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Just How GOOD is Model Expo's Part Guarantee?
Papa replied to SWOHammer's topic in Wood ship model kits
I totally hacked up the dory towed by the Benjamin Latham. ME sent me all the parts for a new dory and it had been more than 5 years since I purchased the kit. I think they really want you to finish their kits because then you are likely to buy another one. Ron Gove -
OxfordDictionaries.com: Brain Fart: A temporary mental lapse or failure to reason correctly. I didn't know how else to explain my stupidity on this issue.
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Yes, that's the way it should be. I guess I was having a brain fart. Also i found a drawing on sheet 6 of the plans that showed how this heart block fits into the overall rigging. It pays to study ALL of the plans completely before running off willy-nilly. ron
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Thanks! That makes sense and in retrospect it what I did on my Essex, which I checked after posting the question. I think my best bet is to look at the complete rigging plan and see what is supposed to be rigged to this block. The instructions have you rig all the blocks and deadeyes to the masts and spars before running lines, which is convenient, but it would help to know what the ultimate rigging is going to be. Some where in my house is a classic text on masting and rigging ships of the seventeenth century (or something like that) but I can't find it! ron
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Working ion my Granado i need to attach a heart block to the bowsprit. My question is does the wide end of the heart face the spar or does the narrow or pointed end face the spar. I googled "rigging heart blocks" and found one picture showing the wide end attached to the spar. I just want to validate this approach. Thanks for any advice. Ron Gove
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Nina by ScottRC - FINISHED - 1:75 scale - completed in 48 hours
Papa replied to ScottRC's topic in Plastic model kits
Could you have built it in 36 hours without the "help" of Jim Beam. :-) -
I started ship modeling seriously around 1966 with the solid hull Young America by Model Shipways. There really wasn't any of what I would call whittling--just moderate shaping and sanding. All in all I think the solid hull made a great starting point and gives one a lot of experience in building from the deck up before having to worry about planking. I subsequently built the Model Shipways Essex and Newsboy before moving on to plank and bulkhead models. So, my 2 cents is: find a sold hull Model Shipways kit on eBay and get to work. The Tug Boat and the barge City of Pekin are good places to start as they do not require any masting or rigging. Ron Gove
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My number one choice is Model Shipways. Second choice is JoTiKa. I believe they have the highest quality materials and the best instructions.
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So many kits. So little time.
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I had a similar problem with JoTiKa regarding the Granado figurehead. I finally emailed the Shipwrights Shop http://www.shipwrightshop.com/ and they mailed the part the same day! Ron Gove
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i am impressed with the neatness of the construction and the neatness of the work area. I wish I could keep my work are as clean as yours! Ron Gove
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Very nice model. I like the keel jig very much. Your design or a commercial purchase? Ron Gove
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Wow. great barrels. Love the attention to detail in this model. Keep up the great work.
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I believe that the Model Shipways plans are based on Smithsonian data by Erik A. R. Ronnberg, Jr.. I wonder if anyone knows which is correct. It is possible that both versions are correct, showing the vessel at different times of her life. Ron Gove
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you are very welcome.
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Per the plans in the Model Shipways' version it is a cylinder. See attached photo
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I have used a hot air gun for bending planks succesfully. It does get very hot--just be careful. Ron Gove
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Very nice design. You should copyright it and manufacture it.
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Thanks for the advice. I think I will go for the thole pins. Good enough for Winslow Homer, it is good enough for me. :-) ron
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I need 1/4" scale oarlocks for the Benjamin Latham seine boat. None of the usual suppliers have any in stock close to this scale. I have been waiting for 2 months for canadian dealer who claims he has them on order. Has anyone tried to make locks from scratch? I am thinking of just putting in thole pins, even if they wouldn't be accurate (I don't think). Opinions? Hints? Ron Gove
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