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Constitution Cross Section MS20245 Model Expo

Jack Sparrow said:
I can see many uses for that tool. I find my dremmel too powerful to sand things like this, even though it has a variable speed.
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It is extremely light weight. The one I have is powered by a USB block. You can get assorted grit drums for the sander. They also have models that are cordless for a bit more. I highly recommend this little device. The arbor shaft size is not the same size as the dremel tools, just for your information.


Rob
 
Rob444 said:
It is extremely light weight. The one I have is powered by a USB block. You can get assorted grit drums for the sander. They also have models that are cordless for a bit more. I highly recommend this little device. The arbor shaft size is not the same size as the dremel tools, just for your information.


Rob
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ok, thanks for the information. I`ll look into it. I need something small. For me the dremmel is too big
 
The instructions would have you glue the stanchions to the fife rail and then position the 2 end stanchions, that have a 1/32" brass rod inserted into the bottom, into small holes in the deck, at each end. I decided to glue the 2 end stanchions with their brass rods into the holes and put the fife rail with the other stanchions glued onto it into place. This worked well.

The 2 stanchions secured to the deck.

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The other 3 stanchions glued to the fife rail.
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The fife rail glued into place.
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Still watching and amazed at the work you are doing with this cross-section. May need to build this one myself.
 
Thank you both! I am sure it is a much easier build than a full length model. One concern I have it that, looking at the pictures, the mast is so tall compared to the length of the hull section it looks out of proportion. I may do what Tom Culb did and end the mast above the main yard and the fighting station to make it more compact. There is only so much room!

Rob
 
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Rob444 said:
Thank you both! I am sure it is a much easier build than a full length model. One concern I have it that, looking at the pictures, the mast is sop tall compared to the length of the hull section it looks out of proportion. I may do what Tom Culb did and end the mast above the main yard and the fighting station to make it more compact. There is only so much room!

Rob
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THis is just my opinion, but I think you should complete the mast and all the yards. Up to you, of course.
 
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