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Looking real nice Ryland I like the weathering

9 hours ago, Jaager said:

I am willing to take the gamble that they are what I think they are

Every product I have seen in person from them is outstanding. I really hope someone can get a hold of this and do a proper review of it

Applying the fixative did make the powders "run" and kind of melt together and it gave a nice effect on the carving but might not be the thing to do on a cannon barrel 

Nice!  You can always copy/paste into google translate to see what they are saying

I really like the result.  When I used the powders on the carvings for the barge I covered them with some matte spray fixative afterward.  Did you do that or just leave em as is?

I definitely like seeing figures in the work.  It really helps with seeing the scale

Just received my copy of part II a few days ago and it is a great continuation of part I

Continuing to impress Bob, that looks really good.  If you have a pause I would say go grab a Queen Anne Barge to build while you wait but they just sold out again.

Definitely solid looking now 

19 hours ago, RichardG said:

it's not a fun or very profitable business.

This is the problem.  There are no real suppliers in this area because no one want to pay for the time to do this correctly.  It is super easy to rip planks but it does take time (rip them, package them and then ship them).  Everyone in this country is so used to super cheep stuff shipped same day for no cost.  Wood suppliers like Syren have made the calculation that no one is willing to pay a fair price for their time.  It would be super nice to get 100 strips for 5$ with no shipping and 2day delivery but it is just not worth it for the business.  I bet if someone was willing to pay 5$ a strip (for a set minimum order) the calculation of time spent vs profit could possibly change a bit.  
 

9 hours ago, glbarlow said:

I learned to rip my own, it's quite rewarding.

I think this is the answer.  The small table saws (i.e. Byrnes) have an initial cost but that one in particular will last a lifetime as it is of exceptional quality.  I understand space considerations but if you can fit a basketball 🏀 somewhere in your living quarters you can fit a Byrnes saw 😄 
 

I really don’t want this post to sound harsh.   It began before but this pandemic has made the business environment very difficult if not impossible for many.  

I like the look of the repair.  Wood is so forgiving it is nice to be able to quickly repair/fix errors

3 hours ago, jfhealey said:

Finally can someone please tell me how, having uploaded a picture, you can continue text. I can't figure it out.

All the best everyone.

Fred

after I attach the picture in the log the courser will be at the right side edge of the picture but will not be blinking like it does as you type.   I always just hit the return button a time or two and it shows up under the picture again and can then type as normal

Coming along nicely Doc

4 hours ago, SpyGlass said:

One can use threaded brass rod with  captured nuts

I always assumed that this was the way to do it.  I even saw someplace where the nut was ground down on the sides so it would not be too fat.

4 hours ago, SpyGlass said:

different height pedestals is an excellent one

Glenn's look really nice

5 hours ago, glbarlow said:

is why I drill those holes at the very beginning of the build.

Yea this is definitely the way to go

5 hours ago, glbarlow said:

I don’t use glue, I epoxy the pedestals and the rod inside them to the base, then epoxy the ship to the rod and pedestals when the ship is ready for rigging.

I haven't thought about using epoxy like this before

Welcome Mark! The advice above is great.  Enjoy and let us know what you decide

33 minutes ago, bartley said:

I am interested in your brass support pedestals. 

Me too.  In fact I have been looking at other build logs in order to get an idea how this works.  I have only used cradles in the previous builds. The thought of drilling into the keel off center and splitting it gives me the heebie-jeebies or somehow having it not fully secure and then having the entire completed model levering itself off with much splinters....

Thanks BE.  I hope my efforts have inspired others to pick up one of these wonderful kits.  You will love it 

7 hours ago, glbarlow said:

Your turn to get Cheerful now😁

I don’t know how Cheerful I am right now, usually am just Surly

Glenn that looks wonderful.  The pictures are spectacular 

11 hours ago, glbarlow said:

I just ordered my own barge, had to hurry while it was still in stock. 

You will not regret it!

8 hours ago, glbarlow said:

You’ll enjoy the challenge of Cheerful. 

Cheerful is a beautiful little cutter.  

Thanks James

8 hours ago, James H said:

Now.....where's mine?

https://syrenshipmodelcompany.com/royal-barge-kit.php

Just sitting there waiting for you to grab one when the store opens

Thanks Ben.  That company is about 20 min from my house and usually I can pick it up there but they said they need to ship due to the restrictions this time.