KeithAug

This looks like an interesting challenge Eberhard. The rig looks to be reasonably well defined but I am not sure how you are going to get a lot of the deck detail. I will enjoy watching how you progress.

The build quality continues to impress Paul. All looking very smart.

Wonderful little display, congratulations Glen.

1 hour ago, Ian_Grant said:

No, we're very lucky in that our local library has 3d printers and laser cutters freely available once you take a little orientation course.

For 3d printing, you pay for the plastic you use up. Laser cutting costs nothing if you bring your own material.

That is a fantastic public service. Hats off to Ottawa.

On 8/9/2024 at 6:48 PM, Ian_Grant said:

G-scale girls are relatively plentiful.

I don't think I want to know that!

I assume you own a laser cutter?

4 hours ago, jdbondy said:

I am joining some friends in September for a week-long coastal cruise on the Mary Day!

That sounds wonderful JD. Remember you can never take too many pictures. 

Good looking paddle wheel Ras.

Andy - it's basically one of these. Many brands are available which look basically the same. All manufactured in the same factory in China no doubt.

Dear Wonky, Yep, I agree tha shunt stick ont top o paint. (That really won't work for anyone reading this through a translator😬).

19 hours ago, FlyingFish said:

I think he left without leaving the paperwork!!😄

Andy - you can probably find his address in the Doomsday Book.

33 minutes ago, Cathead said:

and has a hint of old stained furniture as opposed to a grimy deck.

I agree with Eric - before I got to his comment I was thinking it looked quite a lot like some of our very old furniture. Very nice but not grunge.

They look nice and uniform.👍

1 hour ago, druxey said:

Wat the Tyler

Just to be clear Wat the Tyler actually was a roof tiler by trade.

1 hour ago, Glen McGuire said:

Around here, anything built before 1950 is considered old world and pretty much qualifies as a historic landmark.

As I said Andy - 1280 just doesn't compute!😬

12 minutes ago, FlyingFish said:

My own house (or it's original version) was built in 1280

Andy - I don't think our American friends will be able to compute this information. The west coast cotingent think anything before 1900 is ancient. The roof can't be that bad, it has lasted reasonably well.  Perhaps it is still under guarantee try checking with "Wat the Tyler".

So we are nearly at the end of the piping marathon. Good job really as I have nearly run out of superlatives. Fandabadosey is my last.

The deck is looking very authentic. Good progress.

Eberhard / Keith - I guess you would be a little twisted if you were that old.

The spire

The most recognisable part of the Parish Church, its adopted name, is of course the Crooked Spire, constructed in 1362. However, the spire certainly is not crooked. It is twisted and leaning, but not crooked. Historians have suggested a number of factors for this - the use of unseasoned wood, a lack of skilled labour, the later use of heavy lead sheeting in the 17th century. Many have tried to explain what makes the spire twist and many have disagreed as to the real reason. Perhaps we shall never know for sure.

But the myth I like the best is - A virgin once went to the church to get married and the spire was so amazed it turned round to have a look. It’s going to turn back when it sees the next one.

5 minutes ago, Javelin said:

ssymetric hull and breaks the ice sailing sideways 

Amazing Roel - someone has to volunteer to model it.

4 hours ago, FreekS said:

I’ve soldered the components on a 4x6 cm circuit board

Too simple. I liked the rats nest of wires. I don't understand any of it but it is mightily impressive.

13 minutes ago, Dr PR said:

My job was to keep the nukes from going BANG!

You had a successful career then Phil. We are all indebted to you!

For the confused:-

4 minutes ago, FlyingFish said:

My ancetsry is from the balmy south in Chesterfield.

Andy - Is your spire still bent?😁

Bravery and foolishness are opposite sides of the same coin.

26 minutes ago, tmj said:

Facebook to look at people's food pictures and read silly meme's.    

What about handbags, dresses and shoes. She has her priorities wrong.

17 minutes ago, Keith Black said:

the boiler is at the bow.

Hard to know which of the four sides are the bow. First ship I have seen with two starboards and 2 ports.

21 minutes ago, Keith Black said:

Thank you guys so much for your support and being part of this little build.

Yes I was just contemplating how excited we are all getting about this lovely little build. An external observer might think we ought to get a life.

17 minutes ago, Keith Black said:

I can't stop laughing.

Keith - I like it when people laugh, it insulates me from world events.