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  1. mtaylor
    I use as long a plank as I can manage. Checking in sections is fine but try to make the check at least 3 bulkheads and overlap The longer the test plank, I find the better. Depends on the hull length. I use a soft wood like basswood for checking it easy to twist and bend to the shape needed.
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    Welcome to MSW, Skip. Looks to be a fascinating project.
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    Sweet work. And love the pencil definitions.
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    Looks good, Steven. One would never know that the swear jar was filled during this. I suspect that if I did that at that size, my swear jar would have enough to buy an new car.
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    I suspect the problem is the water based primer. The water gets sucked into the wood and raises the grain. Either seal the wood or use a non-water based primer. I used a Tamiya primer on my Sphinx and no problem with the grain raising.
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    I wish I had a better answer than that, Thomas. I also looked through "Fitting and Rigging of a 74-gun Model Ship" (Ancre) and also "Model Ship Building Dockyard Style" also by ANCRE. They seem to be rather overlooked in these books or I somehow missed it any reference. You might try a PM to @G. Delacroix as I'm sure he would know.
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    PM one of the Admins and they can add it.
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    I'll add to this... even the masters had to start somewhere and MSW is a form of mentorship.
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    One does need to be careful with Wiki and use other references to verify. Wiki can be changed by just about anyone and too often misinformation gets posted. I've been burned more than once taking Wiki at face value.
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    Both the wood and paper look great. I couldn't tell which was which without reading the text. I'd go with what you feel is best for you. The carvings are great also.
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    Extreme magnification is the answer... but still need a lot of breaks to rest my eyes from it. I use a set of reading classes and then over that a head mounted magnifier.
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    I have several "bins" from sewing/craft supply shops. Each one has compartments of various sizes and keep my rope in them. Here's one of them. There are others but this should get you started. To get any twists etc. out, I hang the rope in the bathroom while taking a shower. I attach a weight at the bottom. After hanging around the bathroom for most of the day, it's straight and dry.
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    Thomas, If you have it, check Frolich's The Art of Ship Modeling. He has a large chapter on masting and rigging and it looks like he has some info on the parrels on the masts. I hope it what's you're looking for.
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    A minor update for the build but a major step for me. The stove. Lot of fiddly work and after a couple days work, I'm pretty pleased and getting comfortable working with PE. All the brass was blackened via Birchwood Casey and after assembly, the wood was painted. I'm working on painting the bricks now. Sorry for the quality of the photo... Needed heavy "zoom" to be able to see any thing and some serious lighting.
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    There is nothing you need to ask forgiveness for, Tom. The virus has been very disruptive to everyone's life. The prototype looks very good.
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    That's great news, Tin. When you're ready to start work, consider opening a build log as it's an excellent way to get help and meet other model builders.
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    Lego's seem to work very well and so does what Chuck shows.
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    Welcome to MSW, Tin. I hope you get your answer. Who ever built it did a fine job. Do you know who built it? Maybe if you can contact them, they can help. It looks like it just needs rigging and a bit of repair on the gunport lids. So possibly rigging diagrams for Victory (almost any kit) might work.
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    I think Roger is suggesting more like this... The canvas covers the tops of the hammocks. On some ships, it' starts at deck level and then over the top and down the side.
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    Many of us don't do it well either. I include myself.
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    I suspect that it's because most builder's "first builds" weren't up their own standards.... takes a bit of time to build skills with some having some skills as you point out and others (maybe most?) not having any.
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    Just an observation on kits in general... including Victory. As time goes on and new kits are released, you'll find more accuracy (per market demand) and also better designs. So, sometimes, if you the "best" kit of a given ship is going to be released, it's often worth waiting for as designs and technology improve.
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    Ras, just make sure you test and re-test colors, etc. I'm looking forward to how it goes.
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    I hope you'll do a log on your build. The more, the merrier.

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