BobG

You did a really nice job in a short period of time and I'm sure the crew and attendees at the commissioning ceremony were impressed with your model even if it was as complete as you would have like it to be. Thanks for all the photos also. They stir up memories of my Coast Guard years from long ago. 

On 10/6/2021 at 4:46 PM, desalgu said:

couple of sharpening stones

I have a set of these chisels also and I just ordered Krell honing guide. What kind of sharpening stones will you be using?

Very nice work, Tom!

This is a stunningly beautiful model and your build log is a masterclass for the rest of us! Congratulations!!

I just found your Bracera build log and it is a very beautiful model! Well done, Elmir! 

Are you building another model now?

Beautiful model, Daniel. Well done! 

What will you be building next?

Beautiful work, Travis!

Excellent planking, Thukydides!

Your model is really taking shape, Mark, and it's going to be special when you have her all done. Nice work!

The model of this legendary ship is so cool! This will be on my ever growing tick list.

It sounds like you had a fantastic trip, Hake. I'd be interested to know what your research is that took you France and Sweden.

Fantastic model and beautifully displayed in that elegant case! Is that the Cheerful in the box?

13 hours ago, gjdale said:

I’ll save the final “glam” shots until the model is finally complete.

I can't imagine how much more "glam" it could get, Grant, since it's already so beautiful!

I just found your build log, Doug, so I'll follow along too since I'm about to start building the Flirt also. I look forward to seeing your progress.

I just happened to stumble across your build log for the Lady Smith. Great job! She's a beautiful and unusual model.

The sails look great and thanks for the demonstration of how you make them. 

7 hours ago, Brewerpaul said:

That's a really nice build! I hope mine comes out as nice.

Are you making a build log, Paul?

Very nicely done, BE, and a good explanation of your process.

Very nice, Daniel, the rigging will bring your model to life!

Stunningly beautiful work, Grant!!

17 hours ago, gjdale said:

Why Model Expo couldn’t have made the supplied thread a couple of inches longer is beyond me. It is not something that I can duck out to a local store to replace either. Very annoyed by this totally unnecessary error.

 

I've heard that Model Expo is really good at quickly replacing defective parts etc. I think they would probably be glad to send you some longer pieces of thread if emailed them and explained the problem. I wouldn't think that it would take too long for a simple letter with the thread inside to reach Australia. It not like it's a package which takes a long time...just a thought...  

55 minutes ago, mtaylor said:

I wasn't as careful lining off the hull and the errors magnified themselves by the time I got to the keel.   Lesson learned, sharper pencil and more patience needed.

Nothing that a bit of filler and a good sanding won't fix, Mark. She's coming along nicely!

6 hours ago, gjdale said:

 

Hey Bob, any progress on this beauty lately? Or did you start another build that you are keeping from us?

Hello Grant, I still haven't made it back into the shipyard yet. I keep getting sidetracked by other things: a week in San Francisco to celebrate my 75th birthday, out of town guests, lots of time watching our beloved San Francisco Giants who are now in the championship playoffs, many hours getting my winter, container garden planted (about 30 containers), and having a hard time pulling myself away from my guitars. I have also been spending way to much time reading lots of great build logs and admiring work like you are doing on your Steam Pumper.

I haven't started another build but the Vanguard Flirt has made it off the shelf and onto my modeling table. I will be building it alongside the Pen Duick and will be starting soon...slowly...but surely. My shipyard has been shuttered for far too long...

Thanks for stopping by and giving me a little nudge! 

Welcome to MSW, Ugo. Your miniatures and the naval guns are fantastic!

Fantastic planking, Derek. I get it about painting the hull but, geez, it is so beautiful just as it is...

The model by Jan Zwart is amazing!! I've never seen anything like that. It must have taken a very long time to build it. It's a masterpiece!