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    Keith, stupid question, but brass can have different softness due to the mix of how it was produce, wonder if the pintle had a different compound to create this reaction?! Just a thought
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    Keith aka themadchemist, I always enjoy when you step in explaining the metallurgic behavior with different treatments. Thank you for this.
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    Those final pictures are very nice, placing her at her right element.
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    Hello Per-Olof, oh that song .... muggebigge Mahogny skrov med ruff..... so many memories from the Swedish waters. Very nice progress with your HMS Victory.
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    Very ..... Very nice. She is coming together amazingly!
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    Bob, I know you are building a US tug, but please let me provide a little service of a tug from Sweden. This link goes to the Swedish Maritime Museum and you will have the plans directly with one. It's not close to the shape of your build but gives you an idea. http://www.sjohistoriska.se/sv/Fordjupning/MarketStore/Ritning/?msobjid=0002143&Origin=SM
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    Jerry, Now it is a serious scale. What is the material of planking? And current weight would be interesting to know as well. She looks heavy already. Very nice job!
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    walking distance from Cortez, :D
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    Farbror Fartyg, Hmm this thing with Havrefras (remember I liked them as a kid), back in the stone age Hope you don't take away food from your kids, they may never forgive you for it, however I am looking forward to see this "wreck site"
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    I have one of five hundred limited editions of a kit from BB and it comes with Obeshi planking for the hull. This material is very soft and useful especially when adding a second planking to it.. As for this kit waiting, it will be even more elaborate .... .... hopefully the idea of might work. Just as i say, .... may work. Results will show. Use the Obeshi wood, as for the first layer of planking. then adding wood of your choice ...second layer is the thin option of wood. Looking forward to see more of your progress.
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    This picture is directly related to my build as I am working out the tweaks with the new sewing machine. The fabric shown is the one to be used as sails, I have used a natural thread and a brown one. In my opinion the natural blends into the fabric to much while the brown stands out more. Next time I am passing JoAnns by I will pick up more colored threads. Meanwhile any inputs of thread color for sails? I also experimented with length, no 2 little narrow and 4 little to far apart. Probably going with no 3. Will look at the plans for consultation.
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    Wondering if a Therapy for Shipaholics session is needed here? Could be to late But the built is coming together beautifully.
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    Perfect! And so simple surely will adapt the idea. Thank you for the tip.
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    Went shopping today, One item that our household is truly missing. First of all it will be used for the sails. Then for the curtains and drapes. This one is also intended to do the upholstery in my convertible. It's a sewing machine. Commencing sewing tomorrow.
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    Bill, Amazon has the books. They are in French so you have to learn or freshen up the language skills.
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    Thank you Sjors, I am going to try to make as much as possible before placing it on her. Can see potentials of damages while setting sails. Besides mast rings is to be sewn into the sails, and that means sails has to be in place before masts go in place. Unless someone has come up with some ingenious idea how to it afterwards. Thank you
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    The top gallant was glued tonight. Some extensive sewing is to take place. But in all. I am pleased how it looks like.
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    Ahmm, Floyd, you more tools? Seems like you have plenty. Guess I have to turn around for another therapy session. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Max, But Byrnes drawplate is a definite. The quality is outstanding! A gift to the Admiral, to show her your appreciation and love. Save the money for a later purchase when needed of such. Don't rush away to get something you may not need for the moment. But that's my two cents.
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    An old picture
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    I am the stage of rigging and sewing the sails. I used the patterns on a much finer cloth than provided from Constructo, then a fabric fusion (permanent) to shorten and get something to sew into. This way it wont fray on me. Jib is done the main started.
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    I have also used the Titebond III building a deck hatch for my T37, once all was dried I went over it with Z-span varnish from West Marine. Put it the sink submerged for 24 hours, took it out had it air dry. No peeling and all was good. Much easier and less messy than epoxy. However, I think I still make sure to join all the wood parts for hull with epoxy. Water and some glues doesn't work together. Experiment with other pieces first before building the hull. Have fun and show us picture of your build.
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    i don't know and didn't find any CS5 versions available from Adobe, but through SketchUcation website I found full version of CS2 for download. The link is a true Adobe one. No hack, nothing suspicious, no virus. It's an old version but probably more than we need. Currently Adobe has all the CS2 version free for download, you have to register and then it's all to go. See provided link, be patient, sometimes due to heavy traffic you won't be able access, just wait and then give it another try. Have just downloaded several of their software. https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=cs2_downloads&pid=361116
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    Floyd, I heard from a reliable source your new home is very nice. Looks like the outdoor set up is up to your standard, and no complaints about dust, I guess.
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    Erik, thanks for that idea, maybe this saw can be part of tools to pass for the new flooring in our house as well. Then after that hmm, sell it? not for a second, modelling!
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    First time I heard about that brand. Going to give it a shot. Unfortunate only available on-line not in any local hobby store.

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