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    Rotors do sage when they aren't spinning. Compared to the weight they haul, they're actually pretty light all things considered. When they're spinning, they go nice and straight and can actually bend a bit upwards. There's this video showing how not to do aerial refueling:
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    Thank you for the videos. They explain the carving very well.
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    The lights look great.
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    Welcome to MSW, Alexis. I hope you'll open a build log so we can follow along.
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    Congratulations for a successful launch and first sail, Steve. She looks really good in water. The waterline might be a little low but if it moves well, don't worry about it. I do like Legodude's donation.
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    Hi Samuel. Welcome to MSW. I daresay you are correct on three of your conclusions.
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    The USAF CH-53's have in-air refueling capability. The tube is a lot larger (proportionatly to yours and is low on the fuselage.
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    I'd go along with LH as I too doubt that's a refueling probe with all the fins on it and it's location. I'm thinking its a pitot tube for airspeed or something else to get inlet out of the prop wash.
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    Finally... an update. The two remaining small boats are on hold for now. I needed a change of pace and break from those fiddly things. I've installed the forecastle and quarterdeck beams. And also installed the pumps. Clearances have been checked and re-checked for rigging to come at a much later date. Next up is planking the decks and associated bulwarks. I'm starting with forecastle. Here's photos: I had to get the camera repaired and it would appear that the repairs were successful. Till next time.
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    Nils, You might check here: https://jimorrisco.com/
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    African Walnut is one tough wood to bend without splintering. The big thing is heat and lots of it. The soaking is just the means to transfer the heat. You might try putting on a pot of water to boil, insert the wood and then after boiling for a bit, depending on thickness, try bending. It may take repeated times to do this.
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    Practice makes perfect they say. Well done, Kevin. Do look for that Cool Jell that Jack recommended. It will probably make things easier.
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    You're alive, you love and build model ships. And you're not a kit pirate. You're good enough.
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    Wonderful work, Kortes. A master's build to be sure.
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    Very well done, Phil. One would never know that is the first of hopefully many to come.
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    That engine will look spectacular, Nils. The clutch lever and power shaft are very well done.
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    Almost time to start singing "Row, Row, Row your boat". Your oarsman looks pretty good as he's putting his back into it.
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    I'm going to move this topic and pin it in the planking area. I will get more visibility.
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    Define "best". Different modelers will take that to mean different things.
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    Do make sure you start a build log. It'll be the best way to get help and questions answered. If there's specific problem/question that no one answers, post it to the proper section and those who don't follow build logs because there's so many of them, will probably see it.
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    I think we're all looking forward to a successful launch and maiden voyage, Steve.
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    Vanguard is Chris Wattons's company. He's dd a lot of work for other companies designing models for them. Caldercraft is one of them. He has at least one topic here on MSW discussing his new company and models and the first one is now available. Use the search feature and plug in Watton and you should find his posts.

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