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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.
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How about some TurboCAD help?
mtaylor replied to jwileyr4's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
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. -
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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Seeking information on determining load waterline
mtaylor replied to trippwj's topic in Nautical/Naval History
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. -
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.
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Beautiful work, Remco. Hopefully as relaxing to do as it is rewarding.
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Dave, you've picked quite a project. I'm pulling up a chair and looking forward to seeing this.
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Is there a better #11 blade handle
mtaylor replied to roach101761's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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Nice Carving Tools/ Wood Chisels
mtaylor replied to Cap'n Rat Fink's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Mario, Have you checked out Woodcraft (http://www.woodcraft.com/category/HT115-07/carving-sets.aspx) or Wood Carver's Supply (http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/)?? I have three sets of the Dockyard chisels.. as well as several different grits of carving burrs. Love 'em... I just need to get better with them. As for those two sites... prices range from very inexpensive to super-pricey... -
Good luck with the cut and paste on the arm. And feel free to complain, this isn't Monty Python: "It's just a flesh wound!". I'm liking your build. Looking sweet.
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Popeye, Try poking a small hole with a nail or awl to act as a pilot hole.
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GPar, Smaller is not necessarily better in scroll saws because with a small one, you're limited on size (length, width, thicknees) while a bigger one will let you work smaller. Check out you local DIY store and see what they have. There's also lots of topics in the Modeling and Workshop Equipment area with good info on saws, blades, etc.
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It's fascinating to watch this all come together, Popeye. Looking forward to seeing the trawl rig up and installed.
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Well done, Grant. I like the spales so much, I'll have to make some for myself.
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Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
mtaylor replied to SawdustDave's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Splice the main brace Dave for two ships very well done. I'll be looking forward to the Sovereign. -
Per, Set the boat up like you have it. Then put the pencil in something to hold it at the right height. You might have to flip the boat over if it sits down by the stern. Do the instructions have any method mentioned?
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Excellent video Chuck. That answered many of my questions. BTW, could post these videos into the Planking, Framing area as their own topic? They shouldn't get lost in the build log area. Edit: Or maybe better yet, in the database????
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Maaron, A good place to start would be the article by John Tilley here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-rigging-and-sails.php
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Ship Model Restoration
mtaylor replied to Old Coasty's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Can you post some pictures of each ship? It might help those can help to sort things out.
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