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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
10-20-2009, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 487
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Boxcar
Re: Looking for large scale cordageHi, Try this link: http://www.home.foni.net/~agondesen/left.htm Looks like a great source for what you are looking for. Peace Boxcar |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
02-25-2009, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,287
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Boxcar
Re: US Brig NiagraHi Ralph, I am also building Niagara, and am putting final details on spars in prep for commencing the rigging. Rob is correct. I followed the instruction book to plank her, although it took a little... |
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02-25-2009, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 657
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Boxcar
Re: CleatsHi Dennis, I made the cleats for Niagara the same way as Arthur. Used strip basswood scraps. One suggestion: Be sure to use a SHARP blade, or even a single edge razor blade. The basswood was thin... |
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05-24-2008, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 877
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Boxcar
Re: Capstain ChocksWhoops! Forgot that there is also a pic in my gallery of the capstain on the model. hehe. Hope this also helps. |
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05-24-2008, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 877
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Boxcar
Re: Capstain ChocksHi Gary, Check my gallery. I just posted a nice shot of the capstain on Niagara. Hope this helps. Bob |
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03-14-2008, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,063
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Boxcar
Re: Modern ShipsHi Can, Try this site: http://www.loyalhannadockyard.com/ Pretty sure they can lead you in a good direction for modern ships. Best of luck Bob |
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03-08-2008, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,079
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Boxcar
Re: Hobby ShopsHi Dave, I live in Lansing, not too far from you. Rider's in Detroit? I do know that the Rider's Hobby Shop in Grand Rapids (on 28th st) is very well stocked w/kits and ship modeling supplies. Also,... |
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02-18-2008, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 728
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Boxcar
Re: Brass Display PlatesHi Bill, I had the plate for Niagara made at a local jewelry store, including the engraving, for around $11. They gave me a choice of the sticky back type with no screws or pre-drilled with the... |
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Forum: Shop and/or modeling tips
02-18-2008, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,532
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Boxcar
Re: Putting pegs into deck planks How?Hi Mike, For my Niagara, I used a drawplate to progressively reduced the size of a dowel down to about 1/32 of an inch. Next, I made a small drill template out of thick styrene, and used that to... |
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02-13-2008, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,064
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Boxcar
Re: USS Independence CV62 plans?Have you tried searching Taubman Plans? I think they have the Forrestal plans in 1/48th, but not sure. Here is the link to their homepage. Also, there is a link to them from Loyalhannah Dockyard.... |
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04-19-2007, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 996
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Boxcar
Re: Decking AdviceHi James, I'm not sure on that particular ship. I do know that the margin plank on Niagara was nibbed both port and starboard, fore and aft, and was flush with the decking. The waterway planking,... |
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04-18-2007, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 996
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Boxcar
Re: Decking AdviceHi Harry, Hmmm, sounds like a couple of unavoidable options may come into play here. If possible, you could sand the margin plank down to match the rest of the decking. Or maybe pick up some new... |
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03-07-2007, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,306
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Boxcar
Re: French Prisoner of War Bone Model ShipHi Winston, Nice model!! Amazing to discover such a rare piece. I'm no expert on period hull designs, but to me, the lines of the hull, and the gunport layout look British. Could this be a rendition... |
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03-05-2007, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 663
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Boxcar
Re: Scuppers on Brigs?Hi, Don't know that much on your particular ship, as I am currently involved with MS Brig Niagara. She was built in 1813, and American ships of the period in most cases followed British design. The... |
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01-07-2007, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,467
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Boxcar
Re: YouTube model ship builderHi Clayton, Very nice videos, and beautiful work. Where did you get the plans for Tropic Bird? Peace Bob |
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