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    John, I think, given the height of these flagpoles, that they would look bizarre without flags flying. The appropriate flag is a 45 star item that Loyalhanna stocks. I'll have to make the jack for the bow. The following picture is for Michael Mott who helped me through the construction. The starboard light looks the same. I notice I need to do some touch-up paint. Tom
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    John, As you can see the flag staffs are quite long and thin. I thought I'd turn them out of brass rod; I thought that might be easier and stronger. The other observation is that of all the pictures I have of this craft at various times in her career, they have never flown a flag from these poles. So what do I do? Go for the dressier look and put on flags, or be historically accurate and leave them bare? Tom
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    Bob, Don't forget the woman on the bench at the stern! I know some of us put figures on our models, but I haven't gotten that creative yet. I've got the Vinal Haven Historical Society interested in perhaps giving her a home. Tom
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    Nils, That's a great tip, thanks. I guess I'll start going to flea markets, too. And the rest of you guys, thanks for tuning in. I consider all of you much more accomplished than me. Tom
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    Yup, the water thing has me stumped. I've got the fore and aft flag poles and the running lights and then the case. Tom
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    I'm feeling bold enough to put you to the comparison test: The real thing: The copy: And a couple of extras:
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    Jason (AKA BW)' I think your work looks fantastic! You are too humble about your accomplishments. Great having lunch with you the other day. Tom
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    Pete, Of course that counts. Is there a garage that can be converted to a shipyard? Tom PS I'm sorry to lose my CdA connection, but I'd guess the Oregon climate is moe temperate.
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    Pete, The new rules because of the new house? No sanding inside! Tough on shipbuilders! Bet you can build these things in your sleep! Tom
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    Pete, It's coming along. I'm pleased, although there are elements I'd do differently. I love your Muscongus Bay boats; you certainly know how to put those together. How was the move? I hope you didn't have to go too far. Nils, Thanks, but your Bohuslan is the standard; a truly beautiful piece of work. I loved your use of plumbing fixtures for ventilators. I saw it too late to try it myself. Sometimes I wish I had more stuff on the deck like you do. It makes things more interesting to look at. From my model railroad days I remember the old saying, "the clutter is the clincher". Tom
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    Bob, it looks to me like you've got plenty of talent and no need to be humble. Looking back at your initial entry in this log wherein you were hesitant to post and awed by some of the talent here, I hope some of your fears have been allayed and that not only is this a friendly, helpful bunch, but you have quite a bit to add as well. Stick your chest out and keep taking pictures! Tom
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    A little more progress, adding some detail: the block and tackle for the davits, the cowl ventilator, and the bell on the front of the wheel house. This latter feature shows up in some of the photos I have of the ship and not in other pictures. I suspect they found it a nuisance when trying to walk around the front of the pilot house and removed it. Tom
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    Druxey, I went last year, and seeing the models is certainly inspirational, but just as fun is meeting a bunch of the guys that are on this forum. At last year's event the various club members were called away for a group photo. I've suggested to Chuck that we need a MSW group photo this year. Hopefully, someone will bring a camera and we can make it happen! Tom Oh, BTW, did you notice that Michael Mott has changed his picture? I've got to do the same, as that grandbaby in my arms is now 4 years old!
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    Michael, Your work is superb and shows imagination and inventiveness. Rivets for screws; who would have thought! They look great. Also, your new photo looks great too! You look like a man of the sea! Tom
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    John, Michael, Popeye, Crackers, Thanks for the comments. Also, thank you to a host of others for all the "likes". I was explaining to a friend that this is getting to the bittersweet moment when I'm all done with this model. I guess I've been working on it for 3 years, and it's part of my life. I don't know what to do next, but I'm going to the New London exhibit later this month; maybe I'll get inspired! Tom
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    Andy, It has been a long winter. Do they tell you which ship you'll be attached to? Tom
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    On the lighting, make sure you place the overhead fixture so that it is behind you as you stand/sit at the bench. That way the light is cast onto your work, and there won't be any shadows. Tom
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    The deadeyes in the picture below are 2mm and 3 mm. So it can be done. I used sewing thread after having taken a #80 drill bit to clean out the hole. I use beeswax on the end of the thread to stiffen it up and a magnivisor to see what I'm doing.
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    I've gotten the tie-downs for the lifeboats installed; the davits fabricated and installed; and the name boards in place. I'm waiting for some blocks from Chuck to finish off the block and tackle for the davits: I don't know why the davits look uneven in the photo, but, trust me, they are all the same.
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    Joe, Nice work! Very crisp! My first scratch build was of this ship. I got to the point of installing deck furniture. There are supposed to be 2 long guns on board in addition to the carronades. I couldn't figure out where to put them that would give them room for recoil. Merritt Edson built a model of the ship for the Smithsonian, so I went down there to check it out. He couldn't figure out where to put them either, so he left them off. So did I. That means the world is waiting for your solution! Tom
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    I'll add my "Bravo Zulu" to this crowd. Nice work! It also occurs to me as I've read your log, that you must have an inexhaustible inventory of brass and wood, not to mention just the right tool for each job. I'm envious! Tom
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    Michael, That's seems to work pretty smoothly. I think you've solved the issue. Tom
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    Guillemot, I'm just discovering your beautiful work. Thanks for the explanation of how to manufacture sails without the use of a sewing machine! This opens all kinds of possibilities. Also, I read that you're not entirely happy with the color of the water. That's not the first thing that catches the eye. What is more remarkable is the texture nd the way it meets the hull. That's all very realistic. Besides, the water takes on all kinds of different colors in different parts of the world; who is to say what is a correct color? Tom
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    Greg, I like that workbench; the lighting looks terrific! I think you said that you got the plans from the Smithsonian and had them reduced to 1:72? Tom
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    Mark, That's my problem; I don't know what to do next. I have to put together a Nimitz class aircraft carrier for my grandson, but that doesn't count. I looked into doing a model of the continental frigate Randolph, but there's scant information on her. So maybe not. We'll see. Tom

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