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Very innovative! This is going to be a fun model to build, one worth pulling out all the stops on. Maybe the lower hull exterior planking could be in maple, instead of holly like Greg’s. That’s not as pricy as far as I know. You’re allowed one Winnie update for every Pegasus. Kurt
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This may be a long process, but it’s coming along much faster that I would’ve thought. Considering you’re also working on the Winnie too, no sleep for you! Kurt
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I think its just a matter of preference. What ever you feel comfortable with. The next step is a 1/16 inch strip for molding just below the gun ports, that for some reason has me feeling a little apprehensive. Not sure why. Kurt
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I just marked the line, but you could leave the strip intact. If you've pre-bent the first several inches of the wale at the bow, it pretty much takes the shape easily without much fuss. We're just about even. Looking good. Kurt
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No, as of now I don't have a build. When I start reading builds I find them almost addictive waiting for the next installment. That is the case with your builds. I really find it a disappointment when a build you are following closely suddenly stops and leaves you hanging. I started this model almost 2 years ago and it sat for a year and a half untouched ( I have no idea why), and that's when it decided to warp. I have started many model projects that just abruptly stopped for no valid reason other than I became interested in something else. One of my challenges with this beautiful model is to see it through to completion. I have worked on hundreds of models over the years and finished one or two, and I feel this is one of the finest I have ever seen. After reading Longridge's Victory, and Underhill's Leon 2 or 3 times over the years, I have always wanted to create something like that. My personal dream would be a 74. Hopefully, I'll complete this. That is my goal. One regret I have with this project is that I didn't get all the wood before hand. All my old sources are no more, and it is getting harder to obtain decent wood. I'm presently waiting on some from Wood Project Source so we'll see how that works out. I only have a small amount of 3/64 inch for planking. I have a few pieces of 1/16 inch, but I'm very reluctant to reduce it and then really need 1/16 inch. So that's my story. Regards, Kurt
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Coming along very nicely. We’re pretty much at the same place. I’m planning to put a bamboo treenail in the first wale layer at each bulkhead since I had to spend so much time with the warping. Probably won’t do anything other than make me feel better. Kurt I can’t figure out how to place images where I want them with regards to text.
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It doesn’t clear up concerning those ports. The forward most ports have regular guns, but I can’t imagine how you could fight them either, they’re shoe horned in there. I was very leary of thinning those frames, I have a very fine fret saw blade that should do the trick. Thanks.
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Very nicely done, in typical B.E. fashion. Kurt
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That’s smaller than I imagined. Can’t wait. But I guess I’ll have too. Kurt
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I just looked at Denis Rakaric’s work on two sites. It’s amazing! You can learn a lot just seeing it. I love the interior shot with the hammocks. Kurt
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Hey Chuck, Roughly, how big is the model going to be? Kurt
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I can image since this wood is “personal” that it will become the highlight of the case for you. Nice going. You’ll have to get a hampster or rabbit so you can use all those shavings! Kurt
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Somebody must be home alone for awhile! Maybe I missed it, but are you planning any special pattern when you use them? Kurt
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The Cheerful has a very nice shape to her, which I think you begin to see very early due to the extra bulkheads compared to other kits. Those stern frames aren’t that far in the future. Kurt
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Glad things are working out. Kurt
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Boeier would be my first choice, it’s something distinctly different. I could definitely see myself getting the Pegasus also. Too bad they couldn’t be done all at once! You have so much time on your hands why not. The Boeier comes out in March, take a few days to catch up on some rope, the Pegasus maybe May. Whatever you come up with will be the typical Syren class act. Kurt
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Snapping a bulkhead extension is no problem at all. Just mate it to a brace that bridges the extension and body of the bulkhead. Placed on the side away from the gun port. Everything will be pretty much removed prior to inboard planking. Have two on mine, quite proud of them really. The bulkheads and profiles set on the shelf for 1 1/2 years and the entire thing developed a twist at the bow and stern. Deviateing 1/16” to the right at the bow and to the left at the stern 1/16”. Took some work, but she’s pretty much dead straight again. Snapping a stern frame is different, they remain exposed and have quite a bit of leverage just begging and pleading to be snapped until planked. Mine laid in wait and pounced on my shirt sleeve, they’re very devious. Enjoy, Kurt
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Looking good. I am just a little bit ahead of you. The fairing itself isn’t too bad since the bulkheads are so close together. A suggestion if I may. If I were to do it over again, when It comes to installing the stern frames. Create some sort of jig so everything ends up where it is supposed to be in regards to alignment. I ended up ripping out the first set and replacing them. I still did it depending upon eyesight and a million measurements. I’m still fussing and tweaking things. I also placed sacrificial supports between the frames to be removed at a later point. This helps keeping things were they belong when fitting the gun ports. It also strengthens the area while fairing. Snapping one will break your heart. Been there. I actually discussed this with Chuck and he agrees. Hope this will lessen some anxiety when you reach that point. Regards, Kurt
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Sweet! Mike, is that just a regular caliper clamped upside down? I looked at the igage inventory and I couldn’t find anything that might be like that. Kurt
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I found my copy of zu Mondfeld and it looks like it will do the trick! Thanks. Kurt
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That’s what I thought. I think I’m reasonably mechanically inclined. I’m looking for an understanding of why something is done, so I know that something I model would make sense and would actually be able to do the job intended. It would just give me a much greater sense of accomplishment, then just recreating something that I haven’t the slightest idea how it works or what it does. Kurt
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