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BobG

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  1. Beautiful tram diorama, Mr. Pucko! I have the San Francisco tram on order.
  2. I just found your tram build, Darren, and will be following your build closely since I recently ordered the San Francisco tram. My wife and I love San Francisco and our son lives and works there so I decided to add this model to my list. It looks like the model has its challenges but you seem to be managing them well so far. Good luck!
  3. Why am I having trouble seeing the car?!! 😂
  4. What other Pocher models do you have now, Grant?
  5. Good points, David. I wasn't considering how small the scale is and how the PE parts would look from a normal viewing distance.
  6. PE parts are very convenient and precise but the "flatness" of them does not look right to me in many instances. For example, I'm not fond of how PE hooks and eyebolts look when they are just two dimensional and flat. I prefer how they look when they are made from wire. The way you modified the endpoints on the railing is a great improvement.
  7. Thanks, BE. I'm only seeing two types of Proxxon vises: one that has the suction clamp base and another that clamps to the edge of the workbench. Maybe your model is one that they no longer offer...?
  8. Looking great as usual, BE! I'm in the market for a new vise and I noticed that you had the rudder clamped in a Poxxon vise. Is that a Proxxon vise with the suction type clamp on the bottom? If so, does the suction hold the vise tightly to your cutting mat?
  9. Hang in there, Harry, you get on with it just fine no doubt!
  10. I just found your log and enjoyed reading through it. You are doing fantastic work on this complicated model and the modifications you are making are outstanding! I agree with you that the lines of these fishing vessels are incredibly beautiful. I have admired the Smuggler from the first time I saw it but, unfortunately, I don't fancy working with a solid hull. I have the Pride of Baltimore by Model Shipways on the shelf that I hope to build someday though. Although it is a POB model, it has its own set of problems also from what I have seen in the build logs of her here. Quite a few of the wonderful Model Shipways and Bluejacket models are showing their age and I think they would benefit greatly from being updated with better materials, instructions and especially better fittings. The old style, cast metal fittings can be particularly sad looking and require a lot of detail work to make them look decent. However, regardless of the challenges of this kit, you are making a spectacular model. I look forward to watching your progress.
  11. Nice line-up of models, Glenn, and a great, long windowsill to display them on!
  12. Great job on those tricky ladders, Bug, they look wonderful!
  13. This is another stunning example of your outstanding craftsmanship, Grant. Congratulations!
  14. Awesome name...there's no doubt now that this will be the finest Winnie ever built! 🤣
  15. Smoothing out the bumps in the road seems to be a mandatory skill in ship modeling. Nice job, Harry!
  16. I just got caught up on your log. WOW! Some of the finest planking I've ever seen. Beautifully done!
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