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๐ฌ Re: Coming Along Some More
14 days ago by ๐ฉ๐ช RNinMunich (
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Going well Kevin๐
Don't rush it just to meet a self-imposed deadline. That's when disasters happen which set you back more than you tried to gain๐ค 'More haste - less speed' ๐ Ask me how I know๐ญ Cheers, Doug๐ ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Strarting to look like an MLB Again
1 year ago by ๐บ๐ธ 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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๐ฌ Re: Strarting to look like an MLB Again
1 year ago by ๐จ๐ฆ Ronald (
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My friend served with the USCG and said โ 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 boatโ So, if your model Rocks n Rolls donโt try to fix it, itโs normal! ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
1 year ago by ๐ณ๐ฟ 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. ๐ They do it with real ships๐
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1 year ago by ๐ฌ๐ง 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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๐ฌ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
1 year ago by ๐บ๐ธ pressonreguardless (
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I completely agree, Rick.๐๐
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๐ฌ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
1 year ago by ๐จ๐ฆ 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. ๐๐๐๐๐Rick ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Feeling a little better about the project.
1 year ago by ๐บ๐ธ pressonreguardless (
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Hi Kevin,
I like the fact you are trimming the bow, makes her look less clunky.๐๐ Your cabin mock-up is more in keeping with the scale of the model.๐๐ Just my opinion. Trev ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Deck to Remove
5 months ago by ๐บ๐ธ KevinH (
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Ha! A year ago. That is very troubling. Too many projects. Anyhow, I am taking advantage of the heat, and the fact that school is finally out to get some work done. I was able to even out the shape somewhat and will grind that bow block down tomorrow. The dremel will be too loud at this time. Fwd and Aft rubrails installed. Drive gear should be next, followed by steering gear, and then the most enjoyable part, waterproofing a static model someone else built. I am going straight fiberglass cloth on the outside. Then seal around the shaft and rudder posts. Next meet is on the 30th, maybe I can have her functioning by then.
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๐ฌ Re: 44' Coast Guard Abomination
1 year ago by ๐บ๐ธ Fodigo (
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That thing is a beast! Good luck and enjoy refurbishing it. Itโs harder than the build itself sometimes but with challenges comes great rewards.
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1 year ago by ๐บ๐ธ pressonreguardless (
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Absolutely Right, Mike.
I certainty have done that with the Mt Washington. Trev ▲
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๐ฌ Re: 44' Coast Guard Abomination
1 year ago by ๐ฌ๐ง 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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๐ฌ Re: 44' Coast Guard Abomination
1 year ago by ๐บ๐ธ 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 aboard๐ Good Luck. Trev ▲
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