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    I'm not really sure if those were served in real life or not Marc. It seems like sails that were used a lot, underwent constant maintenance, so whether or not the bolt-ropes were served would be a question for a more knowledgeable person than I. If I had to guess, I'd say not, because I can't recall ever seeing any running rigging that was served.
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    I hope everything comes out OK as well Patrick! Oh crap!! That didn't come out right. Don't take it as a pun.
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    That's the ticket Dave! He won't be any the wiser.
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    Good luck with your surgery tomorrow Patrick.
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    Amazing stuff Danny! Especially the friezes. If you tell me that you didn't use 3 pair of eye-glasses (Fred Sanford style), a lighted magnifier, along with a microscope, I'll be really jealous.
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    Congrats Dave. I'm glad you got that that thing pulled out.
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    Wow -- that's a bummer Patrick. I hope you heal up quickly, and don't forget to follow the saw-bones' orders.
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    Thanks for sharing Brian.
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    Some good-looking barrels Jay! Can't wait to see it all come together!
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    I like the old water-stone/leather strop method for my 750 Series Sweethearts.
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    Sorry to hear about Angus Robb. I think most of us have all been there one time or another. Just like losing a member of the family, it's never easy.
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    The coils look fine Brian, and add that bit of authenticity bringing it all together nicely.
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    Doesn't look bad to my eye Mark. I know my first attempts at carving will be nothing short of laughable.
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    Thanks for the link Ken. I'll be giving them a call this winter for sure.
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    Beautiful work Ken. I can see a lot of guys that are wanting to build the Niagara, using this build log as a primer, since you've found the, shall we say, "short-comings" in the kit, and shown the how-to's in overcoming them. If you don't mind my asking, where do you source all of your assorted brass stock, such as wire, tubing, bars, and sheet-stock. I know it will be a handy thing to keep around once I start my MS Constitution, and the other builds as well of course. Cheers
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    That is one heck of a job tree-nailing Bob. And 2 per beam instead of the normal 1 tree-nail. It's no wonder your hand has cramps. Don't cover that beautiful work up with paint though.
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    It's interesting to see the hull being shaped during the design process Patrick. I think you're doing a fine job, and especially with no plans to reference.
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    The gratings, deck, and tree-nailing look great Dave! Very nice!
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    Congrats Boyd! I said exactly the same thing the first time I fired mine up. Quiet as a church-mouse. You'll be needing slitting blades for it, and where I went was Thurston Mfg in Rhode Island. They carry every blade Jeff at Hobbymill used when he was open, and for only around $10 apiece. I'm currently half-way there in saving for Proxxon's MF-70 Micro-Mill now, so on the 1st of November, I'll be the proud owner of that.
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    For your first time trying carving, I think you did very well. I'm sure the next one will be a charm!
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    Great looking anchors Matt! Nice!
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    That powder shelf will make an impressive addition to the detail Jay! Nice work! Cheers
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    It's a shame you found all those flaws in the kit Ben, but maybe if you send pictures of them to the company that made it along with a note telling them you're a member here at MSW, they could be inclined to send some replacement parts, rather than deal with all the "bad press" they could get over it. Cheers
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    Her Majesty is going to look great with those cabins setting on her deck Nenad. Nice work!
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    She looks great with all her teeth in place and rigged Sal. Nice job!

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