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  1. Trussben
    Aha!! Very nicely executed there Rusty, exactly how I envisioned them. Damn that looks good. Cant wait to try that out on the Echo. ben
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    Great looking Vic Kevin. Happy you have been reunited with your daughter, I have the same sort of issue and hope what happened to you is in my future as well. Look forward to seeing more progress. Ben
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    Really looking forward to seeing you put some flesh on those bones. Ben
  4. Trussben
    Wow, she looks really impressive with the full rig, hmmmmm Might add 6 months to the build though. ben
  5. Trussben
    As has been said, thanks so much Ed for your FULL repost of the Niaad. Can't wait to purchase Vol2. Ben
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    Hi Rusty, everything looks great but maybe you could have modified the planking below the gunports so there wasn't that little strip beneath them, using the tabbed approach. That's what I intend to do on the Echo. Keep the updates coming buddy. Ben
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    Hi Rusty, Nice to know you are getting at least sometime in the workshop, I just finished painting the Confed cannons last night! 20 coats and I'm finally happy with them. I'm going to try blacking the Echo cannons but really want to think about the best product to use, sooooo many conflicting points of view on MSW to consider. Hope to see some updates on the Bomb soon. Ben
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    Hmmmmm, don't think I will add any comment. Ben
  9. Trussben
    Looks awesome Augie, your getting close to the end now! Ben
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    Thanks Rusty and Greg, I shall start drawing down some bamboo tonight and see what I can come up with. I'm not sure what finish I am going to use yet, was considering getting some sanding sealer and trying that out instead of my usual Minwax WOP, any specific brand that you guys would recommend and have had good results with? ben
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    Hey Tom, that's funny about using an old door and sawhorses! That's exactly what I'm using to build my Echo!! Can't go wrong with it! Ben
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    Very nice work Sjors!!! You have crossed half way to the darkside, you are now officially a kit basher. Congrats and one day I expect to see you cutting futtocks and making chocked joints. Ben
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    Question - I have got some bamboo to put through my Byrnes drawplate, what size hole should I draw down to and what is the corresponding drill size? Ben
  14. Trussben
    Did I see on somebody else's log that you used to live in Dayton mark?? Ben
  15. Trussben
    Good idea to scratch a new transom Sjors, I'm sure you will be happier with it. Sorry that Andy has caused you additional housework and Chores, such is life! Ben
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    Paint job looks good Larry. Ben
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    Yeh, that sounds about right! The model shop at Dayton mall is about the same, a big selection of plastic models but about 1/2 dozen wooden ones which never seem to change. We should ask around MSW and see if there are any more people around that we maybe able to start our own little club??? I know there is a club in Columbus but I dont want to travel that far. Ben Pm me if you wish to discuss.
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    Thanks for all the nice comments guys - I really appreciate the motivation it gives to carry on with the Frame 1 pair. ben
  19. Trussben
    Got to agree - GARY Larson was a genius! Far side is still the best cartoons I think, I have a few of the books and they ALWAYS make me laugh. ben edited by trussben so as not to look quite so stupid!!
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    Mark - I have to agree and say you are proberbly my fave moderator. If a log runs to a different tune than its owner wants, the owner can ask others to calm down on the posts. My logs seem to be somewhere in the middle? Sorry Augie for butting in, looking forward to more pics of the rigging. Ben
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    Just came across your log Randy, some excellent work and a fine looking model. I also live around Cincinnati, near Lebanon, and wondered if you knew if there was a modeling club nearby? All I have seen is the RC clubs. Ben
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    Wow mobbsie, Your making fast progress there! How many hours did it take to complete one side! Looks very good buddy. Ben
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    Good tips, I'll remember them when I get to that point. Ben
  24. Trussben
    Jim - thanks for the tips on those pesky chocks, I think I have a method worked out now. Tom - look forward to when you start, make sure to start a build log. Well I have managed to spend a couple more hours, weather was soooo bad yesterday I had to stay in the workshop. Framing square was made out of some 3/16 ply that I had, added 2 more supports for strength and stability. Dead flat and dead flat 1 are completed and i'm pretty satisfied for my first ever frames, now onto frame 1 fore and aft of which has a shift - gonna be interesting. ben
  25. Trussben
    Looking good mark, damn fiddly things. Ben

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