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Ronald, You may get more answers if you post your question in a general discussion area rather than in someone's build log. I would suggest posting it here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/forum/18-modeling-tools-and-workshop-equipment/ You are likely to get a wide range of answers though, as what you are asking is a bit like asking "how long is a piece of string?" The answers could range from, you don't actually need any power tools at all, to as many as your budget will allow. Some folks do some marvellous work with almost exclusively hand tools, except for maybe a Dremel type drill. Others, like me, are power tool junkies - I've never met a power tool I didn't like! If you dig around a bit in the link above, you may find some more answers to your question. You might also want to have a look through some of the scratch build logs to see what tools these modellers are using. Have a look at Victory by EdT; Naiad by EdT; Vulture by Dan Vad, Kingfisher by Remco, and Atlanta by tlevine, to name just a few exceptional scratch builds. There are many, many more. I hope this helps. -
Nice addition Timmo and very well executed.
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I don't have a copy of the cartoon, but you Farside aficionados will no doubt remember my all time favourite: the "Midvale School for the Gifted".
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ancre LE BONHOMME RICHARD by Jeronimo - FINISHED
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Congratulations Janet, you will love these machines - they are a joy to use. They are expensive here in Australia too, but worth every cent/penny in my opinion. Take some time to "play" with them as you get to know them.
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Hi Gaetan, I've just caught up with your re-posted log. I had been following this wonderful build on MSW 1, and am so glad you re-posted so many of your pictures. Your work is absolutely first class and an inspiration and example to us all.
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Good decision to scratch a new transom Sjors. You've made a good start and I'm sure you'll be very happy with the end result.
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The deck looks great Toni.
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My sincere condolences Suzanne, to you and your family in this difficult time. Your father was a much liked and highly respected member of the MSW community.
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Don't be so hard on yourself Robbyn, it looks great from here.
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I think you might be having us on there Robbyn. I suspect that young Craig is just dotty about you, so there would be no "make" when it comes to the chores. I submit exhibit A (huge sparkly shiny thing) in evidence!
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Oh yeah, I forgot, this isn't the Wardroom!
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Daniel, The way you add figures to your model brings so much life to it. Amazing and superb work. As Popeye said, the combination of your imagination and your talent is something quite special. But please Sir, may we have a little food on our plates!
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Fantastic work Mobbise - just as we all expected of you!
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Just for the heck of it, I'll throw in my AUD 0.02! I too really enjoy the banter and friendly leg pulling that goes on within these logs. Real friendships seem to develop in this way, even with those we've never met or even spoken too. To share a sense of humour as well as a common interest, and a genuine care for our fellow modellers, is what makes this forum quite special. Let's not lose that.
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Nice looking frames Ben - a great start.
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Wow! That's all - just WOW!
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Thanks Mick, Ben and Keith for looking in and your kind comments. Keith - the Holly is excellent to work with. It is very pliable - a light soak in tepid water and you can make pretzels from it. That was one of the main reasons for using it. I could have used box, but the stock I had was slightly wider and the Holly seemed just right for the purpose. I used box for the frames and it also was very good to work with. I get all my timber from Jeff Hayes at Hobby Mill - it's worth the extra cost of postage to have such wonderful material to work with. And don't worry, even with painting, it still looks pretty good (to me anyway!).
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I've been thinking the same as others above - add some wood to the bottom of the arches to raise the whole transom piece up to cover the cabins.
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Wow Aldo, You've really been bitten bad haven't you? I'm sure your attention to detail here will pay off in the long run. Looking forward to seeing more updates - with sawdust!
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Just lovely John. Enjoy your holiday to God's own country!
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Hi Robbyn, Glad to hear that the alcohol worked. Presumably you remembered to apply some to the parts as well as to yourself :P Although, reading what you said about ratlines, we could all be forgiven for thinking otherwise.............. Anyway, good on you for taking this bold step - I'm sure you will be well satisfied once the re-do is complete.
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Thank you everyone for all of your very kind comments - I really do appreciate them and they inspire me to try even harder. Much as it pained me to cover up that lovely Holly, I put the first coat of paint on her tonight and am pleased to say that I don't think it detracts from the looks. Of course, this is only the first step - the exterior planking. There is still a lot of work to do before she is finished. I'll post further updates when there is something new to see.
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