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  11. bigcreekdad
    If you are new to this, I, respectfully, suggest you get a different kit to start out. IMO, this is a fly ball you shouldn't chase. So many great starter kits out there.
  12. bigcreekdad
    Very cool!
  13. bigcreekdad
    No responses? Well, I figured how to deal with it today.
  14. bigcreekdad
    Well, now I've done it.... I have accidentally ruined the brass mizzen iron color (5 hole) for my Erycina build. I doubt Vanguard replaces such individual small fittings that are not made individually. I was thinking I could buy some unfinished mast loops and carefully drill the required holes. Any other thoughts?
  15. bigcreekdad
    I'm using a black work table. No drawers. Table looks like a scene out of a WWI trench warfare movie. No place to lay manual and/or plans. Building stuff all over the floor around it. Has to change. Isn't there somewhere on this site that shows pics of members work places?
  16. bigcreekdad
    Jeff......don't worry about the "soap box" thing. I've been to the eyedoc many times over the years. Started with a retinal artery occlusion about 15 years ago, which left me blind in most of my lower right eye. Had cataract surgery and need to go back for some last work on the left...its clouded up, like looking through a dirty window. Hopefully, that will help some.
  17. bigcreekdad
    That looks like it came from a Star Wars movie set.
  18. bigcreekdad
    yep
  19. bigcreekdad
    Thus....I just went through your build log of the Alert. Magnificent!!! You are way above my league. BTW, my first build was Jotika's version of the Sherbourne. For a first build I was quite pleased with it.
  20. bigcreekdad
    Realizing after all these years that it seems majority of kits that I like are 1:64, I decided to just move on with the Erycina. Eye crap is just a fact of aging. I guess it will just take longer. At least my hands don't shake....that would likely do it. Also, why I purchased a black work table is beyond me....I have spent several minutes on occasion just looking for the cap of my CA glue bottle.
  21. bigcreekdad
    Vanguard has a few different cutters. What are primary differences? Obviously, not referring to the names.
  22. bigcreekdad
    Great build log! Well done.
  23. bigcreekdad
    While trying to decide which direction to go I decided to fumble along with Erycina. Yesterday, I dropped 5 small blocks. All but one "disappeared" , and likely eaten by my carpet. This old age eye crap is a real bummer. My other two indoor hobbies are tying trout flies for a Michigan fly shop, and selling collectible postage stamps (mostly Canadian) in an online store. Good eyesight for both of these makes a world of difference.
  24. bigcreekdad
    I've looked at both Spray and Gunboat William. I'm very familiar with Jotika's kits as I've previously built 4 of their ships. However, I kinda like the Spray. My big concern with relates to comments from a fellow shipbuilder who thought the britanis castings were too many, and a pain to work with. Any thoughts on this?
  25. bigcreekdad
    Thanks Thunder and UBJS.....I will look into both.

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