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Cutting Planks
Altduck replied to sfotinos's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Harley, I guess you could put narrower strips of sandpaper on if you never or rarely sanded thicker work. Also, I see that Wefalck in his (typically beautifully made) tool stopped the sandpaper at the top of the work table so as not to sand the edge of it, whereas the sandpaper on the Sand-It as shown in the photo has the sandpaper all the way to the bottom of the sliding block, as seen at the end of the miter gage slot. Over time, it seems that edge would become uneven, especially if the sanding block is not given full strokes all the way across. -
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Altduck replied to kurtvd19's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
The Admiral and I plan to drive there from Northern CA, arriving Wednesday and leaving Sunday. We'll be on the Dam & Sternwheeler trip, but we'll stick with the limited mobility contingent at the dam. We plan to check out the visitor center, any tour options that have no stairs or long walks, coffee shop, etc while the more energetic do their thing. Looking forward to meeting some of the familiar names here face to face, and to an interesting and educational conference.- 19 replies
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Is this the site you are looking for? (or will it do for now?) https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234929054-revell-172-type-viic41-u-boat-u995/
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A truly masterful model, and thanks for the excellent build log to bring us all along on the journey. Well Done!
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Looks like the 10xxx’s have a crest just back of the trunnions
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Cool old sail ship request for info please
Altduck replied to Muskies's topic in New member Introductions
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Maybe they were thinking Cylinder Bore and Full Choke? 😉
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TJ Depending on what style centerfinder you have, might you put IT in the vice, or clamp it to the edge of your bench, and then present the work pieces to it?
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Danny, I guess I'm like everyone else - every time I look at your log, and see the intricate curves and surfaces, I have to remind myself - it started as flat card! Truly masterful work.
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That's a BIG improvement over the kit supplied casting. Well worth the work.
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JD I’m glad you got the correct plans for your Swift. And what you’ve done so far looks great! I hope you’ll start a build log so we can follow your progress to completion.
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JD There have been several editions of the AL Swift. If you still have the box, there’s a date on it, and you might find a date on whatever of the instructions and drawings you have. Let us know what you find, and what docs you have. Perhaps someone among the numerous who have done it have your edition. Welcome, and Good Luck
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The British are Leaving - The British are Leaving!
Altduck replied to trippwj's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Another tidbit of history that I either never knew, or long ago forgot. 50-50 odds on which of those..... -
Otto Frei lists a wide selection of tweezers, too - high end to low end, you gets what you pays for. http://www.ottofrei.com/jewelry-tools-equipment/bench-tools/tweezers
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