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BobG

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  1. I've joined into following your build since I have the same model an the shelf waiting for it's time in shipyard. I'm a big fan of working with each plank until it nearly sits exactly on the hull without any clamps by prebending the plank using dry heat while slightly moistening the plank. Clamping the plank to my work table and then bending and twisting it while heating it with a hair dryer to create those compound curves near the bow works very well also.
  2. I agree with everyone else that showing the lines between the planks and joints on wooden hulls adds to the realism of the model especially on these hard working boats.
  3. Very, very nicely done, Yves. I think you've already convinced me that this model should be on my tick list.
  4. Lot of progress, vaddoc. I'm enjoying following along on your build log. I have no doubt that this will be anything but another wonderful model when you're finished with her.
  5. Your model is looking great, Matus, and the finish line is in sight. Great photos of you and Zara hiking in the mountains too.
  6. I have always thought this was a wonderful looking model and you're doing a great job on it, Jeff. Thank you also for your health care work. These are incredibly difficult times for all health care workers who accept the risk of their professions while being dedicated to caring for others. Hopefully, we'll put these terribly sad days behind us in the near future.
  7. The servings on your shrouds look great. I really enjoy using Chuck's serving machine.
  8. Very nice work, Don, and thanks for showing us that equal space divider. It looks like a really cool, useful tool. Do you have a link to where you bought it?
  9. Beautiful work and your build log is fantastic! This will be an impressive model when you are finished.
  10. Beautiful work, Ryland. I had a heck of a time trying to make the thimbles the way Chuck does. I ended up filing off the top half of some small brass tubing so it was then opened up into a U shape. Then I cut the tubing into small sections and rolled them so they made small, circular thimbles. Your thimbles and blocks look great.
  11. These ships will be great additions to the Bluejacket line of models. I have often wondered why there wasn't a current model for the Wyoming. Looking forward to watching you develop these models.
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