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| Bill Edgin |
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  Registered Member #4362 Joined: Wed Jan 22 2014, 02:37amPosts: 373 | Sorry, I meant to post this with the others. Here is a photo of the table with the base and ship sitting where it will ultimately be displayed. Obviously the ship's base is still mahogany in these photos. I will be making the new mounting base out of walnut now that I have completed the construction of the case.  | ||
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| Gary M |
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 Registered Member #4198 Joined: Tue May 07 2013, 10:50pmPosts: 909 | Bill, the case is fantastic! I love the inlay, very classy. The idea about storing the plans and build log with the ship is also a great idea and will enhance the sentimental value and legacy of the build. Bravo! G | ||
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| aew |
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aew  Registered Member #1929 Joined: Wed Nov 30 2011, 03:05pmPosts: 2887 | Agreed; that's excellent workmanship. | ||
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| Bill Edgin |
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| Registered Member #4362 Joined: Wed Jan 22 2014, 02:37amPosts: 373 | This will be the last entry to the build log. I was able to get the case completed and the ship installed in her final berth. I created a display pedestal out of part of the spar material I received from the real ship. I chose to leave the back of the pedestal the the weathered state it came with. So you can still see flecks of the black spar paint on it. The lighting for the case is a custom installation of high CRI LED strips from Flexfire. They are fantastic and are bright enough that I normally dim them a bit. The color reproduction is perfect. I had a number of goals in mind when I was designing the case. I wanted to use black walnut to match that in the ship. I wanted to had state of the art lighting. I wanted to minimize the wood frame surrounding the ship, and wanted a top that was mostly glass. I also wanted a place to store the plans and build log somewhere within the case. By utilizing ΒΌ" tempered glass I was able to use the strength of the glass to enhance the rigidity of the case. I found GE Silicone Household Cement was ideal in glueing the glass, providing the holding power I was looking for while still allowing for seasonal movement. The build log and plans are stored in a compartment built inside the case base. They are not readily accessible without moving the case off the table to get to the bottom. This keeps them safe and attached to the ship should they ever be needed. A drawer built into the table would have been problematic. Plans could be removed, junk put in the drawer, and opening and I want to thank everyone for their support in this. I will be leaning even more on all of you as I start the Brig Eagle.        | ||
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| Peter Foele |
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 Registered Member #4491 Joined: Mon Sep 22 2014, 01:09pmPosts: 146 | very nice setting indeed. something to remember if i ever have a ship as good as this one. Peter | ||
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| Gary M |
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| Registered Member #4198 Joined: Tue May 07 2013, 10:50pmPosts: 909 | Bill, I think this is the best case that I have ever seen. I may have to copy it. Again, congrats on a superb build and log. G | ||
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| Gene Bodnar |
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 Registered Member #126 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 11:20amPosts: 1782 | Bill, Wonderful case. Beautiful model. Gene | ||
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| Winston |
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winston Registered Member #1 Joined: Sat Jun 13 2009, 02:08pmPosts: 2348 | That is a super job Bill. | ||
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| aew |
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| aew Registered Member #1929 Joined: Wed Nov 30 2011, 03:05pmPosts: 2887 | Very nice indeed. The location gives a nice bonus looking down through the glass top. | ||
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| jwcarrigan |
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| Guest | Bill What a wonderful model and display case. You should be proud. I have been following your build log as I am also building the Constitution. You have taught me a lot. I hope to finish mine this year. Congratulations on a wonderful build. Bill Carrigan | ||
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