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Outstanding model, vaddoc! Congratulations on completing this lengthy and interesting model.

Congratulations, Grant. Your models deserve to given awards since they comprise some of the most beautiful and interesting builds posted here on MSW. 

Wonderful job of planking, Harry, she looks great!

Congratulations BE! The way that you decided to display your Medway is fantastic. I love it! I look forward to seeing what you decide to build next after your respite (hopefully a brief respite!).

Good to see back building again. Regarding your sensitivity to CA glue, Bob Smith Industries makes an odorless form of CA glue called Super Gold+ Odorless that you could try that might help. 

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 So many people become isolated and withdrawn at times like this.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. 

Very nicely done, BE. I remember that step being tricky to get just right as well.

Nice job, Harry!

Not only is your model simply stunning but remarkable as well given that it was only your second model ship build. Wow!

I couldn't help notice the high end stereo equipment in the photos as well....speakers, amps, turntable. I'd love to know what your set up is.  

WOW! Now that's a jaw-dropping model and display! Congratulations!

15 hours ago, Nirvana said:

I just found your Black Hawk kit,

That's a wonderful looking half hull model. I didn't know it even existed.

14 hours ago, Blue Ensign said:

Even so, fine tuning the notching proved to be a frustrating business.

Nice job getting those notches done, BE. That was a tricky step for me as well.

Beautiful hull, Jay! Nice work.

Exceptionally fine work as always, Bug!

That's a very nice looking, small lathe you used to help shape the yards. Please tell us about it.

It's good to see you're still working on your QAB and enjoying it, Mike. I love this model and would like to build it someday but it's been unavailable on the Syren website for a long time now. 

She's an incredibly impressive model, James! I'm happy to hear that you persevered through long Covid. That's scary stuff!

8 hours ago, Blue Ensign said:

Initial fitting of the 1/16^th 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.

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. 

She looks great, Greg! I love the sleek, fast looking hull of these ships.

11 hours ago, hof00 said:

 

I'll get some more Deck Planking down tomorrow before I think about attaching the False Decks prior to Fairing.

What did you decide on the butt shift pattern for the deck planking?

12 hours ago, hof00 said:

before fairing the Bulkheads

I'm still not sure how to properly fair the bulkheads. I take my time and keep checking with a batten but I always end up with some problems once I start planking especially on the bulkheads near the bow. Good luck, Harry!

Hello Harry, I just found your build log and I'm looking forward to following along. I love these clipper ships with their sleek lines. Good luck on the build. I'm sure you'll create a fine model.

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?

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.

This is a beautiful and most impressive model in every way! Congratulations, BE!