BobG

Thanks for sharing your the story of your mishap, Håkan. I'm glad that your injuries weren't worse.

I've been thinking of getting a Byrnes table saw but am hesitant because table saws they scare me. I've read quite a bit about using them safely and recently watched the the excellent NRG presentation by Kurt Van Dahm on using a table saw safely but they still seem so dangerous to me. It seems to me that just about everyone who has a table saw has either had an accident or a close call at some point. I may still get one but I wonder if I would ever feel comfortable using it. 

Wonderful, precise work, Jean-Paul!

I really like your choice of models. The Atlantic and the America both have such beautiful lines and I love the raked angle of the masts on the America. It reminds me of the slight aft angle of the Pride of Baltimore masts. I'll be following along with interest and, if this one turns out as well as your Atlantic did, she'll be a beauty indeed! Good luck!

Very nice work and an excellent build log also! All the best in the New Year!

Fantastic model, Tim! Outstanding craftsmanship! 

9 hours ago, gjdale said:

The model has grown further on the Admiral, who has now requested (nay, ordered) that it take up permanent residency in its “temporary” home in the dining room. 

Well, that's high praise indeed when the Admiral issues such a command!

Absolutely stunning, Grant! A museum would be fortunate to have a steam pumper of that quality!

Wishing you all the best in 2022. Can't wait to see what's next on your eclectic modeling journey!

I've never made sails before so I'm afraid I'm of no help. I'll just try and follow Tom's tutorial and see how it turns out. I like the look of what he did on his Medway build with the sails furled and partly furled. I'm not sure when I'll get around to doing it but, when I do, they'll be my first attempt at making sails.

2 hours ago, fnkershner said:

Is there anyone who added sails to their Longboat?

I think I've only seen sails on the model by Tom Ruggiero. I like what he did so much that I plan to add them to my model. Good luck with yours.

Gorgeous model, Andrew. Congratulations! 

Instructions that are lacking in clarity can be frustrating but, from the looks of your model, you're doing a wonderful job. She's a beauty already!

Beautifully done, Hoss! I love the slight weathering on the hull, the lighting and the elements you are beginning to add to the whole diorama. 

Beautiful work as always. Wishing you all the best in the New Year!

Great news, Mark. All the best on your road to recovery and good health!

Very nice work, Harry!

Very nice! Chris continues to make innovative advances in ship modeling so that more modelers can be successful and enjoy the hobby more easily at the level they choose.

Glad to see that you're still making progress on this wonderful model, Jeff. It's a lovely model!

I know the feeling of "hitting the wall" on a build. I've currently done just that as well on my Pen Duick build. The rigging instructions are all but useless and I've been having difficulty getting motivated to continue to struggle through it. 

Wonderful, precise work, Glenn, and, of course, your build log is informative and a pleasure to read. 

2 minutes ago, harlequin said:

Cheers BobG.....like i said to Old Collingwood, they are full of mistakes and down right rubbish, but they look ok...but mostly I enjoyed building them which what it is all about......although Bellona came within a hairs width of being launched against the wall...

Well, I'd be quite happy if I had built those models. As the old saying goes: "One man's rubbish is another man's treasure!

I do, however, fully understand feeling off nearly "launching a model against the wall" or, at the very least, giving it a Viking funeral!

Your models are absolutely stunning! Congratulations!

Thank you, Gaetan! I'll enjoy reading over your build logs. I'm sure I'll be impressed and learn a ton as well!

On 11/19/2021 at 12:32 AM, DelmerModels said:

I finished this kit a few months ago.

Fantastic model. Well done! 

You should post some photos in the Gallery if you haven't already done so. It's such a beautiful model.

Great photos of your build!

I wish the USA would convert to metric but I doubt it will ever happen and, most certainly at my age, I'll never see it. So, I guess it won't matter much in the end since we'll all end up 6 feet or 1.8288 meters under!

On 12/12/2021 at 6:23 AM, Gaetan Bordeleau said:

Space will always be an issue; while you work and when you will have finished. If you try to find a spot in the house before to begin, you will not build it...

but if you build one, you will find space.

Amazing! I'd love to see some photos of those huge models you have built, Gaetan. Could you post a few photos of them?