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Hi J. Pett, I also had a good experience with that product. I chose to use it on a pear wood deck, as I wanted to keep darkening of the wood to a minimum. Just as you found with bass wood, the product enriched the natural color and quality of the pear, without significant darkening. (I had tested matte finishes and sealers, but they did not really bring out the beauty of the wood.) Once dry, I used a scotch-brite pad to knock back the satin finish to a bit closer to matte. I got mine at Rockler. Robert
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Add me to that list Bob. A pleasure to view your work! She is gorgeous. Robert
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Hi Jason, I say, when in doubt, you should post more and more pictures! You'll surely get no complaints from me. Robert
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Hi Bob, Just beautiful as always! Robert
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Thanks Jason. She's an elegant one indeed! Quite the sun bathing beauty I don't think I mentioned it before, but your paint work is immaculate! Cheers, Robert
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Hi Jason, Looks very nice! Great tip on achieving consistent placement height -- I'm inching closer to installing pin rails, and that will come in handy. When you have a chance, perhaps an overall shot showing the recently installed capping rail throughout? Safe Travels, Robert
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Hi Jason, I agree. That height looks and 'feels' right to me as well. Robert
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I hate to repeat myself, or 'beat a dead horse', or whatever you want to call it Augie, but that is one gorgeous model ship!!!! Robert
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Hi Bob, I know I'm being redundant, but she is just beautiful! Robert
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Thanks Augie. I should be installing some eyebolts in the not too distant future, and really don't want them pulling out during rigging. Robert
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Thanks Sarah. That's a bit scary. Would some type of epoxy be better? Robert
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What is preferred for gluing brass to wood? Thanks, Robert
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Fantastic painting work Timmo! The color selection, the detail, the shading -- everything is outstanding. Cheers, Robert
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Congrats Jason. She starts to really look more complete with the capping rail installed, doesn't she? Look forward to seeing her all painted. Robert
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Talk about ship shape! Beautiful Augie. Robert
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Pristine work there Bob! If I understand correctly, you did this work on Kingfisher prior to building your Syren, which was prior to building your Fair American. I'm half afraid to ask, but was this your very first build? (If so, I give up here and now ) Robert
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Hi Grant, And now I’ve had a chance to view your build log! First off, I hope your recovery is going well and you feel better soon. I can’t get over the scope of work involved with Victory as compared to a small, flush-deck brig or ship! Your writings on the ratlines alone capture the challenge, but then you think -- what about all those gun ports? And then, all those gun port lids! And then on, and on, and on … I’m glad you’re back to her, as she’s really looking beautiful! You give hope to those of us who have a habit of taking long breaks away from the shipyard! I’m looking forward to following along with you the rest of the way. Cheers, Robert
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Hi Jason, Here's to hoping that glue holds. I'm sure your idea of permanent pinning will do the trick too. Cheers, Robert
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