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    Nicely done. I have found those apple bows a pain to plank properly David B
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    Brings back memories. Years ago I built that model and had a ball. From painting to modifying the deck. As for the sails, they were well shaped and were given what I call a wash with a dirty paint solution from my brush cleaning bottle. I was in retail at the time and gave it to one of the salesman;s mother as a birthday gift. David B
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    Fantastic work on your winches Nils. i learned quite a bit from there construction. You could make a bet that they were functional. David B
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    Eye popping. Did you use gold leaf for the gilding or a paint? David B
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    Ed, you are following a great rule. KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID. As a result I am learning many things. Great workmanship. David B
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    For a useful saw I have always liked Zona Brand. Great for delicate work and easy to find. the #35-500 is the one I used to use all the time. David B
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    Lovely piece of work. David B
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    This should prove to be an interesting build. I have rarely seen bamboo used for model building. .David B
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    One thing you should remember is that many veneers have a grain direction and your xacto blade may run with them. I have used a coping saw many times with a fine TPI when cutting from veneer. Or a veneer saw and a straight edge. David B
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    Congrats on a vessel that is rarely seen or heard of. That model would bring many questions at the show in Manitowoc. Beautiful. David B
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    Fantastic work Patrick. I learned quite a bit from your build and enjoyed all of it. Someday I hope to be able to work at that scale. David B
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    Jessie are you set up for casting them in resin? This would be a better alternative than turning each one. David B
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    Fantastic work Toni, too bad I cannot see it up close. I think you did a wonderful job in getting everything rigged and placed properly I commend your patience. David B
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    Michael, your deck planking is exquisite. It really highlights your build. David B
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    Outstanding work. Your metal work and joinery are terrific. David B
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    Looking good Denis, Do not worry about it being perfect. You are building a working boat that would have seen very hard use and probably several repairs over her career. David B
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    You are doing fine job Elijah, keep doing what you have been doing and you will have a great looking hull. David B
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    Hopefully you will be better soon Nils. I have been keeping track of your build and have learned many things. My sympathies to your troubles. David B
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    I bought the kit years ago but decided the model was to big for me so I reduced the plans and scratched her using the book and Chapelle's Fishing Schooners which I consider the bible for this type of boat. And I found the transom a a nasty are to figure out. My problem is this kit is at a scale of 1/48 and I am building her at 1/96. Difficult to do but fun and challenging. Keep up the great work. David B
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    Nice photograph. Well done. David B
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    Well done. What kind of wood are you using and what kind of bit? David B
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    Elijah, just make a copy of my marker. It took me less than an hour to make with what I had at the moment. That way you can save a few dollars. I have faith in you to get the job done. First worry about your hull. You are doing a great job so far. David B
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    Instead of removing it. How about jut adding to the top since it is to be fiberglassed anyway. David B
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    Elijah, I got the veneer for next to nothing and the hull is painted so you cannot tell. When you are going for painting you do not need a fancy or expensive wood. I could have used some basswood planking I had but wanted something that was more durable and easier to paint. I was able to pull it out of the box to get a photo of it. Unfortunately a couple of years of neglect and then boxed means a lot of restoring it when I get to it. However here is a photo of what I am talking about, David B
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    It has an old worn and hard use look. Decrepit and ugly. I love it. kudos on a fantastic job of weathering. David B

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