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    I'm just curious, EG. Will the engine be just set into place or glued in? With gluing, the engine would help to spread and secure the weight sort of like the way the aircraft body supports the weight of everything.
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    Looking at the one truck you have finished, I don't think it's over-engineered as like the rest of the model it looks great.
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    Well, why not? There's rivet counters, treenail counters, etc. Why not a new category... spoke counters? LOL.
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    Kev, Can you post a photo of the blade? Not sure what #30 even looks like. Googling only comes up with a 30 degree blade not a #30.
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    I agree with Allan but say that it should be checked and re-marked. The reason is the first planking adds to "volume" of the hull slightly and you may need one plank for maybe two depending on the thickness of the first layer. Better to know before laying planks than later finding during the planking.
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    If all else fails, Alan, remember "Captain's Discretion".
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    Welcome to MSW. Do make an introduction. As for the log, do you know the member's name?
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    Count me in on this one also. Interesting subject both historically and engineering-wise for the mods.
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    But with a body you only need to carry it one way. I suggest some sort of wheeled dolly or cart and with tires to match the terrain. Might even need a small crane attached to the cart.
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    Regarding the question...I'm of the opinion that it's your ship, your model and you are the owner/captain. And add to that your vision of the final display will also be a part of the decision. In many ways, this is like deciding on a model.... Powered or sail? Warship or merchant, Size? Wood or ???? Scratch or kit? All are personal decisions. Don't pick one that you're not comfortable with.
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    Acceptable on one side? More like brilliant and perfect from what I see. I think I'll give up model ships and take up snipe hunting.
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    That is a really great modification, Jerry. Very seldom (if ever) do we see the wheel and the rudder actually work.
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    Hopefully, you won't need to do a U-turn. So far, looks good.
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    I think you have the right shape of those supports and just need the pump "arms" bent to shape.
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    I looked at your link and then continued down the thread. Lots of interesting old videos there. Thanks for posting it.
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    Wow... what an airplane. Yes, probably too much detail at the scale of the ship but nothing stopping you from doing a larger model the airplane to perhaps display along with the ship.
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    If I remember right, not only was Roma the pride and flagship but also was "supposed" to be used for "official visits" and receive many visiting dignitaries like heads of state, etc. She was a show piece for sure albeit one with teeth.
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    That is one astounding model you're doing. The details are incredible.
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    Pat, I don't recall if you'be tried it yet, but there is a paste/putty for heat sinking bits that need soldering. I've used some in the past and it worked very well though what I was soldering was larger. Sorry but I don't recall the name of the product or where I bought it or even if they still make something like that.
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    There's only two ways that I know of clean off CA from tools... flame or acetone. Acetone takes longer. If the tools are plastic... all bets are off.
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    Beyond amazing to me. Just trying to wrap my mind around this planking makes my head hurt.
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    Regarding "absolutes" in science... I remember my physics professor made a statement that I remember well. "There are no absolutes... now is the speed of light being the fastest possible speed in space?". The answer was "At this time, yes. But maybe not in the future if someone discovers how to go faster.".
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