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    Ron, Any chance of seeing build log?
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    Everyone else said what could say, Patrick. Just a fantastic amazing model. I love the display stand.
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    Neal, A very hearty congratulations for a very well-deserved award.
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    Roger, Have look here... I also suggest downloading this section or printing it. Jeff gives some great pointers on blades for the Byrnes saw. I've used his info for my MM saw and learned a lot from it. http://www.hobbymillusa.com/byrnes-saw-operation.php I think it was Grant Dale who posted that tool... used a ball bearing to set the thickness and then the fence was moved, it seems. Ah.. found it: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10585-thin-ripping-jig-for-the-byrnes-table-saw/
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    My bad. I was not aware of Guerriere heading for refit. Thanks for insight on everything else as that was my impression of things. In some ways, I suspect the Brits thought they were fighting the same Navy as in the Revolution and that it would be just as easy this time around. On the subject of crews... as I understand it, the English were not very forgiving about "their men" fighting on the American side so I can see where the Scots and Irish would probably be fierce fighters.
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    One thing I note and it's more of a gut feeling than anything else. The Court Martial was a whitewash. We read that the masting (note the missing tressel trees and use of the word "rotten") was not in the best of shape, the ship was rolling badly and taking on water with every roll. Yet the esprit de corps among those interviewed insist that the ship was ready. In my opinion, the ship should have been pulled off duty and returned to a facility to have the masts repaired/remade.
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    Finally back in the shipyard. Only part time at this point but waiting for the last of the "re-decorating" projects that the Admiral ordered to arrive. I'm planking the lower deck and adding waterways at this point. No pics yet as I'm experimenting with the best way to meet the "French style" of deck planking. Seems they used a combination of tapering, hook scarfs in places, and drop planks. Then there's the mix of plank widths to contend with....but that's different headache at this point. Once I'm done planking (and re-do's) I'll post some pictures.
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    Darrel, Try soaking them in thin CA before drilling. I made some for another project using dowel that was soaked in water/whiteglue and allowed to sit for a few days. They're still a PITA to make. You might also check Ages of Sail and see if they sell the bullseyes. Might be listed as "hearts", "heart blocks" though.
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    What a great thing...it came out lovely and Isabella looks like she had a great time building it.
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    Lovely work, Frank and I'm loving the jigs. They're giving me ideas...
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    Wow... you are making excellent progress, Tom.
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    Clean and beautiful, Pawel.
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    I'm playing catch up, Mike. She's looking fantastic.
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    Very nice work, Mick.
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    NIce work, Gary. I'm sure the rework on those few frames will go well for you.
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    Incredible work, Karl. Looks so real one can smell the salt air.
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    I'm going to pop this here.. It's the signature tagline of Remco and I find it very relevant... "Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime."
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    Oh dear... my eyes and brain hurt just looking that work... Well done, Greg.
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    This is fascinating reading, Frolick. Thanks for posting it. I'm hoping there's more and will continue to follow.
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    Rob, You can add the wales as such after planking. Usually it's just another thin plank over the planking such that the wales stand proud from the rest of the planks. I did it on my current build since the top wale plank I used is thin ebony. Point of order though... French frigates of the era did wales a bit (quite a bit, actually) differently than the English or Americans.
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    Hi Sarah, Welcome back home. I'm looking forward to following along.
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    Jay, Grant Dale made some nice add on's to this saw.. a "fence" for ripping planks without kickback, for one. I'm not sure if it's in his Bomb Vessel Cross-Section or in the tools area.
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    Rob, For planking techniques, have a look at the pinned topics here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ For more, have a look in the article database here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-framing-and-planking-articles.php A good overall reference work (it does have it's issues) that will get you familiar with zu Mondfeld's Historic Ship Models. No techniques as such but does give a general overview of wooden ships in general.
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    grsjax, Have look here in the article database: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-plans-and-research.php There's an article on the lines drawings and articles on CAD work. I"m not sure how much the CAD articles will help but there is one at the bottom of the page that might be some help.
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