dgbot

Great work your Bluenose is a success.  Nicely done.

David B

Magnificent piece of artillery.  Go ans kick some ***,

David B

Mind of I take a seat as well. This looks like it could prove a learning experience.

David B

I echo all the comments congratulations.

Members choice is similar to modelers choice here. I think you would have taken along with best of show. Congratulates on a job well done.

David B

To all who are still thinking I have always had a lot of fun when I went meeting and connecting with fellow modelers.  My Dr. said no when I asked for permission so I am just wishing that everyone has a good time and learn new things  maybe next year.

David B

I think it is time to call for a padded wagon and a nice quiet room.  Fantastic work Patrick keep it up.

David B

Looking good mate.

David B

You are doing a bang up job.  Keep up the great work.

David B

Your stove is incredible.

David B

Augie even though I have a heavy hand I am a paint the model kind of guy and you are converting me to leave it natural well done.

David B

Wes, I think doing cant frames is a magical process and I am glad for your log.  Keep up the fantastic work.

David B

Using good quality rope and blocks makes a huge difference in the over-all look I think.  

How true.  Years ago I went to a show and a model of an East Merchantman that someone had worked on.  The craftsmanship was very nice but it was marred by line the modeler used.  Out of scale and very sloppy applied.  Keep up the great work.

David B

I inherited a partial kit my sister found at a flea market.  I will be following this build carefully when I get around to it.  First comes the other model on hold.  I am learning allot and am humbled by your work keep it up.  The perpetual student.

David B

I cannot wait to see to done Danny, WOW!

David B

I have to agree with Capt. Bob. Beautiful.

David B

I agree with the above comments kudos on a job well done.

David B

I look forward to seeing it the Niagara is a reel beauty,

David B

Kurt wish I could be there to see it built up close.

David B

Fantastic job Scott.  Your Rattlesnake is awesome I like the colors as well as the lines.

David B

Lower hull planking progresses. Chuck says that Cheerful can be planked without spiling by edge bending the planks (and has proved it beautifully on his own model). Well, so far, so good. I have now done the upper belt of the port side lower planking. While it doesn't look anywhere as good as Chuck's, I'm reasonably satisfied. 

 

Each plank was first tapered, then bent, then edge beveled where necessary for a tight fit. I followed the butt pattern shown in the plans.I must admit that it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks, and I went back to my old methods of plank bending, using water and heat, rather than the method used and shown by Chuck. In any event, it's now on to the same work on the starboard side.

 

Bob 

Whatever method is comfortable for you and easier is the way to go as long as the end result comes out nice.  Your planking looks great.

David B

To bad I will miss seeing it Fantastic iron wirk.

David B

On the card models I have done I try to use a darker than the rest. Not easy doing it thiugh.

David B

I am waiting to see the final project and like reading about your progress, Nice Work.

David B

I just went through your log Erik. You are doing a great job on a difficult orohect,. Leaving the hull natural is showing off your skills niceky.

David B