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I was aware of Mr Berti's passing before placing my order. I believe the business is being run by his son, but in any case the response to an initial email query was very prompt and the attendance to my subsequent order was likewise handled promptly, efficiently, and courteously. I would have no concerns in placing further orders with Ancre. If you have any doubts, I suggest sending them an email first - and if like me, you don't speak French, they will correspond in English.- 48 replies
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Thanks Sjors, Kevin, Augie, John and Sherry. Augie - in general I'm trying to follow the colour scheme of the actual boats, for which I am most grateful for the pictures taken by Sjors and Anja recently. I will be adding one or two touches of "Captain's Choice" though.
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That was a mammoth effort to re-post all of that Ed. Thank you so much for doing so, it has been a real treat to re-read. Looking forward to the new stuff!
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Hi all, Not much to report in terms of progress as there has been a lot of waiting for paint to dry recently. I've attached a couple of progress pics to keep you know who happy though. After painting the exterior of the hull white, I removed it from the building board and attached the gunwale plank inboard before masking up and painting the interior yellow ochre. The yellow extends also to a band along the gunwale on the exterior. I was surprised at just how light the boat was when I removed it from the building board - it was like handling a piece of paper! In between coats of paint I marked out the pattern for the cap rail and cut this from a sheet of boxwood. I've also begun preparing the thwarts. Here are a few pics as she stands at the moment. There was a tiny bit of bleed under the masking tape that still needs to be touched up, and then a coat of clear matte finish to take the gloss off of the yellow ochre.
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Very nice, as always, Daniel
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I just received my copy of this book today - about a week after ordering it (that's quick for international orders to Downunda). The book arrived in perfect condition and I am delighted with it. It is a beautiful book in its own right, even just as a coffee table book, but I can see that it will also be a terrific resource over the years. If you don't own it already, and can spare the readies, then do yourself a favour. My name is Grant, and I am a ship modelling book-aholic.
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Happy Birthday Gary! Been a while since we've seen an update on your beautiful Alfred, how 'bout a progress report (with pics)?!!!!
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More amazing work Daniel - well done!
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There you go complaining about the weather again. Today was the winter solstice down here, so the summer solstice for you upside down people. That means that from here on, your days are getting shorter and winter is approaching. Aren't you glad you enjoyed the summer so much?
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Love the additions there Sherry, and what a neat idea for the rugs! Of course the one in Augie's house he's had from new! :P
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Congratulations Mobbsie on reaching such a major milestone - well played, Sir. That coppering looks as flash as a rat with a gold tooth!
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Thanks for dropping by again Aldo. Always a pleasure to see you here my friend, and thanks for the kind words. I see the "dark side" has a firm hold on you now.
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Sjors, I asked about the glue as you seemed to be having trouble getting it to adhere. I was going to suggest using a two-part epoxy for these metal parts, but from the sound of it you figured that out already. I'll leave you to go back to playing with your balls now.
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Great work David, looking very sharp!
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Thanks for sharing those photos of your holiday Joachim. Looks like you had a great time and the kids seem to be enjoying themselves too!
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Congratulations Antony. Prepare to be delighted! You will be singing the praises of this machine long after you have forgotten the price. And of course, you'll be going back for more Jim Byrnes machines. His disc sander is also a joy to use. One thing that really struck me the first time I switched one of these machines on is just how quiet they are. May I be the first to wish you Happy Tool Day for when the saw arrives!
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Who's a lucky boy then? I'm sure you'll enjoy this build, and there's plenty of Caldercraft build logs here for reference and guidance. I look forward to seeing your build log started.
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Sjors, What sort of glue are you using for the metal parts?
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Your rigging is looking just superb Augie. That word "majestic" really does seem to sit well here.
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Fabulous Danny, though I would have expected a man of your skills to make some working hinges!
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Great work Rusty. Really like the "painting with wood" concept.
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ZyXuz, Definitely rig the futtock stave first. That will certainly help keep the shroud spacing at the top.
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Thanks for the link Ed
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Ed, Can you post the details please, of the silver solder paste you mentioned in the last post - the one that will blacken with LoS? Thanks,
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