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Thank-you Augie. "Speechless".......I looked at your 2,873 posts and..............not sure whether I should comment on that or not? (sorry.....couldn't resist) -
Popeye: Okay, okay...don't want to start any trouble! Robbyn: Hey, wait a minute there! We just seem like dorks because we do things differently. :D Seriously though, thanks! I guess pride does enter into it a little bit....I'd just like to see how much of this can be done from scratch. I will probably buy blocks and rigging line from Chuck, but that's it.....hopefully. The scale was also a factor, at 1:96 these things are pretty small.
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Great job on the fix! Railings and pin rails are looking good too! I'm anxious to get my railings on now!
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Grant: You know what they say about necessity being the mother of invention.....besides, if there's an unusual way to do something, I'll find it! Popeye: Thanks again! I've already thanked my husband for the soapstone tip. That fine powder does wonders on a sticky drawer too - makes it slide smoothly. Adrieke: Thank-you! Did I mention I think I may be permanently cross-eyed now!
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I think we all have "blonde moments". Some of us are just able to cover the faux pas before we're found out.
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Sjors: A dozen?!! I think my little termites can only manage the ones I need for my ship ...maybe your gnomes can give you some help. I have already discovered how sharp that scalpel is! My ship has been christened a few times with blood - and it's not even near being ready to launch! Bob: Thanks! The longer strips are solid and the cross pieces are separate little pieces of wood.........so........only 5,000 tiny blocks. Popeye: Thank-you as well! You're right about the 1/32, but it's flat sheet instead of square stock, and I cut the strips. My husband is a retired pressure pipe welder/fitter and has a stockpile of soapstone sticks - for marking steel pipe. He seems to have found innumerable uses for these little things. He suggested that I sand the stick with very fine paper and rub the resulting powder into the jig surface - works like a charm!
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Finally have a small update. For lack of proper tools...I present my labour intensive method of grating construction. Actually, after I made the jig it went more quickly. Now I am working on the rubbing strakes/wales - pictures next week - hopefully.
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Thank-you Michael and welcome aboard!
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Wow - a monster ship!
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I've browsed your log before without leaving any comment, but I finally had to say it's really a beautiful ship....great job!
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She does look impressive indeed. I probably missed it in an earlier post, but how long is you ship?
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"Sitting pretty" as the saying goes. I think you be able to tackle her with more enthusiasm once you've had a little break.
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Looking good Robbyn. The metal work does look great!
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Both great choices. Good luck on the builds! Make sure you start a log and I'll be watching for it.
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Looks terrific Popeye! Great colours, great contrast, great progress!
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My husband and I sang at many weddings and other functions. He has a spectacular voice.....I am known as "filler". Looks like I'm about to pick up another gold band with this post and it happened on "SeeYours" log!
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Thanks Rowan! There are no links in your signature, are you building anything at the moment?
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Very well done! It doesn't matter what page you're on....as long as we are all on the same page! Thanks for the pictures.
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Superb workmanship! She's really lovely and, yes, the spars are just right! Looking forward to the next build.
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I had to go get my ladder to see the masts! They are looking great!
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After seeing your lovely Syren, I hardly think this is an accurate statement! This build will be no less beautiful...it's well on its way.
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Doors are looking nice! You're moving right along.
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Okay....I looked at the unexpected serious answer from John, then I looked at my comment. My neurons were apparently not firing when I typed that!!! It should have read: I`m trying to imagine how large the cotton cannon balls would have to be in order to be 12 pounds!! Andy is thinking more along the same lines I was!
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