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Mike Dowling

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  1. Mike Dowling
    Just a hint - you would be wise not to stick your lifeboat and platform down just yet. Wait until you have done your rigging or you will never get to the belaying points with it in the way.
  2. Mike Dowling
    That is a lovely job on the cannon rigging. It doesn't look out of scale, one of the best I have seen.
  3. Mike Dowling
    It would be interesting to know what opinions members have as to the besy wood for the second layer of planking on a hull are.
  4. Mike Dowling
    I just don't rig canons as personally I prefer it that way. I still do all the other rigging.
  5. Mike Dowling
    I rather agree with you. I never rig cannons as, when I have tried the ropes etc never look to scale and do detract from other deck detail. Each to his/her own of course.
  6. Mike Dowling
    Thank you for the reply about FOMO.I wouldn't have guessed that so at least I don't fell so stupid now!
  7. Mike Dowling
    Excuse my ignorance (and I somehow feel I going going to feel stupid for asking but ) what is FOMO ?
  8. Mike Dowling
    Yes, indeed I did. Good thought though.
  9. Mike Dowling
    Thank you, that is very kind. I have done the masts according to the given measurements rather than take them off the plan but I may ask you about the yards when I get to them.
  10. Mike Dowling
    As a matter of interest, are you taking measurements from the plans consistently ? My reason for asking is that I am making up the masts. The plan has measurements on it but the drawing which is supposed to be 1:1 is very different. The measurements given are considerably longer. It may be something for you to bear in mind. What do you think ?
  11. Mike Dowling
    You are quite right, I know my computer needs changing!! Sorry and your doors look very fine.
  12. Mike Dowling
    The last 4 pictures you posted are not working. Can you try again please ?
  13. Mike Dowling
    Thank you my friend, I ordered some of the gold paint you recommended and it arrived today. I have to say it is the best gold paint I have ever used and believe me, I have tried a lot!
  14. Mike Dowling
    You must have jolly tough fingers !!
  15. Mike Dowling
    Oh I wish I had thought of that. Never mind, mine are not too bad.
  16. Mike Dowling
    Thank you very much I shall order some. Your build is coming along beautifully, I too am building one and I am at the same stage as you are. I shall keep watching with interest.
  17. Mike Dowling
    Have you repainted your cast pieces and if so what with ? Your brass straps look amazing, I am having a real struggle with them.
  18. Mike Dowling
    A very nice piece of work, well done.
  19. Mike Dowling
    I didn't do the hasegawa sopwith because I am not keen on all the plastic parts. If money is no object try the Curtiss Jenny. Not cheap but if you like rigging it is definitely for you!
  20. Mike Dowling
    Do you mean which propeller in which case definitely John's. Or do you mean which plane to do next?
  21. Mike Dowling
    Oops, sorry John I have done it again!! It was my propeller that was rubbish, not yours.
  22. Mike Dowling
    Lovely build, you made a much better job of the propeller than I did! Well done indeed.
  23. Mike Dowling
    Thanks for that. I am thinking of getting one so I will watch a bit and see how you get on with her.
  24. Mike Dowling
    Please can you tell me the makers of this kit.
  25. Mike Dowling
    Thanks Mark, I realize there will be lots of opinions and that it is probably subjective anyway. Just thought it was worth an ask. I will do some hunting anyway.

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