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Some photos of the problem area might help, Michael, but in general the best way to get that sharp bow is by shaping the stem post to the correct profile and letting the planks into a rabbet cut into the stem. John -
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Jim Lad replied to Steve D's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Steve, Thanks for the 'heads up' on that one. I'll set the hard drive to record. John -
SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Jim Lad replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Bob, Your styrene with melt and then catch fire at about the same time your wood does (catch fire, not melt). And yes, you do need help - like the rest of us - but not from a chemist. Have you thought of consulting Dr. Per? John -
Good on yer, Sjors!! John
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Robbyn and Meredith - thanks for the support, ladies! Mark - I couldn't believe it when I saw that I'd only pinned 6 of the chain plates. I hope I haven't forgotten anything else! John
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Just a small update on the Stag. I had some extra time at the museum yesterday so I was able to get a little more done - not much, as it's school holidays here and the museum was crowded, but I was able to at least get a start on rigging the shrouds. No photos today as I didn't have the camera with me, but I promise to have updated photos next week when I'm in. The really funny thing was that when I started to check the first port pair of shrouds for length, the chainplate pulled free as soon as I put a little weight on the deadeye! When I checked I found that I'd forgotten to pin the two forward chainplates on the port side! Boy, did I feel a dill!!! Thankfully this sort of oversight is easily rectified and all is now well (for the time being, at least)! John
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Nice to see that you're reconstructing your log, Jeff! John
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Nicely ring bolted Popeye! You can never have too many attachment points on deck. John
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SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Jim Lad replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Tom, Hot enough not to melt the syrene! The heat will soften the styrene and make it easy to shape - I think Andy's suggestion of hot water would be the best method of heating the sheet for an application such as this. Maybe Andy can give some more practical directions. John -
That's an excellent method of ensuring accurate railings Ilhan! John
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Yes, quite possibly, Bob. There are so many fine models here that you sometimes lose track - call it old age! John
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That looks a very nice little figure - and I mean little if that's a No. 11 scalpel blade in the photo. How big are these nuts? John
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Just catching up, Bob. That's one very pretty yacht and will make a fine model! John
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Best of lick with the desktop, Michael. In the meantime - just keep making shackles! John
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If you have all your stuff stewn over the chart table I bet your 2nd mate gets p....d off when he wants to work on the charts! John
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SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Jim Lad replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
I don't build in styrene, Tom, but I don't see why the wheelhouse couldn't be made from one piece with a little judicious heating. John -
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Jim Lad replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Thanks for the overall view of the model, Tom. She's really looking good! John -
Why have I only just come across your beautiful build, Bob? Delighful work, mate! John
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Nice sails, Popeye and yes, the reef lines should be on both sides of the sail as you said. John
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Oh, yes! Delightful, Michael! John
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Daddy's Girl was certainly a step up, Scott, but I must say hios first boat is more like what I thought an American shrimp boat would look like! John
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Great pictures of your dad's boat, Scott - and I love the one of you at 16 with your dad. The model is coming along really well. I'm looking forward to seeing your updates. One thing about building your model on board - no one is going to tell the Old Man, "Hey, you can't leave that thing there!" John
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Very nice (as usual) Michael. John
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