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  1. mtaylor
    Pasanax, Go here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ At the top, there's three pinned topic on the planking and how-to... Also here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-modeling-articles-and-downloads.php There's a section on planking and framing with some articles on this.
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    Was that the Olympias, Druxey? There's videos on Youtube: https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=trireme&tbm=vid
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    Bindy, I think it's your call.... La Belle Poule (1765) shows 25 to 60 feet per plank, though I think the 60 might be a bit long. On the other hand, Le Venus (1782) only shows the complete strake with no length on the planks. I would hope that some like Gaetan or one of our more versed French ship builders can help as I'm a novice on these ships...
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    Hi David, Nice work going on there... Printing... that machine is from the "old" hot lead typesetting days. "Lead", "leading" is the space between the lines of type. And I think "rule" is the name of what it does... a ruler. Been awhile since I've been around typesetting, so I'd have to do some serious Googling.
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    Nope... not bored here. I'm liking this....
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    Looking excellent, Jesse. What the others have said about "there will be blood".. and DNA apply. I think that's actually the first rule of model ship building.
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    Lookin' good, Jeff.
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    I'll keep my hopes up that your hospital visit won't be terrible. Lovely waterfront and any other occasion, you'd probably be very happy to sit there.
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    Nice to hear the slump is over. Carl is right... it'll be something else that moves you the next time. Lovely hoops.
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    Jay, I like the caulking. Even the "defects" look like what one sees on a real ship. Have a look at EdT's log. Ed uses copper wire and liver of sulfur for black nails. Quite few others are now using it as it doesn't stain the wood like blackening solutions. The nice thing about MSW and this hobby is that there's a 1000 & 1 ways to do things.... Anyway, the liver of sulfur and copper are thought.
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    Gaetan is right about adjusting the work area height, in my opinion. Here's what I have.. a movable computer desk I got dirt cheap at Office Max when they closed the store. On top is a slab of wood with four legs. I can flip that over to that it's as shown in top foto. If I want, I put the legs down and it's higher (2nd photo.. but not a good shot). Or I can remove it completely. While Gaetan's is fully adjustable, mine is either desk height or 9" inches higher.
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    I received my copy today and it looks great. It will be big help in rigging my model with sails.
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    Ian, When in doubt.. go for the research. You might consider making or buying a man in scale. I'm finding that it really helps to figure things like size, etc.
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    Very nicely done, Fam. The sheaves look perfect. On the paper and punching a hole.... can you turn brass? Maybe make a punch with a sharp point?
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    Mark, Good to hear that you're back on top of your game. The build is looking great.
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    Ian, I take it you when through this topichttp://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6502-uk-timber-suppliers/? There's several suppliers listed. and there's this one: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/384-where-to-buy-wood/ I think I've heard Arkowood ships to the UK.
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    Some also use pigment (black, brown, etc.) mixed into the glue. When gluing a plank, the edge is coated with the colored glue. Seems to work well and for a prime example, see EdT's work in the scratch area... Naiad and Young America.
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    JP, As I recall, that link ended up with something like this: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9312-need-advice-with-byrnes-saw/?p=274646
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    Wonderful work on the beams. I was trying to figure out how you did that with a mill... a chisel to finish!!!! Love it.
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    Jesse, I'm glad the PVA and water worked for you. Everything is looking shipshape and Bristol fashion.
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    I'm with David... hats off on the re-do. Huzzah is coming soon!!!!
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    It's good to hear the Admiral is feeling a bit better. As for the piggy.... we all will know he/she is there.
  23. mtaylor
    Nice work, Ian. The belfries I've seen and admittedly not enough to be an expert, show them above the rail. At 3 feet, this will be as tall as the rail. Maybe it's supposed to sit on top of it?
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    I like your approach and what you're doing, OC.
  25. mtaylor
    Thanks for the explanation, Anton. Ah.. unions, insurance companies and politics... Yuck!!!!!!

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