
BobG
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Congratulations, Grant. Your models deserve to given awards since they comprise some of the most beautiful and interesting builds posted here on MSW.
- Glen McGuire, gjdale, Canute and 4 others
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Wonderful job of planking, Harry, she looks great!
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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!).
- Blue Ensign and Ryland Craze
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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 So many people become isolated and withdrawn at times like this.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.
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Very nicely done, BE. I remember that step being tricky to get just right as well.
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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.
- thibaultron, Erik A, catopower and 2 others
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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.
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She's an incredibly impressive model, James! I'm happy to hear that you persevered through long Covid. That's scary stuff!
- Dave_E, mtaylor and Ryland Craze
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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.
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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.
- Jay 1, Keith Black and chris watton
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She looks great, Greg! I love the sleek, fast looking hull of these ships.
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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!
- hof00 and jpalmer1970
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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?
- mtaylor, thibaultron and Canute
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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.
- Glen McGuire, gjdale, Rik Thistle and 4 others
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This is a beautiful and most impressive model in every way! Congratulations, BE!
- Ryland Craze, Blue Ensign and mtaylor
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21' Fisherman's Launch by vaddoc - FINISHED - Scale 1:10 - Plans from Howard Chapelle's "Boatbuilding"
in - Build logs for subjects built 1901 - Present Day
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Outstanding model, vaddoc! Congratulations on completing this lengthy and interesting model.