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    Can't see the pictures. Shows only download.
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    I was lucky some weeks ago when co-workers of my Admiral were moving to Nevada this leaving a large portable A/C unit behind for a fraction of original cost. Now I cool my workshop area during the short hot season. I do have windows facing south and west.
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    An amazing tool to use. Works like a charm! And you can make very thin strips.
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    Alan, the auto-leveling of creality is not good. I belong to a forum and most of the members are not happy with it. Go with a new Swiss metal extruder and new tubing.
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    Ed, that is beautiful work. Almost finished!
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    I have seen information she had both type of bottom treatment. I think the copper sheathing was removed prior her race to make her lighter. Creating realistic copper sheathing is very tricky. Reading from an instruction of building America " finishing the bottom, you might well consider painting the bottom with copper paint rather than coppering with overlapping plates as was the original America. Very few modelers have ever done coppering job that looked like the real ships coppering scaled down - and this includes many professionals. Underhills and Davis books will good guidance if going with copper plating. I painted my hull with copper.
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    I didn't understand any word what was said in the video. No CC was available for me, just word and music. But I get it that the Sherline; even the cheapest one is a much better starter as this can be upgraded further and further, when your economy allows.
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    Some of my models lined up!
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    Yes, you are right in that part, the software is more unstable than two years ago. SketchUp is just getting better and better. Being owned by Trimble made a huge difference.
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    I am very much into 3D drafting but using Fusion360 and SketchUp. This turbin looks amazing, great job. Wish I had the same skills.
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    Well, I am one of them...🙂
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    Mark, I wish I had the same time to spend with my build. However, yours is coming along beautifully.
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    I truly like your progress. My Emma is still on the shelf, wrapped up.
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    I am so glad to see you're back at the work bench and got inspiration to continue your work on Emma. Hmm, that work bench configuration ...... seems familiar
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    Pretty steep price for the Weller unit but may be worth the investment. Soldering is part of ship modeling.
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    Mark, I don't have enough with drawers...😄, my shop is cluttered!
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    All I can say is..... WOW! This is an impressive ship and lovely model. She is huge. Teehee, at least my 16ft work bench would be good enough....😀
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    Dan, I think all of us have a different environment to have our shop setups. My workshop already had huge L-shaped wall mounted standing table, 33 inches heigh. The size is 16' by 6'! That's feet! The depth is to shallow in my opinion only 24 inches. It was there when we bought our current house with separate non-functional garage now workshop. Then I am using a foldable table to sit down at. I am spoiled having too much space. 🙂 However, two kitchen cabinets with a solid top works (like an old flat front door) just fine as well. That's what I had before. You can't have enough with drawer space. Helps to keep the clutter down. Which I am lacking off right now.
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    I like to welcome you to our group. Firewatcher in Idaho! That"s a responsible job. Now as for starter kit, I second every one that made their input. Maybe getting a non-masted model could be a way to get started and easy to move when needed. Not as delicate as a masted version. Good luck and start a build log.
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    Thanks for letting me know. Fortunate I a big fridge in the garage/workskop.
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    That's my intention, looking forward trying out. Thanks
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    After some sanding the gate turned out fair.
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    Been working behind the scenes as both spreaders are almost done. I used the old regular solder I had but the outcome is not to my satisfaction. Tomorrow there is a small package from Amazon containing Solder-It, which I will try out. But here is the current solder of "bolt" on irongate.
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    Still an impressive size and weight. Oh my, would I like to have that ship on the shelf.
  25. Nirvana
    Okay, so we have 12kg of laser cut sheets. I am curious how much will be "waste". Is 20% a reasonable guess?

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