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    Fantastic work Hank. You are fortunate to have access to knowledgeable resources to hep you with your build. With so much information out there you would think Trumpeter would go to the trouble of making the kit more accurate instead of what they had at the time. Not everyone has access or the no how to find useful info. David B
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    I pray that you do not have any rambunctious cats or little ones under foot. David B
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    When I am scoring metal or working on a tough piece I will use an exacto blade but for fine cutting I use the scalpel blade. Both have a place depending on what you are doing. David B
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    Your eyes are sharp and your hands are steady. I would love to see that beauty up close. A fantastic piece of workmanship. David B
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    Magnificent. David B
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    I use a handle I found in a hobby shop years ago. It tightens from the back and is rubber with a hexagonal shape at the end so it does not roll around. As a result of being tightened in the back the blade is secure and will not loosen up. David B
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    A professional boat builder could not have done better. David B
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    Nice work. Hopefully you did not have any more problems. Your hand must have been sore when you were done. Being that steady with a live bit is not fun. David B
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    Daniel weathering her would take a long time and would have to be subtle. Hard use and neglect is hard to duplicate without going overboard. I think it would take about a year or two to do a proper job. I have always been a fan of it but lack the skills to do a good job without going overboard. David B
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    If you do not say anything I doubt anyone would notice. David B
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    I bought a pack of #11 scalpel blades from Amazon. The cost for a pack of 100 was not that much $10 and they are sharp right out of the box. But they are also more flexible and they will not take the beating an exacto will. but for my work they are perfect. After a few swipes on the cutting board a couple of strokes on a leather strop with compound they last for a long time. David B
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    For the shear pleasure of the build and the challenge. I like your style. David B
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    Not bad but you should put some black on them before you go much further. As they are they do not match the shrouds. Ratlines were heavily tarred so that they would not rot. David B
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    Don't we all have that problem? David B
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    Marvelous. David B
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    I have sharpened drill before and reground them at work. But I cannot see how you did it on those mini bits. Nice save. David B
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    Piet you have the patience of a saint. Most people would have just walked away. Good job on a reat piece. David B
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    You are moonlighting on the side David B
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    I have found that when I am not pleaded with an item and continue with my build it always comes back to haunt me down the road. David B
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    Steve, are you an artist or a designer. That will add character to the launch and give it life. David B
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    Your Rattlesnake is really showing why she is such a beauty and popular. David B
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    Danny you need to take a break and have a couple of carafes of fine brandy. If you do not your nerves are going to go wild. God job. David B
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    Dumbfounded, flabbergasted, in awe. beautiful work. David B
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    That might be true. But don't we all sacrifice much of our time for something we like? David B
  25. dgbot
    So Matt what are you going to fill them with. Rum, Brandy, or a good lager? David B

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