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  1. mtaylor
    The ports should all be the same width and height, Jason. The planking is cut back from the port slightly to allow for the lip. The upper and lower edge of the ports generally follow the gundeck sheer while the sides are vertical (perpendicular) to the keel. Do you have a copy of the AOTS Diana? Excellent resource for this class of frigates.
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    George, Augie, Thanks. George, She's 24 inches long on the main deck from stem to transom. The table she sits on is 3 feet long.
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    Impressive work, I'm with Pat... that ballista is amazing.
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    I guess it's about time I did something.... Gunport stripe (for lack of a better nomenclature) has been sanded, re-sanded, ports cut, re-sanded some more, gaps filled and sanded again... I've applied one coat of wipe on poly to the stripe and to the counter to protect it. Anyway... onward to the port side. Once the port side is finished, I'll add the ebony chain wales and the French version of the billboard which runs from the stem, past the first port to the start of the second port. As always, feel free to enlarge the photos by clicking on them. Any advice, etc. is always appreciated.
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    Have a safe trip, Grant. The black nails/bolts (call them what you want ) look great. I'm stealing your spale idea.... :D
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    I figured you didn't follow him exactly from what you said, but I'm certain I'll learn something. And yes, it ain't basswood.
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    Joel, By all means, let us see them. I remember Clay's practicum online many moons ago but have forgot some of the techniques he showed.
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    Something different.... I like it, Håkan. Hope you don't mind if I follow along.
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    You're off to a great start, Jose. I'm going to follow along. I find it interesting that the keel is the curved.
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    What's not to like? I'm loving the wood color and finish and all the details. Beautifully done, Gaetan. If I can produce something with only 1/10th of your quality, I'll be overjoyed.
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    Wonderful work, Nenad. I have confidence you'll get the ornaments and lettering sorted out.
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    I just keep being amazed. You seem to be going smaller and smaller...
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    Hmmm... Toni added "bolts" to her deck clamps. Danny apparently didn't or he just didn't cover the installation. Remco treenailed. Alexandru appears to have bolts. From just that sampling,I'd say go either way... but, logic to me says bolting would be more secure. Or maybe a mix.. Edit: I realized that this probably isn't much help... not definitive.
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    Lovely work Grant. I agree... do the bolts.
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    By ISP, it might take a phone call or visit to their website. There's so many blacklists out there it's just not practical for an admin to contact them. If they say "no we're not blocking", then get an email account from Yahoo, or G-Mail.... not many options here I'm afraid. The internet is coming a rather cluttered place these days.
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    Dan, You've pushed me into sails also.... Great job.
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    Have two atta-boys!!!! Lextin. The Byzantium is making progress and the college decision. I'm happy for you.
  18. mtaylor
    Have you checked out for any community college or adult education classes? One of the high schools down here offer (on an irregular basis) Adult Educaton classes on TurboCad, Solidworks, or Blender. No credit and it's weeknights one or two nights a weeks. It depends on the quarter and other factors. Last time I saw TurboCad was year ago but the class was canceled because there's a minimum class size that wasn't met.
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    Mark You're doing what you feel needs doing. Good on you as that obviously wasn't an easy decision. I too am curious, what made you re-check the drawings?
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    From the anecdotal readings I've done, it appears the designer had in mind how the ship should float, etc. After launch and fitting out with guns, ballast, rigging etc. there was more checking and testing. Finally, sea trials where the Captain and/or the Master would adjust mast rake, ballast distribution, etc. to sort out the WL;s, along with the rigging. However, it is also somewhat apparent that each Captain took it upon himself to tweak things including the waterline and trim due to provisions, armament changes, etc. it kind of reminds of the the early days of aircraft design... design it, build it (with changes due to a 1000 and 1 factors), and then fly it. Re-tweak and fly again.
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    Looking good, Tony. Bad comment????? Nah... nothing bad there except what Grant said... what color treenails?
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    Frank, I'd say more but life has left me precious little time at the moment. You're doing a fantastic job with her.
  23. mtaylor
    A hearty congratulations and a well-done, Dave. You and your Ogallala deserve some recognition.
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    Beautiful work, Remco. Hopefully as relaxing to do as it is rewarding.
  25. mtaylor
    Dave, you've picked quite a project. I'm pulling up a chair and looking forward to seeing this.

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