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In looking at the photo, at the bottom of the picture, some of the deck is visible (not much). On second look, that may be the deck between the wheels... or he camera angle.
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Are you related to General Jack D. Ripper? All this talk about vital fluid... Points to those who get the reference.
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That's all good news, Remco. It's great to hear from you.
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I think Roger has the right idea and it makes sense. One question in my mind, is the camera angle deceiving our eyes? If we look at the bottom of the picture, the planking that can be seen looks... "different".
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That looks like a great idea. I'm thinking it would work better than the two nails in block of wood method.
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Looks really good, Carl. I like seeing the difference ways this kit can be done. Now we need to "push" Popeye and get the group photo.
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Hold out for a beer mug or coffee cup.
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Al, That's one of my references. I located the original plans (some but not all) but not the re-build plans. As built, Le Renommee would be close. Very ornate. So far, the only ones that exist are the NMM that I can find. I'll give my searching another few days and then go with what I think the carvings were.
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Rope-Stropped Blocks for Boom Vang
mtaylor replied to Julie Mo's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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Goto the Main Page and scroll down to "Members Build Logs". You'll find all the build logs in those two topics that are shown. Go to either the kit or scratch forum depending on you model. Open a new topic (with your post) and people will find it. I hope this helps.
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Angel, You really should start a build log on your ship.
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Requesting feedback for future MSW Group Projects
mtaylor replied to Chuck's topic in Group Projects on Model Ship World
Chuck, What Al said. I'd go the way the actual boat was done on the rudder. Some conventions can be over ridden but since the result of this is very visual, go with your instinct. If we followed the contemporary model makers, alot of our ships would be solid hull or hollowed out wood. -
That's the stuff, Ken. Came in a tube as I recall. A bit of brush on primer and a light sanding would sometimes but not always stop the absorption.
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Interesting research, Steven. I'd go with it. I'm wondering now if our eyes expect the mast at midships to be the tallest. Is there any indication of how much taller the foremast should be? I find it a pity that much of what ship builders did even 200 years ago wasn't documented somewhere to explain the "why" part.
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