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  1. Bill Hime
    I have found that a Elmer's Glue Stick works great. Used for kids art projects, patterns stay in place and leaves little residue that cleans off with a damp cloth. I'm sure they have a similar product in England. Pictures of new tools and a stack of wood, does life get any better than that?! ....I think not Sincere Regards, Bill
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    I think shellac has a nice antique feel and look to it. I think I would lightly sand the finish coat and apply a good wax. IMO,oil would tend to attract dust and be difficult to clean on the details of a model. Sincere Regards, Bill
  3. Bill Hime
    What a great opportunity to watch a prototype come to life. Your taking time to discuss the little details, in my mind, is what makes a build log successful. Thanks Chuck! Sincere Regards, Bill
  4. Bill Hime
    Very precise work Nigel! I love the process, repeatable is successful Sincere Regards, Bill
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    Not sure where you are from but there is a large variety of maple here in the U.S. midwestern states. Maple is always included in the list of hardwoods. Good for furniture, cabinetry, and paneled doors. Silver Maple here is a very soft white wood, as trees were used extensively to line neighborhood streets in the 50's through the 70's because it grows relatively fast and provides alot of shade. When I start my POF project, I will be using Maple. I love to work with it. Sincere Regards, Bill
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    Denis, looking forward to watching you go from here! After seeing Brian C's comments elsewhere about the quality of Euromdels, I've started paying attention. That's an impressive looking box of materials. Looked in on your SoS, I'll be following along for sure. Sincere Regards, Bill
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    Mark T. Thank you, lol, that's like walking into a hobby store for a tube of glue...............3 hours later ! Oh well, it's already started, no since to resist Mark/Iowa Thank you for the quick synopsis. Note taken on the rigging blocks
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    Hello Everyone, So I see in Caldercrafts advertising, they state that their Victory model is the most accurate version on the market, largely due to their relationship with the curator overseeing the real HMS Victory. What experiences, if any, has anyone here had with this model and how are Caldercraft plans to work with? Also, it has a pretty hefty price tag of $1,199.00 from "Age of Sails" website. Does the quality of the kit live up to the price tag? Sincere Regards, Bill
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    This is a simple and smart idea. Thank you for sharing! Sincere Regards, Bill
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    American Poplar has a great deal of green pigment in it. It also has very similar grain as Cherry and takes a cherry stain well. It's excellent for painting and doesn't warp or twist, making it great for door panels and buildups. as far as modeling, I think it would be perfect for framing and bulkheads. Warm Regards, Bill
  11. Bill Hime
    Mine arrived Wednsday! Having worked with professional grade shop tools for years, I can say first hand that I am more than impressed with the construction and function of this Byrne's thickness sander. I am now in the process of ordering the tablesaw as well. Sincere Regards, Bill
  12. Bill Hime
    Yes! When it dries, it becomes a "tumor" on your project if it's in the wrong places. It has a place in the cabinet shop, but the only thing you'll find in the shipyard is CA and PVA Bill
  13. Bill Hime
    In the future, you might try lightly sanding with fine grit then varnish and/or stain. Then follow with lightly sanding with ultra fine steel wool...apply as many coats as necessary, each coat followed with steel wool until desired look is achieved. Finish by lightly cleaning with a damp cloth, then wax and polish. After you sand and apply stain/varnish, it raises the grain. The following sanding takes the top of the grain back down while the product fills the voids. After several coats and finishing, the wood is properly sealed showcasing the beauty of the wood. Sincere Regards, Bill
  14. Bill Hime
    Hey Brian, If you decide to sell those volumes of the 74 gun ship, l'd interested. PM me what you have avaible . Sincere Regards, Bill
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    The only downside to cedar is if it's not stored properly, it dries out easily and becomes brittle. Cut a piece of that down to an 1/8" and 1/4" inch. Try to snap it with your hands. The 1/8" should snap but not cleanly. The 1/4" should break open but not separate. If both break cleanly then the cedar's too dry. If too dry, stack it in small bundles and store it in a room with a humidifier for 3-5 days to restore it's moisture content It has an application here but probably on larger scale projects. Sincere Regards, Bill
  16. Bill Hime
    Karl, Your metal work is phenomenal. As for the rest of it, I think mtaylor summed it up best, "speechless". :) Sincere Regards, Bill
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    Marsalv, NMBROOK just referred me to your build to see your treenailing technique. Wow, what an excellent idea! Repeatable and time saving with a perfect treenail, it doesn't get any better than that. You are a true artisan . I would like to see how you ground the hypodermic needle down, if your so incline Sincere Regards, Bill
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    Nigel, I've spent a better part of a day reading/studying this build log. Beautiful work to say the least. Everything from replacing the bulkhead upright timbers, to using complete filler blocks is so well thought out. I love the natural color pallet. I do agree that too many different woods would make it busy. It will be exciting to see the transformation when the ebony is added to the mix ! What do you think of ebony treenails? Might be interesting to try on a sample piece ! Whatever you do, it will be superb for sure Sincere Regards, Bill
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    I actually ordered mine over a week ago! Cannot wait to get it in the shop and put it to work Bill
  20. Bill Hime
    One thing I've learned from hours of studying the builds on this site is that there is a right way and a wrong way to do treenails. Not so much in the technique used, dowel or filler, but in placement. The pattern, size and consistency, seems to define the aesthetic success of the application. Warm regards, Bill
  21. Bill Hime
    Oops, I didn't get a darn thing done while you were gone..well, except spend money . I bought a magnifier light, micro chisels and a Byrnes Thickness Sander that ships in a week or so ! Oh, and the shipyard expanded . I'm glad your back, maybe now I'll get something done, lol Bill
  22. Bill Hime
    Doris, I think every manner of compliment has already been used here, and most deservingly so. I must tell you that several years back, I came across a video feed on Youtube of one of your models. I was drawn in like a moth to a flame. I made it my screensaver and studied it intently. Having loved tall ships since a little boy, I decided to join a modeling site and learn this craft. Thank you for lighting the flame, for now I see. Sincere Regards, Bill
  23. Bill Hime
    shilhawk, There has been a lot of good advice given here. My outlook on tools is we all strive to become good artesins. Our tools are an extention of our hands and our soul. Each of us take a personal journey everytime we put a tool to wood. The journey's a little different for each of us. Some of us have spent a lifetime trekking on familiar ground while other's have come to a fork in the road and boldly jumped in wanting something new to challenge and fill their hearts. I learned early in life how to hone and use a good chisel. When I finally had to employ a few craftsmen in my cabinet shop, I chose people who talked with their hands, that brought tools to life by their very love of the craft. Good tools allowed them to extend their heart and soul into the things they created. They do make you better. Everyone here, loves their craft. We're all on a similar journey, just different paths. Whether your name is Chuck, Dan, Mark, Doris, Nigel, Gary, or shilhawk, the desire's the same; to give our best to that which we love and to be a little better every time. You will never regret buying a good tool. It will become a trusted friend on whatever journey you may chose Sincere Regards, Bill
  24. Bill Hime
    My grandfather and father both, required me to master hand tools long before being able to touch power tools. What a blessing they gave me. With that said, now with everything available to me, I would have to chose the band saw. That and a scrap box of MDO plywood and you can make a jig for any application Sincere Regards, Bill
  25. Bill Hime
    I love the wood selections . Nice work as well Warm Regards, Bill

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