gjdale
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Great pictures Augie. They really show off what a fine job you are making of this build. Enjoy the fishing after the chores, and watch out for moose!- 2,191 replies
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Hey Nick, I've just noticed your location - you could just pop across the road and check out the positioning and quantities for real!!!
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Hi Nick, You'll find a bit of a discussion about shroud cleats around pg 45 of my build log. Blue Ensign posted a few photos from the actual ship at post #674 on that page. Here is a link to the relevant page http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/163-hms-victory-by-grant-dale-mamoli-scale-190/page-45 Hope this helps.
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<running feet sounds> <door slams> <gasping for air> Hey! Did someone see Sjors come in here with popcorn? Oh, hi Frank. I was following Sjors out of idle curiosity, just to see what he'd do next, and thought I saw him head in here. Looks like an interesting build you've got going here. Think I might stay and watch if you don't mind. Mark - pass me a cold beer would you?
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Yep, can't go past Jeff at Hobbymill. Even with exorbitant postal rates (not his fault), it's still great value. Quality and service are second to none!
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Very nice Rusty. It's such a shame that you're not having any fun at all!
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Just been catching up on your build Michael as I hadn't checked in for a while. What a truly outstanding build you have here. I just love those scale hinges!
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Great to see all that sawdust Mark - a sign of real progress! You did measure twice, right?..................
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Very nicely done Augie - as Bob said, it really adds to the overall appearance of the stern. Can I borrow your photographer? - he seems to do a far better job than mine.
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Congratulations on finishing the ratlines Sjors - a significant milestone indeed.
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Outstanding Mark, and a joy to watch!
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Once again a neat blend of craftsmanship and ingenuity Danny. She continues to look better every day.
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Thank you all for the kind words and encouraging comments. John (Neptune) - welcome back mate. I think you just need to grab the bull by the horns and leap in. Perhaps re-starting a build log here will give you the impetus needed to get cracking. Ben - I know exactly what the next project will be, but you'll just have to wait and see...........
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Lovely Sherry, just lovely!
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ancre LE BONHOMME RICHARD by Jeronimo - FINISHED
gjdale replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Yep, wot she said! Fantastic work Karl, and a great tutorial as well.- 662 replies
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A beautiful piece of joinery Remco. You make it look so easy - the sign of a true master!
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Hi all, Another trip to Sydney this weekend meant not much time in the shipyard, but on the plus side, I was allowed to go back to my favourite toy store (Carbatec) and buy the 10" bandsaw I'd been eyeing off! We came home on Saturday night, so I did get to turn to in the shipyard for a while today. Managed to finish off and install the Driver Boom and Gaff. No particular difficulties here. The kit plans were close again, and only needed a little modification with the assistance of Longridge. Here are some overall shots of the day's work: It's on to Bow lines next, then Sheets, Tacks and Braces. I'm taking a few days off work from Easter through to Anzac Day, so will end up with a 10 day break. Hopefully, this will give me the time I need to finish off the running rigging. Then it will be Boats, Anchors and housekeeping only left to go. Did I say "only"???????
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Ooooooohhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! Toys!!!!!!! Who's a lucky boy then?!!! I smell a scratch build coming on.............. oh, and Sjors...... 1=Anja, 2= Chisels.
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A very small drop of water will help the glue flow without significantly changing it's properties. Experiment a little and you will see what I mean. More diluted forms (eg 50/50 glue/water) is useful when working with rigging components, stiffening lines etc.
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As Brian says, thinning with some water will help with spreading it. I generally put a small amount of PVA into an old egg cup and then add any water I need to thin it to the right consistency for the job at hand. I use a toothpick for applying small amounts, and a paint brush for larger areas. Just be sure to wash the paint brush before the glue dries in it.
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It's also the order in which they go over the masthead Sjors, with the forward ones being the lowest (having gone on first). We'd probably let you get away with it, but I'm sure Mobbsie will invite himself over and rip them off if you don't do it right!
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