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  1. druxey
    Silly question: looking at those spark plugs, I wonder if Corian is also an electrical insulator? (Not that I'd consider using Corian for the purpose!)
  2. druxey
    Yup, Allan is right. It was a repeated exercise in frustration until I figured out where the particles were coming from! When I glue up thin pieces, I usually dampen the top surface before gluing to even out the moisture content in the wood; it prevents curling. Clamping the assembly is still a good idea!
  3. druxey
    Patrick: Vaddoc didn't actually say that he wasn't out womanizing and drinking as well. Vaddoc (now that I've sullied your reputation): it's good to see you actually get to cutting wood.
  4. druxey
    There used to be a program on the BBC many decades ago called "Music While You Work". I guess this is the pre-radio version! I had that cartoon image of a drum being used to coordinate the rowers. Is this completely erroneous? Those are incredibly small figures that you are carving, Steven!
  5. druxey
    The ring style of light has limited usefulness in model making, in my opinion. Many times it is more useful to have directional light that casts a shadow. This is particularly so when carving. I agree with Gaetan's observations about the Optivisor.
  6. druxey
    That orrery looks brilliant, Jim. I hope you will add a case to protect the mechanism.
  7. druxey
    Sorry about the pain, Alan. And the road less travelled....
  8. druxey
    You don't make things easy for yourself, do you? What reason was there for adding the protective strip after raising the knee of the head? It's so much easier to do this before tapering the knee and attaching it! Well, you'll know for the next model.... At any rate, you are making good progress, Alan.
  9. druxey
    Best wishes also for getting through the weekend and your dental appointment, Chuck.
  10. druxey
    Glad you like mica. It takes a little getting used to; peeling it and cutting it without chipping along the edges. Lovely progress again, Glenn. I had another thought about the paddle box covers. The height and diameter of the cover gives the impression of a much larger wheel beneath, therefore implying greater motive power. Think of 'blisters' on hoods of muscle cars!
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    I'm also waiting to see how the hull turns out when you remove the mold! With this particular hull, do the angles at the upper and lower limits of maximum breadth stay there?
  12. druxey
    We wait for the wakening in the Fall! Meanwhile, I hope that the model - and you, Gaetan - get a well-earned rest.
  13. druxey
    Lovely progress, Pawel. What a nice selection of small planes you have!
  14. druxey
    Nice and easy - if you happen to have a mill and know how to set it up properly , Mike!
  15. druxey
    Accurate mark-out with a very sharp, hard lead point and very well sharpened tools are the keys to a tight-fitting joint.
  16. druxey
    The emigrants bunked nearest the loo doors must have had an even rawer deal than the others! I'll never complain if I'm seated close to the lavatories on a plane again....
  17. druxey
    Holding a joint up to a light to see where the high spots are has helped me get a better fitting joint. Your latest joint looks nice and tight. I agree about water bills in Niagara this summer! It's been brutal.
  18. druxey
    Looking very nice indeed, Mike. About your bowsprit (one of my favourite cartoons):
  19. druxey
    Good call! Now, about them cats....
  20. druxey
    Slow and steady wins the race. I'm glad you are taking your time to complete the framing, although the urge to rush is huge! Looking great, Gary.
  21. druxey
    Then I suppose the only solution is to unrig and replace the mast. Unfortunate, but....
  22. druxey
    I can well imagine the addictive nature of this kit, Clare! Nice work so far.
  23. druxey
    Rough enough, but looks too clean! Nice millwork, Frank.
  24. druxey
    Solution? Replace the cats. Seriously, could you consolidate the problem area by realigning the mast and infiltrating with either CA or epoxy?
  25. druxey
    Your comment on the quantity of plank required must be a reflection on the availability of lumber and the lumber industry in those days. Lovely progress, Glenn.

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