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BobG

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  1. I'm really enjoying your build of the Zulu, BE. I have this one on the shelf and I'm sure I'll be referring to your build when I build mine.
  2. I'll be following your build, HakeZou. I love the sleek lines of these xebecs.
  3. Simply stunning craftsmanship on this beautiful boat, Gary! I need to go back now and study your build log. The level of detail you have achieved is amazing.
  4. ...but you can get an unexpected basement in Florida if your house is sitting over a future sinkhole!
  5. It's wonderful to see you developing yet another amazing looking model ship kit. Can you tell us what other model ships you are thinking about creating in the future? I would love to see a model of a chebec in your ship models.
  6. I'm looking forward to following you on this interesting build, vaddoc. I'm sure I'll learn a lot!
  7. You got a great deal, Bradley! These clipper ships are stunningly beautiful. I'm looking forward to your build.
  8. First of all, welcome to MSW from a fellow Californian (Sacramento). You made a lot of progress in a short amount of time. I'll pull up a chair and follow your build of this beautiful ship. Is this model still in production from Model Shipways? It looks like it comes in one of their modern blue boxes but I've never seen it on their website. Good luck!
  9. This is a lovely boat, SkiBee. I too am glad to see this model being built and I look forward to following along as you build it.
  10. I didn't do a build log on my first two small models either. Then I began building the Medway Longboat and got to a point where I needed help. I got a lot of encouragement to go ahead and make a build log even though I had already finished the hull. It turned out to be the best thing I could do. Not only did I get a lot of good advice but I also got a lot of nice comments and encouragement. That motivated me to keep going especially when it got to the rigging. I had never done any rigging before. Doing the build log helped me finish the model and do a nice job on it. I wouldn't have done as well as I did without the advice and encouragement I received from other modelers. The Flirt may be my next build once I complete the Pen Duick. I'm looking forward to following along as you build this wonderful model. Good luck!
  11. I just came across this topic. This model looks to be pretty high quality and I think it will be popular.
  12. Simply outstanding in every way...a gorgeous model! I just came across your build log and am looking forward to reading it carefully now.
  13. An expert modeler once told me that slowing down was half the battle. Your thoughtful work will pay off big time as you continue on.
  14. She looks outstanding, Derek! Good to here that you are pleased with the small PE parts. I've never worked with any PE before and, like you, I have had reservations about how authentic they would look. For example, the hooks have flat edges instead of being rounded but it seems like, once they are painted, you are happy with them. The jury is still out for me until I actually work with some PE but it's encouraging to hear that you are satisfied so far.
  15. Very thoughtful and precise work as usual, Justin. She'll be a beauty when you complete her.
  16. Good luck, Mike! I've never soldered anything in my life and I may need to do some on my Pen Duick build so I'll be viewing youTube as well.
  17. Hello Ron, that's a beautiful model you built! I found the photos on this website which has full views and detailed views: https://www.modelships.de/Schebecke-Le-Requin/Le-Requin_eng.htm Amati and Occre both still have models of this type of ship. I think they are incredibly beautiful and my previous post has certainly generated quite a it of interest. I think it would be a very popular model for either Chris or Chuck if one of them decided to create a new chebec kit.
  18. That's before the roosters crow! 😲
  19. I prefer the brown color, VTHokiEE. That's an excellent illustration of the seizing. What book or source is that from?
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