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    SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line

    in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900

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    G'day Nils 

    I'm in a real dilemma, I am holding my breath to see this finished ship, but I don't want it to be finished. :default_wallbash: I'm enjoying myself so much with every part and every log entry, I can't hardly believe how small she is.

    I'm flabbergasted with everything from the funnel's tires to the simulated rivets. A truly inspiration piece of craftsmanship. 

    Havagooday 

    Greg 

    HMB Endeavour by DaveRow - FINISHED - Corel - Scale 1:60 - First Build Kit

    in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800

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    G'day Dave 

    Mindi was partially correct. The long boat was the only one white and the rest were brown. The reason why the long boat was brown because it was damaged by worms and the lead paint was used to stop the progress and also to stop the worms spreading to the other boats.

    I read it somewhere, and I think it was from Cook's journal. In the same article he wasn't pleased to have the long boat aboard the Endeavour.

    I also have to agree with Mindi, how good your model is. Well done!

    Havagooday 

    Greg 

    HMS Royal William by KeithW - Euromodel - 1/72

    in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750

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    G'day Keith 

    I know what you mean about weight gain. I was 114kg until I went on my diet. NO SUGAR AT ALL, but I replaced it with honey in my coffee. Half my meat intake, was also my secret. 

    In 8 months I lost 37 kg and was down to a good weight of 77kg. That was 2 years ago and I'm still around 77 kg. I was in 4XL t's now small. 

    I feel heaps better. 

    Havagooday 

    Greg 

     

    SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line

    in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900

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    4 hours ago, Omega1234 said:

    Hey Nils

     

    Ok.  I'm sitting here wondering...Mmmm, is there ANYTHING that Nils can't do?????

     

    The simple answer seems to be a resounding NO!!!  

     

    Top job, Nils.

     

    Cheers

     

    Patrick

    You're correct Patrick, and all that I can hear is a loud NO, all over the globe along with viva Nils as a repeating chant!

    Havagooday to all 

    Greg 

     

    SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line

    in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900

    Posted

    G'day Nils 

    I love all the photos and I can see me in that aft chair sitting down and trying to get out of work. 

     

    Again all I can say is bloody marvelous and bloody fantastic!

     

    I'm sure, I will not be the only one who will be disappointed when this incredible venture ends!

    Havagooday 

    Greg 

    HMS Atalanta 1775 by tlevine - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - from TFFM plans

    in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800

    Posted

    G'day Toni 

    First this first, I've spent many enjoyable hours reading and digesting you marvelous log.

    I havta echo everyone's comments, there is only 1 thing I can add: bloody brilliant!

    Secondly I'm sorry for being away so long.I had some personal problems and I'm slowly getting back to read all the incredible logs. 

    This model is a credit not only to you, but a great source of information for all of us here. Thank you so much.

    Havagooday 

    Greg 

    Royal Louis 1780 by Ulises Victoria - FINISHED - Mamoli - Scale 1/90 - French 126-gun ship

    in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800

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    G'day Ulisus 

    Sorry I've been away for a long time. Had a few personal problems and I'm slowly getting back to read all the logs that I've missed. 

    I have been very tired lately and my energy level is low.

    Bloody marvelous on everything mate that I have seen and I spent a few enjoyable hours reading your  log. Well done havagoodone mate 

    Greg 

    SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line

    in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900

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    On 02/03/2017 at 3:21 AM, popeye the sailor said:

    just ran that through my conversion chart.   if I did it right,  it came to about 8 pounds, 2.5 oz  

    Denis that is about what I got. 8.2 pounds. 

     

     

    G'Day Nils

    I have gone through all the adjectives that I could say about the funnels. But the best that I can say is an Ozzie term, so here it is again: bloody fantastic!

    Regarding what Joel said about painting inside the funnels soot black..... I think the ship's engines will soon make them quite sooty. The ship looks so real! 

    Havagooday my friend 

    Greg 

    SHADOW by Omega1234 - FINISHED - Scale 1/300 - Luxury 60m Mega Yacht

    in - Build logs for subjects built 1901 - Present Day

    Posted

    13 hours ago, Omega1234 said:

    Hey Denis

     

    Dang - you weren't supposed to notice that tiny strip.  Now, I've got to see if I can take it out. LOL!!!!  Eagle eyes, you have...

     

    Thanks for your compliments about the engine room, too.

     

    Cheers

     

    Patrick

     

     

    G'day Patrick 

    You're 100 % correct, Denis has got an eagle eye. If it help you, I havta go back to check the photos twice until I saw the splinter. 😆

    The engine room is so good that I can hear a gentle purrrrrr of the engines after the tune up. It's fantastic, bloody fantastic in actual fact. 

    Havagoodweekend my friend

    Greg 😊 

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