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Very nicely done on the wheel Bob, Drilling through .246 of brass with a .021 drill is a lot of work.!! Michael -
SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
michael mott replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Good to see you back at the workbench Tom, I agree with Druxey, you know it is furnished, now if you had the door open you could have the captain with his hand on the door, either stepping out or stepping in. Michael- 326 replies
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Just catching up Jack, you are doing a beautiful job on her. I look forward to seeing the masts and rigging. Michael
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Bob this is why the model airplane guys have stand off scale. Michael
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B.E. well that does look very sharp displayed that way. It will continue to look great under cover like that. nice work on the water as well. Michael
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very nice work on the ship and the rigging Greg, I like the fine work on the bowsprit. Michael
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I am really enjoying this build Dan and also how you are solving the fabrication challenges of some of the parts. The interesting thing about using tube is that is heats up more quickly than the solid rod. Michael
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Nice work on the hatch and the sawn planks, I am looking forward to seeing the deck go down. Michael
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Sherry the model is looking great I like the way the lighting is working. enjoy your break. Michael
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Thanks Bob, Popeye I want these ropes to be soft so no I will not be coating them with any glue, or they will not run through a block. Michael
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Excellent work on the rigging. Michael
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Jmaitri, thanks for your kind remark. late last night I set up the rope walk and had a go with the Hemp. 3 strands of 6lb made some rope that is .071 inch diameter 3 strands of 48lb made some rope that is .132 inches in diameter That's all for now, off to help my friend again today. Michael
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Thanks for the commendation on the hemp Popeye, it will be interesting to see how the fine stuff lays up in the rope machine. Michael
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Greg thanks for stopping by and your kind words. Today while out picking up some lumber for the other model I also stopped in a Michaels Store and purchased some Hemp beading cord. I am going to try the fine weight in the rope machine to see what sort of rope it makes. This heavier stuff might work for making some rope fenders. Michael
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Gary I can only echo what others have already said. It is interesting how precise yet organic your work appears almost as if it had grown all of its own accord. Michael
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Nice touch Bob, I see that you are consistent with the clan fabric. Slocum would be happy. Michael
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Wonderful Sir!! Michael
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Popeye, look on the bright side side it could have been $800 dollars worth of repairs! there don't you feel better now The rigging is coming along nicely. Michael
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Clare the model is looking really fine. Such graceful lines. Michael
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very nice work Tom, your care with the planking certainly shows. Michael
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michael mott replied to Tigerdvr's topic in Wood ship model kits
Glad your minor lapse of attention did not result in more surgery! Yes we all have these moments knocked the gaff onto the floor today, fortunately it landed on the unfinished leather glove. Michael -
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Well Randy I am one of those three or four people. The ship looks fine and your rework of the rigging looks like a great improvement. I am wondering why a company like AL does not get the message and supply better rope or at least supply no rope and let the builder supply their own, they would either have a better reputation for their kits and they could also be less expensive. plus the rope would not have to be thrown away. Michael
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clever trick with the photograph Mark. it makes sense to do that. When working on a painting I was told to turn it upside down and then you can spot minor errors. I bet you are looking forward to the day that you can cut it loose. If I were working with this method I would trim the builing sheet as soon as possible to get rid of the large flat plane . that would give me the best of both worlds. I could sit it upside down or right side up and also be able to visualize the ship more easily. But that is just me. The first plank looks good only x number to go Michael
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