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chborgm got a reaction from Canute in Thistle 1894 by LJP – FINISHED - 1:64 scale – a Wisconsin sternwheeler by Lawrence Paplham
look forward to it. I have built three riverboats they are great fun to build.
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chborgm got a reaction from mtaylor in ARM Cuauhtémoc by Eurus - Salvat - 1:100 - Limited Edition
Just found this log and would like to follow. I am in the process of building the Esmeralda and have a log running. It is a lot of fun.
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chborgm got a reaction from mtaylor in Thistle 1894 by LJP – FINISHED - 1:64 scale – a Wisconsin sternwheeler by Lawrence Paplham
look forward to it. I have built three riverboats they are great fun to build.
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chborgm got a reaction from Eurus in ARM Cuauhtémoc by Eurus - Salvat - 1:100 - Limited Edition
Just found this log and would like to follow. I am in the process of building the Esmeralda and have a log running. It is a lot of fun.
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chborgm got a reaction from mtaylor in Billing Boats Esmeralda 1/100
What happened to this thread? (I am building the ship, and have had great support from billings
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chborgm got a reaction from etubino in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
It has been several months since I up dated this log so let bring it up to date with a few pictures. Most of the deck items are not glued down yet because I will add them after I finish rigging. The last picture with lights I am going to tone down those deck lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from etubino in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Meant to in clude this picture of the box
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chborgm got a reaction from etubino in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Just got this kit. I haven't built anything for about two years due to arthritis in my hands, so I might not do the rigging, but I think i can still do the carpentry work. So stay tuned, and follow along. I could only find one other log on this ship by "alpayed", and his work is fantastic. Don't expect this quality from me, but i'll try.
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chborgm got a reaction from Canute in Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
Off topic but had to make this comment.Back in 2017 when you started the thread on the Arabia you made mention of the wreck and the recovery effort. Well I just ran across the Youtube video that covers the work and dedication of those involved.
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chborgm got a reaction from Cathead in Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
Off topic but had to make this comment.Back in 2017 when you started the thread on the Arabia you made mention of the wreck and the recovery effort. Well I just ran across the Youtube video that covers the work and dedication of those involved.
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chborgm got a reaction from mtaylor in Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
Off topic but had to make this comment.Back in 2017 when you started the thread on the Arabia you made mention of the wreck and the recovery effort. Well I just ran across the Youtube video that covers the work and dedication of those involved.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
I didn't mention that in the past year I was planning to downsize and move. In getting rid of things the plans for this model were pitched. I got lucky I found out that Billings has all of their plans online in .pdf. A big thanks to them!!.
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chborgm got a reaction from coxswain in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
I didn't mention that in the past year I was planning to downsize and move. In getting rid of things the plans for this model were pitched. I got lucky I found out that Billings has all of their plans online in .pdf. A big thanks to them!!.
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chborgm got a reaction from chris watton in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
It has been several months since I up dated this log so let bring it up to date with a few pictures. Most of the deck items are not glued down yet because I will add them after I finish rigging. The last picture with lights I am going to tone down those deck lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from baskerbosse in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
It has been several months since I up dated this log so let bring it up to date with a few pictures. Most of the deck items are not glued down yet because I will add them after I finish rigging. The last picture with lights I am going to tone down those deck lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from BobG in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
I am sorry that I have not kept this log alive. Due to some age (im 90) related problems I have not done anything since last post ) 6/2020).
One the source of lights, they are 12V, and I got all mine on ebay. All colors are available, and not expensive. As noted above you have to really plan ahead. I put a couple connecting blocks in the hull. that makes for shorter lines.
I am picking up the work to day so stay tuned. It is really a fun build.
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chborgm got a reaction from BobG in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Thanks, but because of the lock down I should have done more. I guessed I napped to much. Don't get old.
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chborgm got a reaction from ccoyle in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
I am sorry that I have not kept this log alive. Due to some age (im 90) related problems I have not done anything since last post ) 6/2020).
One the source of lights, they are 12V, and I got all mine on ebay. All colors are available, and not expensive. As noted above you have to really plan ahead. I put a couple connecting blocks in the hull. that makes for shorter lines.
I am picking up the work to day so stay tuned. It is really a fun build.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
I am sorry that I have not kept this log alive. Due to some age (im 90) related problems I have not done anything since last post ) 6/2020).
One the source of lights, they are 12V, and I got all mine on ebay. All colors are available, and not expensive. As noted above you have to really plan ahead. I put a couple connecting blocks in the hull. that makes for shorter lines.
I am picking up the work to day so stay tuned. It is really a fun build.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Thanks, but because of the lock down I should have done more. I guessed I napped to much. Don't get old.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
It has been several months since I up dated this log so let bring it up to date with a few pictures. Most of the deck items are not glued down yet because I will add them after I finish rigging. The last picture with lights I am going to tone down those deck lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Have done a fair amount. I have a few intermediate picture, and in the lates one I have placed the upper superstucture and have wiring in for upper lights. I am not putting navigation lights . Mainly because i only had 5mm green and red leds, and at 1:100 scale they just over powered. Also , the truth, It looked very hard to do.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Thank you. It was really a fun model to build, and I am glad you can't see it up close. One thing about puting lights in a ship like this or a river boat is that you really have to plan ahead. I am finding that out on the current model.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
I am surprised that there are not other logs on this ship. The only one I found is in the link below. There is probably an easier way to direct you to another log, but I don't know of it.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
As you can see by the attached photos I have started the build up of the hull. The quality of the plywood and laser cut are very good. As you can see I have added some hole in the bulkheads to accomadate wireing that I have added for lighting. I have puts lights in the last several models I have built and it adds a nice effect. Pls excuse the clutter on my work bench I am not a neatnick at heart. I have added a picture of the "Portland" (Bluejacket) to show the lights.
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