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Thanks for clarifying, Allan. I got lost. Line Y..... wouldn't the flannel have to go all the way to the end as to cut it off just above the waterline would create a problem unless the wood was "notched" or "recessed" for it. How thick was the flannel? So "Z" might also have to flanneled as any kind of rolling seas would put water up there. I hope you get a definitive answer to this.
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Bummer on the problems but good on the house sale. I'll keep you in my thoughts that everything goes smoothly.
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Damn, that's not good news, OC. I do hope you can find suitable housing so can take your stuff with you.
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I agree with Denis. Hard to believe this is your first model ship.
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Thanks for the support on this abruptly ended journey everyone. It was an interesting and fun learning experience in spite of what was going on in the background. Eric: It was a tough decision just because I wasn't done. But actually, my sense of relief is immense. Just another step in getting closure I think.
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Pete, I think you have a good plan for the keel. Most of the models that sail like yours do use an additional length of keel and usually with a lead wad at the bottom of it. The weight of the lead is naturally, decided during testing and you will get wet.
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Bob, Somewhere, I read that one of the American ships of the period did this. I don't remember which one. As for French ships... a whole other situation.
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Thanks for insight everyone. I'm testing on my available stock while waiting for my order from National Balsa. Seems that the smaller cut pieces don't warp like sheets. By smaller, I'm looking 12" X 12" whereas my 24"X24" did warp. Both were stored in the same place. When the fresh comes in, I'll keep it flat for few days on the dining room table and then cut it down to manageable sizes.
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Allan, Would this be the tarred flannel used between the hull and the copper plates? I can see tarring a wooden hull but not applying flannel as that would increase drag, I think.
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Welcome to MSW, Manuel & Tanja. When you're ready, feel free to start a build log. It's the best way to meet people and get help when you need it.
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New to ship modelling? But what do you build first?
mtaylor replied to MSW's topic in Wood ship model kits
Do be aware that AL has closed down. -
I have some "Lite Ply" that's been sitting in the workshop for about a year. The A/C or heat has been on and windows closed (allergies). Yet it's warped a bit. Is there anyway to prevent it from warping? It's 1/8" thick, 3-ply. My concern is that I have more on the way for my new build and if it's going to warp, that's a real problem.
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Thanks guys. BTW, I'm terminating this. Janet wanted in her room at the facility and her sister has taken it to her even though it's no where near complete. I did give her instructions (and also to give to the staff) that if she destroys it, to toss as much as they can into a bag and get it back to me. I figure there's a few parts I can salvage... and yes, I expect the worst as paranoia is forever.
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Some times you have to overbend the wood so that when it unbends a bit it fits. The only way though is trial and error.
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Plans are finished for the most part though there's a couple of "gotchas" that came across which I'll work on addressing. Lite Ply has been ordered for the false keel, the ribs structures and the deck underlayment though I may not end up using it. I'l be picking up some basswood blocks for use in locking the structures in place. Hopefully, I can start building later in the week once the wood arrives.
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I would assume (and we know about what happens when we "assume") that the 1929 is a date. If the date is right, not a shot garland like we think for ball shot. Are the "holes" tapered? Can't tell from the photos.
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DeAgostini Model Space Sovereign of the Seas 1:84
mtaylor replied to RickyGene's topic in Wood ship model kits
When you're ready, Ricky, do the build log in the Build Logs section. -
Fender Guitar by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - CARD
mtaylor replied to Dan Vadas's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Love it. Looks like the real thing from here. Hopefully he won't try to tune it and play it. -
Will the nails be left in the deck? If not, you'll have to fill the holes so think maybe treenails of wood. As for a nail pusher, may not be a good idea due to the amount of force needed.
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uploading pictures
mtaylor replied to David56's topic in Using the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT IN THIS SUB-FORUM**
Quick tip: Once you upload the photos, then move the cursor for the first picture to where you want it and hit the "+" buttton. One then continues that for each photo. -
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