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Bill,

I remember your log from MSW 1 and was inspired at the time to buy your e-book. A great reference, though I've not yet had the opportunity to try out some of your teachings. I'm so glad you have re-posted as much as you have of the original log. A true delight to read and an excellent tutorial in itself. Thank you!

That's a big improvement Robbyn - well done.

More fabulous work Gil. I love reading your updates - they keep me on my toes about what's coming up next for me.

Thanks Ben and John for the kind wishes. Listening to the Doctor and the Admiral gets harder as the recovery continues! But I know that I still need to anyway.....

That's a nice touch Sherry - love that little guy!

Sjors,

Are you talking about separating two parts of the mast, or removing it from the ship? If the former, then wood glue (PVA) can be de-bonded with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). If you used CA glue, then Acetone (nail polish remover) is what you will need to de-bond. If the mast is glued into the ship, then that's a whole other problem..... I don't glue my masts in place; they are held in place by the rigging.

Hope this helps.

Now hurry away and get Anja's dinner - she's got important Moderator stuff to do!

Sjors,

And you thought that sleeping with a Moderator would get you extra privileges!!!!!!!!!!

Best you get back in the kitchen then...........

Looking very nice Toni. Neat job on the metal work.

Very nicely done!

Thanks Jerry,

I'll check out Amazon various.

Thanks Robert, Andy and Bob for your kind wishes. They are much appreciated.

I am using the Ancre plans, which I should add that if anyone in the US is interested in this build now is a pretty good time to purchase the plans - 128 Euros - about $168. I know I paid well over $250 for the monograph two years ago.

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Jerry,

 

Did you order from the Ancre website? I've tried to contact them before through the email address listed, but each time I get a bounce back on the email as undeliverable.

Sweet Kevin - those head timbers came out really well.

That's a nice start to an interesting project Jerry. Think I'll pull up a chair in the front row and follow this one along.

Thanks B.E. for dropping by and your kind comments.

Not much happening in the shipyard this week. The post-op recovery has been up and down, and I've just had to extend my sick leave for another week. No actual modelling during this time, but to save my sanity I have been dabbling with learning CAD, contributing to the Modelling Plans project over at MSB. It's been fun, but I still get tired very quickly, so can't do it for too long (or the Admiral comes to chase me away from the computer!)

Have spent a lot of time just reading MSW on the iPad, and catching up with a few quite outstanding logs I'd not seen before. Great fun, but just makes me yearn all the more to get back to my own build. Maybe next weekend .................

What a breathtakingly beautiful model Karl. This is absolutely outstanding work. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing craftsmanship and gorgeous details with the rest of us. A true privilege to see your work.

That's an interesting change of direction Sarah - I'll be interested to see how this one comes together.

Congratulations Jeff on your appointment as Moderator. I know you'll do an outstanding job in this role.

Gosh this is a nice build Nico. I'm with John - can't wait to see her on the water!

Congratulations Madame Moderator,

I'm sure you will now be able to make an even greater contribution to this wonderful site than you have already. But I agree with the others - better start at home and whip that Sjors into shape first!

Nice to revisit some of those pictures Jim. I really enjoyed watching this through before - hopefully not too much longer before you can resume.

Hi Sjors,

I know there are many options for sequence of rigging, but having just completed ratlines, I would recommend doing them once the mast and shrouds are in place. If you leave them any longer, such as after the remainder of the Standing Rigging (or later), you will find that other bits will get in the way. Just my 2 cents worth.

Hi Sherry,

Just caught up with your build log - fabulous stuff! Looks like you've made a fairly impressive start to your new "dark side" career! I hope your brother and daughter and both recovering well, and I look forward to following along the rest of the journey with you.

Another masterpiece Rusty. I always enjoy reading through your logs. Thanks for re-posting this one.

Hi Robert,

I missed out on your build on MSW 1.0, but very glad I've just stumbled across it here. Have just spent the last hour or so reading through from start to finish. I must say, what a magnificent job you are doing with this model. I just loved what you did with your scratch capstan and the inlay work, all your hook scarph joints, and the catheads. Your explanation of techniques used is invaluable too. Thank you so much for taking so much effort over your postings. I look forward to following along from here on.