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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
05-10-2013, 07:07 PM
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Forum: Shared Projects Forum
04-08-2013, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 10,474
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Re: Bluejacket Jefferson Davis, My first attempt at a wooden ship modelYes, I did. Very nice. I am always jealous of the models that have the naturally dark wood. The Jefferson Davis is all basswood and I was concerned that it would not take a dark color well. If I was... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
04-07-2013, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 532
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Re: This sure is not an active forum!Ok, Phil, here is an update from my build log. I update when I can. http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?p=36786#post36786 Now, start posting some pics of your own. We all want to see... |
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Forum: Shared Projects Forum
04-07-2013, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 10,474
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Re: Bluejacket Jefferson Davis, My first attempt at a wooden ship modelSorry, I haven;t posted in such a long time. There have been some medical issues in my extended family that have been taking my time. But, my new Keel Klamper came. I got rid of my huge home made... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
03-28-2013, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 167
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Re: Plan for my first wood boatHello Jim, welcome to the forum. I am building my first wooden ship, and it is 2 1/2 years in progress. So maybe a canoe, would have been a better (or quicker project for me). But I don;t believe... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
03-28-2013, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 202
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Re: Offbeat Modeling materials that really workWhen my son was a Boy Scout, I used to go on most of the camp outs with him. I began carving neckerchief slides. The very first one was a hand giving the Boy Scout sign. (2 fingers straight up). I... |
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Forum: Shared Projects Forum
02-22-2013, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 10,474
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Re: Bluejacket Jefferson Davis, My first attempt at a wooden ship modelI have moved forward a few steps. I have completed the pin rails and the channels. I have also cut the extra wood away from the keel. I ordered an Amati Keel Klamper that is supposed to arrive on... |
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Forum: Experiences and /or reviews of model kits
02-15-2013, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,907
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Re: Which kit to choose?Hello Hamid, Congratulations on your decision to build a wooden ship. I am similar to you from the standpoint that I am an experienced modeler (Railroads) and had a desire to build a ship. I was... |
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Forum: Shared Projects Forum
01-23-2013, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 10,474
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Re: Bluejacket Jefferson Davis, My first attempt at a wooden ship modelWell, I am beginning to get close to completing another phase. I completed the seats/lockers on the quarter deck. The plans show them as one smooth piece. But it seems to me that if these are also... |
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Forum: Shared Projects Forum
01-11-2013, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 10,474
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Re: Bluejacket Jefferson Davis, My first attempt at a wooden ship modelOne more step completed. The pics show the forward heads/lockers. I used the same technique for the slats that I used on the Officers heads. On one of the pictures, there appear to be some clear... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
01-11-2013, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 152
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gregs1234
Re: Rabbet and bearding linesHello Randy, I am a first time wooden ship builder and has some of my own issues with the rabbet. If you look at page 2 of my build log, you can see what I ran into. There are also pictures posted.... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
01-07-2013, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 241
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Re: First Ship Build AttemptHello Shawn, I am a Model Railroader who had always wanted to build a wooden ship. I obtained a Bluejacket Jefferson Davis at a rummage sale and began to build it. Like you, I had concerns about... |
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Forum: Shared Projects Forum
01-04-2013, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 10,474
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gregs1234
Re: Bluejacket Jefferson Davis, My first attempt at a wooden ship modelSlowly but surely, I am moving forward. I finished the Officers Heads/Lockers and the steering box. The pictures show a better view of how the slats in the door came out. If I didn;t tell you, you... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
12-27-2012, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 564
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gregs1234
Re: Jig question ?When I made the bowsprit for my Jefferson Davis, I used an L shaped piece of aluminum stock in a similar way. It worked for me to cut the octagonal portions. But why are you asking the original... |
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Forum: Shared Projects Forum
12-20-2012, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 10,474
Posted By
gregs1234
Re: Bluejacket Jefferson Davis, My first attempt at a wooden ship modelYes I have been gone a while, but I am still building, little by little. I couldn't get chemical blackener from and of the local hobby shops, so I ordered it from BlueJacket. It works amazingly well.... |
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