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  1. captainbob
    It's nice to see more of such a beautiful boat. Bob
  2. captainbob
    Yes, the tape is self sticking with a waxed paper backing. As for the plating, there was two was it was done. One was to start at the keel and lay the above panel overlapping the one below. The other method was to lay every other row of plating (1-3-5-7), then go back and lay the other rows (2-4-6) overlapping both the row below and above. According to the plans the Mariefred was plated by the second method. Bob
  3. captainbob
    Cleaver way to hold the glass. I'll have to remember that. Bob Sorry but I don't know how to get rid of the quote box.
  4. captainbob
    She's beautiful. Well done. Bob
  5. captainbob
    Thanks Patrick, it was a fun learning experience. So I guess I'm not too old to learn yet. Bob
  6. captainbob
    Thanks for the "fix". After almost a week with no updates I was getting anxious. Great detail work. Bob
  7. captainbob
    Thanks John. It was an enjoyable learning experience. Bob
  8. captainbob
    Ah, Lawrence, I wish I could take credit for the plating but I am only doing what I see Nils doing oh his "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse". Bob
  9. captainbob
    Thanks Nils, Yves and Keith, I referred to the aluminum as foil. Really it is an Aluminum tape used to tape the duct work in heating systems. Sorry about that. Bob
  10. captainbob
    Hi All, I have to move away from research for a while to build a little more. Or I will know everything there is to know about the Mariefred and never build her. The Mariefred is a very early (1903) steel boat. So like Nils (Mirabell61), I had to plate her, rivets and all. Maybe I shouldn’t say so but it was a lot easier that I thought it would be. The main problem is finding the right foil for the job. Most of what I found at the hardware store was too thin and doesn’t look right. There were four or five brands where us non-professionals find what we want. But walking down to the end of the store where the contractors go, I found the heaver foil that is needed. I found an old clock gear that I made into a ponce wheel and with just a little practice . . . here’s the results. I’ll accept it as a first try. Now paint and on to the rest of the boat. Bob
  11. captainbob
    Looks like a good start. There are not many who design the boat and then build it. Bob
  12. captainbob
    I use Draft Sight. I believe it is an old version of Auto Cad. A free copy is available at https://www.solidsolutions.co.uk/solidworks/free-tools/2d-cad-draftsight.aspx Solid Works Puts it out to interest people in drafting. At least that is what I've been told. Bob
  13. captainbob
    What A fine steamer you have and beautifully aged too. Well done. Bob
  14. captainbob
    Glad you're safe and alright. Bob
  15. captainbob
    Yes, and she's lovely. Bob
  16. captainbob
    Thank you for the info. But that means, the air stream most be very slow or, it would blow away the part you want to solder. Bob
  17. captainbob
    I must have missed something. What is the advantage of the hot air over the iron? Bob
  18. captainbob
    She's beautiful, let me know when she's ready to sail. I want to book passage. Bob
  19. captainbob
    She's a beautiful boat. Thank you for letting us watch your build. Bob
  20. captainbob
    Thanks, Matle. Those are the best pictures so far, but it's still hard to know exactly what is there. Is that a flower in the middle and a straight line to either side of it? Bob
  21. captainbob
    What beautiful boats. Well done. Bob
  22. captainbob
    That drill press is beautiful, plus it works. Well done. Bob
  23. captainbob
    Thanks, Popeye.
  24. captainbob
    That's one beautiful machine, Michael. Bob
  25. captainbob
    Thanks to all of you. The curved portion is frequently referred to as an eyebrow. But under the eyebrow there is some sort of carving. That's what I'm looking for. Bob

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