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Yeow..... I just priced the ones at MicroMark and at Leevalley. The price seems to have gone up quite a lot since I bought mine. Still... they are worth the money to buy or the time to make them.
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If you can find some, two layers of glass work very well for getting everything straight. I have two quarter inch plates that I use and worked well.
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Thanks for the "likes" and following along. Well... the rework is finished for the bulkheads. I also added some stiffeners between the bulkheads. These will be below gundeck level so as not to interfere. I put the stern piece on to help me mentally sort out that area as the stern curves around and actually ends up as part of the quarter galleries. Edit, due to the sanding, the lower ends of the bulkheads fade out as I've sanded off the char. Most of the char will disappear as I shape things prior to planking. Here's pics...
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That is impressive. I also like the "neighbor's" pond.
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In the "Wood" subforum, (https://modelshipworld.com/forum/20-wood-discussion/) there's a pinned topic on "where to buy wood". There's also lots of posts on where to buy it so some digging there might be worthwhile.
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As I recall, rollers weren't always hard mounted but tied off in place as needed.
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Beautiful work. You've set a goal to strive for in quality.
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I'd love to see a video of the torpedoes and the sub itself. Same for the flying underwater Avenger.
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It's been pointed out to me that I have and error with the first 3 bulkheads. I cut the wrong ones during a stressful period earlier this week without thinking and used them. I'm recutting using the correct drawings in the next day or so. I won't repost the same image, but just letting folks know I have at least that problem covered.
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I think the paint on those was zinc chromate... at least is was still in the choppers when I was in "the green". Looking good, Denis. Looks like a brand new plane. Ah... The Blue Max... another great one.
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Looking good, Mike. Welcome to MSW. To mix text and pictures, load the pictures in the order you want down below where the little paper clip is. Start typing and where you want a picture, give it <enter/return> and then you should see your cursor flashing. Hit the "+" on the left side of the thumbnail and the photo will go where your curser is. If you'd rather do all the typing first and then add pictures, just move the cursor to where you want the photo, and hit the "+" on the thumbnail. You might have to fiddle a bit with space key or <enter/return> key to get it the way you want it. Once you do it a few times, it will become automatic.
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I think Micromark carries those. I have about 10 or 12 and they are a blessing.
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Thanks for the likes and the comment. I've re-keeled her, did some fiddling with a few of the bits. I now have a 3/32" fake rabbet on each side. By fake, I'll run the planks hard up to the false keel and then finish sand to the boxwood keel. I'll be fitting some braces between the bulkheads and to the false keel to keep everything straight and proper. When that's done, a bit of fairing (actually a lot at the bow area) along with the false deck to help get everything ready for working on the framing above the main deck. There's bulkheads tops in the way and need to be moved amongst other things. I need work on my photography a bit... clipped of the keel on the side view. Here's the progress pics.
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Thanks Ron. Most people weren't disrespectful. They just ignored us. But, different times, different places. I'm just happy the military gets the respect they deserve today.
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One can almost smell the water, the wood, and hear the noises in the shipyard.
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Nice progress. Everything looks pretty good from here.
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Brig Eagle 1814 by ChadB
mtaylor replied to ChadB's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Well, I totally fat fingered the keyboard on that one. I would think you're on pretty solid ground with the assumption on the mast steps, etc. Wasn't Linnet built at the same time by the same crew? I'll have to go reread his thesis again I guess. -
True, door gunners prior to around the middle of '69 had a short lifetime. Actually it's been about 50 for me. I got out in late '70. BTW, I still won't sit with my back to a door. Old habits die hard, I guess. Yeah.. that cultural shock was rough. I'd been home for a week and a friend I had over there got out and stopped by for visit. We were walking downtown and car backfired. Both of us were in street next to the curb with folks just staring with their mouths open. Denis, A few of those movies gave nightmares. Bat21 in particular for some reason. I like the way B17 is going. Something about those planes I just can't explain. Those who flew there were very brave and many paid the price.
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Lou, Just like any other aircraft.. slow, steady movement on the controls. If you're shaking from nervousness, that's normal. I flew CH-34's and CH-53's on avionics test flights as "co-pilot" and a couple of real pilots taught me how so they could just sit back and watch the world go by. Fun stuff...... I did the door gunner bit also but we got .50 cals. in the CH-53.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Wonderful work, Nenad. Just don't loose anything.- 4,151 replies
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I understand, Mike. I tend to only soak the area of the bend (if I can) then bend it, run the plank along the heat source a few times and let it sit overnight. I'll bend 4-6 strips in one sitting, but I'm a slow builder and lucky if I get my 4-6 planks put on in one session.
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Pantograph to enlarge plans
mtaylor replied to Sambini's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Excellent point, Bob, and very true.
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