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Popeye, I'm sure you're the only one to, "put one aside, knowing that there was something left to do." The rest of us would never do that. Bob
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dentist binocular loupe
captainbob replied to grsjax's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
When I am doing close-up work I tend to keep my hands about 9 to 10 inches from my face. When I put on my magnifying glasses I still work at 9 to 10 inches. When I have tried dentist’s binoculars the focal distance is from 18 to 24 inches and I found that very awkward. Bob -
Thanks for the "How To" Bob
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She’s really taking shape. For the floor, I'd put in slats running fore and aft. Bob
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34ft Danish Cutter by adamdt
captainbob replied to adamdt's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1901 - Present Day
As John said, “She’ll make a fine model”. I’ll be glad to wait while you get the measurements. Bob -
Thanks for the info on the yellow line, I'll need it before long. Bob
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Looks like a fine scratch boat. Bob
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She's a fine boat. Well done. Bob
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Thanks for the close-ups of the sails and rigging, they will certainly help when I get to that point on my schooner. I’ll be glad to follow such a fine build. Bob
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Nice start on what looks like a fun project. I like the lighting. What ship do you plan to build? Bob
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Looking good. Bob
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Because of the comparative stiffness of model sail cloth and rigging I don’t think you can make the gaff heavy enough. Have you considered pulling the gaff down? Bob
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Thanks Tom, but it's only because I had forty som years of experience. Bob
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Bedford, she's looking better all the time. Bob
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Ya, Popeye, I know. There are a lot of modelers out there that build with thick planks. It’s just that this is the first time for me and I had to sound off. At least there are no sharp bends. Thanks Bedford. My hope is that everyone is enjoying this. At least I’m having fun. Bob
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Lets see, Sailor1234...1 X 1/4 in 1:48 scale would be .021" X .005". Yes, that's "thin and flimsy" all right. Thanks for looking in. Bob
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If you keep up with this level of work you’ll have to change your name. No longer “NEW” and you’re defiantly graduated from “101”. Bob
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I usually plank with .03" these are .07" X .15" and it's killing me. Ah well, at least I'm learning how to plank with heavy timbers. Bob
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SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
captainbob replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
I’ve been waiting for the ladder and it looks great. And the eagle is just right. Bob -
Thanks everyone for the likes. Elia, Thanks for the information, but Lettie will be painted when it is finished and no one will see the planking. And, yes, the sign made the day. Bob
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I would not call your soldering skills poor. Your metal work only adds to your skill with wood. Bob
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Finally everything is settling back down and getting back to normal. I got a gift of a sign that makes my work area official, so I went in and started planking. The plans say the planking is 2 1/2” X 7” and narrower. That’s .05” X .15” so I’m planking with .07” thick figuring the sanding will take it down to .05”. In the pictures you can see the gar board and the sheer strakes. It looks like I will have to use a lot of filler planks at the stern, but that will be a few days yet. I was looking at the planking of the Bluenose. The one I was studying used 15 planks bow to stern. It doesn’t look like I’ll be so lucky. Bob
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Coming along nicely. Bob
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She has sweet lines, I understand why you want to build her. She’ll make a fine model. Bob
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The hull and paint are looking good. Sounds like some lathe/brass fun coming up. Bob
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