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    Continuing to progress very well, Kevin. Enjoying the build - and hope you had a wonderful birthday!!
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    As has been said so well by so many - hope it has been a fantabulous day, Popeye!!!!
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    Well, pretty well along with the unpacking and initial decorating. The boss lady has gotten pictures and curtains hung, nice display of our fire helmets put up in the stairway landing (with the exception of my Dad's Commissioner helmet and her Lieutenant helmet (given to her as a gift by a local fire chief she worked with so she would outrank me...), the rest all saved my bacon at least a time or two over the years!), nautical books mostly unpacked and on the shelves and workshop is also set up. Time to start building again! Have put the Harriet Lane on the shelf for a short time - her next steps are rigging repair and those silly ratlines, and I want to be able to see some progress so have pulled out the ECB. When last we saw her, she had 7 frames raised. Working on the bevel for frame 8 & 9 and should be able to get them raised this weekend (well, that's the plan at least. Salmon & Seafood festival here this weekend so one never knows!) Will post some pictures when I get the next couple of frames installed!
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    Bob - Count me in!!! Have you seen the plans for the Nokomis (YT-142) on the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum (AIMM) website? Note there is a new Commodore for North Little rock (after about 100 years the prior Mayor retired last fall). http://www.aimm.museum/photos-Hoga5-Blueprints.asp No lines drawings posted, but may have more that they have not put on the web.
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    Happy Birthday - Hope it is a great day!!!
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    Count me in - sounds like a great build in the offing!
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    No worries there, Tim - should be a nice half-hull when you are finished and the step by step is very helpful for klutzes such as me! Just settled in here in Eastport - about 5 hours or so from Brunswick near the Canadian border.
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    Actually, the Nova Scotia-built replica was launched in 1960 for the 1962 movie, and was lost in 2012 (Captain and 1 crew member remain missing). I have a nice commemorative set of plans for the 1962 movie Bounty (which is somewhat larger than the original vessel) framed above my desk.
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    Looks good so far, popjack!
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    Wicked good to see you getting back into it, Adriaan. I'm with you - an hour at the work bench or with a good book beats the TV anytime! Now I just need to get back to the bench...I hear some sawdust calling my name!
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    VERY nice work, Hamilton!
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    Enjoying watching the glue dry, Tim. I love these half-hulls so am following along!
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    Good luck on the job, Rich! NWS Dahlgren would be sweet! BTW - your Niagara is looking mighty nice.
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    Ouch! But, then again, what model has been built without a small amount of blood, sweat and cursing? Good luck with the courses, Max - we'll be here when you get time to build!
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    That stand is very nice - and the planking is coming along well. Ignore them....you're not crazy, just easily distracted!
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    Hello, mmott. I think either set would be a good starting point. For the Phantom, a good set of blades, the plane and a pin vice with a couple of bits would be useful along with an assortment of sand paper. If you can find some forceps (locking tweezers) those would also be helpful when you get to the rigging. For the most part, you will start to figure out what you need beyond the very basic tools John posted as you get further along with the model. I am adding to my collection a little at a time - usually after I run into a challenge and look for a new way to overcome. For example, a couple of pairs of small pliers when I started the rigging and needed to hold some small fiddly pieces of wire.
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    Safe travels, Grant - and let me know when you start taking orders for custom blocks!!!
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    Well, gosh! This place sure got crowded in a hurry!!!! I guess I'll pull up a seat here in the balcony between the moose and the gnomes. On with the show!!!
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    Very nice work, Kevin! The craftsmanship is quite pleasing to the eye!!!
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    Looks nice! Did your designer specify a shade of black????? :P :P I had the opportunity to stop at Bluejacket yesterday wile dropping my grandson off at his house. Next time, I will bring a camera! Great people, nice set up with most of thier kits built and on display. Could have spent hours there, but had too many errands to run. The upside is that both son and grandson perked up looking at the ships - both are starting to ponder the possibilities! The Admiral is also very interested and may tackle one of the kits on the shelf to see how it goes. Again, nice work, and good luck with the next design decisions!
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    Slow and steady, Sjors...slow and steady! Boredom is your friend when recovering - just not a long term friendship! Glad to hear you are fever free today and that you are following orders from Anja! Here is a small picture to brighten your day. This is the cooking hearth at a local Bed & Breakfast. Ro (my Admiral) wants me to install one like this in our house....
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    Somehow, Tony, I suspect the result is far more satisfying than you indicate! If it is at all close to what you have done thus far, it will look great! It was a pleasure "meeting" your Granddaughter the other day - she is a cutie!
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    SSSHHHH!!! Please do not distract Commodore Augie - this installation and move takes delicate coordination and precise timing. Last thing we want is a picture of broken glass on the stairs to the new berth!!!!!

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