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  1. mtaylor
    Tony, It's all a learning curve. You will probably get good feedback and help and also anyone else who decides to build her will have a reference. I do see two builds logs and also a photo gallery of the build is this is any help.
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    On kits, they usually don't have instructions or even mention the rabbet. So usually what you do is bevel the edge against the keel for a good fit and the finished planking will look like it's in a rabbet. Many do add filler blocks between bulkheads. Question? Why is it too late to add the rabbet? It only runs along the keel. The rudder post is usually carved out such that the planks land just a tad above the side of the rudder post and then sanded down to the rudder. I suggest you start a build log so we can follow along and help a bit better.
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    It's more of a holiday season than a holiday like you Brits use the term.
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    That's over across the pond where you are. Our (US) holiday kicks off on the Thanksgiving (our annual day of gluttony). The day after is known as Black Friday where stores do special sales to suck in the customers. The the madness continues until the 25th. On the 26th, the stores are again packed, this time with exchanges and returns and also low prices on Christmas supplies to be tucked away until next year such as wrapping paper, decorations, etc. Ho-Ho-Ho.
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    Slap some tinsel on the build table, hang an ornament on some rigging or over the table. Sing Christmas carols while you're at the bench. Oh... and wrap some parts in appropriate paper. Job done.
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    The only way I see to increase production is to get a bigger table. I'll get my coat and go quietly.....
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    Money has affected just about every sport and motorsports are no exception. Here in the US Indy Car Racing used to be just basically the Indy 500 and some regional races up until around the late '60's then the big dollars and sponsorships came in. The little guys who fought hard to race were pushed out. I'm waxing nostalchic as I remember the Offenhauser's roar and the always feisty but never winning Granatelli Novi's and their 4 wheel drive. The turbine cars, and then the Lotus entries. After that.. meh....
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    I'd say a food mixer might not be the best idea. The two blades intersect in the middle and offen run pretty close to the "bowl" and the blades are rigid. Most of the tumblers (see above photos) just use sandpaper. But give it a try. It might just work.
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    As I recall, part of the reason Ford stopped winning was that they pulled out of sponsorship for many Ford teams, except maybe NASCAR. The bean counters were running amok around that time and cutting costs where ever they could. The downside is they lost some market share that racing was bringing to them.
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    Have a look at Crown Timberyard (https://www.crowntimberyard.com/) boxwood, maple. Syren (https://www.syrenshipmodelcompany.com/milled-lumber.php#!/Precision-Milled-Wood-Sheets-from-the-Syren-Woodshed/c/28580533/offset=21&sort=normal) for yellow cedar and boxwood. There's also this link which may help (the top 3 pinned posts: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/forum/20-wood-discussion/ I don't know who among these would have pre-milled wood, though. Plus the woods that are available change regularly.
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    Ouch... I know that smarts. Maybe paint after soldering and installation if you can?
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    I didn't realise that the craftsmanship museum was part of Sherline. My bad.
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    There is. I've lost the link to it but they have model cars, airplaines, and a tools section. We've had links to it in the past here and as soon as I find it, I'll post it. Ah... found it. https://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/index.html You'll need to do some digging to find tools. By the way, GDW who makes ship's, etc. all beautifully machined, etc. is a member and poster there https://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Wingrove.htm Here's the link to the page with the index https://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/rooms.htm
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    Very nice work, Keith.
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    Oops... my bad. Lost track of the names... I'll go to the naughty bench.
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    Steve. Except for that lone door on the extreme right, the rest all appear to watertight doors. Those little angled bits at each side look like "dogs" to me which lock the door into the watertight position. The round covers would be portholes.
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    I think it might be better to do the oars first as there's quite a bit of mechanical linkage involved. You might want to sketch out your linkages for both and see what accomodations have to be made. I saw one or two builds a long time ago (galleys as I recall) that had working oars and it was pretty tight inside. If I can remember where I've seen them, I'll post a link.
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    Sweet restoration, Ken. One can almost hear the growl of that engine.
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    I wonder if there's some sort of "impurity" in them and not pure brass since it's labeled "builder's hardware".
  23. mtaylor
    There's quite a few restorations in the Scratch area. To search, use the word "restoration" and you should see them. Often that key word isn't in the title. Generally, clean up (removing dirt accumulations) is via a cotton swap and spit. The enzymes in spit assist in removing the accumulations. I would suggest open a log as it'll be the best way to get help. After the cleaning, the restoration can begin.
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    That's strange Alan. All the pieces from the same package and/or brand?
  25. mtaylor
    Nice touch. It adds visual interest and also breaks up the mass of lines. A wonderful idea.

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