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I have this model on the shelf so I'll be following along. It's a wonderful model. Good luck!

25 minutes ago, Kevin said:

"The Crown" now 1/2 way through Season 4, 

I thought this was the best season yet.

Well done, Tom! The finish line is getting nearer for you just as the end of his book I'm reading is getting nearer for me as well.

Such a beautiful sailboat!

Good luck on your first ship model. It's a nice looking ship.

Good luck on your new home build!

We are thinking seriously of a whole house remodel which would require us to move out for quite a long time and, as much as I want to do the remodel, I'm dreading all that is involved including moving out. I look forward to you getting back to your model at some time in the future.

Thanks, Justin, for taking the time to for writing such a thorough response.

I'll start small with the Byrnes table saw and disk sander and, perhaps, the thickness sander and then go from there as needed. I could ask a lot of questions about each machine but I don't want to go down a rabbit hole that distracts from your build log. So I'll save those for later. I'm really looking forward to following your build here. Thanks again.

I just discovered your build, Justin. Wow...you're moving right along and it looks fantastic. Your build log is outstanding also. I'm afraid I'll never be so neatly organized! I'll be following along soaking up the process like a sponge. I'm sure it will be a showpiece!

I'm envious of the space you have for your workshop. It's looks wonderful. I've been thinking a lot about beginning to purchase some power machines and I am really interested in what machines you have and what you think of them so far. I'm close to getting the Byrnes table saw, disk sander and thickness sander. I though I'd start with those. It seems that a drill press, bandsaw, scroll saw, lathe and a milling machine would also be desirable eventually as well. In what order would you recommend buying various machines based on your experience?

Good luck!

She's coming along nicely, Steve. She'll be a beauty when you're done.

Hello B-Ram, I was just reviewing your build log since I'm thinking of adding this model to my stash. It's a beautiful ship. Have you made any more progress?

I just found your build log and your boat looks really good. I love these working vessels. I hope you have recovered from your illness and are able to continue to work on this beautiful model.

Really beautiful, Joe!

Welcome, Tom! You'll enjoy your time here.

My wife and I will be spending a couple of weeks in Tucson in the first of April. We've never been there before and are looking forward lots of hiking and sightseeing in the area. I'm also an avid cyclist and I hope to so the ride up Mt Lemmon weather and legs permitting!

Beautiful work, PJG! I'm interested in your weathering techniques also.

2 hours ago, lmagna said:

Interesting article. Kind of sad that all three ships ended up as scrap or artificial reef.

There was an angry, public outcry when the Storis got sold to Mexico for scrap by the GSA especially since the state of Alaska and the city of Juneau had plans already in place to establish her a dockside museum in Juneau.

She was known as "The Galloping Ghost of the Alaskan Coast" and was the Queen of the Fleet as the oldest, actively serving vessel in the Coast Guard when she was decommissioned. My time aboard the Storis remains some of the most memorable years of life. The patrols were long and tiring in the wild conditions of the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska. The rescue missions were exciting and dangerous but I was young and loved the thrill of it all. 

2 hours ago, lmagna said:

The use of the word "altitudes" instead of "latitudes" makes considerable difference. 

😂 I didn't catch that when I read it today...

Very cool video, Justin, thanks for posting it. 

I served aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Storis for 1 1/2 years in 1966-67. In 1957 she, along with the Cutters Bramble and Spar, became the first American ships to complete the entire transit of the Northwest Passage and circumnavigate the North American continent. You can read about it here:

https://compass.coastguard.blog/2016/08/29/coast-guard-charted-the-northwest-passage-in-1957-and-continues-to-play-a-lead-role-in-the-arctic-today/

Such a lovely model!

Wonderful book, BE. That idea has never occurred to me before but it's a great idea and your book is fantastic. What size is your book?

8 hours ago, HakeZou said:

I've started the rigging now and am quickly remembering just how challenging this stage is!

Yes, it can be. The first time I did any rigging was on my Medway Longboat build and I was dreading it but there's a first time for everything. Once I got going on it, however, it became my favorite part of the build. The rigging adds some much intricate detail to the ship and makes it come alive. Take your time as you go along. Your model will look spectacular when you're done.

Fascinating build and great craftsmanship, Captain, so I'm coming along for the ride.

1 hour ago, Duanelaker said:

 

I should make plans to get back to this and create a display stand of some sort....so many models....so little time.

She's a beautiful canoe and would look even better with some finish on the bare wood....maybe just some Wipe-on-Poly.  That's all I did to the interior of my canoe and it gave it a nice warm glow. I also know all too well about "so many models and so little time." 

5 hours ago, Tom in NC said:

This build log is being submitted after-the-fact.  I started this project in March 2020 – just as the COVID pandemic was hitting full stride -- and was so immersed in it for the next nine months (finished the build in late November 2020) that I was quite lax about my photography and writing out my procedures.

9 months to build the Victory....Holy Smokes...gotta be a record!

Hey David, I noticed that you have your canoe listed in your completed builds. Do you have any photos of the finished model?

Beautiful planking job! What are the dimensions of this model?

7 hours ago, James H said:

I have three more photos of this yet unreleased Czech kit to show you.

That's a fine looking model. Boy, it looks like planking that buff bow would be challenging though for us mere mortal ship modelers!