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You might try annealing the brass. That should soften it. It will work harden as you bend it so the annealing will probably need to be repeated.
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Welcome to MSW, Tim. I too like what you've shown us and hope you'll do a build log here.
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Congratulations, Gérard. Will there be an English version in the future?
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Done, I merged them and deleted one so the responses wouldn't be lost.
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Thanks for the explanation Steve. It wouldn't surprise me if some of the pictures were misnamed. They were documenting everything so fast and such volume in WWII that things did get mixed up. Lead shot is probably the easiest way. Way back in the dark ages of my youth, we used the tire weights. A royal headache but free. The pill canisters are ideal, anymore. Check with your local pharmacist. If you know each other well, he/she might sell them for cost. As pointed out.. definitely secure the ballast. I have vivid memories of watching a destroyer I built as kid get hit by a wave and slowly roll over and dive to the bottom. I suppose it's still there as we never did find it. Went down in 10 feet of water.
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Tim, Have a look at this one: Rif Winfield's "The 50 Gun Ship". It's available on Amazon. If you decide to dive into the rabbit hole (most of us have done that more than once ) there's other books detailed such things a rigging and fittings, etc. But I think Winfield will get you started.
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Welcome to the dark side. It's really a fun place but it has it's moments.
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Welcome to MSW, Calvin. As the others have said, start small. And I'll add: Open a build log. It really is the best way to get help and make some friends.
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Extra opening? These old eyes are gong blind as I don't see it. I'd guess it was because of the passengers they were intending to bring to the States. How hard would it have been to cut a hole and hang a hatch? (Serious question there).
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Messis, One of the biggest resources MSW has in knowledge our members. Your sharing has increased that resource so no need to apologize for sharing.
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Probably the best way is to Google for the LED's just add color, size, and maybe voltage (optional on the voltage) to the search line. Edit: Here's a source: Evan Designs Of LaPorte Co. Dan Evens is building a steamship. Here's the relevant part:
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OC, my sympathy on the hay fever. It's bad this year with all the rain. I'm in the same boat out here in the west. Pollin count is nasty this year. Good idea to put it away at least until the air clears up.
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Walnut Wood
mtaylor replied to scottpollack's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
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After spending 4 years in the USMC way back a beginning time (feels like it anyway) I daresay I've seen the air get far bluer than what most of population can spit out. Cursing does seem to go with model ship building doesn't it? Sometimes bouncing various bits off the wall and storming out of the workshop helps. I would suggest that after spraying on a light first coat, let it dry completely per the instructions. Then do additional light coats as needed. There's a learning curve to spray painting and I admit, I'm not very good at it so I don't paint.
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Try an extra rum ration. That sometimes helps to get to at least one more engagement. Or at least the troops won't worry about it. Your marshaling is impressive. Maybe some John Phillips Sousa music would help?
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I'm never disappointed in stopping by your log. Your work is amazing and inspiring.
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Glen, instead of editing the first post as you have been doing, just add a new post. It'll be more sequential and the new posts won't get overlooked.
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Mine is a slab of wood with a post sticking up at each corner. I made it from an old "coffee table". With your framework, a few planks along the bottom should work well. Foam rubber on the 4 posts should help protect the ship during transport.
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I use something like that with braces going up and the line it with a blanket to protect the sides.
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I think you're right on the just using the hatches. I suspect that when you decide to mount the hatches, you'll end up scratch building them. It's the little things that suck us into the "dark side" as it's called.
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My gast has been seriously flabbered...
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Welcome to MSW. MSW has a wealth of resources here, including build logs. Goto the Kit area and there's a topic https://modelshipworld.com/topic/17023-quick-find-indexes-to-build-logs-for-kits/ that has a list of all the builds. It will help you. Also, give some thought to opening a log as it'll be the best way to get help when you need it and also make some friends here.
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