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  1. Jay 1
    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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    Thanks for the photo and info., Sarge--that's a nice piece of kit. I esp. like the extension piece--that's what originally caught my eye. This must be great for accurately determining waterlines and a host of other things. I think I'll be doing some shopping! Jay
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    Thanks, Tim!
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    Beautiful start, Augie, but even more importantly, congratulations to you and your wife! Forty years is wonderful--my hat's off to you both! Jay
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    Nice work, Tim--everything looks really great! Looking forward to the next phases. Thanks for the great shot of the Creole and Atlantic--ditto on Elia's question of when the race/shot occurred? Jay
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    Richard, seeing how you taper the mast will be a build highlight--looking forward to learning what you come up with! Jay
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    Very nice work, Sarge. I like your leveling setup--is that a modified digital caliper? If you don't mind, would you post a little more about it, please? Jay
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    Janet, Norman's spot on with birch dowels. Even if you use conditioner or etc. with birch, it still is very hit or miss. I recently had some birch dowels that I conditioned and then stained--they came out blotchy and looked awful, so I painted over these. If your kit has birch dowels that you want to stain, you may want to use a different hardwood. Since you're in the UK, Cornwall Boats will be an excellent resource for replacement dowels. Jay
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    Hi Richard, here's an entire thread about x-y tables & dremels. I didn't read through the posts but perhaps it'll be helpful: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1643-x-y-attachment-for-dremel/ I use an x-y w/ my Proxxon & it's OK for very light stuff, but want to do more robust milling so will likely upgrade to a regular mill in the coming year. Jay
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    Here's a link to an assortment of methods for bending planks: http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/Framing_and_Planking/Plank_Bending.pdf Jay
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    Some how, I missed seeing your latest post Sam--thanks for the thanks! You had several very difficult calls to make with this project; given the challenges of many of the kit's dimension errors, you carefully weighed the pros and cons of those problems and came up with great solutions to this model's challenges. She's going to be a beauty when you're finished! Sails? Sails? You don't need no stinkin' sails! Jay
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    Richard, I'm pulling up a chair for your build as well! I also have the Amati kit but won't be starting it for awhile--you're spot on that it's a lovely kit! Jay
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    Y'all did a beautiful job on 'er! She's a fine looking boat, Bob--looking forward to seeing your next build. Jay
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    This is great--she's coming together very well! Really looking forward to seeing how you shape the lifts and etc.--always have been curious half-hull models. Jay
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    Looking good, Tim! Like that DeWalt, too--nice piece of kit. Jay
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    Cast Your Anchor in Ontario has the Phantom: http://www.castyouranchorhobby.com/item--Phantom--MS2027 You may also want to give eBay a go--there usually are a number of Phantoms listed. Jay
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    Chuck, I also like the gray line. If there's enough demand and you decide to stock it, I'll purchase some for my next build when the line is available. Thanks, Jay
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    Wishing you a smooth and fast recovery, Eddie! Jay
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    Thanks Sam! Shoot, a lot of the fun with build logs, in addition to the build, is the banter and camaraderie--I like your sense of humor and fun, shipmate! And I still ain't talkin' about bloody sails (getting ready to hang some on my current build...I'm either a glutton for punishment or an idiot
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    A couple of threads have also been recently started about cases: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3011-how-to-do-maritime-suit-taylored-glass-cases-for-displaying-models/?hl=%2Bdisplay+%2Bcase#entry84481 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2802-display-cases/?hl=%2Bdisplay+%2Bcase Jay

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