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    I commiserate with you Mij. I decided to discard my first fully framed Swan model after one year because I was not happy with the quality of my earlier work. I rebuilt it in less than half the time and the results were definitely worth it. For some people the finished model is the destination, for others it's the journey that matters most.
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    So sorry for your loss, Andy. Some of my earliest memories revolve around the time spent in my Grandfather's workshop, watching him build furniture. I'm sure my love of woodworking stemmed from these early years. It sounds like you were very close to yours also. May you have fond memories of time spent with him. Greg
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    Very nice job on those crossed loding knees, Remco! I love your little pin holders.
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    Here's my technique, Antony. It's very simple.
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    Wonderful job on the cross-section, Ben. But you don't have to be finished. We have posted several updates on our website to fit her out if you're so inclined.
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    Stunning work as always, Karl. What adhesive did you use to bind the ballast and cannon balls together?
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    Is there any more complex part of the ship to model than the transom and quarter galleries with all those compound angles? Keep those wonderful photos coming Gaetan.
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    You, Sir, are a fine modeler!
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    What a beautiful model of a beautiful ship, Bruce!
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    Both boats look terrific, Dan. Also love the Gothborg full sized figurehead. Great start on your figurehead.
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    My first attempt at 3D printing was not quite up to snuff. I used the company Shapeways and had a designer make the 3D model at a very small cost. I then had the cannons printed in several different materials. Unfortunately, none of them matched the CNC turned brass cannon (far right in photo below) in quality. 3D printing does have the advantage, however, of being able to incorporate features such as the Monogram and vent plates. They probably look better than most kit cannons so certainly something to consider. I wonder if there are other printers capable of printing finer detail.
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    Excellent summary, Remco. There are no short cuts to building a fully framed ship model. Your review is the best recipe for success that I've seen. In addition, as a sort of primer on framing a model one might consider one of the cross sections such as Echo, Triton or the bomb ketch.
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    Nice rider, Antony! I'm always amazed at how closely the builders of full sized ships such as Victory were able to mate these timbers to the underlying planks of varying thicknesses.
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    Alex has been given the rare honor of being designated Master Modeler on his Russian ship model forum. It's easy to see why.
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    Awesome photos, Ryland. There were some terrific models on display!
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    Sweet joinery, Rusty!
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    Great idea for those cannon balls, Rusty. It's hard to tell from the photo but did you pare back the inside edge of the mortar clamp so that the beam fits properly athwartships?
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    Or maybe he only shows one side
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    Wonderful, Karl. What angle did you set on the table saw for the staves? What material did you use for the hoops? Greg
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    Congratulations, John. She turned out beautifully. Greg
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    Grate gratings, Remco!
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    She's looking very sweet, Rusty!
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    Gold standard, Giorgio!
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    I received my Volume II today and it's everything one could hope for. The accompanying CD with patterns and illustrations as well as printed plans make this one of the most well documented model builds I've ever seen. Ed and Bob (SeaWatch Books) have done a great service for ship modelers in general and plank on frame modelers in particular.
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    Excellent start MJ! I love the indexed setup you're using. Insuring the frames are centered and the maximum height of breadth is where it belongs should be relatively easy with this jig.

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