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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
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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
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Beautiful work, Jack. I think we'd all love to have a large lathe.
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Hmm... that opening looks like it has at least one ship's boat inside it. If so, there would be a walkway down each side from poop deck to the forecastle. Depending on how many boats were carried, there could be two side by side plus spare spars down there. And there would not have any gratings over that opening due to the size of it.
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Mike, If you haven't done so, drop the wood into some water for say 30 minutes or so. The heat will turn it to steam and help with the thicker planks. Yep.. more testing.
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Pantograph to enlarge plans
mtaylor replied to Sambini's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
See if there's a "builder's" service in your town. They can usually do copy enlargements and reductions far cheaper than places like FedEx and stationary stores. I did the whole set for my current build of 15 plans for around $25. That included 1 hard copy and also a CD with a PDF of each print. I've also found that a "builder's" service is far more likely to give me an exact % of increase or decrease compared to the places like FedEX and the stationary stores. Also, what Jaager says. Printer/Copiers are pretty cheap and you can pull the scan into something like Corel Draw to size, clean up, modify, etc. -
Ron, Please put the build photos and text into your build log as that's a more appropriate place. Thanks.
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There's a big difference between being dumb and not having the knowledge or terminology. So smile... you're not dumb.
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Thanks for explanation Bob and for the video Steven. Clears up my question.
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For the large ones, slip the dead eye into the metal strop. Then squeeze the long end together. Some solder that while others wrap it with some thread. The smaller ones just snap fit in side. As for modifying the channels, you'll need to file an opening where the deadeye will sit then after fitting, put a long piece plastic to secure the strop/deadeye into place.
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I have one, IR3. Lovely machine though other than testing it, I haven't got around to actually making rope. But the test ropes came out very nicely.
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