wmherbert
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I did buy some blocks from Crafty Sailor and they turned out to be pretty much the same as the model shipways beautiful blocks. Made by master Korabel. And half the price
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Thanks all. Model expo apparently no longer sells their nicer blocks. Craft sailor blocks do look a lot like them As far as internal or external stopping. I've been building late 1800's fishing schooners. Not sure what is appropriate. Just saw posts about chuck's block. I think I'll wait for them if it's not going to be too long. I like to support his company. Seems like a nice guy
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Model shipways has apparently discontinued selling their "beautiful blocks" line of wooden blocks which I've been using and enjoying. Any other sources of a little nicer wooden block? Thanks Bill
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Beautiful job. How did you do the ratlines with wire? They came out very nice. Any tips? Bill
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Yes I meant 3/4 to 1 inch diameter of the chain not the link length. I had an 88 ft L.O.A schooner that had 5/8inch chain . Your link looks like just the right stuff. Thanks again to all, sure nice to be able to draw on the collective knowledge Bill
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Thanks. Looking at modelexpo site their chains are listed with different links per inch not size of chain
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Hi. I'm trying to figure what anchor chain to get for 1/4 inch to foot scale. Most chain for boats such as the fishing schooners I've been working would be 3/4 to 1 inch chain but I'm not sure what size in scale that would be Any help would be appreciated Bill
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Thanks for the great ideas. A frame. Wetting it and let it dry and contract is such a great solution Bill
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I just started making sails from silk span . First ship turned out ok but I couldn't get totally rid of the creases that came with it from being folded. Any suggestions? Ironing seem like it worked some but some are still there. Thanks
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Hi. You mentioned completing the Forester schooner. Any photos? Thoughts on the build? I have access to a kit and wondered what your experience was.
Bill
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