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    John - welcome aboard. Part of the model-making process is stuffing it up, then figuring out a solution to the problem. That is the enduring challenge and source of satisfaction! As Chris C. points out, the fact that you completed the model, warts and all, is a significant achievement.
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    It looks as if some modifications were carried out between the two photos. - The steering column is shorter and more angled in photo 2. - The hydrofoil mounts look to be in the same relationship to the wheel in both pics. - Either the aft end has been shortened (unlikely) or the whole 'cockpit' moved aft about two feet. Comments or criticism?
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  21. druxey
    That looks champion, Kevin!
  22. druxey
    You may need to drill shallow holes in the hull for the rods to secure the boat properly. Doing a very nice 'kit bash' on the mast!
  23. druxey
    That looks good now!
  24. druxey
    I've not seen a belaying needle before. Very clever!
  25. druxey
    With cotton, use water to 'tame' the line by making it flexible without fighting you. Dilute PVA will fix it in place.
  26. druxey
    Looks like a highly posed photo! Look also at the blade angles....
  27. druxey
    Yes, metal base to the strips - much more durable than paper or fabric.
  28. druxey
    Back a little late to the story, Dan. Great progress and experimentation. For clearing the lacing holes, dental 'Lightning Strips' should do the work efficiently. E.g.: https://factorydirectdental.com/products/ceri-saw-interproximal-12-pk-1339?variant=48395787403563&country=CA&currency=CAD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtsa9BhAKEiwAUZAszbEgStN7AXE438G3C-Jou1nuvp1ma29_HwUDCTx6fMO4wmbeWcRAwxoCNa8QAvD_BwE
  29. druxey
    A terrific result! Quite jewel-like.
  30. druxey
    Thank you, Gary, for taking time to answer my question. I might be persuaded to try FreeCAD.... Years ago I was exposed to a very early version of AutoCAD, which put me off completely!
  31. druxey
    In the examples above (post #17) one can see the tholes offset from each other from starboard (sheer) and half-breadth (port).
  32. druxey
    The gaps are slowly closing! Beautiful work.
  33. druxey
    Also, solder tends to clog a file! But the end result looks very neat.

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