sandvigenmt

Dude, you rock!  The perfect ending to an outstanding effort. With a model presentation like this, I do not see how the wife can complain as it is easily dusted .  Can hardly wait for the next revamp of a marginal offering - how about the Essex half hull from Amati?

cheers,

Mark

Dave,

I have one more question, that beautiful articulated clamp for holding your model - did you make it?

R/

Mark

Dave,

I received this kit for my birthday several years ago and have struggled with it ever since. Your solution is both elegant and simple and has succeeded in turning a sow's ear into a silk purse.  Your imagination and creativity are very much appreciated.

Mark

Mike,

I just caught up with you and you model of the Pennsylvania is outstanding.  Your gantry is the coolest piece of modeling equipment I have seen in a long time.  Having ruined a couple of section models due to the multiplying effect of one piece or another being out of plumb, this seems to be the solution I have been looking for.  Elegant and simple, would you be willing to share dimensions and building tips on your gantry?

Regards,

Mark

Evan,

I am so very glad you are well and back up on the net.  Your Constitution is an example of what can be done with a dose of passion and a bucketful of patience.  I look forward to your next posts as the pictures and interplay they engender are both a pleasure to read and thought provoking as well.

Welcome back,

Mark

Force9 -

I followed your articles for the entire build - absolutely beautiful and the adjunct research advice by the members was first rate.  Question - did you stop at the hull or did you finish the entire model? I you took it to its completed stage, did you document that as well?

Thanks again for a terrific build and fabulous documentation,

Mark