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I like seeing the progress Sjors. Stop working so much and get some more done on this ship please. -
That's a good looking stern Larry. Your gun-ports look good as well. You're just about ready to start planking. We'll have a 'ready-for-battle' Niagara in no time.
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JP, the garboard strakes look good. Some of those smaller mistakes (like you 'ouch') won't be as visible as you think once things are completed. The camera doesn't really add ten pounds as they say, but it does tend to point out even the smallest, most minute flaws that people would never notice otherwise. Your Rattlesnake up to this point has been incredibly clean and well thought out.
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Nice!!! I don't remember seeing this on the old site. I'm glad you have it online here.
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That is some incredible detail. I'm not that familiar with photo-etching sets for anything besides armor and aircraft models. Can you take a picture of your photo-etch set so we can see what all is included?
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This is always the best part of your builds Popeye! The details you put into these boats and ships are very well thought out and add so much character. Those lobster traps look excellent. Keep it up!
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Robert, that capstan looks pretty sweet! I'm sensing that your dabbling with the dark arts of scratch building may lead you to the 'other half' of this website. Just adding the star to the top would have been cool but you went made it impressive when you inlaid it there. It's a very cool addition and I am very much looking forward to more updates.
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"Thanks for enduring the brain dump".... No no no, thank YOU for making some of these deductions. Many people are building the USS Constitution by going off of whatever the kits decides is pertinent but not necessarily historically accurate. Your log is pointing out quite a bit and it's very enjoyable to follow along. Please continue to brain dump . I know I will be stealing some of your posted thoughts when I start on my Connie.
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Now we're finally up to speed! Let's see these twins to the finish.
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I've been following along silently since I joined the old website. Now I have to speak up. Not only is there one incredible Victory being built, but now you are starting on a second one. Your work has never been short of inspiring. This is simply incredible.
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Larry, your corner filler blocks look good. I too played that interesting little game you got so much enjoyment out of. I'd be willing to bet that most Niagara builders get to play too. It won't be long before you are planking away on her.
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Augie, your rigging looks great. That main mast looks good with the stays and ratlines and it all looks very clean. I use a very similar method for my hanging rope coils, so I guess that makes me a neophyte darksider as well. I feel honored.
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This is an incredible build. The job you have done with the hexagonal tiles and the dragon's head have been outstanding. Please keep posting your progress. It is looking great.
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JP, belt A is looking good and smooth. The position of your next batten looks good too. I also agree with you on mahogany; it looks great but isn't the easiest wood to work with. The counter will look great though.
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Well it's about time we get to see the twins again!!! Now you only have twenty more current builds to post logs for?
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Sjors, the progress is looking good. The doors look clean and the metal has good profile and curve to it.
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Now we're all caught up. The furled sail looks very nice. Your rigging is excellent as well and the color really matches up well with the weathering. It looks like you'll be done in no time so have you given any thought to your next project?
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Bob, I'm happy to see you on the website again. Your build log was invaluable both as an inspiration and a practical guide.
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That is looking good Sjors! Question though... with all the big talk about starting another war, hadn't you better arm your ship just in case?
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Popeye, it's good to see you back online again. This was a great build you were working on and I look forward to watching it grow.
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You almost have this up to current now, don't you? I do remember some rigging being worked on before the upgrade though. Again, it's incredible about the weathering you do on your Supply.
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That is an ingenious method for making cleats. I am definitely going to be trying that out next time I need to make some.
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I still don't think we are entirely up to speed on your Niagara yet, are we?
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Niagara by Gyber - Model Shipways
patrickmil replied to Gyber's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
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Well... I'm off to a great start on my main mast. I have the course yard completely mounted and secured with rigging. The other yards are pretty simple and they will be very easy to secure because I have installed pins on them to locate precisely onto their respective spots on the main mast. This idea comes from Mark, so many thanks to him. I have my shrouds rigged and will be rigging the ratlines next. Cue the bourbon and The Doors...
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