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    Sure--they're great glues for POF & POB builds. Indeed, PVA glues are the glues of choice for building ships. Elmer's, Gorilla, and TiteBond (I personally like TiteBond) to name a few, are all excellent choices. Indeed, most builders don't use CA at all or very rarely. PVAs take more time to cure; however, they're much easier to de-bond when goofs happen. Jay
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    Elia, I've seen it done on other model building sites (may want to give the subject a Google). Basically you prime, then use darker & then lighter shades of browns. Leave brush marks if you want to simulate grain. Given the sizes of most blocks, I'm not sure how well the technique will work--you'll likely have to experiment to see what may work. Jay
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    It's one of my regularly used tools--love it that it does mm, decimals, & fractions. Am considering a similar height gauge, too--nice for setting up tools and probably waterlines, too. Jay
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    A nice addition for any type of heated plank bender (I use ME's also along with an Aeropiccola bender) is this temp control. I found one on eBay for a very reasonable price--they're spendy if you purchase one new. However, it's really nice for ensuring you don't scorch or too quickly dry out wood you're forming a bend in. http://products.mmnewman.com/item/hot-tools/dial-temp-for-hot-tools/item-1782? Jay
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    Wefalck, that's an awesome idea--thank you for sharing it with us! Jay
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    Jim, in addition to the OSSs, I know there will be many who'd buy a serving machine. Features like being able to lock in position both the line being served and the serving line feed would be nice--this would keep tension on both lines while freeing one's hands to tie off, glue, cut or etc. a finished line that's been served. Having hook attachments for seizing blocks would be great. A tensioned feed system for the serving line would be another nice feature (would work well with a locking setup). Having one end be moveable would be great, too; then one could move it toward the other end for seizing blocks or etc. Many machines require wrapping the running end of the line being served around crank spindles or etc.--a spool to hold and secure the running line would likely be a nicer alternative and keep line out of gears and etc. OK I'll shut up... Jay
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    Great catch and recovery, Sumner; your fix looks really good! I'm now really holding off with doing much on the build until I get more info. Hopefully I'll be up and running with drafting software fairly soon--I'm definitely checking that stern bulkhead piece before I do any gluing. There are a number of other things I want to get more info. on, too--particularly the stern companionway. Looking forward to seeing your 2nd planking! Jay
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    Thanks Brian--think I know what's going to be my next tool purchase!
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    Thanks Brian--just did a MSW search--they look great. I've been using an old contraption (an old Dobson "string-a-long") that's not so great... Is there much twisting to the line that's being seized? Jay
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    While it's not powered, a seizing machine, with a take spool for the seizing thread, to go with your ropewalk would be an awesome tool! Jay
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    Hi Sumner, Thanks for posting the Alert links--very nice! After reading Gregor's post in my log and yours, I'm holding off on doing much building until I can get lines off the plans. I'm guessing it'll be at least a couple of weeks before I have plans and the lines taken off of them, but I'll definitely post what I find out. Not sure if you saw my log post about the Fly's plans at the NMM, but the plans show the tiller position (http://prints.rmg.co.uk/art/491174/Fly_1763) in relation to the companionway. I bet you're right about the knees--Gregor also mentioned there were issues with the stern, too. Lol about re-building! I learned the hard way from my early builds to not use CA--it's a bear when it comes to tearing apart something that needs to be rebuilt... Cheers, Jay
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    Tim, those Wiltons are nice pieces of kit; looks like you're ready to makes some wood mayhem! Jay
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    Lookin' good, Tim--you're about ready for some serious cutting! I think a separate rudder will look sharp--like John said, there will be a distinct line between it and the stern post. Jay
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    Excellent, Robbyn! Glad to hear that things have shifted and that all is feeling more settled--perfect space to be in for serving some lines! Jay
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    Overall so far, I've liked the kit--esp. since it was fashioned by CNC instead of being cut by laser. Haven't done much in the way of building yet; mainly just research and thinking through a few aspects of the build (the thinking through part is from lessons learned on my 1st builds--lol ). I'll look forward to seeing your interpretations of the NMM plans. I'm guessing the set I ordered won't arrive for awhile (then, will need to get data into a drawing program). Sounds like we're going to take a similar approach to our builds in this respect. I didn't realize the kit's stern and counter differ from the plans, so will take a closer look at those areas once I have the plans in hand and can see the details better. Glad work has eased off for you and that you can now get some work in--looking forward to seeing your approach to the planking! Saw some of your planking pictures go up as I was writing this--thanks for sharing the pics and wholly agree with what you said about those that excel at it! Cheers, Jay
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    Sumner, thanks for re-posting your build log--looking forward to following your progress and learning from you! Jay
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    John, Yep that pig iron would add a bit of weight! Out of curiosity, I used Goodwin's info on the liquid stores he cites for the Alert to estimate a weight with all the barrels full (water) and it comes out to about 9,667 kilos (21,315 lbs)--couldn't resist the number crunching, I'm an accountant by trade. What you said about the crew and sail rigging makes sense...bet an experienced crew could get things right in a jiffy! Jay
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    John, thanks for the re-post; it's a wonderful image of the Stag. Yep, how these cutters stayed upright with the amounts of sail they carried.... Yet the basic design persisted for about 75+ years... In addition to their wide beams, I wonder if the weights of below deck stores was a contributing stability factor (definitely crew abilities)? Jay
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    John, Thanks so much for enlightening me and for your help--most appreciated! Wow, that's a fortunate and critical cutter detail for a modeler to have in the plans! I've been studying NMM cutter plans for a bit now so when I saw your post I was immediately curious. No such similar luck from what I've thus far seen in various plans that I've viewed (though have gleaned a wealth of other details). Looking forward to seeing your build continue to unfold! Jay
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    John, I'm fond of cutters and yours is a lovely build--really outstanding craftsman and research! As I was reading through your log, I saw that you mentioned the Stag wasn't clinker planked and that you could tell this by the plans (I think Goodwin mentions in his AOS Alert that most cutters after ~1800 weren't clinker planked). I looked at your plan photo but the resolution wasn't so great. So wanted to ask how can one tell--is it in the plan notes or one of the plan views or....? I'm dinking with a Sherbourne build and would like to nail this aspect of the build down--likely it was clinker planked but.... Thanks for letting tug your ear on this! Again, your build is a real beauty! Jay
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    The plating, and entire build, look outstanding, Piet--well done! Jay
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    You've already received some wonderful suggestions from others, so won't add more to what's already been well said! Will say though that I definitely had times when I was extremely frustrated...stepping away helped me and saved my builds. You're not alone in what you're feeling, and I believe most of us experience similar feelings at some point with this hobby. Hang in there Robbyn, this too will pass! Jay
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    Bob, looking forward to watching this one unfold--fingers are crossed that you find plans! Jay
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    Glad everything went well, Eddie and welcome back! Randy's spot on: take care of you; Elsie won't mind waiting! Jay
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    Ed, I'm looking forward to following along--spot on about this genre being neglected! Thanks for filling in some of that gap with project. Jay

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