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    Thanks so much Bob and EJ for your comments, and to all those for the likes
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    Hello All, Thanks for visiting, for all the likes and the awesome comments. Well I have the stern area completely finished with the sail, all rigging and rope coils also did a little clean up. I will say that installing sails is lots of work, and there is only three of them, they are starting to grow on me. I would say, though, if you are thinking about sails to start with a fore and aft craft as the rigging is a lot less complex and it will give you a taste to whether or not you will enjoy installing sails. Enough with the oratory, here are some pictures of what's been going on: The end is getting closer, next up is the fore sail and finish off the bow area. The next couple of days will be spent on the Stefano and another project so I'll see you soon. Thanks Again
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    Mike: Thanks, yes they are a lot of work, however, I am starting to really enjoy the looks of them Michael: While watching your build of the Wasa this comes as quite a compliment. Thanks
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    For myself I would never use a water based varnish, it just does not have the warm and depth that solvent based finishes have. You might get a satisfactory look on a darker wood but with that beautiful boxwood you have used, in my opinion, a solvent based finish is the only way to go. As for painting over varnish it is best if you can avoid it, but if needed, a light sanding of the finished area is all that is required before painting.
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    Looks like it must have been hours of meticulous work but well worth it as it looks tremendous
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    Congratulations, she is a real beauty
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    Very nice planking, well done
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    Should be a sweet build to watch, I'm in
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    Hello Austristan, looks like this should be a nice project. That is quite normal for thicker panels, take your time and use a sharp blade.
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    Beautiful model Ken, Congratulations
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    All is looking good Mike
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    Thanks Bob, I'm planning on giving this ship more attention, so hopefully more updates will be coming soon
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    Congratulations, looks fantastic,
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    Have a good trip and take some pictures
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    Sorry about that I clicked the wrong button too soon. So this how the last posting goes: First picture is showing where to trim sail, second picture is showing the tape I used for the hems, third picture is showing after being trimmed and the forth is showing the wire that was inserted into the outside edges. Ok, now that I got my mind together: Sail hemmed with the iron on tape Marking holes to sew on bolt rope Kringles made from serving some wire then shaping on a dowel Completed sail, still needs the little ropes at the top ironed, what is the name for these ropes? And up next is to make a couple parrels Have a Good Day everyone and Thanks for all the likes and comments
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    Good Morning All, I was walking down the hall yesterday and seen this guy sitting there looking lonely so I thought it was time to bring him into the workshop and do a little work. So here is how he looked Then four hours later And here is a shot of the instruction booklet and part of the list to follow, the check marks are showing what is completed so far. Quite impressive considering this was started over a year ago. NOT!! Hopefully the pace will pick up now that my Trabakul is nearing completion. Have A Good One
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    I like that shade of blue, should look good. Might be the picture but it looks like something is happening with the bottom wale at the bow, in the first picture. Good work. Any thoughts of a stand made of lego for her?
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    Very nice case Robin, I'm interested to see how you are going to use that foil. P.S. - If you go to your nearest Canadian Tire store you will be able to find the "transparent soft rubber feet", they have several different sizes
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    I'll be looking forward to watching this build, I know you will do it justice.
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    Should be fun to watch this one
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    Great news Chuck, You dah Man!!
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    Robert again I must apologise for missing your post, I don't know what my problem is. Good news is that I have pulled it off it's resting place and I am just refreshing myself as to what steps are required to start again, Soon my friend soon
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    Robin: Thanks Robin. They really are great kits and offer a different variety from what others have. They are not easy kits to build and certainly do challenge your skills. I have built and building five of their kits now and each one has it's own level of expertise required, the quality and price make them an excellent buy. Mike: I like that comparison . So true Michael: Thanks, this is my first time with sails and I am defiantly learning lots. I am although a little worried about my Stefano build which has more than thirty sails, I'll wait and see what happens there.
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    Welcome, looking forward to seeing some of your builds

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