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Nice work on the windlass. I'd think about at least planking the hull before fixing anything to the deck since you'll have roll the ship around a bit for that.
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Spencer, Randy gave a great answer. You might also have a look here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-materials-and-tools.php There's articles on hand tools, power tools, etc.
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Looking very good, Aldo. No barbeque but a ship!!!!! I'm just as impressed as I can be. I hope the typhoon missed you. Apparently it was pretty rough in some areas.
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Here's everything you need to know about it: http://www.rustycans.com/HISTORY/oldfroth.html I had the name wrong... too many years I guess. While I'm thinking of it, I'll move this whole thread to the Kit Build Logs area.
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I guess it could be built then while drinking a "Old Froth and Slosh"... "the pale, stale ale with the foam on the bottom"? That beer was from the same timeframe. :D
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Michael, The board itself will stay put until the exterior is at least fully planked and probably the quarter galleries done. Need the strength of all that. Or so I think. The frames with the black x's, I'm planning on removing those when the "not the wall side" is at that same point as the "wall side". On the other hand, there was a reason Hahn left the board on until it was fully planked in side and out and the carvings were on her. Methinks it's the convenience of having it on the board.
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Either those are some really really big paper clamps, or she's a very petite little thing.
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Popeye, We'll hope that you get a call from him not the OPP. For now, let's hope that the old saying arout no news being good news is true. I think we can all say we wish we were younger.
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Thanks all. Matti, I'm thinking I'll just walk away from CA and use epoxy when I need that level of bonding. John, I think there's some distortion and maybe a shadow playing havoc. The build board looks bent and the door frame goes one way and the workbench the other. Weird. There is point just aft of the first port where it does start to run "high". The plank count goes from 6 to 6-1/2. What I did was use wider plank at the top to compensate and spiled it in. Those three upper planks (including the ebony) start to roll outward just about that first port. I'll revisit that area when I turn her about again to continue the planks up to the sheer of the foredeck. Augie, Anonymous works for me. Admirals get shot at first.... Pat, I don't think that will happen. My last day of work is planned for Dec. 31st. Speaking of gunports... did the French put a gun in the bridle port or leave it empty? I ask since the spacing between ports is wider between the first and second port then the rest and the first is also slightly larger. Also, the curve of the bow and the riding bitts seem to make the work area smaller.
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I got the cracks filled using Chris's method of finish and sawdust and then sanded with 400 grit. I'm holding on the 600 grit sanding until the whole outside is planked. All the gunports have been squared up per the drawings. So far, so good in my estimation but it can be better. I'll turn her and do the "not the wall side" and see if I can improve. I'll probably revisit some of this side after the other side. I'm re-thinking my main wales. Only the top one will be ebony, the rest are blended in to it and the regular planks so I'll go with the swiiss pear and leave it natural for that. At least the ebony that's there will help set the tone for the sheer. A darn sight easier to work with.
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I remember "Father Goose".... there was a boat in that movie?
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Great to see that you're back in the shipyard, Borge. Nice work on the pump and fittings.
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Grant, Have a great trip. Send pics occasionally. I'll get some of the powder monkeys to clean up the popcorn mess and get the chairs put back into place.
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Lovely work, Christian. I'm fascinated by your chains and watching to learn from you.
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Hi Jim, I'm a fan of the "little known" ships. Your Lacawanna is looking great and I love that finish on the hull.
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I'll try that Matti. Thanks for the tip.
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Lextin, This link might shed light on what you seek: http://www.ctbasses.com/misc/BruceTrinque/ :) There's a list here, but no pictures: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Aubrey
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The hardest puzzle I ever saw only had 500 pieces. It was pure white except for a dot in the upper right hand corner. It irritated me no end that when I was done, it was upside down.
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Popeye, Hope everything's ok with your friend. Muffins? And shipbuilding? You are multi-talented. The best it seems the rest of us can come up with is popcorn.
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Frank, Well done on the anchors and hawse. Hmm.... interesting concept, take the catheads off to rig them and in the process, weather them some more.
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HMS Victory by willz
mtaylor replied to willz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Looks super Rusty. Well done!!!! Sit back and feel good about before we pressure you into your next project.
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Time is always a problem for all of us, Alexey. Great job on the nailing.
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Sjors, When you're healthy, go to the museums. Tell yourself you're looking for artwork for your ship.
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Beautiful nettings, Mobbsie. I too am curious... hammocks or no hammocks?
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