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    Greg, that is very generous of you, I have been looking at the plans for a long time and really like them. So maybe now I will do something about it. I do have other projects to attend before commencing a new journey.
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    Use the link Toni provided in the first posting; Lining Off your hull for planking
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    When I painted my Bluenose I used Crylon grey primer, worked like a charm and let see me where to do more sanding or filling. After that I airbrushed the hull, my first air brush adventure.
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    Someone told long time ago that Texas Instrument TI-33 had more computing power than the lunar module, but I can be wrong.
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    Amazing great job!
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    Yep, home economics was mandatory for me too, this in Sweden. They should have that on the schedule today along with shop education and mandatory for both girls and boys, essential surviving skills.
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    Had mechanical drafting on my schedule in 1983-1984 as an exchange student. In our class room we had a computer station with two 5.25" drives and a 15" mono-chrome display, that we had to learn to work to. In my room, back home in Sweden (late 70's) I had a professional drafting table (hydraulic lift, and oil damped X-Y ruler), do I miss that table today.... yes! Heavy and very stable 40 x 60 table. If I can find such I will buy it directly. However, what I learned working with a 2H pen drafting in 2d and perspective has given me the knowledge for todays 2d and 3d computer drafting. When SketchUp came out on the market I bought a license and have used ever since, since 2017 I learned to use Fusion360. During the early 90's I worked for company converting 2d pencil plan to CAD plans, this with AutoCad R11 probably the best version ever made. Using pencil, eraser and paper for design today is a forgotten skill. I even learned how to make exploded views on the paper. Designers of today need to learn the basic using paper and pen, and creating models using clay or other material for displaying ...... dread the day when the whole server system goes down and your deadline is tomorrow.
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    Rigging a plastic model is much trickier than a wood model, specially if you use the plastic masts as they will bend easier under the tension from the lines. I intend to make my own rope with the machine I bought from Chuck, this way I can get thinner lines rigging rope than provided in my Revell USS Constitution kit.
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    I posted this news May 14, 2020, you can find it under Naval History on this day.
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    Bosco, I have removed the link due to copyright infringement. The content ranges from a majority of dull documents to a number of copyrighted books, fiction and non-fiction alike. There are two sides to the problem: First, this site provides the means to upload copyrighted material without “editorial interference or approval”, thus creating financial damage to the publishing industry.
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    Skibee, You mentioned carving the hull, most kits that has a solid hull is pre-shaped, there is more sanding than carving. Unless, you are building your ship from a solid rectangular block. Then you have a of carving to do. Good luck with your choice and Happy Holiday.
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    Henrik, det där ser riktigt snyggt ut. God Jul. That looks so nice.
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    Bradley, that looks so good. Don't let the painters tape sit to long, the adhesive starts to set hard after 4 hours. Makes it hard to get it off without damaging the surface.
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    Peterbrowne, No wonder it hasn't been available for a long time. Hopefully the changes are worth waiting for.
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    I like the progress, very nicely done.
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    Harvey, Warm , Astoria is a beautiful place, visited the place several times. Last time was two years ago, delivering a 3d printed Tug and Barge to the Tongue Point Job Corps Seamanship program.
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    SkiBee, it took me several tries before I got the seizing correct. And yes, close up we are all our worst critics. If you stand three feet away from your model, you won't see it.
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    Grant, very nice job with the detailing.....
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    Ian, Having a 3d printer and simple cad knowledge can certainly help to replicate items. Is am using Fusion 360 and have a 3d printer (still unboxed). Nice job on the ladder.
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    Beautiful and delicate!
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    BeeWee, from PNW a warm Bluenose is a great ship to build and has a lot of history to it. Besides MSW has many build logs for you to look into regarding details and ideas. Airbrushing is a completely different chapter, many of our builders don't use that kind of tool, only regular high quality brush. For large areas, sure airbrushing is helpful.... but then again, airbrushing can be used in other areas than model building, comes really handy around the home as well. When it comes to airbrushing, a compressor with a tank (provides the best and even pressure) is to go for. Regarding brand I have no idea, but expect to invest some 140 -160 dollars for the unit itself. Now the "brushes" are the tool that will create the flow and patterns, here is a simple rule "Higher Price = Higher Quality" Again expect to price tags from 120 and upwards for good quality, here I do have some recommendations; Badger, Iawata and Paache is names to look at. Airbrushing is fun, my Bluenose is airbrushed. Practicing with plain water on a regular paper will give you the feel of the "brush" Good luck and a very warm Welcome.
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    Mike, from PNW a warm Wishing you and family a nice and safe Thanksgiving.
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    Randy, A warm to , have a nice Thanksgiving.
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    Looking good Floyd!
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    Didn't look at your profile John, but I like when I see another member from WA, USA.

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