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  1. Gregory
    If I may? Latina Micro Shapers No.1
  2. Gregory
    Very nice work so far! Spiling might be something to consider at this point if you feel up to it.. Have you looked at Chuck's bending techniques? For the stern just a small increase in width at the stern post for most of the planks is hardly noticeable, as seen here for Chuck's Cheerful. It would only require slightly wider strips, tapered from the stern forward to midship. For the bow, you might consider a drop plank. There is only one on Cheerful. Whatever you decide, it will be good experience for you.
  3. Gregory
    Edward, I recently replaced my old microlux with an FET. I'm still getting familiar with it, but all of Glenn's tips work as well with the FET. I haven't determined if there is increased clearance at the rear of the fence, but it should be easy to make that happen. The micrometer-like fence adjustment on the FET is very precise and allows for making fractional mm adjustments. Hopefully you will be able to get a fine tooth .030 or 0.20 kerf blade for plank ripping. The included carbide blade is good, but wasteful..
  4. Gregory
    Looking at their instructions I linked to above, it doesn't look like a kit I am familiar with.. It may be a re-packaged Constructo kit. It's definitely their own plans. It looks like the 1927 configration.. The actual plans for the 1927 restoration are available.
  5. Gregory
    Model Space would probably take the prize for that..
  6. Gregory
    3/32 = 2.38125mm I get ~2mm for 8 inches.. 2.5mm = ~9.6 inches.
  7. Gregory
    FWIW, I've used the .020 and .030 from Malco with very good results.. The pricing is competitive but they currently have a $100 minimum order..
  8. Gregory
    While I agree with Jim Lad, I think a model without sails looks good with just braces and lifts.. It's a matter of personal taste regarding how you want to present your model. For you, it could be a snap shot of the ship in dry dock before all the rigging was taken down..
  9. Gregory
    I thought we had three for a while now.. BlueJacket = 1812, Mamoli = 1927 and ModelShipways = ~contemporary ? Am I wrong about that? P.S. The Constructo kit appears to be 1927 also..
  10. Gregory
    You can see the Model Space instructions here: Instructions It looks like an original kit based on the present configuration..
  11. Gregory
    FWIW, the guy who owns Lauk Street Shipyard , doesn't seem to have a problem with pirated ship kits from China..
  12. Gregory
    Have you considered replacing the strips with black cardstock and just using glue? You can simulate fasteners with drops of glue that are painted.
  13. Gregory
    Have you tried jgarcia@modelexpo-online.com ? I always get prompt replies from him..
  14. Gregory
    How did you feel about the cost at the time? How does it compare to BlueJacket's pricing today?
  15. Gregory
    Malco is an excellent source for blades, although they do require a minimum $100 order..
  16. Gregory
    That 1mm wire represents part of the carriage structure.. It doesn't look like the kit provides the various eyebolts and hooks that would be part of the gun tackle.. You would have to procure those from other sources.. Here are some carriages from DocBlake's Blandford.
  17. Gregory
    There are tables somewhere that would indicate diameter/circumference or whatever. but in modeling I go with what looks good. Here is an example from Victory. Out of proportion rope and tackle would be distracting.. I think the breeching rope on the cannon in my signature looks too small. I would change it, but the model is no longer in my custody..
  18. Gregory
    The 1/4 poplar boards you can get at Home Depot are pretty decent.. Good to hear you got a saw.. One of the small one's? Byrnes or other?
  19. Gregory
    I have been happy with the cherry from ModelExpo .. They have some 1/4 square.. Of course, if you get a saw, cutting from sheets will be a better value..
  20. Gregory
    FWIW, I have found this adapter to work with the 1/2" arbor on Malco blades and the Proxxon FET Saw Blade Adapter Malco has $100 min order requirement, but their 3 " .02 blade for $15.43 is a lot better blade than the Proxxon branded blades..
  21. Gregory
    Looks good to me.. You do have an empty quote box at the bottom of all your posts. It looks like space reserved for a signature, with no signature information..
  22. Gregory
    Try both and see what happens.. It would be hard to know without having the wood in hand.
  23. Gregory
    If you want to go the mini route, this is the same as the Proxxon at about half the price.. ABEST Improvement High Speed Mini Miter/Cut-Off Saw Mini Table Saw Mini Bench Saw with 2 Blades
  24. Gregory
    What dimensions do you need. and what sources have you looked at? Just curious..
  25. Gregory
    Is there a chance the paint will bleed into the wood and not just show up on the edge?

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