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    Nice workshop. David B
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    It seems to me that you are addicted to Her reshuffle David Bottob
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    There is a Harbor Freight in the Chicago area. I have gone on many times. Their prices are indeed good. But to me they are the Walmart of hardware. Great deals on many items. But on their tools both hand and power do not buy sight unseen. I got a good look at one of the bench drill presses because it was cheap. The item was made on the cheap. For extra $40 I could get a good one at Menards. David B
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    Ouch! David B
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    Nils, how do you keep track of everything without going gaga? Nice work. David B
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    This is what is called artistic liscense. The final decision is yours. David B
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    You have more patience than I amigo. I would have pulled what little hair I have left out. Now all you and the Admiral need is a nice bottle of wine and some soft music to ease your nerves. Hopefully he did okay. David B
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    Your use of the woods different shades are fantastic. David B
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    I have usually gone 3 deadeyes for the length. David B
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    Poplar is a good replacement for basswood. After drying it works great. It is alittle harder than basswood and hold and edge. David B
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    Nice planking so far. David B
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    What are your final colors going to be? David B
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    I have used acitate many times. There is also a solution out I forget the name that can make a glass like surface when it dries. David B
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    Have no fear and charge onward. You will suceed. David B
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    Another thing you can do is make a base from a polished mirror. I have seen this done many times in the past. David B
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    Any photos? Inquiring minds want to know. David B
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    Gorgeous. She is a real beauty. To my eyes she is perfect. David B
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    I then proceeded to finish the turret. I cut out the parts for the pilot house and assembled them first. Then I cut out the pieces fo the armor plate and after they were glued together shaped and put to the side.. The awning supports were a real pain to work with. If I had the right materials I would have remade them in brass. They were then glued to the armor after touching them up with a marker they will do. If I could have figured out how to make them without photo etch I would have. But my workshop is in Chitown and my sister would not be happy with me making a mess. The pilot house was glued on next then the periscope. David B
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    After putting on the turret I cut out and formed the funnel. One of the tnigs I did was to cut out a piece of scrap and glued it to the bottom of the funnel. This made for more gluing surface. David B
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    Superb. David B
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    You really came all the way. It looks great David B
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    That is a nice fixture you made Nils. How did you think of it? David B
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    I have to agree your model is proressing well. David B
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    It is an intriguing method that I have never seen before. David B
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    To me adding trunnels is a personal choice. Ona real vessel they are easy to miss. On a model if not donw prooperly they detract fom the model. Many modlers put them in and they ad a maritime measels effect. They are either to big or n ot in contrast with the deck. David B

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