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    Bravo, now for the case to protect it. David B
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    Break out the champagne your Conny looks great. David B
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    I have the Preac and the Byrne's. And I treat them both with a great deal of respect. The Preac is by my table for many of the small cuts that need a razor saw and the Byrne's is by itself waiting for when I have to break down some larger piece of material. I do not like changing blades and this is the best way to do things. I treat both with respect. One can give a nasty cut and the other can take your finger off. I have cut through 1/2 5 ply maple used for slide rule dies with it. And this stuff can bog down a band saw plus you will need a new blade when you are done. My golden rule and one sing loudly at work is to have respect for your power tools and a little bit of fear will help you to keep your fingers. A bit of common sense safety rules help out as well. David B
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    Nicely done Rich. A silk purse out of a pig's ear. David B
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    I came upon your log a little fantastic work and I agree with the others on your nice looking deck. I used paper once and did not like the clean up. So I ran some wood through a thickness sander and then painted one side a charcoal gray. When cut my planking the color on the edge became the caulking and when I finished scraping the deck the caulking was neat and crisp also subdued as well. Did you experiment with this method as well? David B
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    I did a solid hull one time and used drywall screws to old everything together. Once the glue dried I then removed them and hammered in some wooden dowels I am a firm believer in screwing lifts together forget nails use a screw then you can remove it when needed. David B
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    Patrick, they said I lost my mind when i took some parts to work. But you have me beat for losing it. I have made drums using a foredom and a small half file before. I cannot comprehend working on something that small without pulling out what hair I have left and still be sober. One drum one six pack would be the way I would have to do it. Well done. David B
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    I have to echo the others the WOW factor is there. Your patience and dedication paid off with a great looking model. If you brought it to the contest in Manitowoc I know it would take gold and best of choice. David B
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    That hull is very pleasing with nice lines. Well done. David B
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    My eyes my eyes how can you work on something that small.. David B
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    The parts have to be squeeky clean for the effect to work. Sometime during the etching process a layer of chemicals is left on the parts. Rinsing in white vinegar should clean off the residue. David B
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    I rarely see enough models like this should prove interesting and informative. David B
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    I am going through an envy phase fantastic work. The combination you have is stunning. David B
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    The problem with macros is you cannot hide the booboos. You are still doing a good job keep it up. David B
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    Your model has an aged look I like the way it turned out. David B
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    You are giving me an inferiority complex Danny Boy. Keep it up. David B
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    Shaping up nicely it will be an impressive sight when you finish it keep up the great work. David B
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    Simon your Bluenose is coming along great. Nice and neat and a symmetrical hull. When done properly the hull is a work of art which you have down pat. Now comes the deck furniture and the rest of the rigging that brings life to it. Keep up the good work. I am rooting for you. David B
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    Your model came out great good job. David B
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    Your sails look great at that sail not to bulky bravo. David B
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    I have to agree with the above statements FANTASTIC!!! David B
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    How about pinning the wheels to risers first then gluing risers in place. This will be the easier way of doing it. Drill a hole in the carriage where it will not be noticed. and then through the deck. as for the cannon a drop of epoxy on the trunnions shul do the trick. David B
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    Fantastic job Gary. I like the you finished the hull. Nice and neat. Your deck is crowded but orderly and everything has a place and is stowed properly. I have seen many F.A.s using a slightly yellow cast on the hull and see you went a different route. Once I got over the switch I like the look. Bravo on a job well done. A medal winner at the least. David B
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    Give me a licence and I would take that yacht out o Lake Michigan for a cruise. Beautiful. David B
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    What is the thickness of your final planking? And how are you going to paint the hull to show it off? David B

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