Chuck

What a nice model Keith and thank you. She is a beauty. I had reopened on Tuesday afternoon. But in these last four days I have completely sold out of rope with only four packages left. Crazy stuff. Thanks to my customers. I really appreciate that. Probably 70% of the blocks have sold as well. I am so happy folks like them. The bad news…It will take a while to make more. I wasnt expecting such a rush. Hundreds of packages sold in just a few days. Chuck

Well I am officially moved in to my new place. Everything is going well but not as quickly as I would like. Having said this, the shop is pretty much all set up. I have a few things left to do but plan on opening the store for orders on Tuesday morning. Thanks to all of my customers for your patience. I can honestly say that I will never move again. Moving sucks. But once the dust settles it will have been worth it.

Just beautiful. Really wonderful. Chuck

That is looking excellent. Well done.

Excellent.

Very nice space to work in.

Its rather simple. Build logs are for the purpose of documenting your progress as you work through a given project. As Chris explained. Yes this also logically would end with photos of the project completed. But it doesnt make sense to use a build log to post only photos of your completed model. If you dont show “build photos” it should not really be there. It isnt a BUILD log then. And separately The gallery is entirely separate and shouldnt be confused with the build log area in functionality. It is there for the sole purpose of adding albums of your completed models. Simple enough. They can be of a model you also used a build log to document during its construction. It is your choice. The reason we limit it to only photos of a completed model should be obvious. In the early days…Many folks were abusing having two areas to post construction images and placing them within their logs and also in a gallery album. Many in fact would always bump photos of other members models off the top of the forum (gallery banner) in order to always have their own models prominently displayed across the top of the forum every hour of every day. We have had Some very self serving members in the past. I am not kidding when I say we had two guys that wouldnt let another member have their gallery images posted for more than an hour before they would just bump them off with more nonsense build photos from about ten different angles of their own work. Hence the rule of only posting pictures of completed models. It is not a second opportunity to create two build logs on the same site. Both are absolutely optional. They serve different purposes. Create a build log if you like…and create an album for your completed projects if you like. Or both. In addition…the display of our gallery as it stands is limited to our forum software capabilities, unfortunately. So what you see now with images across the top of the forum are how it works. As well as other album viewing details. These can not be changed. It is better to have a gallery than not have one so …it is what it is. But build logs should contain construction photos…if not…use the gallery for you completed model photos please.

In about an hour or two it will reopen....

I disagree, Consistent and symmetrical deadeyes can make a world of difference whether rigged or not. These are 3D printed in the darker "swiss pear color" and lighter "boxwood color" are also available. It really shows when the deadeyes are grooved for the rigging between a pair of deadeyes so the ropes lay properly. With every little detail you can improve upon it will make the overall look of your model better. Switching out blocks and rope are an easy way to elevate a model although it does increase the cost. But a cheaper alternative would be to make your own if its at all possible.

Welcome back!!!

Looks perfect.

Its going to be a very big adjustment....My current view just six miles out of NYC. From my upstairs bedroom. Its a very different vibe. I am gonna feel like Oliver and Eva gabor, LOL

USPS is now shipping to Canada again. So I have enabled Canada in my online store and have started accepting orders again. I have no idea how long it will take to get there but at least you can place orders again if you live in Canada. Chuck Also.....FYI....The last day for any orders before my move is January 17th. I will be closing the entire store down in order to pack up my shop for the move. We are physically moving the first week of February 10th and it might take a week after that to set up the shop again. So I expect to reopen the store as soon as I can after Feb. 10th. Thank you for your patience!!! I am so excited about enjoying the new view from my workshop.

Absolutely

Looking ship shape Rusty. Very nice.

Thank You Mike and all others who donated. It is greatly appreciated.

Just a heads up....USPS is still not shipping to Canada. They say it may be another week or maybe even two. They are waiting for the Canada post to catch up with the backlog. I am still holding a few orders all packaged up and waiting to be delivered. If anyone wants to cancel those orders let me know. But I can just keep holding them until they start shipping to Canada again. Chuck

Really nice…love how the Cherry version turned out. Just an amazing job on the model.

Beautiful model. Bitter sweet I imagine as I always feel that way after finishing a long project. You made a fantastic Winnie. Chuck

I will consider that....I have a lot more unusual blocks to make first....shoe blocks and rack blocks and euphroe blocks for example. Also some cleats and other misc stuff. Chuck

Those new deadeyes look very good on the model. Well done. I am shipping your 4mm deadeyes out this morning!!! I cant remember if you you bought any of my resin blocks in the past but if you want to sample them also let me know. No 3d print layer lines and they are very smooth. Even down to the 2mm sizes. I am actually making a bunch more of them today....sister blocks and clue blocks.... as they are selling out quicker than I thought. Chuck

Quite nice indeed. Well done. Chuck

So sad and we have all been there. She was a sweetie. My sympathies. chuck

Really nice work. Well thought out and executed.

The other half is tiled so hopefully it will be OK. I just want to get in there and get open for business. This in-between stage is the worst. Then I can adjust as I go. I have an industrial fume extractor being installed as well which will be vented out the roof. That needs to be set up first thing for the laser cutter fumes and 3d printing fumes. It will be housed in a sound proof box in the attic operated by wireless remote. Its a pretty amazing set-up actually and is quiet as a whisper. Then there is a the dust collection system as well. So lots to do once we finally get in there. Hence the delays and closings while all this is planned out. Chuck