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BobG

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  1. Oh gosh, Grant, I'm so sorry to hear about all this personal turmoil. I know it must be emotionally draining trying to manage all of these unexpected and sudden changes in your life. I'm glad to hear that riding your bike provides a quiet space for you and an opportunity to connect with others. So many people become isolated and withdrawn at times like this. All the best to you at this difficult time in your life, Grant. 

     

     

     

       

  2. 8 hours ago, Blue Ensign said:

    Initial fitting of the 1/16th broad plank reveals it will be a tricky part to fit.

    I remember wrestling with the 1/16 broad planks in order to get them to lie nicely on the frames. I just figured that it was due to my inexperience with bending planks. I finally got them to lay nicely on the frames but it took me much longer than I expected. This is the first time I've heard about the option of using two 1/32" planks laid on top of one another.

  3. I share your fondness for the smaller working boats as well, Jay, so I'll be following along with great interest.

     

    As you mentioned, kits of these boats are, by and large, underrepresented  compared to the large, complex and spectacularly ornate warships that are so popular with modelers. These working boats have such a rich and varied history dating all the way back to the time that man first began going to sea to fish, transport goods and explore. I also find the wide variation of hull styles, sails and colorful  paint, that is often unique to the countries of origin, to be fascinating. 

     

  4. On 4/27/2024 at 3:26 AM, chris watton said:

    Here you can see the ply pattern clamped and glued in place. No pins were used at all in fixing these. They were first clamped in place and then brush glued. Note there are no kinks in the lower edges at all, all fits nicely.

    Chris, I'm curious to know if you have done anything different in designing the ply pattern on this model than on some of your previous models so that this ply pattern fits so well without any waviness or crinkles?

  5. Wow, Grant, how frustrating that this steam engine is having so many problems! I'm sure it was not inexpensive either from what I've seen about these steam engines. The quality control problems that you've had should have been caught in the final testing before the company gave it a stamp of approval. I think they should be willing to give you a replacement given the issues you've encountered.

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