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    Anima, What is the price? Tom
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    Keith, I have 8 grandkids. Here they are: I would be more that happy, delighted actually, to share them with you. Tom
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    Keith, So I understand that you're helping your son move, and treating him and his family to a sojourn, and trying to finish the "masterpiece work of art"? I think youought to just go to Spain, Majorca, or some place warm and enjoy your family! Tom
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    David, Are you sure that's the link you want us to use? Tom
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    The colors and the action of the water are spot-on. Ron must have an artistic background. Tom
  6. TBlack
    LWard, I, too, have used the Sylvan hull as a starting point, suggested to me by realworkingsailor on this forum. I didn't have as much space for the model as you do, so I did this: Maybe you could show us some pictures of your previous RR layout? Tom
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    I think this is the 4th attempt at these windows, certainly the best of the lot. Don't pay any attention to the black paint. A slight misunderstanding between me and the painting contractor. It all gets covered up with pear veneer.
  8. TBlack
    Nicely done. Good plans to work from. You obviously know what you're doing. Tom
  9. TBlack
    I love the overall look. Most impressive!
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    Keith, as you may recall, I arrived 11 months after our older sister; therefore, she thought of me as a "mistake", and actually liked you better, having arrived at a more convenient time! On the Sophie, putting the glass in first is proving to be much easier than my first, second, and third attempt! Tom
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    Keith, Does everybody following this thread know that you're my brother and almost obligated to say nice, encouraging things?
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    I've been searching through the build logs to see if there are any clues as to how to put windows together. I've discovered that, for the most part, stern windows are in a straight line (see Naiad, Essex, etc.) which are much easier to construct as they are all the same. The only arched stern windows I can find are Speedwell and Sphynx. Greg doesn't really tell how he reaches perfection, and Sphynx comes with laser cut windows provided. Anyway, I have attached the mica and have a template (sphynx plan) to help with placement:
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    The third attempt wasn’t any better, so I ripped it all out and will install the glass (mica) in first then lay the mullions in which should keep everything in the same plane.
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    Great! How do I join? Tom
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    I like this stuff: Also, spent some time in Da Nang in '67-'68. We should start a club! Tom
  16. TBlack
    Also, nice looking shop. I’m envious!
  17. TBlack
    The plugs are brass discs?
  18. TBlack
    Oh darnnit! Is perfection the enemy of the good?
  19. TBlack
    OK. Here I am working on HMS Sophie!
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    second attempt. Getting closer. The center window needs redoing, and some other tweeking. It occurs to me that putting in the lights first (mica in this case) might make it easier. These won't be up to Greg Herbert's standards, but the best I can do:
  21. TBlack
    The texture of the tape is perfect for the straps! Tom
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    Yah, Cisco, I'm not sure of the terminology either, but, yes, long uprights, and short mullions. The tricky part is getting the mullions in a smooth arc and not twisted, not to mention that they are bloody small! Tom
  23. TBlack
    I've gotten this far. Those mullions are not fun; most frustrating! This picture helps me see any misalignment that I can't see directly. Needs a little more adjustment.
  24. TBlack
    My sentiments exactly. Furthermore, can I point out that you, Mark, have had quite a few hurtles to get over recently, and you've done it with grace and style. An inspiration for us all. Tom
  25. TBlack
    Keith, I hope you have plans to publicly display this fabulous work of art/science. A broad audience really needs to see your work. Tom

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