JPAM
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there are items on the deck view plans that are missing from the full scale rigging plans, vise versa, and guys that should be there omitted altogether. Regardless I have two queries; 1; where would the pad eye on the deck be for the main stay, ie. how far back from the bow, and does it pass the fore mast port or starboard. 2; the stays are supposed to rest over the shrouds but I like to start rigging on the inside and thus rig the stays first. is that bad? does it matter? jp -
hey Gary, i've just started the rigging process for my Fair American Build and before I step the masts have rigged the bowsprit et al. I've be very interested to see how your flying jib boom guys turned out as I am thinking of perhaps adding them. thanks. JP
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tried the pre stain wood conditioner and it works nicely. thanks.
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hi ya'll; what would be the best product for staining dowels on a 1:48 scale model? the dowels are a real light wood color and i need to get them more realistic looking. i tried golden oak minwax wood finish as i had it sitting around to bad results as it did not take evenly and thus ruined my Jib~boom. damn Minwax . any recommendations? thanks. J
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lol... now I just need to know how to delete one's own post! I just found all my answers here. http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/navy-hub/navy-history/the-blockade-runners.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/ sorry.
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hi, I am going to attempt a plastic build of the Harriet Lane Blockade runner by Lindburg however I am wanting to modify it and thus my question. what I like about the blockade runners were their sleek and fast, un-fussy and simple design. so I want to cut off the bowsprit, make a turtleback covered deck, while we are here what was the purpose of those? due away with the topmast, mainyard, et al. you know, turn it into a sleek and fast blockade runner with not that much up top.. so, were existing ships of the day thus modified to make them have a lower profile? or were they only built thus. also what was the preferred color scheme for these vessels? bulwarks red? gray? freeboard, etc I want to modify it like the one in the picture but although I am not making any specific blockade runner, like a generic every day blockade runner, I want to keep it historically accurate, plus I want to learn more about these vessels. thanks for any info you may have.
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I've been trying to find a one meter sail boat to remote control. I can't seem to find any kits and would not mind getting a plastic almost ready to sail kit but those are even few and far between with mixed reviews... does anyone know or can direct me to where I can find one. a decent one? thanks. JP.
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