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  1. mtaylor
    Henry, I've seen some in the past where the sails were billowed but I don't recall that the sail was gathered. The late Hubert did some tutorials on his site "Model Ship Building For Dummies" that looked pretty good. And somewhere I've seen someone using silkspan that "stretched" the sail such that it billowed and appeared as you suggest. Hmm.... time to do digging through my links, methinks.
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    All can say is.. I'm in awe.
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    I'm loving the look of this and what Tony said goes for me also.
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    I don't think or know of any kit I'd describe as "epic" as by nature, all kits have issues, be it wood quality, instructions or sometimes just outright fiction. However, any kit can be bashed and modified to produce the look and degree of authenticity you wish including details. You'd have to define "stunning" or "story" as those vary by the beholder.
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    Hi Norman,
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    The detail is incredible on the PE stuff. I do wonder when these bits and pieces will actually work instead of being static.
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    Mark, Have look here.. there's an article on deck planking...http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-framing-and-planking-articles.php Having said that, deck planking was one of those things were they used what they had available at the time and sometimes the rules went out the proverbial window.
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    Looking really good. On the paper problem.... punch numerous (the more, the better) holes in the paper with a pin. Right now you have wood, glue, paper bond. The holes should help some. You might try, if you can find it, is some wood glue that tinted or get some artists pigment (powder) and tint your own glue to the color and shade you want.
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    Hi Mike,
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    Hi Phil,
  11. mtaylor
    Hi Len, If you haven't, search on Chaperon or even riverboat here in MSW. You should find builds.. both modified and out of the box of various riverboats. It might be big help for ideas and also some of the pitfalls.
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    Scoring will give you an etched line. It could be shaded with some colored wood filler (not putty as it stays soft) and then everything sanded. Test this first. As for the pencil, a lot of builders use this method and it works well.
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    Hi Len,
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    Sorry I'm late to the party... <slides in><grabs a chair in the balcony>
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    Take a knife and scratch a line into the wood to simulate two planks next to each other. As for the planking at the bow, she's French. They over planked that area as protection from the anchor. You might go check out this build of a 74 gun French ship. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/327-le-fleuron-by-gaetan-bordeleau-124/ Around page 3 he's doing the hull planking you can see this.
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    I hope you can sort out the lofting, Walt. It's still a mystery to me but there are good people here who can help. You might check over the CAD area as there's a lot of them doing that. My condolences on the loss of your son. I'm hoping your wife can re-join you soon and this will be a better year. You both are in my thoughts.
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    Paper is a problem with water based glues. Have you tried a glue stick like some the Card modelers use? I'm hoping that an office supply store there might carry them.
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    Have you checked the manufacturer... http://www.hobbyzone.pl/en/ ? They might be able to point you in the right direction to someone with stock.
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    I like them hanging there also. May not be a bad idea to leave the ropes on the boat long as it'll give you some options when it's finished and displaying it.
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    Well done on the winches, cables and dredges, Jack.
  21. mtaylor
    First build? Really? The hull is looking pretty good and you're choice of materials is interesting. I'm gong to follow along to see what's next.
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    That's the best definition I've come across yet, Sam. I hope things calm down at work for you.
  23. mtaylor
    Sweet nets, Denis. And spares are good.
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    Fantastic looking gears. My mind is boggled at this.
  25. mtaylor
    Looks great, John. You're close to the finish line.

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