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  1. Dave_E
    WOW! Where is this going to end up being displayed? 👍
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    Ok Fellers, Ran into my first “how am I going to do this” moment. Tell me there’s a method to carve out all the gun and view ports in the bullworks, other than a mini file set.
  3. Dave_E
    Congratulations on your retirement. I’m a month into mine. New way of life… thank goodness for the ships. 😁
  4. Dave_E
    After researching the online hobby shops and sponsors here on MSW when I was deciding what and where to buy and comparing prices etc., the price of a kit on eBay or Amazon.com was my first clue something was amiss.
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    Progress... I think. Started the 2nd planking. I glued the 1st 2 top planks on prebent with PVA and clamps. I got done and could see daylight in a couple spots, nothing major, but that's not the tight fit we all strive for. Glued the 3rd and 4th plank using the prebend and CA. Now we're cooking with oil! 😀 However, as I look at the bottom of the 4th plank... am I going to have to chamfer an edge of the next plank or will the Chuck bending" take care of a gap? I see a gap coming with out chamfer. Something that can be sanded out? Also have one Garboard plank in next to the keel. Should I put in a second, before laying out for the planking?
  6. Dave_E
    Outstanding work Sir! 👍 What material did you use for your alligator clip covers? Excellent idea.
  7. Dave_E
    Hi Greg, Welcome to the forum! This is the place for all your questions, many experienced, knowledgeable folks reside here.👍🙂
  8. Dave_E
    Looking mighty fine. 👍
  9. Dave_E
    Press onward! 👍🙂 I’ve pulled up my watch chair.
  10. Dave_E
    Is that rope maker for hire? 😆 Outstanding! 👍
  11. Dave_E
    Hi Peter. This is the place where learning happens. 👍😀
  12. Dave_E
    Wow, moving along! After seeing your carving… I have a new respect for solid hull models. I’ve pulled up my follow chair. Also watching your rigging work prior to stepping the mast.
  13. Dave_E
    Welcome to the forum! All the answers are here! 👍😀
  14. Dave_E
    Excellent idea, thank you, Yes, I'm going to paint below the waterline... I'll use the dark purple ones down there and mix up the rest.
  15. Dave_E
    Hi All, Another newb question. Got out the walnut planking that came in the Amati kit. As you can see, 3 noticeable shades of color. On the first build... random picks for the next piece?
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    Thanks Lyle, I’ll take you up on that. As I look at others work, the authenticity is one of the things that grabs me. I salvaged the 1st planking… (I think) think I’ll go for it. Would one of the plank cutter tools be in order? Best place to read up on plank splice patterns?
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    2nd Planking question (I'm asking simply because I don't know). I think all would concur that a first time builder's project is going to have it's share of boo-boos etc.. However while I've been building, I am reviewing others builds and noticing things that pertain to authenticity. Decking and planking come to mind first. As we all could guess, a 100' ship was not made with 100' planks and decking. These double planked models can get away with the first planking being all one piece planks. Authenticity can then be done on the second planking, no? My question to you is should I attempt the authentic planking on this my first build, or stick with the kit "one piece" planks? Your recommendations that is.
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    I see many builders who’s planks are in sections. I would assume they are to scale length that a ship of this size would use? Did the kit come this way or did you cut the long planks down that were supplied? Other than authenticity sis there a reason to plank like this, easier or harder? Just doing some learning here. 😊
  19. Dave_E
    Fantastic! My chair is ready. 👍😄
  20. Dave_E
    OUTSTANDING! Makes me want to go buy a plastic airplane model. 😄 Absolutely no no malice intended with my use of the word plastic. A plastic model would be the only way I could ever build something like this that could even resemble this level of modeling talent. 👍
  21. Dave_E
    Spent some time on the CVAs of the 1970’s. Nice build, I’m following for sure! 👍
  22. Dave_E
    Very nice Michael! 👍😀
  23. Dave_E
    Howdy, welcome! 👍 🙂
  24. Dave_E
    Hi Ulises, I’m sitting in my favorite following chair. 👍🙂
  25. Dave_E
    Outstanding! Certainly a bar for us new guys to strive for. 👍

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