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    Looking very good Eric. Tom
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    Ben, Thank you for the information. I'm not doing any rigging presently, but I will try these techniques. Tom
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    Polyester lays up beautifully. However, several of the rigging techniques involve white glue (such as making fake splices and securing knots, seizings and strops). I also use white glue for getting the catenary droop in foot ropes and loose running rigging. Is there a way for me to get that with polyester line as white glue doesn't soak into it like cotton or cotton covered polyester? Tom
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    Is Gutermann E thread polyester or cotton?
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    Very precise and clean, as per usual. Great workmanship. Tom
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    Welcome Keith, MSW is a great place to start in our hobby where you will find tips and techniques, and a good deal of support. Great to have you here. Tom
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    Al, Excellent drawings as expected.
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    Well done Mike. Absolutely beautiful and cleanly done.
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    Great description of your detailing work. Very impressive.
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    Beautiful Ron! The sea looks like a photograph. Very realistic!
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    Amazing work Ron. The step-by-step process is very well described and photographed.
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    Exceptional! Beautifully done and a very good presentation. The figure is very lifelike. The weathering/distressing of the stove is excellent and not overdone. Just beautiful. Tom
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    The partially furled/brailed up main course will be a very good addition and will work wonderfully in your diorama.
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    You will enjoy just reading through these as many of the skills can be used on many different models. I have not built a Swan Class but I've referenced these books extensively. A great investment.
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    Doing any masking at all on this hull is quite a chore with the in and out plates plus the rivets. I know that you need to burnish the tape but getting it to come down on those rivits is a tough thing.
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    Well done, Kevin! Tom
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    Good deal Eric. Good to see that it works for you. Tom
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    Have you tried using mica. I don't know where you might get it but it does look very good. It flakes off the larger piece and can be cut with an exacto blade or scalpel. The openings look too large for Krystal Klear. Acetate would work as well. Tom
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    Your assumption is correct.
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    Well done! I've seen this model up close in person. Out standing.
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    Good looking Mike. How did you turn the spokes to get them all the same?
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    Masterful work and exceptionally clean.
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    I've seen the model up close, and it is outstanding! Great job Ken. Hope to see it again at Northeast Joint Clubs next month.
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    Well done Ken. The finish line is in sight and she looks beautiful.
  25. TomShipModel
    Congratulations Ryland! Well deserved! I have seen the model up close, in person. It is a beautiful presentation.

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