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I've seen that boat up close. In Astoria (or there abouts) isn't it? I"m not sure exactly where as it was about 15 years ago and we saw alot little museums up in northern Oregon.
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Looks good. I'm surprised that it was named "Devil Dog" as the name and image is usually related to the Marines.
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Welcome to MSW. By all means start a log. It's a great way to meet people, get help, and stay enthused about your model. As for room, some build at the dining room table, in their laps even. And a word of caution.. only buy tools as you need them. I'm a tool-holic and let this serve as a caution.....
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Marcus, It does look like those are the "seats of ease" in drawing. Your solution looks good.
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Ian, have you found Dafi's build log here on MSW? If not, I can't recommend it enough. I'm not plastic or Victory guy but his log is loaded with research and methods.
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Introducing Colin. Currently living in South East England.
mtaylor replied to colpatben's topic in New member Introductions
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I hope you can get to a hobby shop. I have some 3-ply "lite" that I picked up at the hobby shop and it's darn close to what you need so hopefully, you'll find some. Pity that I'm so far away, but CDW might get it to you faster.
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Hello from Northern California Foothills
mtaylor replied to bobandlucy's topic in New member Introductions
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Hate to say it, Johnny, they lied. I to saw her in the '70's and bought their story. The original wasn't repaired, the original was broken up. To deal with funding, they used 4 timbers from the original and built up the new one using a completely different set of plans. The the 1854 ship only has a bare passing to the original as the stern was changed completely, the length and width were changed. The model was designed back in the 70's using what sat in Baltimore harbor at the time and as their model for the model. In that, the model is right... it matched what had been done but not the original. I fell into that same trap building my Constellation but changed the build to match the 1854 version. The kit makes an good looking model but is really just the 70's version that sat in the harbor. If you're looking for more info, here's a PDF from an investigation into this... https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Portals/103/Documents/NSWC_Carderock/fouled_anchors-1.pdf
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I'm late to the party also... normal for me. Your setup and first parts are looking good. This was my first scratch so I'll follow along to see how it goes.
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Incredible work, Jeronimo. Love it.
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Thanks Gary. I'll be patient.
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Macro photography on the cheap.
mtaylor replied to ausf's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Do a search here on MSW using "focus stacking" as the key word. We've had quite a bit of discussion on this. There's also been discussion in few build logs which is why I suggest a search here. -
I agree with Bob on Chuck's method. Not messy. No fussing. I dip the plank for a few seconds in water (improve heat conduction) and then clamp it to board in shape I need. About 30 seconds or maybe a minute with a heat gun and the water is gone. Let it cool still clamped and the plank is ready to be installed.
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Welcome to MSW. We've all been in that same boat, so to speak which is why MSW is such good thing to have in your tool box. Do start a log on which ever model you decide upon.
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Welcome to MSW, Jeff.
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I do tend to agree with this statement. The one catch here is that researchers have discovered the colors used in the Vasa, especially the carvings and they are full of life and not the mono-color that many build. Sadly, it's only been in recent years that the colors have been discovered and very few, if any, of the kit makers have upgraded their instructions.
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Mark S. is right. With these tools, putting something in permanently and without blocking the work area is a problem. Even my temporary set ups. I'll be interested to see what you come up with.
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What do we know about the origins of the lifebuoy?
mtaylor replied to Sperry's topic in Nautical/Naval History
They probably weren't "rings" as such. The French has some in 18th century that resembled anchor buoys. Made of cork, they were stowed on top of the quarter galleries. -
Gary, For my mill and lathe, I just use a shop vac with the wide nozzle attachment. A few piece of duct tape or cable ties hold it in place. When done, I remove the hose, attachment, and tie-downs.
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True, same goes for English 74's as this is for French 74's.
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Welcome aboard, Darryl. Always good to see more suppliers of quality items to the hobby.
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Great model of a fascinating ship, Dan. They do remind me of a submarine due to shape and the low freeboard. I'm looking forward to your restoration.
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That might be true, but for the person flying it, that's not true if they intend to walk away from the landing.
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Plank length
mtaylor replied to Don Case's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
One caveat here... In US, many times the planks were a lot longer as the wood supply was closer to the yards. In France, the wood was moved to the yard by river so again.. many times the planks are longer than the English.
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