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Mobbsie, A warm thank you for that recipe..... it sure will get useful for up-coming builds. That is sure a very nice ebonizing, that with softer and more workable wood but the finish of the extreme hardwood.
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Pat, I have read about the Red Gum but have no experience with the material itself. Thought Red Gum was some exclusive material for the southern hemisphere. But it sure looks good.
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Nirvana replied to chborgm's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Okay, I understand the whole concept of lettering but when I like to do a name and port below ( all centered) and there are curves in several ways, then what to do? The yacht America 1851 and stern display has many various angles..... Like the know the trick.... -
The other day during last week, I made a visit to my local WoodCraft, to get some glue of various kind. A week prior to my visit I had recieved a news letter with savings, ..... put it this way, I paid 76 dollars for huge drill bit set along with five different type of glues, and saved almost 40 dollars. This is one of them, which I am very curious about. The Chair Briwax is to be used as a First-Aid for Ailing Chairs............. but then my mind started... Becuse this glues works as a filler as well. On the other hand it is not sandable according to what I have read. This is what the back of reads: ChaiRX Joint First Aid Glue by BRIWAX International works by penetrating the wood cells, swelling the joints and locking the glue in the fiber of the wood. The unique formula permanently swells the joints and bonds them together. I could see this glue to be useful when it comes to framing of all the ships of ours. I have to try the product and test will be attached later.....
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From me, I would say...... to both of you. And the secret is, use a small plastic cup of some kind to transfer the glue.
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LivingStoneMan, I just found your build log, and all I can say HOLY Boxwood...... Secondly I would give you a Warm Wow, are you living close to the border of Congo? And What are you doing there, besides being the reincarnation of Dr.Livingstone? I think many of us are wondering...... Thirdly, That build is coming along extremely nice, and as David B. said "it is not a race" unless you are racing against yourself..
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Ronald, sometimes ME are short of material to complete a kit. It's not unussual. And I think the Constitution is manufactured to order.
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Those are great crates as for cargo. Why not wrap them with a thin wool HD ( high dense) material...... oh, yes that's the way I would go....
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GentleGiant, Look at the parts list and explain the material to us, but to me it looks like a drum piece made out of brass. This will help us unless someone else has the list and will be able to give a direct explanation. Good luck
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GentleGiant, Use medium CA (15-25 sec.) to glue the cleats to wood. This will give you the best result, when it comes to CA glue "Less is More", an activator helps to strengthen and shorten the time. In general you when gluing metal to metal/wood/plastic or in any combination, CA is the best applicator. Good luck
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We should be very fortunate of having Jasons and Chucks companies around. Saves a lot of extra time instead making your own blocks and lines.
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Tim, I have no doubt that Jason work is top notch, I am to order from him when it comes to my Syren, if not before.....
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Oh oh, another sale from Jeff. Better be ready with the wallet, was lucky last time.
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The symbol Ø represent the drill bit diameter for making the hole. If part 46 and 47 are to installed then yes, those should be installed, use part 47 to line up the holes. Guessing part 46 is the rudder stock. Drill that hole in sequences starting with smaller drills going up to 6mm. Your Bounty is coming along nicely.
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Pat, The Endeavour is beautiful...... and then the rigging is another chapter itself! I just realized I am missing a book in my library, a book shown in the second to last picture for the moment. Anatomy of the Ship - Endeavour Btw, how's the summer?
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Erik, Nice finish! Having Chuck around is an amazing help! What is now waiting to be touched and built by your hands and fingers? Happy Ending of this year!
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Creating the downhaul ring for the boom was harder than I anticipated. The first one (top) came out to large The second one (bottom) to much CA, which is revealed in the picture but not with the naked eye...... go figure... And the bottom one is not in the shape of a circle. However this is the one I am going with.
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As Mark mentioned, so far the little group of society for finding the cure of Shipaholism are struggling........ The client and test group is to small to get accurate readings out from the trials. I am fully aware about the bookaholism, toolaholism situation...... still of today, it is an small but expanding group. But, once there... we are looking at the Nobel Price! As for the Endeavour, looking sharp! Keep us posted!
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Jud, I still have the drill, maybe I will try it someday.
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But your longboat is coming just beautifully!
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I know the Gremlins are still around....... wreaking havoc when it comes to parts...... Ne er finding the i ems you are looking for. Hey, they are ev n taking away letters. Mike, I bought deadeyes from Chuck, very nice once that I am to use. So I have extra, just in case of the Gremlins.
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Mike, Many thanks for the looping plier idea, I have looked them up and seems to be a Very good investment. Thanks again
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Bluenose2, I think it will be much much cheaper to dispose the drill and get another one than having it re-shaped. Think I could some 20+ drills for some the shop price, or even more...
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