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michael mott

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  1. Leroy, thanks for posting your information about the new clear product, there are certainly times when a good Hacker-craft gloss coat is needed, I somehow cannot imagine one of the mahogany Chris Craft, or Hacker-Craft launches with a satin finish. Michael
  2. I agree that covering all that fine detail with deck was a shame. so a more open one is a great idea. Michael
  3. Danny the picture of the full model sitting on the workbench was a bit of a surprise, for some reason I had not equated the scale of your model with its actual size. Your photographs and the level of detail in many of the small items led me to thinking this was a much larger model. Then with the last pictures of the head timbers, I realized just how small and fiddly these parts are. Hats off to you sir for some very fine modelwork. Oh and congratulations on the completion of the move. Michael
  4. Guns are not my thing, but that musket is an exquisite piece of modelmaking! michael
  5. Great to see the plating done Nenad, now you can get back to the topsides. Michael
  6. beautifully precise workmanship Ed it is a joy to follow your progress. Michael
  7. Omega very neat. your dental mirror reminded me of a neat way we used to look into Architectural models. We made some small periscopes, they are easy to make with a bit of tube you just need a couple of small mirrors set at 45 degrees. try it, I think you will be both pleased and surprised. Michael
  8. Hi Mick, somehow I missed your build, very fine work and great job so far on the rigging. Michael
  9. Excellent work and explanations Bob. One thing that I am curious about is the use of the two sets of blocks for the Gaff up-haul, was it because the weight was to much for just a triple block? Michael
  10. Bob that is a neat way to sort out the rigging I will have to remember that one. Michael
  11. Steve I am curious about how the line stays taught on the drum, is it purely the pull of the sail? Michael
  12. Omega I still am having a hard time getting my head around how small this model is, I think I would have been tempted to build the whole thing out of Styrene given the tiny sections. You are doing an incredible job Michael
  13. Pete this is a wonderful model and I am also looking forward to your 1:1. It will be a great build as well I am sure. Michael
  14. Antony the section looks like it is nearly finished. The film you mentioned for the copper plates how does is follow all the surface modulations or is it some sort of spray? Michael
  15. Omega thanks, I am really pleased with the colour of the deck. David, Now I understand thanks. Michael
  16. David a lift gate, can you elaborate? Nils, thanks but I needed to rework the handle to accommodate the bowsprit. Today I oiled the deck and fitted the main bowsprit hardware. Then reworked the handle. Next I will add some guides for the hull to find the keel track. then give it a coat of paint Michael
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