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    Retired Texas Police Officer, flying RC planes, woodworking, building model kits, military history.

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    Don Yes, I agree, all very good points. I will consider a log for sure. For me not yet retired, it will be a longer build than if I was so it may be hit and miss. I am sure this build will take quite a while. My biggest concern right now is creating the new bulkheads and keeping the same contour of the hull as I go along. With the spacings for what I will need. I will need to make quite a few more.
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    This great info. You have have been super helpful. As I get further along, would it be possible for us to talk over the phone? I will have some more questions, it would be easier to go over it over the phone than all the typing, LOL. Thanks again Don
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    Wow, thanks for all the info Don. Sounds like you really have a good amount of knowledge for a project like this. What would you recommend for the keel / main stringer? This thing will have a long span with a lot of deflection if it is not strong at the keel. Thanks
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    Hey guys, I just did this bulkhead in CAD. Can anyone tell me if I am on the right track here? Thanks
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    WOW!!! That is incredible work. I hope my project turns out just 1/10th as nice as yours.
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    Yes, precisely.
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    Hi Bob Yes, that is the kind material info I am looking for. I was planning to use doubled up paneling board for the bulkheads and 1/4" stringers that I rip on my table saw from 16ft. long 2x4's so there is no joints from front to back. Sounds like I may want to go with plywood for the bulkheads???
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    Hi Phil This will be a indoor static display. Thanks
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    Thanks Roger I will more than likely build this just as I have always built my airplanes. I will trace out the bulkheads in AutoCAD, print them individually, glue to the wood and cut them out with my bandsaw. I will cut stringer slots in the bulkheads. Once all the strips are glued in, I will start adding the planking. Once everything is planked and sanded, I will fiberglass the hull. My question is primarily what kind of wood I could use for the bulkheads and stringers. I was thinking of doubling wall paneling for the bulkheads and ripping white pine 2x4's into 1/4" square strips for the stringers. I can buy these in 16ft. long so all the stringers will not have to be spliced. Thanks again
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    Yes, just the hull
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    Hello everyone. I am embarking on a 1:72 scale static wood replica of the USS Forrestal. At 1:72 it will be 14'-3" long, end to end. I have been building balsa RC airplanes for decades but never a ship so this will be a new new experience. Can someone please advise the best kind of wood to use on something like this? Thanks Zack

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