http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/ Ships-in-bottles Association Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:53:26 GMT John Fox III http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3534 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3534 Greetings DS, ... You are more than welcome! Simple rule of thuimb is the harder a wood is, the crisper any details carved into it will be, and remain. Bass Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:06:07 GMT dsiemens85 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3533 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3533 That's why my ships aren't as smooth and well cut as others I've seen. I will get some sealer and try another ship. Thank you John. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:22:21 GMT John Fox III http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3532 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3532 Greetings DS, ... Stain the wood before applying sealer or thinned glue. You do have to be careful about any further sanding done after cutting the ports Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:19:06 GMT John Fox III http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3531 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3531 Greetings DS, ... Did you thoroughly seal the bass wood before cutting the ports?? I always thin down sanding sealer, 50% sealer 50% thinner, so that it soaks Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:54:38 GMT dsiemens85 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3530 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3530 I agree about using scrap wood. In this case the ship had so many issues it became scrap so I didn't worry about it. I do have some concerns though since I Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:13:23 GMT M78 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3529 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3529 Splintering can be controlled, but not fully eliminated, by 'hardening' the wood. This is done by painting the surface with diluted glue - Elmer's yellow Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:19:38 GMT dsiemens85 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3528 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3528 I have another question I'd like to through out there. Here's what I'm running into. By happenstance I mentioned to a friend of mine the problem I've had Sat, 25 May 2013 08:49:50 GMT John Fox III http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3527 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3527 Greetings Todd, ... Whatever works for you, go with it! I admit to thinking about magnification once in a while, but then find that finding ways to add any Sat, 25 May 2013 08:47:43 GMT John Fox III http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3526 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3526 Greetings Jim, ... Thamk you for the kind comments about my work! Always glad to help out with ideas or methods when and where I can. Anchor's A Weigh! John Fri, 24 May 2013 18:22:24 GMT Brooks Rowlett http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3525 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3525 A friend of mind who does lots of wargaming miniatures including 15mm figures and 1:2400 ships got a pair of glasses clip-ons some years ago that resembles Fri, 24 May 2013 18:04:21 GMT Noble Johnson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3524 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3524 Brian, The color printer in the waste/pws area will not allow me to set tray 3 to letter size. When I send a print order to it, it wants me to load tray one Fri, 24 May 2013 17:18:23 GMT M78 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3523 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3523 Opti-Visor, and similar products, are useful aids to model building. They can be expensive, depending on the make, model, and attachments acquired. As an Fri, 24 May 2013 14:26:49 GMT Charles Long http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3522 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3522 Pardon me if I am barging in upon a private discussion, but I have an interest in this matter and I hope what I have to say might be helpful. I stopped trying Fri, 24 May 2013 12:57:12 GMT Todd McLaren http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3521 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3521 Put me in the "extremely near-sighted" category, John.  Having a wearable magnifier is really a luxury for me, but I'm considering it for a little extra help Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:01 GMT JIM http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3520 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsinbottles/message/3520 Hello John, Excellent work. Thank you indeed for sharing your S I B Info. and Pics.