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Very nice Robbyn - that is a quantum leap over the first time around. I'll bet you're glad you decided to re-do them now. -
Richard, I have to agree with everything Floyd has said about starting a build log. If you want to see how it's helped me, check out the re-build of the stern of my Victory - all done with the assistance and support of members of this forum. That gave me the confidence to try more "new" things, the latest being the scratch building of the first of the ship's boats. (Link in my signature block). So, don't be concerned that your work isn't "good enough" to post - think only of how much better you will become with the support and encouragement of your friends here at MSW. Okay, getting off the soap box now.
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Spring might be just around the corner in Melbourne Brian, but I was looking at snow from my back patio yesterday! It's definitely still mid-winter here! Lovely work, by the way Paul - just stunning with the detail.
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Very nice Sjors.
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Ingenious Daniel, as we've come to expect from you! Must say though, I'm glad it wasn't Kevin's wabbits responsible for that first mess!!!
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Coppering looks great Patrick - well done!
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Nice work on the anchors Augie - love the little details on this build.
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Congratulations Antony! Of course, this will now become just the first buy in your "collection" of Jim Byrnes machines!!!
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Looks like you've got it cracked Aldo - well done!
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That really is a great improvement Robbyn - well done! The Morope looks very nice, as does your serving. You can be well pleased with that.
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Nice work on the painting John, and glad to hear you found your stars.
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Welcome home Robbyn! Hope you enjoyed your break by the lake, even if you did have to follow it up with house repairs/rennos. There is an attachment for the Dremel that replaces the collets with a micro-chuck that should solve the problem. Alternatively, you can buy drill bits that have a thicker shaft to mount in your existing collets.
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Looks idyllic Sherry. I just showed the Admiral your scenic photo and she wants to know if you'd like some house guests!
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Nice work Aldo. Good to see an update from you. Looks like you've put a lot of work into getting this "right" - although that is always a relative term! So when does sawdust start to make an appearance?
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Thanks Aldo - nice to hear from you again my friend. I hope your are managing to get some time in the shipyard these days. That work thing is totally over-rated!
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Hearty congratulations on your promotion Commodore Augie! For your special reward, you get to sit at the Commodore's table with Sjors. Yep, just the two of you..........
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Nice work Patrick, and great to read your "observations". I particularly liked: 6. Doing this tedious and repetitive task is a good time for reflection...usually along the lines of "What the hell was I thinking!"
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The peanuts are agreed - Deck looks great John. Re your stars, if they are missing from the kit, why not contact Model Expo and ask for some replacements?
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Hi Mobbsie, Looks great mate! I'm also of the "you're the Captain" school, though advice regarding input from the admiral is wise! I also agree that this is an opportunity for you to differentiate your model from others, in much the same way as you have done with the cannons. Just don't forget the rope mate!!! :P ;)
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Thanks Kevin and John. John: I will be making more, just haven't yet decided on how many I will do. They will be made in a similar fashioni, although there are some other techniques I want to try in the process.
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Rudder looks great Kevin. Your hard work pays off again.
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Thanks David, Augie (again) and Bob. Augie: Not a chance in hell my friend!!!! I wouldn't want to deprive those good folks of the pleasures involved. Bob: Thanks for the compliment, and standby for further rigging. Don't expect too many progress shots though - it's one of those things that doesn't seem to change much at the time, and then suddenly it's done. I'll try to keep enough pics coming to keep you know who off my back!
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Fast work there Mick. The deck looks good with the beeswax finish. Your little boat also looks great - just remember that the Macro lens is not always our friend!!!
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Thanks again Augie, Sjors, Mick, Mark and Andy. Andy: Still considering the answer to that question. I COULD do five more: 32' Barge, 28' Pinnace, 18' Cutter, and two 26' Sea Cutters. Not sure yet whether I will do them all, but will probably do at least the Pinnace. I have another technique I want to try, so will experiment with that in a little while - after I get some more rigging done! At least now I have some general techniques under my belt, so the others SHOULD come together a little more quickly (famous last words )
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Hi Mick, Deck looks good. As to your question, my only advice would be to avoid a finish that looks too shiny. With your deck planks, you might want to consider staggering the plank endings a bit more. This "shift of the butts" is usually 3 or 4 planks (ie 3 or 4 planks between plank ends ("butts") falling on the same beam, while yours appear to be at every other plank. I know you said this deck won't be seen much, so maybe something to consider for the upper decks. And half your luck - being able to spend 8 hrs/day in the shipyard!
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