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  1. mtaylor
    Michael, Now that is a super looking deadeye/shroud/seizing. Wow!! The marlin spike is one thing... but an ebony handle?
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    Popeye, I think we all knew that bench wouldn't stay empty for long... I figured a matter of hours..
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    Mobbisie, If you're doing "overlap", then the direction of plating is pretty much set in stone... If you're not doing overlap, I think that decision is all yours.
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    Any chance of pictures???? We'd love to see your work.
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    For the fuzzies... try on a piece of scrap, scraping. Use a razor blade or even piece of broken glass. The fuzzies are a downside to basswood.
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    Harvey, It might also be labeled as "butcher's paper". It's white, waxed on one side only. I've not had a chance to check out the supermarket, Target, Costco, etc.... but I can see where this stuff would be way useful.
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    Daniel, One does what one does when time allows... <sigh> The creed of us working types. I've got the same complaints. Now I could just retire.... Great looking work. At least if you put in few minutes here, a few minutes there, at some point, you'll realize how much you accomplished.
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    Excellent work, Daniel... though that last pic of the builder is one to keep one awake nights.
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    As a mid-level replacement to AL... Amati makes some nice line. Not as good as Morope. Given the state of product that the manufacturers are dumping, I'm guessing that more and more of us will be either buying or building ropewalks.
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    Excellent tip, Frank. For some, the freezer paper may not be and option. Or alternately, change the way we work so that we do the pattern then cut as opposed to letting it sit for a day or so before we can get to it.
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    Adam, Between you and Chris, I think you pretty well summed it up. Maybe instead of calling them "skill levels" on the kits, they should be called "confidence levels".
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    I'd think that with stainless, water wouldn't be and issue... hmm... seal the ends of the shrink tubing with some epoxy paint???
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    Michael, Shakespear? Tourettes? If I can download it, I'll email it to you.
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    Welcome to MSW. If you'll go here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-plans-and-research.php which is in the Article area, you'll find several excellent articles on kit selection and what to expect. Also you can browse around the buildlog area and get an idea of what's involved. The one thing to keep in mind is to select a project that you really want to build. You'll be more likely to get through the frustrating parts.
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    Hi Robbyn, I wondered where you and the crowd went... since I'm late to the party as usual, I go stand in the back and wait for someone to get up to get popcorn then grab their chair. Seriously, I'm looking forward to following along. And I promise not to steal anyone's seat. BTW, we've been having heavy rains and winds for the last week and they've been moving east... so you guys will probably have some more coming your way because it's still rainy and windy here.
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    Ben, Thanks for that thought... I just did only here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2397-lhermione-replica-french-frigate/
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    Daryl, Since this a scratch build log, I've moved it to the proper place. Looks very interesting.
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    Beautiful planking, Juergen. The channel wales came out really well with the anchor stock planks and the row of hook scarf.
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    Hi Juergen, Here's the webpage: http://www.hermione.com/ There's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-chantier-Hermione-Lafayette/185262083157 And if you go to Youtube, there's a lot of videos. Some by the builders, others by visitors. It's a pretty fascinating project.
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    Mobbsie, While I still feel it's a sin to cover that beautiful planking, I'll be here pulling for you on the coppering. A lot of plates but I don't think you would have started this if you didn't think you could master the challenge.
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    Good for you Robbyn. Keep plugging away until you're happy with it otherwise it sit there and mock you forever.
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    Nice work on the Bismarck and all the fiddly bits. Man, those are tiny!!!
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    Ah, but it's the gingerbread that makes these riverboats special. From the pictures out there, they may look similar but the details give them their personality. Lovely work on your details, Andrieke. Nice fix on the railing.
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    Mario, I've been following the L'Hermione for sometime now. They have a bunch of great videos on Youtube which have given me some insight...
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    Nice work on the planking and treenails, Sherry. Looks great.

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