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  1. rafine
    Good looking guns Sjors. Of course, there's nothing more fun than rigging them. Bob
  2. rafine
    Lovely looking work Grant. Bob
  3. rafine
    Nice start on the planking Mark. Looks great. Bob
  4. rafine
    I'll take the other side Kevin. I've always preferred the stability provided by gluing the masts in place. I guess that this is one of those things that each of us decides for themselves. Bob
  5. rafine
    Thanks so much Thomas. I'm looking forward to admiring your progress on Syren in the New year. Bob
  6. rafine
    Beautiful work Augie. I really like the look. Bob
  7. rafine
    Planking perfection Chuck. The best! Bob
  8. rafine
    The stern looks fantastic Sjors. Your work just gets better and better. Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Bob
  9. rafine
    Fantastic work Nigel. Your attention to detail is as good as it gets. Bob
  10. rafine
    Thanks Hamilton. The only pictures I have were taken after the damage. They appear at p.9 of my Essex log. The damage was more extensive than the photos show and probably won't ever be repaired because I'm never in Chicago long enough, or with my tools, to get it done. Bob
  11. rafine
    Thanks so much Tim. Bob
  12. rafine
    Terry, I ordered every size from .008" to .054" in order to be able to at least get close to the scale sizes that I calculated from Lees' proportional tables. I expect to use them all. Bob
  13. rafine
    Hamilton, I really can't even look at Flying Fish without a tear in my eye. I had built it some years back and shipped it to my daughter about a year ago. It was smashed in transit. It's a really nice kit and I have no doubt that you will more than do it justice. I look forward to seeing it. Bob
  14. rafine
    Thanks so much Patrick. Bob
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    Really nicely done Grant. I have to remind myself to look for your log in this category. At my age, that can be a problem. Bob
  16. rafine
    Thanks so much Grant and the "likes". I'll give it my best shot Grant. Bob
  17. rafine
    Thanks so much Augie. While i'll certainly enjoy the family time, I just may have to sneak in some modeling time. Bob
  18. rafine
    The burton pendants, shrouds stay and preventer stay are now done on the lower main mast. The rope sizes were, of course, larger than for the mizzen, but the procedures followed were the same. This phase of the work will be completed next with the same lines on the lower foremast. This may be delayed a bit since my kids and grandkids are all arriving for an extended holiday visit. Let me take this opportunity to wish all who visit this log a very happy holiday season and a healthy New Year. Bob
  19. rafine
    Thanks so much Hamilton and Scott and the "likes". Bob
  20. rafine
    Beautifully done Nils. Bob
  21. rafine
    You've done a superb job on her Ken. Bob
  22. rafine
    You've been very busy on her Hamilton, and with wonderful results. Looking great. Bob
  23. rafine
    Its looking great Sjors. Bob
  24. rafine
    I have no information on the "new" Essex kit. I do know that Sam Cassano has been quite ill and may not have been involved in whatever has now been produced. I notice that his name does not appear in connection with the kit in Expo's new catalogue. Bob
  25. rafine
    Thanks so much Terry. While aging isn't always fun, it sure beats the alternative. BTW, I see that Expo is now apparently selling some Essex kit (its in their new catalogue). You might check to see if there are any updates or improvements that you can get. Bob

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