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This must be some sort of record - seven pages into a log and not a single splinter nor drop of glue! Albatross...Eagle...minor difference. It's a ship - why doesn't anyone use a sea gull for the figure head? -
That looks fantastic with the lights - I am with Robbyn - Colour me impressed as well!
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Nice work on those, Sjors - now only 30,000 or so left to reeve!!! Dang, some of these ships just have so much rigging on them!!!
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Looking very good, Ron - I may not comment on it, but I am taking copious notes on how you have approached some of the parts and pieces. Also, before I forget, Happy Birthday!!!
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Wicked nice start, Dennis. Will join the crew to watch this one as well!
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Hello, Scott - will also be watching for ideas - my two sons each have a Phantom - one has just started and the other continues to circle the box warily!
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Good answer, Mobbsie - solid story! Given the acre of planking you have to do, I am not at all surprised it is taking awhile!
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Popeye - your AmericA is looking fantastic! Are there any skills related to these models you don't have?
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Sigh.... Ambitious approach, Adam, and looking very nice!
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Have fun - glad to hear you are supporting the wild creatures of the frozen north!
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Looking good, Craig. Looking to you for ideas as I have just started the framing on mine.
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Welcome aboard, Jim - look forward to seeing your Conny!
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Nice job on the channels and chainplates - they look very good!
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Looking good, Kevin. How many finger nails did you pull before confessing your sins?????
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Sjors - I do not think that Google Translate would be able to provide the translation of the phrases and specific words used by Andy - at least, not on a page accessible to someone as young as you. Definitely into the "R" rated verbiage! I also suspect that the moderators would frown on the use of subtitles for those terms.....
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Mark - OUCH seems the word of the day! Glad it was not worse - did the liquid libation soothe the aches adequately? On the bright side, no one has asked for pictures!!! Best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to building the pumps!
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Is there a difference? Nice job on the replacement replacements. They look very sharp - getting ever closer to that day when you need to hide the wabbits so they don't scare the ratline gnomes away!
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Thanks, Adam - glad to have you back aboard! Good to see the progress on the Mayflower as well. Captain Augie, Sir - going to stick with it and give it my best shot! I think I can fix the bevel on frame 2 without any major re-constructive surgery (in this case, I need to take a bit more off - the best kind of mistake to make!! Would hate to need to add more meat to that bone!)
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Dangit, Andy - maybe you need to tackle them thar minuterer masts during the evening? They seem to be somewhat off-colour and not receptive to abrasion during the morning. :( Or, perhaps, use a more ninja like approach when you sneak up on the buggers. :ph34r:
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Pretty much, Keith. Here is what the plans give you Since the laser cut frames are from square stock when viewed end-on, the bevel needs to be carved on both the inside and the outside of the piece, as you can see in the admittedly rough sketch below. At this point, I have the first 3 frame pairs mounted and have noticed an "oops" on the starboard side frame 2 where I messed up on the bevel. Not sure if I will redo it or not since it will be covered by the ceiling. Need to ponder on that!
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Carl - Harriet is pouting on the shelf above my workbench and still calls out for attention, but making her wait a few days. Sometimes ignoring them makes them that much happier when you pay attention again (yeah, right!). Enjoying the early parts of framing this one - only time I need the magnifier is when i am reading the ruler for measurements!
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Dang...need a dislike button here! Vaguely minty smelling mast almost sounds like a song title for some odd reason! Sorry to see that, Andy, but have faith you will overcome and achieve a glorious colourful result (spelt it corektly this time, too!)
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Andy - your masts demonstrate a magnificent grasp of the idiosyncratic application of innovative and illusory technical nuances to achieve a subtle yet accurate appearance. The workmanship remains of the highest quality while your intuitive use of color and application of artistic skill brings a harmonious brilliance which perpetuates the illusion of reality. Inexorably, you continue to provide an education to those of us yearning for enlightenment. Translation - looking really good, I like the mast bands and will continue to watch and learn from your build. Pretty good for a yankee, eh?
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