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    Let me know how they turn out, Mark. I've done it that way also (Clay Feldman published the technique many moons ago). It worked fine but I realized I didn't make the scores deep enough to accommodate the round up the first time.
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    Not sure how you found this list Archjofo but I'm very happy you did. Your work is beautiful, both wooden and metal.
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    That's a great start, Ben. make sure that when drilling and inserting the treenails you position them below the rabbet as per the illustration.
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    Great job Rusty. if I may make a suggestion - make a port template out of scrap wood. Use that blank of wood as a guide when raising the cast frame 3 aft. It is very important to get the spacing between the toptimbers 2 fore and 3 aft exactly correct and this spacer really helps.
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    The paper I use is thin, acid free paper. I'll see if I can thickness it later.
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    Damn but your work brings a smile to my face Remco!
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    Brilliant work, Mati!
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    Looking great, Toni. So much more to go, though. How many years are you into her at this point?
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    Thats a lovely stern section Zbigniew.
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    Ed, The decision to replace the knee of the head and you execution of the rebuild makes us all aspire to be better modelers. As someone who has often done these rebuilds I know that making the decision and anticipation of the work are usually far worse than the actual repair.
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    Thanks, Jeff, Good stuff. I've also experienced ten perfect planks the the next few bending. Thanks for the explanation.
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    I know what you mean Maury. I just finished fairing the starboard side of my Speedwell model and it took me almost five days. I actually start with 60 grit paper. Keep applying those pencil marks to show the low spots. I find that I can actually hear when she's faired.
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    Welcome back, Bill. Thanks for sharing a current photo of your beautiful model.
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    Thank you for the very useful tips gentlemen. I will certainly try Jeff's tip about creating a bit more back clearance on the fence as I often do get binding. Jeff, do you set the .005 gap with a feeler gage? I'll also try using a splitter.
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    Congratulations on the completion of a very difficult area, Rusty. You've done her proud!
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    I'm afraid I did mine in a much simpler fashion, Maury. I simply placed a small billet of the correct sided dimension on top of the sill and traced the pattern from the adjacent toptimber. This way the bottom is guaranteed to sit flush on the sill. The accompanying photo shows the short toptimber after being cut with the scrollsaw.
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    In addition, Maury, I would use a fine x-Acto blade or better still, small holes drilled down the center of the spacer to slice it in two. That way you can easily debond each glued joint individually. If you glued the bottom of the sill to the spacers it will probably come out with them but sills are easily replaced. Just apply alcohol to the mortises and scrape out any residual glue.
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    Love the way you've fitted the well and shot locker onto the keelson and strakes. It's a difficult job to do without gaps and considering you won't see it later on, it reflects the no-compromise approach you're taking in building this model.
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    Those guns are exquisite Girogio. Each is a little work of art. Yous should send one to each member of the list! The black finish on the unadorned gun (the one without decorations) - how did you achieve it. It's a perfect black finish for a cannon.
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    Terrific job on the hardest part of the framing, Clay. The rest is just repetition and goes fairly fast. Spend extra time keeping those sills in line.
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    That depends on the era and nation of the ship, Al. If you are talking about a late 1700 era British warship the 32 pounder cannon was about 9' 6". At 1/4" scale that would be roughly 60 mm. You can purchase 55 mm cast barrels from A. Baranov which are quite exceptional but pricey. You may reach him at shipmodelscontact@yandex.ru
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    Doris, I'm not usually a fan of figures on ship models but yours complement the model perfectly. May I ask how you made them (or where you purchased them)?
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    Beautiful job, Rusty!
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    Your block and tackle certainly pass the close up muster, Remco! Just for reference, what are the dimensions on the background grid squares...1/4"?
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    Uh oh, Bob...looks like you're still paying for last weekend!

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