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  1. mtaylor
    Pawel, I know that I haven't commented much, but I am in total awe of your work.
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    Jason, the owner of Crown did have a shutdown due to a family emergency. It took some time to sort out but he's back and shipping wood. I've used both Crown and Syren and heartily recommend them.
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    As for glue, I've never used Titebond. My only experience with Elmer's Wood Glue. Works for me so I've not gone exploring. On the build log, start it when you're ready. Probably having the kit in hand is good as first posts give a peek as to what's in the box.
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    Totally agree on the ears. Even though I wore the "Mickey Mouse" style of ear protection in the Marines and at the drag strip, I do have hearing loss from it.
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    Fingers crossed that all goes well, Mark.
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    A real kit bash then? Sounds great, count me in to watch this.
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    You might use the search function to find other builds of the same kit and see how they did it.
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    When in doubt, do what a lot of do... use the search function to find other builds of the same kit. Often different builders will have different ways of doing the same thing depending on their skills and experience. It saves a lot of head scratching and missteps.
  9. mtaylor
    Hi Jo, Welcome to MSW. You've had some great advice from everyone else so I won't repeat it. I will point you to the data base here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-plans-and-research.php The "ship-model-plans-and-research" as two good articles on kit selections and what to expect. The "ship-model-materials-and-tools" section has a good article on basic tools and another on tools not to bother with. Once you pick your model, have a few tools like Exacto knite, some sandpaper, etc. start a build log (you'll get help) and have some fun building.
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    Hi Alan, Welcome to MSW. What Chris said... I'm too far away but have visited the museum and we do have some of the members here at MSW. Please do start a build log as it's the best way to get help and meet fellow builders.
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    The Belle Poule plans are at the printshop being reduced to the size I need. Once I get them back and examine how I'll build her (bulkhead or frames) I'll start a log. Nothing like having two ships in the stocks.
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    With stock tires...not really. It ran in the 13's - 15's depending on the temp, humidty, etc. Beefed up rearend with a nice set of slicks... it could hit the 10's at night. Note that the was a stock motor with a QuadraJunke. The factory 4 bolt had issues with the outer bolt placement. Taking a 2 bolt and having the shop rework it was the way to go. From a website: 283 crank; (4.125/2)^2 * 3.14 * 3 * 8 = 320.6 327 crank; (4.125/2)^2 * 3.14 * 3.25 * 8 = 347.3 Big grenade. Use the aftermarket aluminum pistons, raise the compression a fair amount and they screamed. Usuallly aftermarket as the stock rods were NOT forged and prone to coming apart if you exeeded about 6000 rpm. Forged.. could run to around 8000 rpm.
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    Thanks everyone. My mindset is starting to work it's way out of the darkness. Still have a way to go but at least I feel I'm moving forward. My shrink, this group, and my ships are going a long way to speed up the healing process. Not a bad idea but this far along it is a problem. The hulls are close, but the sterns and the hull shape at the stern are significantly different. Same for masting which as it turns out, Licorne is basically the same size as La Venus but rigged as Belle Poule. I have been thinking for a long time on doing Belle Poule since both ships were together off the English coast on one very certain day. The English fleet showed up and Belle Poule got away and had greater glory off the the coast of France. Licorne surrendered to the English squadron while surrounded by a few 74's. France declared war the next day. If I ever get the frigates done, maybe I'll look into the lugger. Who knows where this will lead?
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    Joe, when cutting how far out is the blade above the wood? When you shut it down, is the blade hot? Not a Byrne's owner but I find if I wait between cuts maybe 30 seconds it's helps to keep the blade cooler. What length are you cutting? Hmmm.... according to the instructions I have, for 3/64 stock, a 170 tooth blade. Have a look here as there's a lot of tips on using the saw:
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    I too have a Domanonff rope machine. Currently it's sitting as originally sold (no upgrades installed) but I do have all the upgrades. I will say it takes some practice and experimentation to get it to make good rope, but then don't they all? Hopefully, I'll find the initiative to install the upgrades this spring. Then I'll start the learning curve all over again. Yes, went through a large amount of thread with it but then, I hadn't a clue how to make rope when I started.
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    Right, they were aluminum and there were problems with casting early on. The model (a station wagon) that I had came with steel cylinder sleeves though and was the only Vega model with a posi-rear end. I think that was the reason I got that many miles out of it. But, putting a small block 400 in it (with the 327 metal labels on the side of the front fenders) was a eyeopener even in stock mode (no engine mods).
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    I had a Vega wagon. When the motor died at 100,000, that when I started playing with V8's in them. Pity they put the wrong engine in the thing at the start but the rotary would have been a real disaster.
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    Thanks for the comments and support. I'm starting to feel better internally as I realize that there's too many things that that we, as either onlookers or participants, can't change things but only ride the storm out. Time, it is said, heals all wounds. So, with that in mind, I'll be looking for a copy shop tomorrow that can reduce down some rather large drawings to the scale I want them. Belle Poule looks to be the obvious choice as it does fulfill my criteria. One is "not many models have been made of her", the other, it's significant in it's own right. The last is a side reason.... Licorne and Belle Poule were the "excuse" for France entering into the American Revolution. Having said that... they both pretty much look alike but with differences some major, some not so major. They both are about the same length overall but naturally the masting and rigging are vastly different. Once I get the plans sized and a build method I'll start a log. Probably end up working both ships at the same time.
  19. mtaylor
    Frustrating work but the end result is worth it. Just super lovely.
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    Joachim, A great reference is the one listed above: http://carvingbook.weebly.com/english-pdf-version.html
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    Hello John, Welcome to MSW. MSW is a great resource and I hope you'll open a log.
  22. mtaylor
    Beautiful work, JCT. Both look look ready for a run-off down the track.
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    Thanks for the explanation, IR3. I'm wrapping my head around this and will do some Googling but I do grasp what you're saying. This is one of those things that most of us probably wouldn't think about.
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    As much as I want to "like" the post for the build work, I can't because of the news. My sympathies Eric. Good friends are tough to loose. Close friends even harder.
  25. mtaylor
    By jove, I think you got it!

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