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    Hi All, What's your opinion on building larger scale ships? Obviously they are going to be longer and higher, that goes without saying. Suppose that's not an issue with your space. Are they easier to build? Pros and cons of adventuring into larger scale? Is a 1:50 that much different than your run of the mill 1:64?
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    Opened everything up, looks to be in good order and complete. Start with something easy like the cradle. 😄 Also noted the cannons are all metal... better research the metal prep for painting etc.. Also noted I am definitely going to have to get some sort of magnifier to see some of these tiny weeny parts.
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    Greetings Everyone, The Lady arrived a few days ago. I've been picking up ship building tools, doing lots of research and got the work bench turned into a ship yard. You may notice the tools on the peg board don't look like model ship building tools... I have built 6 classical and 4 acoustic guitars. The bench was also an RC helicopter and airplane hanger for a few years, and now it's being converted to a shipyard. I retire in 19 days and will get at it. 🙂
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    Hi Rick, From one new guy to another, welcome! Dave
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    Hi All, Watching videos like crazy as this planking thing to a newbie looks daunting. I watched the lady from the Ukraine use a nailer exclusively. Sure looks like a good way to crush or crack some structure. I see others use map pins, rubber bands and all manner of clamps. Is there a consensus by the experts for the newbie on what technique to start with? Dave
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    Hi Everyone, So this 64 year old has eyes that are bad enough not to see anything up close without my glasses. So I’m thinking I’m absolutely going to need either some magnifier glasses or an LED magnifier glass. Any recommendations? Pros and cons of either type? Maybe nothing and just good lighting? Dave
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    Hi Everyone, I'm new to wooden ship building. Always wanted to, just never did. I built plenty of plastic tall ship kits in my youth where you could include the "plastic" sails or build it with bare yards. In the real world, the only time you'd see a tall ship with naked arms is when all the canvas would be removed for repair or ship layup or something like that, no? Anyway... has anyone added sails to these kits that come with naked spars and yards? Did I get the terminology correct? Dave
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    Very Nice Sir, I just ordered my Lady this morning. What colors and brand of paints did you use? Dave
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    Very Nice! Just ordered my Lady this morning. What colors and brand of paints did you use? Dave
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    Hi All, Getting the new shipyard equipped. Do any of you ahve a recommendation on which "Ship Modelers Shop Notes" to start with, volume 1 or volume 2? Which book will help the newbie the most? Dave
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    Hi All, Getting ready for the first build (Amati Lady Nelson), who has built their first ship and wished they had started with a building slip? When during the build process is it most useful? Dave
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    Thanks! Quite a bit more expensive... I would possibly consider it for the sake of the membership, however it's out of stock.
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    Hello Everyone, Very nice to find this site! I have always wanted to build a wooden ship... built lots of plastic ships when I was younger. I am retiring next month, have a nice work area and have decided to jump in. I have been reading the forums and looking at the build logs. WOW! So much to learn and so many good resources! I am thinking about Amati's Lady Nelson for my first build. However I also see the 1/2 hull on this site. That might be a good one to start on first. Opinions on either of these are certainly welcome, and opinions for a first build. Also had a question about the actual ship size. Is it easier to build a ship of larger scale? Are all the ship kits out there generally the same scale? Look forward to meeting many of you - Dave

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