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    Thank you my friends, at least we're on the same "boat" It's always good to bounce an idea before next step.
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    Well, to get the help or rather an input ..... This is my considerations. Brass as is or blacken-ed. I am leaning towards glossy brass.... but what do you think?
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    Steve, it seems like we are the only two working on the long boat. Question to all, black or natural pedestals? Material is a metal.
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    Amalio, I don't know if anyone has asked this question, but considering all the material I am very qurious about the weight as it is right now and your estimated final weight? She is a big lady and once she is done you will need a sturdy display.
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    And specially for that price. Bamboo as for planking? Wondering if DeAgostino is doing this to all the "subscription" kits?
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    Karl, Your approach of shaping after each layer is a good idea. The lifeboat looks nice.
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    Steve, All I am using for the moment is three light sources, not the best. So I will update the light when money and good led comes around. ​I do appreciate your input. Thank you
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    Boom is ready with the running lines.
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    Time to pull up a chair and getting a front row position. Always fun with a different build. Now I am waiting for that special smell..... of popcorn
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    I don't want to get sued because members are getting neck problems due to the orientation of pictures......
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    Nope just a regular camera. Been trying several editors to rotate before posting, but lately all my pictures become published landscape.
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    Some more pictures Ps. Don't understand why MSW is changing the orientation of the pictures. Is it only me it happens to?
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    The surprise is made, waiting to be attached. But not for the moment, best part with the surprise, is that it can the very last piece, if I wish.
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    Steve, the base is too small for a glass cover. This is the first part of the display. But thank you. Wish there were bigger ones to hold the model, could had been a fun way to show her.
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    Progressing. Working on several areas at the same time . Stayed up wayour to long last night.
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    Maury, What a great idea using mono-filament as for simulated bolts. How did you figure out the right amount of joints?
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    Steve, the support strips under made a huge difference.
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    Julie, Hmm, wondering if double sided tape could be to help! This way you can cut and adjust all the pieces, once that is done you will have a port and starboard side and it's just to glue into place. May be to late at this stage.
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    Steve, I bought rigging and running lines from Chuck. Such better quality.
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    Well, It's amazing how small things can "disappear". I think I have re-made the bands three times because of their capabillity of "flying". Had another made yesterday. Meanwhile I seized the line on the gaff. The line will get shaped with a light touch of glue before the peak halyard is seized in place. I am starting to enjoy the seizing even though it is very fiddly and small work to do. I bought a poly/cotton line from a fabric store, stronger than regular cotton but still easy to work with.
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    Chris, Micro-Mark has such products. Take a look at this page.
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    Steve, Make paper template of the platform and glue the planks in place. Let dry. Notch carefully, in segments. Hope that will help.
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    I have no experience with the products from BlueJacket Inc. But as their models are made "in place" I guess their instructions should be well written as well. Besides they have all sorts of entry level models. Check out their videos, which might help as well.
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    Michael, What kind of heat source did you use? I think Chuck used the highest setting with the hairdryer and used it for a some time to get the bend. As for the CA, have a little fan (i.e cpu fan) to move the air away from the glue so you don't have to inhale the fumes.
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    Mike, I am so proud of you and your daughter. This is priceless. And she has already done a great progress. I reserved my seat for this build log too.

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