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π¬ Re: Strarting to look like an MLB Again
6 months ago by πΊπΈ KevinH (
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I am well aware. Three years at Station Yaquina Bay, Newport OR. Been on one when it went 90 degrees once. Those old Surfmen and Women retired with some bad knees. Not me, i went big, 378 foot cutters. I am in search of plans for one if you know someone.
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π¬ Re: Strarting to look like an MLB Again
6 months ago by π¨π¦ Ron (
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My friend served with the USCG and said β Those old 44's rolled so bad they'd roll at the dock with no perceptible wave moving them.
I hated working on them particularly under way as the engine room was so tight and in any seaway you got thrown around never knowing which way to brace yourself next. They weren't kind to the crew, but they were effective as a sea keeping boatβ So, if your model Rocks n Rolls donβt try to fix it, itβs normal! ▲
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π¬ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
8 months ago by π³πΏ jbkiwi (
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A few minutes with a band saw (if the whole hull is off) should have it straight in no time if it's solid enough. π They do it with real shipsπ
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8 months ago by π¬π§ dave976 (
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A good example of why you should always fix your model frames to a good stout board to keep everything aligned
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π¬ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
9 months ago by πΊπΈ pressonreguardless (
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I completely agree, Rick.ππ
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π¬ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
9 months ago by π¨π¦ Newby7 (
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Good work KevinH
I find taking on a model to fix is more work than building from scratch or a kit. πππππRick ▲
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π¬ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
9 months ago by πΊπΈ pressonreguardless (
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Hi Kevin,
I like the fact you are trimming the bow, makes her look less clunky.ππ Your cabin mock-up is more in keeping with the scale of the model.ππ Just my opinion. Trev ▲
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π¬ Re: 44' Coast Guard Abomination
8 months ago by πΊπΈ Fodigo (
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That thing is a beast! Good luck and enjoy refurbishing it. Itβs harder than the build itself sometimes but with challenges comes great rewards.
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9 months ago by πΊπΈ pressonreguardless (
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Absolutely Right, Mike.
I certainty have done that with the Mt Washington. Trev ▲
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π¬ Re: 44' Coast Guard Abomination
9 months ago by π¬π§ mturpin013 (
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"Looks Like a lot of liberty's have been taken with this model"
That's what model making is all about, making something that gives you pleasure regardless of the convention. ▲
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π¬ Re: 44' Coast Guard Abomination
9 months ago by πΊπΈ pressonreguardless (
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Quite the project Kevin.
I am building the 44 also. I love her history. I saw her in person at Montauk, NY. I shall be interested in your progress. The dumas never had a mahogany cabin, it was painted ply and balsa. The whole boat was painted. Looks Like a lot of liberty's have been taken with this model. Glad to have you aboardπ Good Luck. Trev ▲
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