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Oldsalt1950

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  • Birthday 12/29/1950

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  1. Welcome to the forum Aeneus. I'm sure you will find it rewarding in many ways, there is much to learn on your journey, but we all learn from the experience. Jim
  2. Powder and shot were put in boxes and moved to the ready position before engagement. Once an enemy was sighted and the crew was called to battle stations, shot and powder were transferred from the ammo locker to the guns. You have to remember it took some time to actually start an engagement once an enemy was sighted back in the age of sail. Crews often had hours before actually firing a shot after an enemy sighting. Jim
  3. The Russians used 240mm cables, but electromagnets were also used to degausse ships. Jim
  4. Looks great. I have a question though. Wouldn't the binnacle be aft of the ships wheel so you can read the compass? As it is positioned it looks near impossible to do so. Either that or reverse the ships wheel mounting. Jim
  5. Dave, you can use the knock out piece from the frame at that location for the template of the bulkhead/removeable panels. The tough part is deciding and making the windows, and the raised trim. Jim
  6. It has to be scratch built, and you'll find yourself taking many measurements to ensure it looks correct. It is a challenge to get it looking like the plans. Take your time with it and you'll do just fine. Jim
  7. Really starting to look like a ship now. Once second planking starts things will slow down a bit and slow down even more at the rigging phase. She is looking really sharp Kevin. Jim
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