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  1. Tigerdvr
    I've spent some time on the American Eagle Schooner out of Rockland. Wonderful experience. Those schooners are something special. Your Latham is a very strong inspiration to tackle the kit. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Harley
  2. Tigerdvr
    You couldn't turn a hull over for planking. If your ship's stem and stern were strong enough you could adjust the fore and aft clamps to work on the deck for instance. I just stick some pieces of firm Styrofoam under the side I want elevated to get a slant as needed. Harley
  3. Tigerdvr
    I've been using mine for a couple of years now. Big enough to easily handle the ME Confederacy. Configuration is very flexible. I've even used some the parts independent of the base. You won't use all the fixtures all the time. The wing nut idea is the way to go. Is it better than what works for you right now? Probably not but I think it's pretty handy and have not been tempted to use anything else since I got it. Cheers, Harley
  4. Tigerdvr
    JMHO but I think the untreated one looks closer to the picture of the real deck. Main battery keeps getting better, thanks for the ruler. hjm
  5. Tigerdvr
    The main battery is really looking good (JMHO). Great pictures too. It would be interesting to occasionally have a ruler alongside the piece being photographed. Cheers, Harley
  6. Tigerdvr
    The other pictures show the aft eyebolt the same size as the ones on the sides being used to run the slide out. The slide that ah100m pointed out is a bit different with regards to the eyebolts. The smaller fitting may be part of the elevation adjustment apparatus, I'm just guessing on that.
  7. Tigerdvr
    The guns on the slides are carronades. Shorter range with usually larger bore than "long" guns, referred to as "smashers" for their destructive capabilities.
  8. Tigerdvr
    Wowww, very well done. Your engineering mind set is reflected in your detailed approach to your construction. Informative log also, thanks.\ Harley
  9. Tigerdvr
    Enjoying your log. You refer to using medium CA on the stern gun tubs. Are using the CA like a filler? If so, I'm assuming it doesn't attack the plastic. Just up dating my brain about the current plastic/PE/CA items available. It's been a long time since I did a major plastic build but the battleship models available now are tempting. Thanks Kopp Cheers, Harley
  10. Tigerdvr
    Wow, what an education. Your log is a masterpiece fitting the inspirational work on the model. Rookie question, what is a "cross spall" Cheers, Harley
  11. Tigerdvr
    Following along, wallet at general quarters
  12. Tigerdvr
    I believe you finally got the hang of it marsalv. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. Us mere mortals have run out of words. Great work with the camera too. Regards, Harley
  13. Tigerdvr
    The good Doc is teasing us again
  14. Tigerdvr
    How I wish your battle station kit was available. Jeff's Practicum is terrific and a very good read. Thanks very much for sharing it although that makes one want a kit even more! I'm from Milwaukee. We used to go fishing at Pewaukee Lake many years ago. Cheers, Harley
  15. Tigerdvr
    What a build log should be IMHO, nice job. Harley
  16. Tigerdvr
    I took a break from working on Confederacy to get some 3D Print experience and feed my Bofors 40mm infatuation. Strange how things morph together. Few more items to finish on the quad and then back to laying the gundeck on Confederacy. Cheers, Harley
  17. Tigerdvr
    Greetings Dan, Just tried to use the Index (a great addition BTW). When I select "Wood Ships" or "Small Craft", "Plastic & Resin Models" comes up. I tried it a number of times with the same results. Regards, Harley
  18. Tigerdvr
    I'm in Chuck, full plank and sails. The Admiral insisted so what choice do I have? Have a great day. Cheers, Harley
  19. Tigerdvr
    Count me in for a kit version
  20. Tigerdvr
    Chuck, sorry if I missed it but would the long boat project be scratch or with a sort of basic kit? I'd like to participate but It's tough for me to pull away from my Confederacy. Thanks for all your efforts to keep this hobby what it an be. Regards, Harley
  21. Tigerdvr
    Shipped the rudder and worked on the galleries. I screwed up on the upper section of the galleries so I employed a bit of artistic license with the PE trim. Changed the stern finish from stained to black like Yancovitch's beauty. Liked it better that way. I'm glad that this portion is pretty much finished. Cheers, Harley
  22. Tigerdvr
    Really great work, just got to love the 40mm Bofors .
  23. Tigerdvr
    The figures on the stern are completed. Time for break from working on the hull. I'll work on some deck fixtures or start the cannon. Still researching the rigging option. Drops will go on when the replacement arrives. Cheers, Harley
  24. Tigerdvr
    Great job Yan, your Confederacy is serving well as my inspiration to continue working on mine. Thanks for a wonderful and helpful log also. What's next for you? Regards, Harley
  25. Tigerdvr
    Work on the stern windows and trim is moving right along. Some adjustment was required to get the gallery window frames to align to an acceptable level. The kit supplies two gallery drops. One fit with little trimming needed. The other one is a disaster. A new drop has been requested from the manufacturer. Being relatively new to PE on wood I was thinking (dangerous) of what adhesive would work best. I had glazed the windows with Microscale Micro Kristal Klear. The instructions on the container refer to using it as an adhesive so I thought I would try it on the PE trim. It is very easy to use, starts drying fairly quick but gives you time to align things. Excess dries clear and invisible. That really helped with the intricate trim pieces. The PE trim pieces are the same color as the wood trim.

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