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TBlack

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  1. TBlack
    Galkar, Your interest in the HM Sophie hits a soft spot for me. I, too, am a fan of the O'Brian books, and, as it turns out, my youngest daughter is Sophie. So there was nothing for it but to build a model of the HM Sophie. As you have discerned, a good starting point is with the Speedy from Chris Watton (I have a very early version; you should benefit from the up-dates). Check out my log (HMS Sophie). The interesting part is the back end that has to be bulked up to accommodate a quarter deck and captains cabin. Otherwise, the build is pretty straightforward according to the kit instructions. Tom
  2. TBlack
    Something to do with where the boiler has to be?
  3. TBlack
    ,I should have mentioned that, too. Good eye/hand coordination!
  4. TBlack
    Well, Keith, hopefully you’re at peace with the result. From my viewpoint, you are probably the only one that would be able to pick them out. Tom
  5. TBlack
    It doesn’t seem to matter whether you are working on ships or something else. You’re attention to detail and commitment to making the best possible is very evident.
  6. TBlack
    Planking imperfections? Not from where I’m viewing. And if the lines at the bow look beautiful, it’s because you made them so! Tom
  7. TBlack
    Family before model. You’ve got your priorities straight
  8. TBlack
    Novice? Not hardly.
  9. TBlack
    That you can figure out where all the dominoes go is a testament to your mental acuity. I’m in awe. Tom
  10. TBlack
    Sorry to break up the build, but those gifts are a wonderful idea that your family will cherish. Butterfly is magnificent! Tom
  11. TBlack
    Good idea on the sub decking. Your idea of heating the glue is new to me. Good luck. Tom
  12. TBlack
    Nicely explained
  13. TBlack
    Sadness!
  14. TBlack
    Nice work on the deck. In fact, nice work on the model! Tom
  15. TBlack
    Gary, I’m late to the party, and I’m reading that you are dealing with stiffness in the shrouds. Some folks put a little water on them to make them more pliable. Tom
  16. TBlack
    I've done the lower fore shrouds. I thought serving them was going to be a challenge inasmuch as the serving thread was so small. But, no, with Chuck's little machine it turns out to be quite simple. That part was easy. Everything else, as always, I seem to have to do 2-3 times to get it right. In setting the upper deadeyes, I used the usual spacer. And that works OK, but Druxey has a different approach that he outlines in his TFFM vol. 4 and his Speedwell book vol. 2 that I think I'll try for the main shrouds. The benefit I'm looking for is a neater appearance of the seizing around the shroud above the deadeyes which can be done off the model. I think before I do that I'll rig the truss pendant on the fore yard, using Toni Levine's excellent tutorial.
  17. TBlack
    I know the feeling. I have a friend, John Wheeler, who keeps his boat in Chichester, and we sailed from Brighton to Fecamp one night. Can’t do that anymore.
  18. TBlack
    Does the cruise go up the Thames or down? BTW, Keith isn’t my twin. He is better looking and I’m older. Tom
  19. TBlack
    What amazes me is how you figured out the set up to get a correct, uniform pitch to the blades. Talk about thinking outside the box!
  20. TBlack
    Right on about the scale. I used Alex M’s plans to build Ariel at 1:96. Misses a lot.
  21. TBlack
    Daniel, Did you decide on a scale? Tom
  22. TBlack
    Boy, I’m glad to see that you have to redo things too. I’m not alone!
  23. TBlack
    But now you have to pay attention to your uniform and proper protocol. Not as relaxed as the previous 6 months.
  24. TBlack
    This is all hilarious! Keep the stories coming!
  25. TBlack
    Reminiscent of my time in the Navy. Thanks for the stories!

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