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  1. mtaylor
    I like that construction method. I have those to do on my build, but without the curves. This method will be perfect.
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    That was a great production line, ZyXuz. Cannons and carriages came very well.
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    Sjors, I haven't said much of late due to too much going on with upcoming holidays, odds and ends that need fixing around the house and new shipyard manager that likes to play fetch.. She's looking super good. I love the serving and the care you're putting into this ship. She's a masterpiece.
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    Adriaan, Have a great time off and see you when you get back. The hull looks great!!!
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    Rusty, Ok.. forget the lathe for second... or two. What Rob said about the blank. No expensive tools needed... sandpaper, files, maybe a chisel if you feel dangerous. Oh.. and time.
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    Nigel, We moderators put our heads together and agree... off to the scratch build area with this.
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    Jay, I do use a similar method for my milling bits.. a block of wood with holes drilled in it. For my bits, I just leave them in the tubes until I need one. If I break one, out comes another. When done, back in the proper tube. ME sells bulk bits in packages of 10 in sizes... like a tube of #75's. $2.99 per package currently which beats MicroMarks price. There's some topics around here that mention other places.
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    I guess I went the expensive route. I ordered a set of 61's through 80's that come in individual tubes and all in a wooden box from ME. I replenish as needed...
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    Ships, Start you own build log. We'd love to see it. Once you've done that, let me know via PM and I'll move your posts from here to there (including the comments from others).
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    I agree with Nils.. no need to second plank. Looks great!!!!!
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    Moving right along and going well. What I meant by taking lots of pictures is to see the parts and things through the camera. You need not feel pressured to post them. I take lots of pictures, examine them, see what needs to be fixed and later delete the photos. I'm not the best builder here. Far from it. But it's part of the learning.
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    Nice work, Hamilton. I'm happy to hear all is well with the little one and things are settling in.
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    Rusty, I agree with Grant. It depends on what your future plans are. Lathes do have their uses for other than cannon. Otherwise, use the drill press method. I did some small cannons (1:85) using a Dremel and files. The drill press would just be "bigger".
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    Fireplaces???? Not gonna' ask.. just going to wait and see.
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    The aluminum can idea for flags was, I think, Harold Hahn's. I and others open the can, flatten it, bend it into a nice shape and lay the cloth/paper flag on it. Then starch or dilute PVA the life out of it. When it dries, it's in the shape desired.
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    You continue to do a beautiful build, Zyxuz. Very ingenious way of getting the stanchions and rope installed.
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    I'm not sure what you're saying here?
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    Scott, Congratulations. My advice is simply this: go here: http://www.mini-lathe.com/Default.htm and follow their tune-ups. Also, check the run-out on the spindle. Also, check out the link at the very bottom of the home page... for HOME SHOPS. More excellent information. While none of these may be your exact machine, the principles are basically the same.
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    There's also been some bow sections as kits... such as Victory. Otherwise, there's been several scratch builds that were cross-sections. While they're all well done, one of the more fantastic is Karl's Bonhomme Richard.
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    Augie, Sweet planking. I'm sending you my ship for planking.
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    Richard, I'm not sure why they are called "fashion pieces" unless it has to do with the way they were made. A good definition is here: http://southseas.nla.gov.au/refs/falc/0512.html
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    Sam's right... You're hooked Vivian. One tool you already have... a camera. Take photos at every step and look at them. The camera sees things our eyes don't. It gives you a chance to fix things while they can be fixed and you'll be happier. Nice work on her. I think you're doing great. We all make mistakes and as we build, we learn. The great thing about MSW the other eyes of folks looking in. It makes the learning easier.
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    It looks like maybe Corel makes a Victory Cross-Section that might fit your question. Also, there's a Constitution and a Santisima Trinidad cross-section kits. I'm not sure if those are fully-framed or partials.
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    Was here on MSW? I know there's the scratch group build of the Triton and the Echo. As far as kits being plank on frame for a cross-section, maybe someone else can help.
  25. mtaylor
    Hi Skipjack, What a wonderful adventure you have going on. How about opening a buildlog? We'd love to see this.

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