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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
06-29-2010, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 698
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chhbmd
Re: Ropewalk size????Gerald, Your information is valuable, at times you just can't see the forest because of the trees. I have the Model Expo ropewalk slightly modified. I got an aluminum track that you would use in a... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
06-27-2010, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 698
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chhbmd
Ropewalk size????OK, I need information on the ropewalk. I have been playing with this ropewalk but need to determine the size of individual strands needed to achieve the correct size or near the size in 1:64 shroud... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
06-27-2010, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,363
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chhbmd
Re: Skipjack oyster dredgeBill, I like to experiment. I always considered that knowthing tried, knowthing gained. I have done printed circuit work which helped to the reality of different types of soldering techniques.... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
06-25-2010, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,363
Posted By
chhbmd
Re: Skipjack oyster dredgeBill, A heat sink is used to help prevent heat from traveling along a source path. In building my dredge I used the low setting on the soldering iron, circuit board solder (fine) and different size... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
06-20-2010, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 387
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chhbmd
Re: Hi all! New shipmate onboardJack, Welcome aboard. I got involved with sailing after I knew how to navigate over the water but found that navigating on the water was a completely new experience and then one thing lead to... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
06-20-2010, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 453
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chhbmd
Re: Hopeful new modellerMick, For a first shot at it, do not try to hit the moon. You can aim at it and see what you hit then move on. Simple was of putting it start simple. Get your feet wet then jump in. We all started... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
06-20-2010, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 378
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chhbmd
Re: Hi all! New shipmate onboardWelcome Howard, I see you are working of the Rattlesnake (gives me chills saying the name) so how is it going? If you have pictures post them so we can also enjoy your progress. Feel free to ask... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
06-18-2010, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,363
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chhbmd
Re: Skipjack oyster dredgeRichard, I built the Bennett and really had a wonderful time. I cheated somewhat by going on board a skipjack, took a lot of pictures and actually had the chance to use a dredge. I have a lot of... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
06-03-2010, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 479
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chhbmd
Re: New SoCal memberJim, Welcome aboard. In your "Project Status: you didn't know where to start. I would say start simple then move on up. This is a very rewarding hobby and at times you wonder why you ever started it... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
12-07-2009, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,806
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chhbmd
Re: Willie Bennet First modelBogdan, The material is not that critical. I used a hard wood for the strongbacks and bass for the knightheads. Go to my photo for the Bennett and look up Strongbacks, I go overboard at times with... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
11-25-2009, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,806
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chhbmd
Re: Willie Bennet First modelBogdan, I checked out the added photos. You are now moving right along and you should start to get comfortable with the building. There are a few little tricks I can help you with but you have a way... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
11-18-2009, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 304
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chhbmd
Re: Greetings membersWelcome Irv, Glad to have you, since you finished your Morgan place some pictures on the forum and share with us. What is your new project? Charlie |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
11-16-2009, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,806
Posted By
chhbmd
Re: Willie Bennet First modelBogdan, You are moving in the right direction, move slow and confident. the side will come together at the bow and you will later trim it for the cutwater and stem. I got a chance to see your... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
11-14-2009, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,806
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chhbmd
Re: Willie Bennet First model"And my biggest fear is that due to such a small gluing area chine logs won't stay in place, same goes for sides." Don't let your mind get ahead of your work. The chine logs are glued at stem and... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
11-10-2009, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,806
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chhbmd
Re: Willie Bennet First modelBogdan, I also noticed in your profile that you are a Marylander, pleasure to meet you. I found that the Willie Bennett is a good starter boat for learning scratch building. The booklet assumes that... |
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