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  1. gjdale
    Looks fantastic Danny - well done!
  2. gjdale
    Congratulations Bob - another fine model for the collection. I look forward to following your next project.
  3. gjdale
    I also have received nothing but excellent support from Alexey. Glad to see someone brought this post to his attention so that he was able to jump in straight away.
  4. gjdale
    Jim, I’ve had some issues with my 230V disc sander overheating. The motor will simply switch itself off when it gets too hot, Once it cools down again it can be re-started and appears to run fine. Only seems to happen if its been running for a long time, rather than in response to loading from the workpiece. Just thought I’d mention it in case it is a common problem with the 230V motors.
  5. gjdale
    Lovely to see you back again Sherry. That violin project sounds like a major undertaking - I’m sure your daughter will treasure it. Hope to see you back at the modelling bench again soon.
  6. gjdale
    Superb Bob, just superb! Sorry to hear you’ve been having some health issues - hope all is well, or on the mend now?
  7. gjdale
    Thanks for dropping by Aldo - so pleased to see you back on the forum. I just realised that its been 4 months since I updated this log! In case anyone was wondering, I haven’t abandoned this project - it's just been “on hold” while I’ve been attending to some 1:1 scale work building cabinets and storage in the garage workshop. Hope to get back to modelling again soon.
  8. gjdale
    Hey Aldo! So pleased to see you back my friend - its been way too long! As for your plans quandary, have you tried a print shop that deals with architects plans and large blueprints? They might have the capacity to scan your NMM plans to file for you. Looking forward to seeing the resumption of your build. My own modelling is “on hold” at the moment while I attend to some 1:1 scale stuff - building a bunch of cabinets and storage solutions for the garage workshop.
  9. gjdale
    I’m another who follows with interest, though don’t often comment, Kevin. Please keep up the great work as we are all enjoying watching your progress on this.
  10. gjdale
    Amazing!
  11. gjdale
    There appears to be only one solution Chuck - you must clone yourself and bring all three to market as soon as possible! The Pegasus cross-section is beautiful and a brilliant concept. Having already done a scratch built cross-section though, I likely woudn’t buy it myself (though I’d be sorely tempted). The Dutch Boeier is an unusual and interesting subject that I can see having a lot of appeal to those looking for something other than “3-masts and lots of guns”. I’d be tempted by this one if I could sneak it past the Admiral..... The Chebacco would likely have most appeal to the US market (which I guess is your largest market segment). Not sure if I’ve helped at all there, but guess on balance I’ll vote for the Dutch Boeier.
  12. gjdale
    Looking forward to following your progress with this one Ben.
  13. gjdale
    Great to see your build log started Sam. Will follow along with intertest.
  14. gjdale
    Well done! I particularly like the map on the base. And that’s an interesting tip about “nothing parallel to the edge on a diorama”.
  15. gjdale
    Very nicely done Bob - a tedious but rewarding job nevertheless.
  16. gjdale
    Great to see an update Mobbsie! Both the planking and the coppering look to be up to your usual first class standard.
  17. gjdale
    Oooh! Very, very nice Ben!
  18. gjdale
    WOW! ......... just, WOW!
  19. gjdale
    That’s what known as a “first world problem” Chuck.......
  20. gjdale
    Nice recovery Danny. Some great tips in this build log - as we’ve come to expect from you!
  21. gjdale
    Thanks very much Ken.
  22. gjdale
    Fantastic work Danny. You really do seem to have mastered this new medium.
  23. gjdale
    Thanks very much Carl, Popeye, Danny and CDW. Danny - funny you should mention that...................I was just discussing that exact idea with Mobbsie on Skype the other night. It’s do-able but I don’t think I’ll bother..........yet..........
  24. gjdale
    Can't believe it's been over two months since I received the new prop and batteries!Anyway, they were installed some time ago now, but it wasn't until yesterday that I finally got the chance to take her for her second round of sea trials.Good news - all mods worked as expected. She does indeed now go like a scalded cat - gets up onto the plane very nicely. The client was most satisfied with the sea trials and has accepted final delivery! I took a couple of videos while the 'client' was driving. Just try and get the controls out of her hands now - something about prizing them loose from her cold, dead hands comes to mind......Hope you enjoy the videos as much as we did making them.
  25. gjdale
    Stunning work Ben, as always.

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