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  1. russ
    Nice work on the deck. The planking and treenails look very neat. Russ
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    Ken: Thanks. I was really pleased with how the nameplate turned out. Great work by S & S Trophies & Awards here in Biloxi, MS. Russ
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    Pat: Thanks. I appreciate how well the model has been received, both here and locally. Russ
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    Thanks. I appreciate the kind words. Russ
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    One last detail for this model. My client and I wanted to get a nameplate made for the model. Took a while to get it done because of logistics, but here we are. Ready for final delivery. Russ
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    Sam: Thanks. I appreciate it. Russ
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    Carl: Thanks. I appreciate it. There is just a bit of sanding yet to do on the margins before I glue them down. Russ
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    Well, I wish I had more to report, but there has been a lot going on lately. Yard work takes precedence so not much has gotten done in the shop. I injured my left thumb in a yard work accident and that also took some time away from modeling. Much better now and I am getting a few things done. The margin plank is moving along. The most difficult area is in the bow so that is where I started. I am ready to glue the forward pieces in place. Russ
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    Your details look very good. The cleats need to be very well fastened. Nice work on your shrouds. Russ
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    Nice work on the whaleboat. The details at this scale are very good. Russ
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    These details are all very nicely done. The dory and the anchor set up came out great. Russ
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    Ken: For scale purposes, I have heard that it is best to make furled sails about 2/3 of the actual size. Russ
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    It is good that you got some more work done. The fore deck looks good. Russ
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    Beautiful model. Excellent details and the color scheme is wonderful. Congratulations on a fine model. Russ
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    Glad you are going to get back at it. Keep plugging away. Russ
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    Beautiful model. The diorama is nice. Well done and congratulations. Russ
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    Good looking model. The diorama is really good. Russ
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    The jig looks good. If it holds the hull stable and you are comfortable with it, go for it. As for planking intimidation, do not worry about the entire planking job. Deal with each plank in the first strake. And then each plank in the second strake and so forth. You have your marks on the hull, so concentrate on shaping one plank at a time. Make each plank fit the space you have lined out for it and the entire job will fall together on its own. Russ
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    Get them to replace whatever is warped. That profile former is warped and you will never be able to get that warp out completely. Others have tried and it is far better to get a new component from the manufacturer. The idea of using wood blocks in between the bulkheads to force the piece into straight can work. However, I would get the replacement piece first and see how that goes. Russ
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    Ken: The mizzen rigging and the sails look really good. You are doing a great job. Russ
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    Your Bluenose II came out beautifully. Congratulations on a great looking model. The deck details are nice. Russ
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    You could get better deck planking material at Hobby Lobby as well. They sell packages of premilled basswood strips that are ideal for decking. No scary edges to deal with. Russ
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    Thanks. I am pleased with how it is going. Working with the margin plank tonight. Russ
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    Those deck fixtures are coming along well. Very nice details. I like the two toned wood selection. Russ
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    Thanks for the kind words. I am using basswood instead of plywood. Those stanchions are exposed along the inside of the deck so they have to be solid wood instead of plywood. Plus the basswood sands a lot easier than plywood. Russ

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