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04-29-2013, 03:15 PM
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Re: Very basic hull planking questionsRobb An easy way to "hold" the planks in place is to put a dot of thin CA on the bulkhead then hold the plank for 10 sec or so, then move on down the plank tacking with CA. Some of the builders use... |
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04-22-2013, 01:07 PM
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Re: rope walkingThe point of a rope walk is to make "authentic" looking rope in the appropriate dia. off the shelf "rope" sold by most kit makers looks more like string than rope. Look at any ship made with custom... |
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03-31-2013, 03:09 PM
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Re: model kit errorsadviceVic: What you have experienced is standard in the industry, to a greater or lesser degree depending upon the manufacturer of the kit you are building. As in all things, the more you pay for the kit... |
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03-20-2013, 12:18 PM
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Re: Recommended VendorsNo, I think the other 48 agreed with ME comment, and felt nothing else need be said. |
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03-15-2013, 10:23 PM
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Re: Unfamiliar Fixture Chain plate preventerChazz Near as I can find, there was a preventer plate inside the planking that these preventer ringbolts held secure. No attachments were actually on them. You will note the preventer bolts are on... |
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02-19-2013, 11:19 AM
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Re: Help with old kit, ConstitutionBe very careful about buying from Best Ship Models. I bought plans that I never received, and it took months to get a refund. There used to be a lengthy thread at MSW about his organization not... |
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01-09-2013, 08:05 PM
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Re: Yacht AtlanticHard to believe you haven't been able to find anything on the Yacht Atlantic. I Googled "Yacht Atlantic" to try and help, and got thousands of hits including this one which seems pretty... |
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12-29-2012, 12:06 AM
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Re: Rigging question, lifts?Tom I am rigging the Flying Cloud now and many of the lines have to go between the shrouds in order to be belayed at their proper points. Look at photos of rigged ships and you will see that it is... |
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Forum: Shop and/or modeling tips
11-18-2012, 09:27 PM
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Re: Refurbishing my Cutty SarkMarc sorry about being late to this post. You will need to remove the dust the same way it when on, slowly and a little at a time. Best way (not the fastest) is to get a small vacuum like used to... |
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11-16-2012, 03:29 PM
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Re: Heller Pinta deadeyes shroudsTom, the book Anatomy of the Ship - The Ships of Christopher Columbus shows all three ships with emphasis on the Santa Maria, but plenty on the others as well. Great detail for accurate construction.... |
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Forum: Shop and/or modeling tips
10-23-2012, 09:33 PM
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Re: Synthetic riggingJohn You may want to try vintage fishing line from ebay. Hundreds to choose from. I have used it on several models and it works extremely well. The lighter wt. lines (10lb to 20lb test) work... |
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10-21-2012, 02:58 PM
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10-20-2012, 01:18 PM
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Re: Rigging WirePaul you may want to check out Radio Shack. Don't know if they have exactly what you want but the y have lots of wire types. Tom |
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10-18-2012, 09:18 PM
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Re: QuestionsOpinions about my Jefferson DavisGreg regarding the catheads, it depends on the scale you are working with. In a 1/48th I did, I did similar to what you described. I cut one slot and fit in two sheaves. For sheaves I used brass... |
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10-13-2012, 06:54 PM
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Re: looking for download fileLandlubber I probably have the files you want but since they are both .exe files I can't attach to a reply. If you want to send me a pm with your email, I'll shoot them over to you. One is called... |
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