Lucius Molchany
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Thanks!Now I look forward to my next project....when I decide what It shall be!
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Having finished up my Swift I now want to step up to a multi gun-decked 18th or 19th century warship.The kit must be POB,have good instructions ,and have high quality components.Any ideas?
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Ok!Looks like she is done!Not bad for my first pob build but overall I am pleased with it.The next project will hopefully lead to great things to come!
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Cut and routed the base board.i made a oak cartouche for a nameplate.
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Before I cut and rout the baseboard,I made an oak cradle that will hold the Swift on the base board.
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The kit did not include any decals,so I spelled out the name in vinyl stick on letters in a curved orientation on the transom.I clear coated them to make sure that they do not peel off in the future.
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Yes it would not do to have it damaged,
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Yeah!I wonder if I can make a rolling cradle to make it go up and down the ways as if it is being launched.Now that would be cool!
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Thanks!I am thinking of making a launch way as a topper to the oak base I intend to use.How does that sound?
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Added Old Glory to the main mast and she is nearing completion.
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i have heard other members recommend Egyptian cotton for sail material so I will probably use that.
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I like the look of those sails but My wife and I do not know how to sew.What fabric should I ask for when I go to the craft store and how do i determine how much i need?Plus I will need a way to determine the proper shape and size.
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Worked pretty well!
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I came up with this little gadget to hold the deadeye in proper position while i thread the line through them.
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How long do you soak it in the coffee?
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I am currently building a 1982 version of the AL Swift and this version does not include the sails.The new version does include the sails and I wonder if I can order a set from AL?
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Set the main mast and did some further rigging.
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I was considering it.Maybe I should go to Dots and get some cloth for the sails.
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I decided to mount up the main mast first due to the long spanker boom.I am glad that I used 5 min epoxy as it allows you to adjust the rake fore and aft.The rigging took a lot of time because I had to be sure to do it according to the plans.The tiny blocks made running the thread through them somewhat difficult.
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Mocked up the yard after fitting the brass on.
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I used .80 styrene for lower doubling and a piece of sheet brass for the upper.The top mast is warped a bit but it is ok because the mast is raked anyway.
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Tapered the foremast with my old Stanley block plane.I then chucked it into the cordless drill and held it against sandpaper.
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Got the bilge pump together..
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A little more work.I really like the ogee arch of the bow rail!Even if not correct for the Swift it looks really cool!
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