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My POF Armed Virginia sloop came with plastic lights for the stern.  I want to remake them in 1/32 scale out of holly.  Is anyone aware of a good practicum to help do this, or a good build log that explains a good technique.  Any help appreciated.

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Doc, check out the document by David Antscherl on our website "Tips" page, bottom.

http://www.admiraltymodels.com/Tips.html

While I can't provide a PE sheet at that scale it does explain the basics of lantern construction.

Greg

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You need a table saw to do it - do you have one ?  Then its just a question of cutting your wood to to fit in the space occupied by the lights and then cutting some mullions/slots using your table saw.  The construction is very similar to making your own gratings.  Does this help ?

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Cutting slots that small with the saw may be tough as the blade widths are probably too much.  Chisel or other sharp hand blade may be better.   

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I think Thurston sells some slitting blades that might be thin enough.  

Mark
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