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    After some time in hiatus, I got my dear T37 back in the water some weeks ago. However, when sailing with others I noticed my yacht started to get sluggish with the maneuvers. When I got her back to the pier, I saw how low she was sitting in the water. And yes, I am glad I got her back in time. There was a good quarter inch of water inside of her. Fortunate no electrical equipment got damaged. So I have her back in the shop ripping some deck planks which was in need of replacement. New material has been ordered. Removing epoxy glued parts is a pain and when sanding a good mask is in need. She will also get new sails.
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    Michael, I like that you are approaching Vasa as she was seen in Stockholm when coming out of the water. I have walked her deck back in the early 70's and at that time she was still very much without any paint. Last time I saw was in 2012, at the new museum (there is a new museum to be built for her) and a lot had changed. Best of luck with your model, I never finished my Airfix model.
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    BMT, warm welcome to us at MSW!
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    Welcome back! It's important that we let our bodies to heal, I know exactly how it is.
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    The plugs may differ from to country to country in Europe however taking Sweden as an example; The plug in the original picture is what is called Euro-plug, fits in most countries in Europe besides UK which has a different prong setting.
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    I have this plank bender (haven't tried it yet), mine is older and made for the 110V. Once they appear on ebay the price starts to shoot up so at 1 pound it's a real catch.
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    A friend of mine built the MS Longboat and had a heck of a time with planking. When Chuck released his bigger version and with prespiled plan. He said this made it easier but was a challenge for him. For me, I have no issues with regular planks. One disadvantage with prespiled is if you break one by mistake....... then what?
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    Here is a radar I found online, Scale wise it looks right. My concern is the platform the radar is sitting on. One single rod will not hold the radar in place, they need a triangular leg or attached to a mast, a setup to be stable in weather. All radar installation I did in early 80's had that setup.
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    So clean and beautiful. Nice work!
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    Beautiful stove!
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    Like to see Scharnhorst being built!
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    I have some of Vanda-Lay items, and they are good. However, when it comes to newer Dremel units they won't fit good this as the holes are meant for round shaped drills. I overtighten one and damaged the Dremel, luckily I had an old Sears/Craftsman drill that fitted perfect.
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    Kevin, the wow-factor is amazing! Did some research and I very certain to 99% the kit is based on the Peterbilt 389 truck. I don't have any knowledge regarding trucks besides Volvo and Scania.
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    Hi Andrew, and welcome to MSW, if like ships from WW2 there is an American company Bluejacketinc that has such. They have really models as well. Hope I am not to late with your decision making.
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    Hi Tim, and Welcome to MSW. I do have to say you have done amazing job so far. Specially the recovery of the broken stern piece.
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    Looking at the uploaded videos I would say with 99% certainty the models are done by a woman. Amazing skills take a look at the diorama video of USS Arizona. The hands are giving it away.
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    Warm welcome to MSW
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    Roger, I truly like that you found that item. I have looked into it myself and will place my order, they even have special bags for rifles. They have an extensive and various kind of anti-corrosion products.
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    John, some of our members are not spoiled with large workshops as a matter of fact many are working in small spaces. Insulation is the key! Keeping the moisture at even level. I am spoiled having a huge space, but hardly get any build done due to that. However, even though living in the Northern West Pacific, the humidy has not done any changes to my wood, so far....... For me having this great space is not good, as I have to insulate everything from concrete base to rooftop, all the cost! I do have remodeling plans down and ready to go. All my best to you.
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    Alan, your ship is coming along really nice. Wish I had come far with mine.
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    Welcome to MSW StebbinsTim, there are quite a few people from PNW joining in the past. Yes, there is PSSM (Puget Sound Ship Modelers) meeting up every month. Again, Welcome to MSW
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    Beautiful!
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    Alan, use hardened steel nozzle they are better and long lasting.
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    Alan, this is looking very nice. How did you create the davits?

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