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  1. Gregory
    I agree with GrandpaPhil. The other kits on your list leave a lot to be desired for a first wood ship kit.. They would tend to be more discouraging than helpful in getting started in this hobby.
  2. Gregory
    Hopefully they will respond, but Foxy hasn't visited here since Sept 2018..
  3. Gregory
    I was saying the paint made the planks disappear, and looked as smooth as plastic or fiberglass. It was supposed to be a compliment regarding the quality of the paint job.. I apologize if it sounded otherwise..
  4. Gregory
    Amazing how you have taken what is already a fine kit to the next level..
  5. Gregory
    It appears to be a subscription type plan.. I really couldn't justify that unless I were doing CNC as a business.. Have you tried Meshcam ? It is a little pricey up front, but looks pretty robust, and worth it in the long haul. I'm looking to move into CNC from my lasering, but haven't pulled the trigger yet, and have been exploring what's out there from a hobbyist's perspective.
  6. Gregory
    Amazing how the planking lines disappeared, at least in your photos.. If I didn't know better I would think it was fiberglass or plastic.. ( Please forgive the use of the P word.. )
  7. Gregory
    Glad to see you back at work.. That Deck looks great.. Basswood can be surprising if worked correctly.. Also, I have seen a great deal in variance in the quality of basswood I have seen over the years. In my experience it doesn't stain well, but can look really good when varnished.. Your deck is testament to that.
  8. Gregory
    Are you referring to their " Easel " software or something else?
  9. Gregory
    Thanks, but: 😁
  10. Gregory
    I just can't wrap my head around the idea of bolt ropes without sails. It's like wearing a belt with no pants..
  11. Gregory
    I'm confident your paint work will not detract form the quality of your ship.. Besides, unless you were going to avoid paint altogether, leaving the hull unpainted while using paint for other major aspects of the model, such as the counter and bulwarks, the unpainted hull would look a bit incongruous IMO..
  12. Gregory
    Are you checking your personal messages?
  13. Gregory
    I don't think you are going to get close to a 24" table in that price range..
  14. Gregory
    Yep.. Had double stuck in my mind..
  15. Gregory
    I'm no expert, and didn't give it much thought until Allan brought it up.. Lavery talked about how heavy the guns were and why the tackle was necessary.. 32 Seems like an arbitrary cut-off point. On another hand, I don't see ship fitters using a double when a single would get the job done..
  16. Gregory
    @ Thukydides In another post Allan said: Lavery in Arming and Fitting of English Ships of War, 1600-1815 says: " A gun tackle consisted of a rope fixed to a single block, passed through a double block, and through the double block again. He also says " In 1716 tackles were of 2 1/2in rope for guns of 24lb or more and 2in for smaller guns. The blocks were 8 or 6 1/2 in." Lavery is usually considered reliable, but he may have failed to elaborate..
  17. Gregory
    I had the same problem. Maybe with practice it would work better. I don't think waxing would help, or look good. The thing about the video, you don't know how many times the person in the video didn't get it right..
  18. Gregory
    I hope Unegawahya is Ok.. They haven't visited here since January..
  19. Gregory
    Nice jig and coils.
  20. Gregory
    Project " Wind of Luck " appears to be associated with a gaming site about Pirates and such..
  21. Gregory
    Not much help towards your question but just an observation.. This looks like a modern addition, and not part of the original document.. I could be wrong.
  22. Gregory
    If it was me, I would make the end pieces separate, and add the ratchet piece in the middle.. You might also try the building style that Chuck made with his little windless kit, although the shape is somewhat different..
  23. Gregory
    It would usually be the longest outside dimension .. Chuck could tell you for sure..
  24. Gregory
    Chuck has some decent hearts also.. Scroll down to see options.. Laser Cut Ship Model Parts and Fittings
  25. Gregory
    Will this char be visible on the completed model? Otherwise, I have heard that brushing off the loose char is sufficient to get a good gluing surface. This has been my experience with wood, but have haven't worked with any lasered MDF at this point..

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