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    I've been there with the 1 step forward and a whole bunch backwards. The animation is quite good. I was just curious about the "about face" but I wouldn't worry about it. There's a movie out on CD/DVD called "The Partriot" which used a lot of CGI in the battle scenes. Some versions have a "how we made the movie" set of short vids with it. Fascinating stuff.
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    I'll be interested in seeing where this line of research leads. I can see the potential. Take care of yourself Hellmut.
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    Tom, Much of the current crop of movies is CGI. There are some you can't tell who's real and who's not. Magnus, Question.... when he does the about face... I'm not sure which though is correct for the time period. The modern about face or the "marching step" about face.....
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    The brandy bottle is a wonderful touch... I can't conceive of even trying something that small.
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    Now that marine looks good.
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    Rick, It's the dust and binders used: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-density_fibreboard http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-health-risks-of-mdf.htm http://www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/faq-mdf.htm There's more with a quick Google of "MDF toxic"
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    Looks great from here. We are our own worst critics.
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    Thanks gentleman. I guess I'm not doing it wrong or doing it right for the wrong reasons then. This is just one of those questions that's always sat in the back corner of my brain and had me wondering. Augie, Outside first, as I recall. I've heard reasons and they all made sense. Weather, stiffen things up so the beams, etc. allow the wood to season more on the outside.
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    I've never seen it anywhere so I need to ask.... On a POF, why do a lot of builders do the interior first? Is this just mis-perception on my part... or...? I would think the exterior would be better first since a variety of clamps could be used without damaging the interior planks. Then the interior could be planked using spales instead of clamps. I hope someone can set me straight before I proceed much further doing the exterior first.
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    Not quite.. here's the definition from a quick Google...there's more with pictures there. scant·ling ˈskan(t)liNG/ noun plural noun: scantlings 1. a piece of lumber of small cross section. the size to which a piece of wood or stone is measured and cut. 2. a set of standard dimensions for parts of a structure, especially in shipbuilding. 3. archaic a specimen, sample, or small amount of something.
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    Ok. JP... START THE BUILD LOG!!!!!!
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    Looking super great Matt. BTW, I thought you might be interested in this: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1295-nso-model-shipwrights-in-portland-or/
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    Looking great with the oars. I'd be nervous putting any of mine on the floor much less in front of a door. Looks like it'll be on the water soon.
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    Sweet work, Denis. Both the cake and the AG. Everything is coming together. Will you be doing the nets also?
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    Nice recovery, Pat. And the Victoria is looking sharp.
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    Mack, What are you looking for in the way of a ship and a model? Warship, merchant, cutter, other? POB or POF or solid hull? There's Hahn's plans, ANCRE monographs, Model Expo, Taubman Plans and others. There's also sailboat and pleasure boat sites that sell plans for the real deal but could be scaled down. Just be careful (ask first) as there's some sites that are pure piracy and MSW has a strict stance on piracy.
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    Tom. Don't overthink it. The top deck is what will draw the eye and gundeck will be mostly masked by everything else. Looking good.
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    Impressive steamer. I guess when you're not using it for wood, it'll work for snacks in the workshop? Fantastic job on that.
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    I think I'm stuck with the "Wow!" Not much more can be said.... Just fantastic workmanship, sir.
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    That's the cat's pajamas, John. Lovely work.
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    Elegant solution, Michael.
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    Gaetan, I just am in awe of everything you do. That stern is gorgeous.
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    Beautiful work, Dan. And your log continues to be a wonderful tutorial. Seeing your lines at the foot of the foremast with the blocks and hooks answered some questions I had about how the free end was tied off.
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    Looking very good. Well done on the ladder and rails.
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    What the others have said about doing it the way you want it..... you're doing a beautiful job.

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