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That book looks interesting and well written. I think I'll bite! Thanks for bringing it to our attantion, Martin. -
Just stumbled across your log, Martin. Great stuff! Although I was surprised to see the date stamps on the earlier posts. Hopefully not another three years to completion.
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Reminds me of Spears Brickplayer set from my childhood!
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While the advice above is good, I would not recommend CA glue as it ends up making line brittle. Dilute white glue or acrylic matt medium are better choices, as Greg recommended.
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Harder to read after his accident, I'm sure.
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Welcome! We'll watch for your progress. There's lots of help here on MSW if you need it.
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Can you come and restore my hair too, Steven? That mix worked out very well. Soon you'll be recycling everything from the workshop waste bin.
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I should have added, correct one axis of distortion at a time. Trying to do both axes simultaneously will bring you a free white jacket with extra long sleeves.
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One can do the 'uncurving' as Alan suggests, or the other way is to see the curve in plan, then take a paper tick strip, place it against the curve at one end and 'walk' it along the curve bit by bit, marking off the counter timbers or whatever as you go until you reach the other end. The tick strip then becomes the 'unwrapped' curve.
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Promising start! Basswood ( I accidentally typed 'bassweed' -Freudian slip?) is another animal altogether. Not the best, as you've discovered, for precise joinery.
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Glenn: when I think of all the hours Chris puts into writing instructions, I think he'll feel crushed when he reads your post!
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Can't be THAT different from knitting... (New Member)
druxey replied to Grisha's topic in New member Introductions
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Parallel tape can be visually deceiving. I'd recommend using black thread and white glue. It's easy to reposition the thread: moisten your finger and roll the thread up or down as needed. And remember to check the work right way up from all angles!
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Yes, apparently the cistern was used for that purpose. The entry to the quarter gallery was deliberately made small. In heavy seas the gallery could get carried away and it was easier to defend a small opening with a deadlight in emergencies.
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Certainly the promotional makes this sound promising. Thanks for bringing our attention to it.
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If the balcony is 'solid' a laminated construction over a shaped mold is the way to go.
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Before you go too far, the knee of the head also tapers from the stem toward the tip. This is something missed on many models. For a 28 gun ship the tip should taper down to 4" (Steel).
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Happy now?
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Nice story and beautiful subject, JD. Great getting hold of he builders' draughts!
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Bienvenue, Jacques! Bien fait! (Welcome, Jacques; well done).
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What a naughty midshipman! Definitely a bad 'un.
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Silkspan has been used for sails and flags by many model-makers with excellent results.
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