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That sounds like a good plan, Piet. I got my fingers crossed that all goes well.
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Hi Patrick You didn't miss it as I never mentioned it. It's model railroad brick wall. Appears to be a vacuum formed sheet of plastic. I tried making bricks but they were just too darned tiny. Each one is 1 inch (25mm) wide, .75 inches (20mm) deep and .625 inches (15mm) high.
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Since I'm working on the fireplaces, here's a picture now that the iron bars the pots sit on have been installed. I still have the exterior to plank and the pots to make. The flash made them redder than then actually are as they're more of a red-brown or rust color. I wanted them to look like they had been used.
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Unpainted PE? Won't someone think of the poor sailors who'll have to polish it every day?????? Ok..just being a butthead. So far, so good.
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Interesting, Jerry. Is it possible that the 1892 version was "test"? I would think that anything sliding up or down the mast like rope ring would have a problem with the rings around the mast. I looks like there are from the picture, but with these eyes, I could be wrong.
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Nice progress, Charlie and also what sounds like a good plan.
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Jason, I wondered the same thing also but that's the layout both using Hahn's plans and the one's I ordered from the British archives. Plus those ladders are coming up under the pinrail. This ship seems pretty compressed and packed as far as space on deck. The access below decks gets even more restrictive once the ship's boats are in as the large open hatchway will have a boat over it. Thanks for the comments on the pumps and for the likes. I'm working on Rev 4 of the stove/kitchens/fireplaces (depending on the translation) and I think these will be the ones. I did try two more times on the gun rigging but there's just no way. I'll give it another shot when I've completed the gundeck furniture.
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Count me in, Patrick. I love your subject choices and then the execution. Genesis looks to be a huge challenge and I daresay that you'll be up to it.
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You've got a good plan Piet. Coming together splendidly. I do think Lou is right about testing. The casting resin doesn't expand during curing does it? I've heard that some get pretty warm and also expands.
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That... exactly that. A very good plan in my opinion. I think I'm in the same boat but with one exception... my tools, wood supply, and ships all go with me.
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Make the hole just big enough to put eyebolt in. Some just bend the eyebolt "tail" 90 degrees, others drill the hole at an angle, and others just insert it into the hole. A little (very little) epoxy or CA will secure it in position.
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Excellent start. If you're using balsa, once everything is sanded, put a coat of 50/50 white glue and water on the balsa after it's shaped. It'll harden it up and help prevent dings and ouches.
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If the pillows don't give enough support, use rolled up blankets. I used the blanket method for the move about 10 years ago. These were tall ships and needed support so as not to fall over. Mission was a success. No damage and all ships out of harms way. Also, but them in a "safe" room until all the furniture is out. Then move them to their new home. For a safe place, I used the benches at where I worked (IT guy and had a large lab/office). Drew attention for a week but no damage from the visitors.
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Flying... I love it.
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I'm here too, Lou. I'll even bring popcorn for those contemplative moments.
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Denis, it's great to see this one coming back. A lot of creativity went in her, as I recall.
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That's what I thought... though it could be beef (from hamburger, etc.). Now I know. As far as cleanup.... there various solvents including dish soap. I note that lard can be bought at the local grocers. I'll try the cutting oil first. I'll let you know here as I want to test a couple of lubes and see what works and what doesn't work.
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The stairs look like the real deal from here, Denis. Hopefully, they work out and won't need to be replaced with an elevator.
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Sweet work, Denis. Looks like the working boats I've seen in the past.
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It would be something like "Row Boat by mmd373 - SMALL". See here for complete info including a heads-up on the spacing:
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Interesting idea.. bacon fat. Maybe I'll have to have bacon tomorrow morning. I'm not sure what grade this copper is. I bought it at the local metal yard (1 foot long by 3/8" for $3) which was the smallest diameter they had.
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Thanks Keith. I picked up the copper today and hope to start this weekend. All my cutters for the lathe are HSS. I do have some cutting oil. I wonder what "lard oil" is? Lard? I may give it shot without oil based on what Greg said.
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Super nice work on the Fokker, Mike.
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Yeah but won't he have to duck the rounds that miss the target? And admirals get upset about holes in the wall.
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