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  1. Gregory
    Take a look in this index for Enterprise logs. https://modelshipworld.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=644868 Consistent, rather than " various " scale lengths would be found most often and also look best.. Here is a pretty good example of some deck planking.
  2. Gregory
    Apologize? It's your log..😁
  3. Gregory
    I think blocks look better if they are darker than the usual light colored blocks that come in kits. Some oil or varnish improves the appearance IMO..
  4. Gregory
    If you look in this index of logs, you will find about 20 for Lady Nelson. https://modelshipworld.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=641465 Several of them are finished and should give you a lot of information to work with.
  5. Gregory
    I believe it is for cutting angles without tilting the blade.. Someone correct me if I'm wron..
  6. Gregory
    Not sure why you say that.. 920 hooks for 47 euro. & $56 US.. What is shipping? This is a snip from Dafi. Largest size is 2mm These from Crafty Sailor ( Falkonet ) The ones from Crafty Sailor look better IMO and are available in six sizes from 2mm to 5mm.. You can get 1,120 for $56.. I'm sure Dafi's are good stuff, and a better price if you count the eyebolts and don't need anything larger than 2mm, but maybe not the best option for the US.
  7. Gregory
    My time is worth more than $.05 per hook.. 🙂
  8. Gregory
    I stocked up on them a while back. They look just like the picture, and the 2mm ones are as good as you could make at that size. I think they will be great for ~1:48 cannon tackle.
  9. Gregory
    Look nice, but not priced very competitively.. Check these out at one of our sponsors: Crafty Sailor 20 Pieces $0.99
  10. Gregory
    I'm rebooting this because I recently came across this five part documentary.. SS United States: Made in America A nice walk down memory lane. I remember seeing the Revell kit at the five and dime in the 50's... It's price, probably less than $5 at the time was way out of my budget..
  11. Gregory
    Don't forget, you can always scrape the profile on bigger stock then slice it off..
  12. Gregory
    I believe it's common to do as much as possible off the boat .. Of course, shrouds and stays will be done on the boat, having attached as much related hardware, blocks, eyebolts etc. before mounting the masts. Most of the rigging for the yards can be done off the boat.. There are many good examples in the build logs.
  13. Gregory
    FWIW, I like the AYC ...
  14. Gregory
    I apologize. Just realized my link to Tower Hobby shows back-ordered.. How about this: It could be refined a little bit, but this was about a 10 minute effort with my Proxxon FET, a little filing and sanding.
  15. Gregory
    That's when you make your own strips..😁
  16. Gregory
    If I may? Latina Micro Shapers No.1
  17. 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.
  18. 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..
  19. 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.
  20. Gregory
    Model Space would probably take the prize for that..
  21. Gregory
    3/32 = 2.38125mm I get ~2mm for 8 inches.. 2.5mm = ~9.6 inches.
  22. 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..
  23. 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..
  24. 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..
  25. Gregory
    You can see the Model Space instructions here: Instructions It looks like an original kit based on the present configuration..

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