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Another spectacular model and outstanding build log, BE! This is exactly what we've come to expect from your craftsmanship and creativity. 

Gorgeous, BE!

Nice job, Glen. You're doing great work on this model. She's looking fine!

Fast work and looks great!

Congratulations, closehaul! She's absolutely beautiful and your excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail is clearly on display now. The sleek lines of the Atlantic with her 3 masts are wonderful. It's one of my favorite models which just may have to be on my ever lengthening wish list. I look forward to your build of the America which is another sailing ship that I love as well. Have you decided which America model you will be building? 

Thank you for your kind words also. My Pen Duick has been on pause for far too long but I am determined to finish her.

Gorgeous, gak!

22 minutes ago, PRS said:

Here is how I mask off the gun ports. Take a piece of foam and tape it to the outside. It will form into the hole and mask it pretty well. This is what the aircraft modelers do for their cockpits.

Great idea. Thanks for the tip!

I love these small craft models. I'll enjoy following along as you build her. Good luck!

This looks like a great model choice for getting back into the hobby. I will enjoy following you along as you build it. Good luck!

You're Winnie is looking fantastic, Bob!

Really nice work, Sea Hoss!

Beautiful work. She's going to be a stunning model when you're finished!

Looks like perfection to me!!

2 hours ago, mtdoramike said:

I wish I had time to build them all.

I'm amazed at how many orphans you actually are able to finish in such a short amount of time. I'm sure there will be plenty more given the speed at which you are able to build them. 

She's a beauty, Mike. Time for you to find another orphan to adopt!

That's a beautiful model, John, with lots of interesting details. Congratulations!

I'm looking forward to following your Bowdoin build.

Looks great, Ryland. You're nearing the finish line!

25 minutes ago, Rik Thistle said:

I'd love to ride California one day 😉 .

Let me know if you ever make to northern California. It's a great place but climate change is wreaking havoc on all of the beautiful, western USA. It's terribly sad. 😪

33 minutes ago, Rik Thistle said:

I've always bought Trek or Marin bikes so Marin County is also on the list, but I think my travelling days are over.

Don't give up on it if at all possible. The older I get, the more precious each moment seems!

29 minutes ago, Rik Thistle said:

I think I'd probably pick Lake Louise are a choice cycling destination.

The Canadian Rockies are stunning. I've only hiked in the Lake Louise area and it was fantastic although hiking in grizzly bear country was a bit unsettling! 

11 hours ago, Rik Thistle said:

My mountain biking days are behind me now, but I still try to get out on the country roads as often as the Scottish weather will allow.

That's wonderful! The scenery on those roads must be magnificent. I'd love to ride in Scotland someday.

19 hours ago, ah100m said:

OK, yeah, but how's the bike!

The bike made it out ok except for some minor scrapes which actually do bother me. It's my dream bike which I got 2 years ago: a Project OneTrek Émonda SLR 9 with the SRAM AXS groupset. I love this bike so much!  

11 hours ago, Rik Thistle said:

Ouch! I hope the rib cage eases up soon.  It's probably bruised cartilage between the ribs, not that I'm an MD.

I've cracked ribs and injured cartilage several times before in mountain bike crashes years ago so, unfortunately, I know the drill. It takes a long time for these kind of injuries to heal. My brother-in-law is a retired physician and he gave me the go ahead to start riding moderately even though it's uncomfortable as long as the pain doesn't increase a lot. I've been going stir crazy so I feel like I just got bailed out of jail!

On 4/26/2021 at 11:41 AM, Rik Thistle said:

Yup, Spring, gardening, cycling, visiting friends (now that Lockdown has been lifted, for the moment), some good health news and goodness knows what else are incoming distractions to model building.

Oh, I know this pattern all too well. I'm an avid cyclist but, unfortunately, I just had my first ever hard, road bike crash 2 weeks ago. I hit some uneven pavement at high speed going downhill and the front tire pinch flatted instantly and down I went. Man, the pavement is unforgiving! My left knee, hip pointer, wrist, elbow and shoulder plus road rash have all healed up but my left rib cage is still very sore. My head actually bounced on the pavement. Thank God for a good helmet! It's driving me crazy being off my bike this long but I have lots of time now to watch Le Tour de France everyday! 

I love boats like this so I'll be following along. Good luck!

1 hour ago, closehaul said:

Meet Buster!

He's adorable! What kind of dog is he?

Beautiful model. I am always so impressed with the level of detail that is possible to obtain in card models. I might just have to try one sometime.

5 hours ago, closehaul said:

a new puppy (Buster) around the household.

We need a photo of that new pup!