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  1. bbrockel
    I'm planning on removing a section of the hull planking on my Syren build to expose the frames. Does anyone know what the width of the frames are for a brig during the 1800's? I'm drafting the frames onto the plans included in with the Model Ship Ways Syren kit and I can't get them spaced correctly using an 18" wide frame. I did a little research, but could not find a satisfactory plan set that showed the frames. I finally used the frame dimensions off of the plan set for the frigate HMS Triton Cross Section that I am currently building. The Triton plans show a triple frame arrangement under each gun port and the frames between the the gun ports are single frames at a set spacing. When I transfer this frame arrangement to the draft on the Syren plans, it just doesn't work. My guess is the frames are too wide at 18" Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Neill, I agree with Erik and Rusty. The extended rip fence, zero clearance inserts and the .040 slitting blade, are the items I use the most. I made my own miter extension out of a piece of hard wood so, yes, definitely the miter extension. Been thinking about the the micro stop and some additional blades down the road, but I'll order those when the time comes.
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    42Rocker, another piece of sage advice. I prefer both feet on the ground any way. Why step out of a perfectly good airplane.
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    A museum quality piece. You should be extreemly proud. Thank you for sharing your craftsmanship with all of us.
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    Congratulations on your first frame. What are you going to name it? lol Nice work, keep it up.
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    Nice start, Ron. Looks like the ship's cat is there to over see your work.
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    Very clean Rusty, very clean.
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    Greg, thank you for the insite to a real craftsman at work. Great joinery and nice clear pictures of your work in progress. You give us all something to strive for.
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    You must have been very excited when you found your buried treasure. I started my first build in 1993 and I also purchased the Charles W. Morgan fron AL. I wasn't prepared for the lack of instructions not included with the kit. I finished the hull planking and the deck before I sold it to another ship builder. I'd love to see you start a build log for your Morgan.
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    Really like the bottle, Dan. Your hull carving of the Santa Maria looks like a fun build from here on out. Have fun with this one.
  11. bbrockel
    Hey Rusty, glad to see you are progressing so well on the ECHO. Very clean work on the rising wood. I'll be watching with great interest.
  12. bbrockel
    Bob W wrote: Westminster, north of downtown Denver. You from Colorado originially?
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    Don't push yourself too hard. Easy to do when you've been down and want to get back in the saddle again. Give it a couple more days to get back up to speed. We'll be here.
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    Bob, have fun at the Admiralty Workshop. I envy you your proximity to their workshops. Colorado is a fer piece for me to travel to attend. Your keel looks great. Nice work on the treenails and the caulking.
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    Frank, glad to see you back here once again. Your HMAT Supply, I see, is continuing with your usual fine work.
  16. bbrockel
    Good start, Ron. Like they say 'a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step'. Good luck on your journey, Ron.
  17. bbrockel
    Christian, Ron, Rocker and Grant. Thank you all for looking in on my build and your kind words. The idea for the extended keel to screw it down to the build board came from another member here on the forum prior to the "Great Crash". I just borrowed it.
  18. bbrockel
    Those frames will look great with a finish on them. You look way too organized in that last pic.
  19. bbrockel
    Nice going, Larry. You are off to a smashing start.
  20. bbrockel
    Very nice build board. Looks like it's very accurate which is so importand when squaring frames. Thanks for posting your pictures.
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    Thanks for the book report, Mark. This book is on my 'need to read' list. Hi, my name is Bob and I'm a book-aholic.
  22. bbrockel
    Great start on your TRITON. Very clean rabbit on your keel. Keep up the good work.
  23. bbrockel
    Thank you all for the very kind comments. Sjors, I copied the gantry-style build board from Mike41 over at Model Ship Builder web site. I've added the link to Mike's thread on building the build board. Take a peek, it's pretty easy to construct. http://www.modelshipbuilder.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?5571.0
  24. bbrockel
    Sara, welcome back. That's one Jolly looking build. Sorry, the devil made me do it.
  25. bbrockel
    Hey Frank. Great to see your smiling face here again. Like the colors on your Supply. Very nice looking build. And welcome back.

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