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I do, actually, have another column in the spreadsheet where I track the purchase price. Also, and probably fortunate that my better 3/4 is not on MSW, I have a "Slush fund" - each paycheck I have a fixed amount put onto a stored value prepaid credit card - that's mine for books, tools, supplies, wine, song, etc. Once it's gone, it's gone (until the next paycheck, at least). Also got some great deals on books via the NRG book sale. Time now for one last purchase there! -
Congratulations, garward - the detail and realism are amazing!!!
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Very nice job on this! In answer to the hatchet question, the harpoon line would be afixed to the loggerhead (that post in the stern), and in most cases that would also be where the hatchet would be found.
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That is a sharp looking build so far - amazing how much individuality can be put into these kits!
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42 rocker - Glad it is of use to you! I like the MacGregor books - he covers a variety of aspects of different types of ships. I started listing the downloaded files as I would stumble across the same document again and again and wound up downloading multiple copies - since some were upwards of 30 megabytes, it quickly ate up drive space!
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Thanks for reposting this one, Sjors - I had somehow missed it on MSW 1.0!!! Nice work on the planking.
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Got my new MS Emma C. Berry. Now to balance the work across the three builds!
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Very nice work on those, Sjors!
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Augie - thanks! The little one (Cricket) is a doll. Craig & Yves - have been studying your logs getting ready to start this one. Tim & Bob - I utilized the most effective set of logical points and reasoning in a detailed conversation with the overseer. Even tried having Cricket do her "sad puppy dog eyes". Finally got special dispensation to begin work on the EC Berry, HOWEVER - at a cost. You wouldn't think that a person with over 300 skeins of yarn waiting to be knit into something would need more...oh, well, it is a reasonable sacrifice! Started work on the building board today. Look for some poictures tomorrow (probably). Now I need to find some more space at the shipyard for the in-progress builds. This little corner is getting crowded!!!
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Augie, Anja & Sjors - thank you! It took awhile, but i like the way it turned out! Adam - appreciate the idea about the beads. Haven't done anything the past week but hope to get back to her this week. Joshukr - welcome aboard!!! Thanks for stopping by. Which kit is that you are holding in your avatar?
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This is very interesting to me - will be taking notes! Thanks for the detailed explanations.
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Craig - Off to a great start! Look forward to the next frame as well!
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Sir - (you do out rank me, you know!) - See the scroll work thatBob has done on his Constitution is one good example of working with Styrene. See http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/423-uss-constitution-by-bob-riddoch-model-shipways-scale-176/page-3
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Sir - She is looking sharp, Sjors. I like the head rails as well. Have your thought about using styrene for the trim (does it need to stick out) or is it just decoration (painted/decals)? Have a great day!
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Looking very good, popeye - nice looking yacht! Have you seen the article by Erik Ronnberg at http://www.afanews.com/articles/articles/fitz-henry-lanes-yacht-america-from-three-views-vessel-portrait-or-artistss-concept#.UTFrIzfld8F ?
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Greetings. The next build for the PHTS Shipyard has arrived. Attached hereto are photo's of the kit and contents. We will need to hold off on laying the keel for at least a short while, as the Shipyard Overseer has issued a management directive that states we must launch at least one of our current builds (either the Harriet Lane or the Ranger/ Detector) prior to beginning this one. Looks like we need to put in some overtime!!! The box cover Instructions and contents Laser cut pieces Looks like one broke - believe it is a part of the windlass. Will check into what it is supposed to be and decide how to handle. My junior apprentice showing the size of the 4 sheets of plans. Looking forward to starting this one!
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Thanks, Jim. I am looking forward to building it and fortunately there are a couple of good logs here to refer to! Still debating (and have plenty of time to decide) over putting the 200 some odd holes in the bottom for the wet well....
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Dang, Molasses - them are some tiny boats!
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That could almost be your Denny-Zen there on the left, Popeye...
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ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
trippwj replied to DORIS's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
This is truly spectacular! Thanks for posting it here - there are some amazing things to learn from this one!- 881 replies
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Glad that worked out for you - have looked at these as something to learn with as well. Let me know, please, how it works out!
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CB - looks like you are off to a good start! I just got my ECB this week and am chomping at the bit to start, although She Who Rules The Shipyard has issued a management directive stating that one current vessel must be launched before the third can be started. Hmmm...guess I need to finish rigging and detailing the Harriet Lane!! Will grab a seat here in the corner near the coffee maker and follow your build to get ready for when i can start!
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Very nice looking model, Sarah! So wood, paper, and now metal...you've definitely got the "bug"!!! Enjoy!
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VERY nice Popeye...look forward to the next installation! Just needs a bait bin and sorting table, maybe a cooler full of cold beverages (it gets hot on the water during the summer, you know) and scale rubber bands for the lobster claws!
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Depending upon the era in question, you may want to look into Karl Heinz Marquardt, Eighteenth-century Rigs & Rigging which is probably the most comprehensive on rigging (merchant or naval) during the 1700's. For general model building, the "classic" works by Charles Davis are still of use - The building of a wooden ship; The Ship Model Builder's Assistant; American Sailing Ships - their Plans and History; The Built-up Ship Model; and Ship Models and How to Build Them
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