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Mike on the Nautical Research Guild's web site two of the models I mentioned Polyphemus and Resolution feature in the member gallery. For Comet colour pics feature in David's book. It is worth buying for the pics alone.

Alan

Aussie $ travelling far better against the Euro vs US $ at moment Druxey.

One definitely for the Santa wish list.

Alan

In my travels across the internet I came across, what prima facie appears to be a wonderful addition to Model Ship World Library in the form of a beautifully designed book on the bone ships produced by prisoners of war during the Napoleonic Wars.

The author Manfred Stein appears to have brought together under one cover a comprehensive examination of how the prisoners did it coupled with numerous coloured illustrations.

We speak of scratch building as the dark arts, this to me is the pinnacle of the dark arts. How the prisoners managed to produce these beautiful models in the conditions they were under and the tools they had available is beyond my comprehension. No Byrnes Tools for them. I am looking at chicken legs in a new light!

Anyhow, one for the Christmas stocking. I just scattered half a dozen copies of the site around the house for the Admiral to find.

The site is www.koehler-books.de

And apparently it is in English.

Cheers

Alan

I am delighted to report that the Royal Navy's Fireship Comet safely negotiated the Pacific (sans pyrotechnics) and docked in Canberra.

Should keep me occupied for weeks and as others have reported:

(a) complements nicely the four volumes of sloops by the same author and Greg Herbert; and

(  provides additional valuable insights into the dark arts of this craft).

It is wonderful to track the progression and evolution of David Antscherl's various builds over the years from Polyphemus, through Resolution and now Comet.

One wonders what comes next?

It will be well thumbed before the year is out and a great addition to the library.

One small gripe (from one located in the Antipodes) mine is not signed. Sigh!  

Great stuff nonetheless.

Cheers

Alan

Alan

Looks like the Echo cross section crew have reserved seating for this project. I see they have kept me a seat.

Grabbing a pie and some liquid.

Already seeing a couple of differences to how we go about things.

Good luck with the build mobbsie.

Alan

Outstanding Grant

Have secured a seat in the front row and am looking forward to the upcoming production in the dark arts.

Alan

Exquisite work Ed.

Wonderful pics.

Alan

Jason

You have nearly caught me up.

Great job!

Thanks Druxey. October it is.

Trust all is well and thanks.

Alan

Many thanks Joe, Grant, Druxey, Greg and the likes.

Thanks Greg for the shims tip and also for reminding me to keep it all centred.

Do I take it there will be two ship modelling conferences held in Mystic next year - one in April and one in Oct? 

Alan

Well that was more of a break from Echo than I had been expecting!

However back in the workshop and underway again.

My last pic shows an early version of the deadflat frame. When I went to fit it to the keel,  I had a nasty 1/16-1/32 gap which in real scale would have sunk Echo the first time she entered the water.

You can see the gap in the second pic, if you look real hard.

Suffice to say went back and had another go, and another.  Won't say how many but .......

Running with the attached version, which I am sort of comfortable with. May revisit later.

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I should also add that the Admiral took pity on me and bought a Byrne's disc sander. Up to Jim's usual high standard and will be a great addition.

Impressed by the photos of the NRG conference and in particular the Echo cross section(s?). I hope the Echo community will turn out in force at the Mystic Harbour event next year?

Sorry for the break in transmission folks but normal service is resuming.

cheers

Alan

Remco

Many thanks for the explanation on your brass fittings and the use of Sherlines knurlling attachment. Your work is very clean and precise.

Looking great!

Alan

Wonderful work Remco.

Did you turn the brass fittings on your clamps yourself?

Alan

Some extended shore leave Ben but will update log shortly.

Enjoy St Louis Ben. Should be a fantastic event and a great lineup of speakers.

Pegasus coming along beautifully.

After your rough fairing - how much has to come off to bring it to final alignment?

Well done

Alan

Wonderful ironwork Karl and a stunning build.

Great job

Alan

Wonderful Grant.

Congratulations. Looks like the real thing.

Terrific log as well. V v informative.

Now the dark side beckons.

Alan

Stunning davits Grant

Great stuff

Alan

Stunning work Ed.

The "clamp tree" in your opening pic is particularly awe inspiring.

You are brave using a Jorgenson clamp. If it was me applying that clamp I would be the owner of a bunch of matchsticks by now.

Alan

Wonderful set of pics Ed. A couple of questions if I may

Does your better half help out with some of the photos?

Is that a file or a chisel or an Ed Tosti original file/chisel combo in the third pic?

Enjoyed the explanation on the transom build.

Great stuff Ed.

Alan

Wonderful work Remco.  Have you used a pin vise for drilling the holes or a dremel?

Stunning Remco. The joint in the last picture is a work of art in itself.

Alan

Persistence has paid off Grant.

V2.5 looks great.

The shot of you holding it in your hand really rams home how fiddly this work has been.

Well done.

Alan

You won't be disappointed Alan.

Lots of gems in the volumes. They will be well thumbed before the year is out.

Alan

Looking great Ben.