMA17 stepper motors. I connected the motors in parallel. It seems to have been successful when I connected two NEMA17 motors. However, when I connected three motors, they were malfunctioning, such as in reverse directions or at different rotation speeds. I conclude that the simple parallel connection caused signal corruption. I may need to buy more serious circuits and do some Arduino programming. I pause plan B and go to the next plan C.
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    I replaced all the noisy mechanicals with electric motors. The test result is remarkable, and I'm printing a new housing. This 1 meter long sliding rail will hold the housing. The price is about $30.
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    The Young Modeler is a wooden kit manufacturer in South Korea. Consider it a domestic company in each country. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/youngmodeler-ym005-ga-geo-korean-ship--1429935 Unfortunately, most kits are toys for children. There aren't many kits in terms of historical or realistic models. It is good to go to traditional Western company kits unless you want Han-seon (traditional Korean ships) kits.
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    This is a $7 easy toy kit. I added details based on the American Chestnut Canoe. Happy new year~
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    I completed it, but the machine has serious issues. I can control the motor speed and direction, but it became louder than Rope Rocket with a hand drill. I think too many drivers cause the noise and high friction. Also, the wider distance between the hooks makes rope-making difficult. I have to redesign the entire machine and buy more parts...
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    Thanks for your help, Chuck. Your video explained well how to run the RR. I'll post the model file once I complete and verify the MRR.
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    I learned that the Syren Rope Rocket is much simpler and more universal than the Domanoff's PL4 machine. A true evaluation. However, I need to fix some drawbacks of the RR. (1) Motors aren't integrated into the machine. I have to hold a heavy drill when I run it. (2) The gears are extremely loud. It is also the worst flaw of the Domanoff's. I replaced the drill with a 775 RC motor with speed control. Also, the gears are replaced with a timing belt. Because I'm a lazy person, I'm printing all the parts with a 3D printer. The 3D printer is printing the last part, which will be done in 11 hours. 😴 Question: Can I open the blue print of the new machine in public? I copied the structure from the Syren Rope Rocket. I checked for any patents issue, and found no related descriptions. I would like to be sure that sharing my work is legitimate.
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    This is a really awesome and brilliant method, Ainars. I'll try the same jig with a 3D FDM printer.
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    I'll go on vacation and plan my annual schedule for modeling. I hope you enjoyed my build log, and Happy New Year!
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    OK, let's wrap up my build log. These are some tips I used. Printed templates The stock metal parts are made of steel, which is much difficult than brass or tin metal. After I broke several drill bits, I copied the parts using 3D resin printer. Also, the stock anchor wasn't good. I made an anchor, which the real thonier ships use. I simply painted sail battens. It is very easy to produce rope hanks. I mass-produced the hanks and applied them.
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    I couldn't finish it this year (last year in Korea). It's time to see the new year's sun. I send you best wishes for the New Year~
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    I finished yards. The last parts are sails-the most difficult one. 😎
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    I finished standing rigging. Can I finish it this year?
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    The kit's winch parts were hard to handle. The tin parts have no holes. After I failed to drill some wheels, I copied the wheels using a 3D printer. Another daily task was finishing the bottom of the mizzen mast.
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    I'm rushing and running. I really hope to finish standing rigging before Christmas.
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    Congratulation! Very nice painting and educational build log. I bought the same kit and will try again next year. Merry christmas and happy new year~
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    Thanks for your comment, Yves. I'm sorry about the long vacation. I have experienced long hiccups while dancing on inaccurate references. Due to my high expectations, I referred to some internet manuals from Billing boats (BB580) and AL (22175 newer kit). Also, I checked videos of the real thonier on Youtube. They were confusing because they had only a fewer intersections. I was struggling between the three manuals and videos to build the best thonier. I finally found the most reliable source, such as the AAMM monograph. * More reliable reference list https://boutique.aamm.fr/plan-thonier-marie-jeanne https://planeteloisirs-bg.fr/index_fichiers/pages/bateau/marie-jeanne-1.html https://www.amazon.com/dp/2213003858 If you want to build a better thonier than any consumer kit, I recommend buying the AAMM monograph. Unfortunately, it is too late to buy the book because I want to wrap up this project this year. 😂
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    If you haven't resolved the issue yet, I recommend resetting the browser app. Go to the control panel and uninstall the browser. Otherwise, you can see a "user data reset" or similar button. Once you reset the browser app, you should go to Google Play and update it to the newest version. Also, your favorite webpage list will be removed. If you want to keep browser info, backup the favorite list before resetting.
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    https://www.keranova.es/categoria-producto/modelismo-naval/?product_brand=5638 Have you ever heard about the company? It looks like a new company in Spain. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/keranova-51201-pilar--1494376 This is the most expensive kit from the company. New companies and kits are always welcome. By the way, Carthago Nova is a historic city in Spain. https://www.worldhistory.org/Carthago_Nova/
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    Dune 2 was the best game. 😁
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    I guess you are making Bluenose from Amati. This book may help your understanding. https://www.amatimodel.com/en/models-amati-classic/product-bluenose-b1447.html These are examples by Amati.
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    The silkspan is the brand marketing name of an original paper that was invented in China in the B.C. 50s. The modern paper we use every day is refined by machine and chemicals. The old and original paper have low density and higher tensile strength. The original paper is so popular in the East Asia region. Asians use the original paper for many purpose, such as windows and wallpaper. I can find and buy the silkspan paper at every stationery shop in South Korea. The original paper has different name by country. - Chinese paper in China, Korean paper in Korea, Japanese paper in Japan, or Japanese rice paper, etcs. Wefalck introduced industrially refined original paper made by a German company. The refined paper is optimized for the model project; longer fibers and evenly patterns. I guess it is hard to find the original paper in the Western region, The different names may help you find the "Silkspan". (When I saw the word first, I purchased "silk and span fabric," literally. 😆 )
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    Lamp = LED strip Diffusion plate = Laser engraved acrylic panel https://en.kohacraft.com/archives/make-a-flat-light-emitting-lighting-by-processing-acrylic-into-a-light-guide-plate-with-a-laser-cutter.html https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006156384485.html Diffusion film = translucent PET film https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006059186279.html

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