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  1. mtaylor
    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.
  9. mtaylor
    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.
  16. mtaylor
    What the others have said about doing it the way you want it..... you're doing a beautiful job.
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    I think a bit more lift on the cam, Michael. You can more since this is a flathead, the head area can always be machined a tad. For lapping, I'd think some valve lapping compound maybe followed by some jeweler's rouge. One suggestion, though, on whatever way you do it... number the valves and the valve seats. Once their lapped, do not swap them.
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    Well done, sir. I salute you!
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    I didn't realize how big this model is until I saw the pic you holding the ladder against the mast. Very impressive work.
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    The rigging plans aren't in the book. I'd send the Lumberyard and e-mail and ask them. Not all plan sheets are on the website.
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    None of us (I think) like "eventful"... that's usually a bad sign. Great work on the shell room and mortar decks. Since those are "restorations", including the barge...I'd suggest putting them on the Scratch area and label them "Restoration". I'm looking forward to seeing that Barge again... though I wish it wasn't broken.
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    That's a good idea to move the support on a regular basis. Ahh.. things one never thinks of when setting up the jigs...
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    Beautiful work, Igor.
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    It took some doing to find the dialogue. That's quite clever, Daniel. I won't give it away. :)
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    I'm beginning to wonder if this dialogue has something to do with the man with the black beret (or hair?) and tiger camouflage shirt...? HIs clothing seems totally out of place.

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