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My first thought is, 'come on you need to finish her'. Then I remember the things left undone on some of my "finished" boats. Looking again, She's a fine example of your amazing skill and could be put on display as is. Thanks for showing the pictures. They are much enjoyed. Bob
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Congratulations on a job well done. Bob
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Fantastic job, Patrick. Your stove and all else is great. At your scale I wouldn't even have the nerve to try. Bob
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captainbob replied to Mfelinger's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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Thanks for all the suggestions for imitating vinyl. I may try several before I settle on one. I have tried many ways to bend wood. Soaking in hot water, soldering iron, etc. but I’ve never had wood be as flexible as this piece was. It may have been the process, it may have been the wood, I don’t know. I’ll have to try it again. As for the microwave I do the cooking so the admiral doesn’t know. Just a thought, under the forum “Shore Leave” there’s a heading “What did you cook today?” Do you think I should give them this recipe? Bob
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Time for more. The sides of the cabin and cockpit are one large oval. So I made it that way. First, using card stock, I made a template of the oval and used it to cut out a block from an old piece of 1 X 3 fir. The circumference was about eleven inches so I cut a piece of 1/32” basswood 3/4” wide by 12” long. I wrapped it in soaking wet paper toweling and then microwaved it on high for one minute. It bent around the block as easily as if it were cardstock. I wrapped a rubber band around it and clamped it for a day. I then tapered the overlapping ends and glued them, wrapped the joint in plastic film and it is clamped and drying now. Next time I manage to get to the boatyard I’ll worry about shaping it. Bob
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Patrick, Sorry I didn't find this fine build sooner. On the other hand it kept me from having to say, "WOW !" too many times. Your cutaway and detailing are always fantastic. WOW ! Bob
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Scott, I know it can be done and I'm sure, from what I've seen so far, you can do it. There are enough of us here that know RC to help you through the problems you will face. Bob
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"........that's when I thought of these little guys." Nice use of the "little guys". What are they and where did you get them? They look useful for many things. Bob
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What a challenge you have set for yourself. I just realized this kit was never meant to be radio controlled let alone live steam. You're doing great. Bob
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She's such a lovely little boat. the green on the all white hull makes it pop. Bob
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