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  1. mtaylor
    Good idea to think on it Sjors. You got some good advice. If you are going to paint it, then you should be able to cut out some wood for the bottom so the metal is raised up where it should be. A little filler between the wood and the metal and then paint... Otherwise, make a new one of wood but with the bottoms longer.
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    Hi Hamilton, I guess I got twisted around a bit on quarter galleries vs. quarter badges. What Goodwin shows is a quarter gallery.. albeit a small one.
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    <soapbox mode on> Just a quick input from a somewhat "rogue" moderator... The tone for a log is set by the personality of the builder. We have logs that are dead serious and always on topic. That's fine for them. For others, some logs are a free-for-all family riot/party. And that's fine for them. We're all from around the world that have a common interest... model shipbuilding. It's that thread that binds us all together. In some builds, the chit-chat turns that interest into friendships. In the ones with minimal chit-chat, there's still a bonding that goes on but different. You'll know the difference when you see them. MSW has room for both types and even those in-between. Perhaps the most important thing that we have is tolerance... tolerance for the serious builder and tolerance for the most casual of builders. We don't indulge in religion, politics, or any of the real world stuff that starts barroom brawls. We enjoy each other builds and company. I'll now turn this free-for-all back over to Augie and his amazing build. <kicks soapbox back into the corner> <opens >
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    Mobbsie, Ditto what Sherry said about "keep up the good work". Looks great.
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    Have great trip, John. Stag looks sharp with the masting and rigging coming along.
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    Love this build. The hull is beyond "nice"... wow!. Excellent details and the way you're showing us how they're done.
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    Looks great, Joss. I think re-starting was a good thing. Hopefully, it'll go better this time.
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    Nice and clean, Ben. Looks very sharp. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
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    Michael, This saw has a DC motor. I haven't torn into mine, but I think it's a rheostat. I'll dig out the manual and look at the parts list.
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    I'm using what Ulises uses. I also have a teapot but the curling iron has all but replaced it. Faster, cleaner, and less hassle.
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    Guy, I have a gas grill too... Okay, I'm way off topic here.... Soak the wood in water and put it in an old pie tin or make a tin like shape from aluminum foil. On a two burner grill, put the soaked wood on one burner, put the meat on the other. I usually start the wood a few minutes before the meat to get it smoking. Yummmy.
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    Aldo, Fantastic. You have made the leap to the darkside and are shining.... Great work.
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    Good plan. If you're interested, have a look here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ at the first three posts (they are pinned). This one here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/353-planking-instructiontutorial-by-jack-nastyface/ might be of some help. Maybe not on the Cutty but for your next one.
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    Hamilton, I had a similar issue with my Constellation. There's about 3 pics showing how I scratched them but no text. <sigh> But the Constellation had a round stern so probably not much help except maybe as inspiration for you to do better. Is there a top view anywhere? Plans, etc.? Other reference work? You might go to the ME site and download the Constitution plans. As I recall, the galleries are shown and how to make them.
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    Are you using the "special" blade adapter? The one with the ridge the blade sits on?
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    Mario, Obviously a spectacular view. I think you deserve flight pay because of the altitude. Are they flying the towers in by chopper? I saw that they were doing that somewhere as it was cheaper to build 'em on the ground and then fly them up than to build them in place. Now all the stuff that goes with the tower.. manpower for sure.
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    I'm just curious... why are you planking using very short strips? Usual procedure is to use long strips covering several bulkheads. It gives a fairer (smoother) run to the planking.
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    Harvey, The blade "wobbled" for 4-5 seconds? Or was it bouncing up and down? Was it still spinning? Enquiring minds and all that....
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    Beautiful, Mike. The display really shows it off nicely.
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    Very nicely done, Robbyn. I guess your not a real fan of painting?
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    Well.... Wayne, you brought up nuts.. see where it leads? To the guys in white coats. I'm expecting white coats to lead us somewhere.. goats? White paint? White flags? Who knows. Meantime, I think I'll drink my coffee and lay low below the radar until this settles out.
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    Thanks everyone. Aldo, Several ways of doing the whelps... use a solid block of wood and cut the whelps to shape then slice them apart. What I did was put in the timbers and then spun the whole thing on the lathe and shape it. Walt, I think only heat might work for epoxy. You might ask this in the Wood Tips and Tricks section. Popeye pointed out a great resource for capstan operation. Dafi's build is great for his exploring not only how things were made, but how they were used.
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    Giorgos, Thanks for sharing your beautiful build with us. I hope you'll share your next one also.
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    Bruce, I think most of us are headed to Byrnes. With me, I'm just cheap.... er... frugal. When my saw dies, I'll upgrade. Meantime, I'll just keep plugging away with what I have.
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    I think that was "not me" who mentioned nuts somewhere else... I'm fond of popcorn and beer. Oh.. and more importantly.. coffee!!!

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