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Gregory
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You might consider finishing it and keeping it as a memorial for Sam.. My condolences for your loss..- 89 replies
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You might find this discussion interesting. Typically, no double blocks on cannon smaller than 32's..
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Here is a discussion between FrankWouts and Chuck about the curve of the transom.. It might be of some help..
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I'm pretty sure Chuck has mentioned the slight arch when commenting on other builds. You might pop him a message.. He is usually quick to respond. The arch might be achieved by fairing rather than the placement of the posts.. I'll look at some other logs and see if I can be of further help..
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Which kit? It might be an opportunity to add detail to the inside to sharpen your building skills...
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I think you could soften it up a bit by sanding. It shouldn't detract that much from an otherwise great model. If you Can't live with it, you'll have to do it over. For your stern frames.. Take a good look at Chuck's prototype build in the early stages..
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The hook in my picture is made from scratch with wire. It was made by member Chuck in his Cheerful log.. These hooks from Crafty Sailor are pretty good and come in several sizes. Falkonet Hooks (20pcs)
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An eye or a hook? Here is a block stropped with rope and a hook added. If you also meant an eye bolt, just picture the above arrangement with the hook missing and the shaft of the eyebolt being a bit longer..
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Small update.. Fiddly stuff.. Some pumps I can live with.. Pretty simple.. Basic design from the Cheerful plans. Broke a few of these before I got two I could use.. Ladder going up to the quarterdeck. Plan on a few more details there, like a railing of some sort.. Working on some rigging off the ship.. Shrouds and Burton pendants with tackle.. Another view of my little off-the-ship rigging jig.
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Dave, if you hover over the users icon, you have the option to send a message..
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This is what PRS asked, and it looks like a couple of owners have responded with relevant information.. I can only echo what tkay11 says. The tilting blade and micro adjustable fence are great to have without having to assemble or disassemble anything. Of course, the heart of a good saw is the blade, and I don't care for the options offered by Proxxon. I have been using blades from Malco Saw. I'm sure there are superior machines but I have no reason to purchase one if the FET is doing what I need to do.. If you have any specific questions Pail, I will try to answer based on my experience.
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Do you feel it is all you need without any of the add on's?
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The oil looks very nice and you might apply more coats as time goes on.. To protect it as you go forward, you will see a lot of builds where the stem and keel are covered with painters tape until the major hull finishing is done.
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@PRS This 1/2" arbor adapter from Micromark works on the FET and will increase your blade options..
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If someone doesn't beat me to it. I will offer a suggestion soon. Your build looks great so far..
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Something else about those cast transoms.. They are often a lot thicker than they need to be. You may be able to sand them down from the back and make them easier to bend..
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You might find the high resolution plans of Cormorant at Wikimedia commons helpful.. There are several different sheets.. You can click through them at the link provided. All Rattlesnake kits are based on these plans. The plans do not show any quarter badges, but they make a nice extra touch.. The carving detail and figurehead are very interesting..
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I've seen some pretty decent mahogany veneer.. Not cheap but not crazy either.. I like veneer for 2nd planking on double planked kits.. You can do some spilling and really fine tune your plank widths.. At Rockler for instance..
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Le Coureur by PC52 - Mamoli - 1:54
Gregory replied to PC52's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
I think you should go with what works and looks good to you. Is there some room to add a cleat to the bulwark?
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I respect your decision to paint, but that wood looks fantastic..
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This is good to know...
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Le Coureur by PC52 - Mamoli - 1:54
Gregory replied to PC52's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
Look through this anchor rigging on GBarlow's Cheerful.. I don't think you can go wrong by using this information. ( follow the arrow at the top right of the post quote.. ) -
Martindale 4" Saw Blades
Gregory replied to HReardon's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Mark, ' Martindale ' would not search at either of those sites.. -
Martindale 4" Saw Blades
Gregory replied to HReardon's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
If Googling doesn't turn up a retailer, I would be surprised if anyone here knows of a source.. For years, the go-to blades here were Thurston, then when they went out of business, Malco is the preferred source. Why the Martindale blades? -
Really it didn't.. I sensed the spirit of your comment.. Actually, I do hate the idea that I missed out on some essentially free stuff, that is hard to get today at any price.. It's like the thought of all the comic books and baseball/football cards I had as a kid in the 50's...
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