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GLakie
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GLakie got a reaction from maddog33 in Bounty Launch by Canute - Model Shipways - 1/16 - Small
She's coming along nicely Ken. And yes---Blow dryer is a good idea. That's why she's the Admiral and gets the big bucks.
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GLakie got a reaction from archjofo in US Brig Syren by Gahm - Model Shipways
Those are some great-looking carriages Thomas! Very nice!!
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GLakie got a reaction from Victoria in US Brig Niagara by xken - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1/64
Looks great Ken! She's starting to get her hull profile together.
Cheers
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GLakie got a reaction from Ron Burns in How would you improve your Byrnes tools?
A small improvement that I found useful for the saw, was simply a piece of plywood with a handle on each end of it for making it a little less awkward to move from one place to the other. The rubber feet on the saw itself won't let it slide, and the plywood can be easily clamped to almost any work-surface.
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GLakie got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Mechanical Solar System by jim_smits - Eaglemoss
Cool stuff Jim!
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GLakie got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Mechanical Solar System by jim_smits - Eaglemoss
Not only that, but if this kit shows, out of Pluto's 248 year trip around the Sun, it crosses inside Neptune's orbital path for 20 years, like it did from '79 to '99, making it the eighth planet from the Sun instead of the ninth for 20 years.
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GLakie got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in HMS BOUNTY LAUNCH by Cap'n Rat Fink - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:16 - Bashed
Just got done going over this amazing build Mario. Nice touch with all the little tools and toolbox. Made my own eyes hurt just watching that. I can only imagine how yours felt. Really--REALLY nice job. Kudos to you man!
Cheers
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GLakie got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
I would probably go with the one they show in the plans, if it is shown. If not, I think the U-shape would have been easier for their blacksmith at the time to make.
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GLakie got a reaction from popeye the sailor in SS Edmund Fitzgerald by BenF89 - Iron Shipwrights - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - with Photo Etch Details
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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GLakie got a reaction from popeye the sailor in SS Edmund Fitzgerald by BenF89 - Iron Shipwrights - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - with Photo Etch Details
I was watching a program on the History channel the other day called "Rogue Waves", and was kind of amazed to find out that according to recent satellite observations, that rogue waves happen quite frequently on Superior, and that's what they now thing broke her in half. Same goes for Lake Huron which has hundreds of wrecks at the bottom.
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GLakie got a reaction from popeye the sailor in SS Edmund Fitzgerald by BenF89 - Iron Shipwrights - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - with Photo Etch Details
I was living up in Marquette when the "Fitz" went down, and I can tell you the whole UP area was in a grieving state for months after that. Superior's a cold and merciless lake all year 'round. +45 degrees is all it gets, even during the hottest part of the summer.
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GLakie got a reaction from tasmanian in Wasa by fmodajr - FINISHED - Corel - 1:75
Wow! The lantern is just beautiful, and a really great "finishing touch". Congratulations Frank, on doing a marvelous job on her.
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GLakie got a reaction from tasmanian in CUTTY SARK by keelhauled - Mantua - kit bashed - First wooden ship build
Very nice Marc! It's always good to have the right tool for the right job, at hand when you need it.
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GLakie got a reaction from tasmanian in CUTTY SARK by keelhauled - Mantua - kit bashed - First wooden ship build
That's a bummer you have to re-do them, but at least you caught it when you did, before they were glued to the deck and the rigging was started.
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GLakie got a reaction from tasmanian in CUTTY SARK by keelhauled - Mantua - kit bashed - First wooden ship build
Yup --- I can definitely see a real "need" for an X-Y table. So ah--Christmas in July?
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GLakie got a reaction from Jeronimo in Question about stoves and how the rotisserie worked
Here's some pics of the Connie's stove as it is now Jay.
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GLakie got a reaction from stevenclarklanger in US Brig Syren by _SalD_ – FINISHED - 3/16" scale
That scroll-work turned out nice Sal! Looking great!
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GLakie got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Norske Love by Dan Vadas - Billing Boats - RESTORATION
Wow Danny! Definitely not a job for the "faint of heart", but I know you'll work miracles with her. "Miracle Worker" -- Perhaps a new overhead handle above your avatar?
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GLakie got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Norske Love by Dan Vadas - Billing Boats - RESTORATION
Thanks Danny! By the way, I think it's a good thing you're doing for the family's keepsake purposes, and by no means would I consider this a lost cause or "folk art" as has been previously suggested.
Cheers
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GLakie got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Norske Love by Dan Vadas - Billing Boats - RESTORATION
Looks huge Danny. That fore-mast has to be about 5 ft. What is the width, height, and length of this one?
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GLakie got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Norske Love by Dan Vadas - Billing Boats - RESTORATION
Cool! - Got a front row seat!
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GLakie got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Nice job on the carronade Jesse! Steve's got a good idea with using a template as a guide!
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GLakie got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
I think turning them out of wood is probably the better of choices. At least when compared to building them up that much! The real trick is getting them all consistent, but it's doable.
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GLakie got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
A couple years ago when I had a flu-bug, my cat wanted to help!
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