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    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.
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    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.
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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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    Well said and tested, Phil. Thanks for the feedback.
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    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...
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    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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    Here, I was thinking the motor would be using glow plugs and model aircraft fuel... but, my jaw is dropping... working spark plugs. I hope it runs on regular and not premium gas. From the camming, (I went back and re-looked again) it looks like a 4-cycle then?
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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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    Splice the main brace Dave for two ships very well done. I'll be looking forward to the Sovereign.
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    Holy cow.... Here I've been thinking the gun was bigger.... Beautiful work, Wefalck
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    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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    Can you post some pictures of each ship? It might help those can help to sort things out.
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    If you'd rather have something in hand.... here's a good reference form ScrollSaw. I have one and it's been a big help. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/big-book-of-scroll-saw-woodworking-scroll-saw-woodworking-crafts-editors/1111756500?ean=9781565234260 There seems to be several versions but the only difference I can see is the cover as all of them are copyright 2009.
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    Uh... I don't keep track since I really don't want to know.
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    Tom, Not all chimneys swiveled. I can't speak for other countries but in the US and English ships, some were just open (square, l like a fireplace chimney), some were like the one Sjors has (fixed but with a bend at the top, square). The swivel type was round and had a small fin on top.

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