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  1. RichardG
    All the best with the move. Richard.
  2. RichardG
    The books that Bruce and Tadeusz mention are the ones I'm using to work out the rigging of the 1816 US Revenue Cutter I'm building. I'm finding it slow going but that's me learning not the books! I would recommend both. I will be using blocks and rope from Chuck. Richard.
  3. RichardG
    At least in Chrome, you can right click on the page and select Translate to English. Richard
  4. RichardG
    I like both suggestions . However, maybe the red would be too much (although it is a standard way of indicating a cutaway). Perhaps a light brown, enough to highlight the edge but not too distracting. Whatever you do this is a wonderful example of a cross-section. Richard.
  5. RichardG
    Beautiful! It's a pleasure to see this coming together. Richard
  6. RichardG
    Here's a couple of links that might be of interest: https://www.uscg.mil/history/webcutters/CUTTERLIST.asp - List of named vessels of the Revenue Marine, Revenue Cutter Service, Coast Guard and Lighthouse Service. https://www.uscg.mil/history/articles/USRCS1789-1849.pdf - Early History of the US Revenue Marine Service 1789-1849 I'll be following your build Richard
  7. RichardG
    I really like the "retro" look. And I'd absolutely want the filer as well ;-) Richard.
  8. RichardG
    Bob, I wish I could press "like" multiple times. Really good work. Richard.
  9. RichardG
    Don, I've tried on 4 browsers and they all worked for me. Is it possible you have javascript turned off on your browser? You can follow this link https://www.whatismybrowser.com/detect/is-javascript-enabled to check. Good luck, Richard.
  10. RichardG
    Bob, I did a "like" earlier today but wanted to add a few words. This really is a excellent build that shows off both your skills and the "style" of these ships. I wish I lived close by and could come and just look at it for an hour or two. All the best. Richard p.s. What's next .
  11. RichardG
    Nice bolts. And yes it was too cold to go out unless you really needed to .. Your Atalanta is looking really good. Richard.
  12. RichardG
    Looking good. Richard.
  13. RichardG
    Very good. I like the look when Ro is stowed, otherwise it looks out of proportion (and it's a lot less likely to get broken). This just makes me want to make another Japanese model (for me this time instead of my daughter!). However with 2 full and 2 partial builds in the queue I really must wait. Please keep building these - I can a least get the pleasure second-hand . Ok, now I've scrolled up the page and looked at the picture again. It's so clean, so elegant, so Japanese. All the best, Richard.
  14. RichardG
    Yes, that's a single piece of paper. It was printed on white paper (black background/yellow letters). It was glued using an Elmer's Extra Strength glue stick (which is acid-free). I then put a coat of the same matte polyurethane varnish (Varathane brand) used on the rest of the ship. Getting the font, color, curve, and size took a lot of tries. To get it looking just right (to me anyway), I also had to fiddle with the kerning (letter spacing) for the 'D' and 'S'. I had considered using individual letters but decided that the chances of getting them lined up correctly was exactly zero (although I know some people here have achieved that feat). The letters are also flat which I felt was probably correct because they were most likely just painted on). Richard.
  15. RichardG
    I think the propulsion needs to be spooky quiet and not very fast (I assume he didn't zip across the Styx at 50 knots). My suggestion is a motor and prop below the water with Charon having a single oar for steering. This would be quiet and add stability. I look forward to seeing this build (I enjoyed your last one ). Richard.
  16. RichardG
    Marvelous! Richard.
  17. RichardG
    I used Word for my Revenue cutter. In this case the whole piece was printed with a black background. Getting the "right" curve and letter-spacing took a lot of fiddling - I'm a bit of a perfectionist with this stuff (and it's easier to redo 20 times on a computer and printer ). Richard.
  18. RichardG
    $4000 and it makes a mess. The admiral would not be happy . Richard.
  19. RichardG
    It will be interesting to see how well laser cut planking works. The char on the edge would work well as caulking for deck planking. I suppose for the hull you'll be using a dark wood so that won't be an issue (I'd hate to have to sand it all off). All the best. Richard.
  20. RichardG
    Fascinating. Like all good craftsmen they make it look so easy. Now I understand why they are not cheap. Something to add to my ever growing tool list. Richard.
  21. RichardG
    Clare, She looks very clean and crisp. Richard.
  22. RichardG
    Julie, It's only snowed twice this winter so far ! I do find myself disliking the cold more and more. I moved here from England almost 25 years ago and I'd never experienced weather as hot or as cold. Richard.
  23. RichardG
    It's funny, I never wanted to retire until I got into this hobby! Even when I do retire, I don't think I'll be doing builds as fast as you though. Your boat is looking good and I will continue to follow along while I slave away at my desk Richard.
  24. RichardG
    The nice thing about the internet is there's plenty of room for front row seats. So if nobody minds I'll join too. Richard.
  25. RichardG
    Wonderful! I'm still amazed by the detail at such a small scale. I had trouble with my last build breaking things that were 10 times as big the fittings here. Thank you for posting your build. Looking forward to the next one. Richard.

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