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  1. Gregory
    If you haven't already discovered them, there are some excellent articles on the NRG home page.. Ship Modeling Database of articles
  2. Gregory
    Here's part 4..
  3. Gregory
    I'm no expert, but I think the cardboard between planks looks a bit wide considering the scale..
  4. Gregory
    It would be hard to speculate if it would be a good idea for you. Proper planking requires some bending in at least two diminutions, and the thinner planks, depending on the wood type, may be less forgiving. You would really do well to check out the planking articles here: Database of Articles and Downloads
  5. Gregory
    There was some discussion about this recently.. Jaager's comments are correct..
  6. Gregory
    The older Mamoli kits all had the stem and keel as part of the plywood backbone, and the instructions call for the veneer covering. This is also the case with many other kits that do not provide separate stem and keel parts.. My Corel Resolution is a good example.
  7. Gregory
    It's just a government mandate, and they have to pull something out of their.... hat..
  8. Gregory
    Very few, double plank kits have a rabbet, which is a kind of groove, where the ends of the planks would sit flush with the stem or stern post. If there is no rabbet, you have to bevel the inside edge and fit it flush with the stem, keel and stern. There are countless good examples here, but I think YT did a particularly good job on his Mamoli Victory..
  9. Gregory
    When just getting started, I think a big difference is the quality of the instructions.. The Medway longboat or the Model Shipways 18th Century Armed Longboat 1:24 Scale are great options in this regard.. You also might want to consider the MODEL SHIPWAYS 18TH CENTURY LONGBOAT.. Great price and a decent tool package. Also great instructions by Chuck..
  10. Gregory
    I think I had some of that same plywood a while back..😄
  11. Gregory
    I just remembered I borrowed a few of these from the Admiral for light clamping. They are small. light and still have a pretty good bite.. Multipurpose Sewing Clips
  12. Gregory
    I think that is an excellent idea. I don't think a precise color match would be as important as the over-all appearance.
  13. Gregory
    Here is a way to explore an alternate deck without damaging the kit provided one. You can transfer a template to tissue paper. Then you glue your planks to the tissue paper, allowing for the waterway . If it is satisfactory when finished, you can glue the whole thing to the existing deck. I have done this with success on some small projects, and it should work at this level also.
  14. Gregory
    The smallest I can find are about 1 inch.. Miniature Clothes pins Might be the smallest available..
  15. Gregory
    I think you might find this section from the ModelExpo Syren helpful.. https://modelexpo-online.com/assets/images/documents/MS2260-Syren-Instructions-Chapter-17.pdf The look of the tops would be very similar.
  16. Gregory
    Info about battens is very good to know..
  17. Gregory
    I can't argue with what works for you, but did you ever try using an iron without the tabs? Yes it buckles, but with the iron you can just flatten the buckles out..
  18. Gregory
    Suggest to the wife that you want to hone your skills a bit before running the risk of damaging the wonderful kit she bought you.. There may be many suggestions, but my favorite for a first kit is the 1:48 Longboat from ModelExpo. It comes with a nice set of tools. It has really great instructions that will help with most wood kits going forward. Sign up for emails at ModelExpo and watch for nice discounts.
  19. Gregory
    I agree Frankie. This has become my go-to place for rigging details ( Not necessarily the run of the rigging ) and deck fittings for cutters.
  20. Gregory
    Ooops.. Solved my problem.
  21. Gregory
    There is something wrong here.. Your tools and work area are much too neat and clean..😄 Seriously, that is a very nice start. I look forward to watching your progress... I particularly like your work board with the drawers underneath.. I am going to shamelessly steal that idea..
  22. Gregory
    Your links would indicate it ( on the left ) is the final color at this point. I don't think it is a color I would be comfortable with if I was building the model. I think most observers would question it, as a lot of them seem to be doing now. I think Druxey's comments above, carry a lot of weight.
  23. Gregory
    Are you sure the picture on the left is the final color, and not some sort of primer?
  24. Gregory
    For what it is worth, MicroMark makes an adjustable fence like the one shown for the Dremel saw.. Accuriser The Microlux 4" saw was probably the best before Byrnes came along.
  25. Gregory
    Here is the actual drawing with a ruler overlayed. This will not print to actual size. I will send you a PM with the image that should print to actual size.. It looks like the Bower Anchor is about 75mm at 1:96. PS As we discussed in our PM exchange, I think this scale - 1/96 - is off.. Seems off by maybe a factor of 2, and is actually 1:48

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