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  1. mtaylor
    Eric, About the only way I can see doing both cambers in the deck is to use individual planks. Wood just doesn't like bending in two directions at once. There have been books for fittings, rigging, etc. I think there's one or two out there for carvings but doubt they would have much in the way of moldings. Then again, there's a book on the color blue used nautically..
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    Mike, since this seems to be a build log, I suggest we move it to the kit area as this isn't the place for builds.
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    I think Grant is right. i thought the blue was tape when I first read this.
  4. mtaylor
    I'd go with PVA myself but others use shellac as it's easier to "undo" the joint if the ropes need adjusting.
  5. mtaylor
    Well done, sir. And there's many tips to be gleaned from your log.
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    I'm going to take that same approach. Somewhere, I messed up in lining off the hull or maybe tapering the blanks. Not a big issue but I'm not happy with the planking and it's no fault of Chris or anyone else but me.. A good sanding and paint. I've been looking at models of this time period (via Google and museums) and am leaning toward white stuff up to the water line and then black down to the waterline. I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
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    Looks good, Glen. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you too.
  8. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Steve. The general thought for a new builder is simple first. Something with no masts, then 1 or maybe 2, then go for the bigger ones. There's also this topic which is full of good advice and suggestions. https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18657-new-to-ship-modelling-but-what-do-you-build-first/ You've received some great pointers already. Do some reading of pinned topics here on MSW, One last bit of advice... don't buy tools until you need them. There's been advice (see pinned topics) and also there's the database (upper right side under the "More" heading) which has a lot of answers for those starting out. Once you've decided (free to ask questions in the appropriate forum area) and you're ready to start... open a build log. It's probably best way to get answers to questions during building and also to meet other builders.
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    I thought cows were supposed to be targets by those that think a cow is just really fat deer that tastes good. When I lived in a small town a long time ago, the local paper every year printed a front page article the week before hunting season in big type about making sure your cows, horses, and other furry critters were out of the fields. They did the same for chickens and ducks being away from the ponds before bird season.
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    I'd use a small vise with the rubber inserts to clamp the part. The rubber deflects and holds the wood without marking it.
  11. mtaylor
    Belt sanders are great for making sawdust quickly. Many of us use a lot of it for "filler" on our models.
  12. mtaylor
    Tim, I have the Hahn Licorne in my signature. Note that it wasn't finished but will give you an idea on how it's done. Also, you can search using the site search with the key work "Hahn" and choose options to limit it to the title of build logs. And has been said before, one does not have to use his method of making the frames. There are other ways, such as laying out the timbers needed to make the frames, cutting them out, and assembling. Hahn's book, "Ships of the American Revolution" details his methods and also why he made the choices of the models in the book. Last I checked it's still reasonably priced and a good investment as he details in the last chapter doing not only the method but also the complete build of Alfred.
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    Sounds promising and is also excellent news for us builders, Chris.
  14. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Melissa. You've chosen well on starting this hobby. Thank you for your service. You'll find that many of us are former military going back to even pre-Vietnam.
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    You took a deep dive into the pool, Keith and I do believe you'll do well using the Kearsarge. I'd like to think that the rigging on those beasts had something in common with the Constellation (the last full sail frigate) but with steam, rigging became something a bit different.
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    Torx wrenches and sockets... a real vocabulary builder as they made several different types. All six pointed but the newer had "rounded" corners. Probably the Apple of it's day.
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    Right... the hull framing is a good thing. Hahn left off much of the planking on one side and cut away the framing (not all, he left some as support) so one could see inside the hull. He even added crewman. Nothing wrong with that, IMO. It's if full planking..... why bother? I'm not fan of leaving off deck planking but I can see leaving off some of the hull like Hahn did. I see nothing wrong with your viewpoint. We all work to our abilities and what we want to see in the model.
  18. mtaylor
    Filling the lower decks with details.
  19. mtaylor
    Good points. Even the new kits seem to populate the lower decks with items that will never be seen.
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    Model looks great. I hope the treatments work for you and you make a full recovery.
  21. mtaylor
    Add: Sumbitch... the tool in your hand that gets tossed across the room in frustration.
  22. mtaylor
    I believe it's become a test of one's ability and craftsmanship. And perhaps artistry.
  23. mtaylor
    Wow.. Beyond amazing work. The slight sage of the bench in the back is great touch.
  24. mtaylor
    Well, I have been giving thought to doing another Licorne, but this time for me. I won't send a model off to be deconstructed again. If were to do it, I would build up my frames from segments and not use Hahn's method of making framing which is very wasteful. But I would use his upside down method.
  25. mtaylor
    I've only used the masks once and that was on my CH-53. Fiddly but well worth the effort to use them.

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