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alde

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  1. Thanks for the info Gaetan. I got a good deal a while ago on an Emesco dental engine and a big variety of burs but have not tried using it yet. Your beautiful work gives me insensitive to try it out.
  2. I was also wondering about the tools you use to do that amazing carving. It's absolutely beautiful.
  3. From the Lumberyard you can get the HMS Halifax kit with laser cut frames. There are some great build logs here. I have the kit in pear and it's beautiful.
  4. Nice work Mario. I hope your recovery from knee surgery goes well and your 100% soon. Having the model to work on should make it a little easier to deal with.
  5. I'm not up on the technology but that is really incredible. I'm looking forward to seeing this progress to sea trials.
  6. I do make copies and cut them up as I go. It's nice to have the profile and rigging plans to refer to though. I did think of something after I posted the question though. How about a painters easel with a magnetic board on it? That way it can easily be moved out of the way or folded up when not needed.
  7. I've been trying to come up with a way to lay out a plan sheet so I can refer to it while building. I thought about a magnetic white board or some foam board but don't have the wall space for it. Maybe something like a roll up map would work. What do you guys do? I wish I had the space for a drafting table in my shop but don't have near as much space as I would like. I have just been keeping the plans rolled and unroll them as I need to measure or get info from but that's a real hassle sometimes.
  8. Your ship is absolutely incredible and beautiful. A true inspiration.
  9. Very well thought out and engineered Chuck. This is going to be a popular kit.
  10. Your Cheerful looks great. I agree about the boxwood planking being left natural. It’s a nice look for a ship like this. As far as the decks goes the beech might be too light but wouldn’t some contrast with the hull look better?
  11. I thought the first ones looked pretty nice but the new ones are a big improvement. Nicely done.
  12. I want in on this one for sure. She's one of my favorite models. I just don't have the skill to try one yet.
  13. You can get the AVS book on CD from the publisher for around $30. The CD also includes the practicum on a Bermuda sloop and the Brig Fair American. It's well worth the price in my opinion. http://www.seaways.com/CAFCD.html Good luck, Al
  14. Great photos of the grandkids Dave. Enjoy your time with them. The ship is looking great too.
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