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I can't answer for certain but then this is AL we're talking about and they were never known for accuracy. If the anchor lines come in on the weather deck, it's unlikely a capstan or windlass would be below deck to handle them. There are bitts by the foremast but no place to put a capstan or windlass. Given the size of the ship, it's possible that the anchor was pulled up by hand.... but take that with a grain of salt.
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Enzo Ferrari by CDW - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale - PLASTIC
mtaylor replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
You get visits from a Chicago football team? I'll get my coat and go quietly...
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Welcome to MSW, Elroy. I hope you'll start a build log as it's the best way to get help and make friends.
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Hello, Kareen. Welcome to MSW. Now that you've started your first ship, I suggest you open a build log on her. Since Kathleen is a scratch build, put in the Scratch area. A build log will help you with questions and problems as those seeing it usually have solutions.
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Indeed it is. We have a member here who's part of the re-enactors (USMC) of that time period and has done a couple of turn around. Popeye2sea here on MSW. If you're ever in Boston, ping him.
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Magnifying headset advice....
mtaylor replied to CPDDET's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Dave, There was a recent discussion here and I'll post the link: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21817-mageyes-anybody-use-them-which-ones-and-y/ Now that look, there's been more than few discussions... do a search in this sub-forum for "magnifier" or "magnification". -
Well, that's what you get when a ship is designed by a movie studio artist.
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Sorry to this Bruce, but this is place for those comments about kits, and this topic since it relates to Constructo. Tedirene, do open a topic in the New Members Introduction area and introduce your self.
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Great handle. Welcome to MSW.
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I shall join in the toasting... will brandy work as it's all I have right now?
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They did do models of various sizes but i think there was a full size one built and still floating around somewhere. I vaguely remember reading something about this some time ago.
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Hi Tony. Welcome to MSW. You might try contacting Constructo and see if they can help with the instructions. They have a website: http://www.constructo.es but it looks like you'll have to use Google Translate for it.
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Thanks for the download, Alan. I'm looking forward to reading it as I'm a "fan" of the Billy Ruffian.
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From here, it looks like you have your decks right as to locations with respect to the gun ports. As for the stern... The galleries (on the side) could be an issue but since this is a fictitious, they're probably not where they should be... as on a real ship. BTW, I believe one deck is too high... see my drawing below. I think the red line is where it should be. The upper one on the stern seems hight also. See if that helps with the galleries.
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Ah.. fun days then, Claire. We usually spent more time chasing the rockets and looking for them than launching them. We had to stop though as were flying from the University which was in the landing pattern for Wright-Patterson AFB. We got a visit one Sunday from the AP's one Sunday who suggested we find a "different place".
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I'm sorry to see this go. Lou had a good idea that's very doable. But sometimes, starting over is best as we apply what we've learned. I hope you'll do a log for Emma.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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I quite agree with Alan. I feel that MSW is a replacement of sorts for the "apprenticeship" . We may not have a master sitting across the room, but they are here and big help at acquiring skills.
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I too did the Estes rocket thing back in the day. One was the Mercury but the beast was Saturn V. Lost the Saturn V when one of the motors (it had 5 as I recall) blew up on launch. Irritated me but it wasn't uncommon as some their motors did blow like a fire cracker.
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Welcome to MSW, Nazir. I would suggest you go here: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/17023-quick-find-indexes-to-build-logs-for-kits/ Click on "Wooden Ships" and download the index of all kit builds. You'll find Albatross has quite a few. They can help you get started as you'll see what's involved and where any problem areas are.
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Lots of ways to do this. I just pull the line through a block of beewax and burnish in with my fingers. I have also used a mix of 50/50 white glue and water. I'm certain there's more ways.
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Stunning work, Danny. I can't imagine trying to put all those small fiddly parts together.
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Welcome to MSW, André. Looking forward to seeing your log.
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Looks fantastic. I hope you put a copy of the wiring diagram either inside the connector box or under the stand. I would shudder to think about repairs.
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