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    You can do the same with a Sherline, provided the thickness of the stock does not exceed 3/8". I found that turning long lengths of wood into masts was very difficult due to deflection over the lathe bed (on longer yards and masts). I believe it easier to make them as per the original by turning them into eight, then sixteen sided blanks before rounding them by hand. There is an excellent description in Antscherl's Rigging a Sixth Rate Sloop of War. Personally, if I was to purchase another Sherline lathe it would have the smaller bed.
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    Just marvelous, Johann. What a beautiful, neat soldering job.
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    If you loved Volume I, you will love Volume II. It is just as beautiful in terms of photography and text.It's interesting to note the differences in building and displaying models between the French and British during this period.
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    Actually, Chuck's completed Confederacy would be more appropriately be labelled a Georgian style model. Admiralty, or Navy Board style, usually refers to a model left in frame. If this is something you'd like to try I'd suggest starting with a cross-section model such as Echo, Triton. or bomb vessel cross-section. All three projects include excellent instructions for framing a contemporary ship model and will provide excellent practice for modelling a complete vessel in this manner. I believe the Hobby Mill provides framing sets for all three projects.
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    What an amazing house, Daniel. Stick some cannons in those lower windows and it could stand for a thousand years.
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    Love those barrels with individual staves even though they're mostly hidden by the lattice work and doors. Such attention to detail makes this a truly unique model.
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    Excellent stack of frames, Rusty!
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    I've not seen a mast quite like that before. Thanks for sharing this unusual build with us. Your workmanship is superb!
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    Splendid work Johann. Each carronade is a beautiful little model unto itself
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    Wonderful work, as always, Karl. Are you cutting the mortises for the carlings with the beams already glued in place or prior to fixing the beams?
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    Nicely done, Andy. She's a beautiful Pegasus.
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    Perfectly built up paneled doors and bulkheads, Alex!
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    Gorgeous model, Peter. Give Dan my compliments!
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    Congratulations on the laying of the keel, Ed. I'm really looking forward to this build.
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    Problem is I believe Jim needs to sell something like 400 units to make it profitable. But if we each bought ten each...
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    Oscillating spindle sander!
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    Just ask Jim. He's always happy to provide this information.
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    Also looking forward to this build Ed. have you decided how you will build the hull? Frames, lifts, POB? I don't believe I've seen an historically correct plank on frame clipper ship model although I'm sure they exist.
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    Congratulations, Chris, you have elevated kit development to it's highest level yet!
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    Lovely Toni. You must have found the miniature hinge pins we included for those photo-etched hinges
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    Just from seeing your boxing joint, Albert, I can tell you're going to make a beautiful Naiad.
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    SaturnV, If I understand your question correctly you are referring to the bevel of the frames. In the bow, the fore edge of each frame needs to be shaped to fay into the aft edge of the next frame. I would recommend not pre-bevelling the frames unless you are very experienced. It is best to install all the frames first, then bevel with 80 grit sandpaper, gouges etc. Once properly bevelled the frames will have a smooth surface for the planking to land on.
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    Alex, Are all the carvings cast as well? What about the rigols over the ports. They are quite nice.
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    Extraordinary work, Alex! The craftsmanship of yourself and Dr Mike are among the best anywhere. Perhaps you could persuade him to post his latest work here also.
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    Your workmanship is very Dr. Mike-like, Alexy, and I can't think of a better complement. Is that a butter knife, razor or what?

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