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    Embroidery thread is rather loosely wound and fuzzy, Most sewing shops do have threads in heavier sizes than sewing machine size. Thin twine might work if it's mostly free of "frizzles". I know there's a word for that other than "frizzles" but it escapes me.
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    I had to go peek at my copy... there's rigging but no belaying which surprised me. If you have a copy, have a look at Lee's Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War 1625-1860. Since the rigging is in Lavery's, you should be able to trace the rigging to the belay point in Lee's.
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    Andy, I doubt those would have been in the bow. They were pretty big and heavy. But, you could be right.
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    You might try one of the craft chain stores. I've bought some from JoAnnes but it was 35wt. It did come in other sizes, but in smaller spools and not the colors I wanted.
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    Mike, There's an index at the top of Kit Build Log area that lists 3 builds for this ship. I'm attaching a copy of the kit index for you. It looks like 2 are in work and one is finished. I hope that looking over the logs will answer some of the questions and more. Wooden Ships.pdf
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    Steve, From the inventory, it would appear that your group has what would have been considered a "battery" back then. Having been to re-enactments when lived back east of here, it seemed like the artillery always was the biggest crowd pleaser.
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    If you're really not happy with the "rope", take a trip to sewing supply shop. Be sure to take a piece with you for color and size. I find they usually have all the thread in various sizes one could want and at a reasonable price.
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    Well see how mad he is if he does such things as "oil leaks".
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    Hi Crista, Welcome to MSW. If you'll go here to the database, you'll find two areas that might help. One is "The Plans and Research" and the other is the "Materials and Tools" http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-modeling-articles-and-downloads.php The articles should give you some idea of what to expect along with what you'll need. Also, there's the quick find index for kit bulds here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-modeling-articles-and-downloads.php Pick the Wooden Ships one and it will download a PDF to your computer. Open and scroll down it and you'll find "Endevour J Class" builds. Those should give you a pretty good idea of how it goes together and any pitfalls along the way. When you're ready, open a build log as it's a great way to get help. Oh... and have fun.
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    Beautiful work, Carl. Hopefully you have a nice place picked to display her.
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    Well done, G.L. The drydock really adds something to the appearance.
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    Just incredible what they did without power towels, isn't it?
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    Well, the shipwrights were allowed to take home "cut-offs". Reports I've read suggest that some of them spent some time each day making "cut-offs" for making and selling balusters, window framing, and furniture. Apparently, there were a lot of houses, estates, etc. that benefited with having nice woodwork.
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    I'm not sure, Kevin. Les has been posting but not to that log. You might PM him.
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    Is that price for just one airplane?
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    I "paint" my lines with a 50/50 mixture of white glue and water. It dries clear and not shiny. Others use flat shellac.
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    As I understand it, most of those purpose built ships didn't have a berthing deck as such. It was more of a hold, storage area. The crew slept either on the beach or on the deck. Some (and I don't remember if Eagle had one) did have a small stove for cooking.
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    It's great to see you back, Chad. Nice work you're doing. I wouldn't try to do it 14 days. From what I gathered, the real one didnt' look all that great and was pretty rough.
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    Welcome back,, Ronald. I hope you open a build log as it's a great way to get motivation and meet people.
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    Welcome back home, Ricky.
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    I'd give some serious thought to NOT finishing the deck at this point. Doing the hull planking could knock things loose, damage any finish put on it, etc. She's looking great. Are you sure this is your first wooden ship?
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    That is a very nice touch with the broken glass.
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    The carvings look perfect!!
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    John, Allan's drawing shows the way the rope is tied. It's still needs to be tightened.

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