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  1. Hello Keith, It is good to hear that Maggie continues to improve even if progress in some areas are slower than others. My understanding of this is that slowdowns and even setbacks are not uncommon. I can only imagine how busy you must be and the level of stress you’re experiencing. It must be exhausting. All you can do is your best. Try to find some time for yourself to decompress on a daily basis. I wish you both a speedy return to some level of normalcy and a peaceful future. Gary
  2. Yes, the drawings are detailed in some respects and vague in others. They are copies of the designer's originals that were used in the construction of three individual boats. The intended users of these drawings were professional boat builders and consequently exhaustive details are not offered. Details that a modeler would love to see. This question stings because I agonized over the decision to not build this boat in a larger scale with one side of the hull fully exposing the entire below deck arrangement. Fully framed with every possible detail shown. But I chickened out, so no, there'll be no need to build the engine. Thanks Richard. Yes, the boat is about 79' and in 1:48 that's just under 20". Not huge by any means, but the largest boat I've built. Thanks Marc. And thank you Rick for the nice comment. Gary
  3. Hello Keith. How is Maggie's recovery progressing and how are you holding up? Gary
  4. Thanks guys, for the kind comments, it's so appreciated. Also for the likes. It does - and it seems a practical matter of finding a spot for the engine room and 3,000 gals of diesel. The fish hold takes up about 16'5" (500cm) of prime real estate right out the center of the hull. But, I still think she's a handsome girl. Gary
  5. Nice work, Ken. The sails look great. Look forward to seeing your crew creation. Gary
  6. I remember his Young America clipper build that he finished a few years ago - an amazing piece of work. I haven't read his Naiad log . . . yet. Good advice and trying my darndest. Gary
  7. Rich, warm color and so precisely built - beautiful, Alexander! Gary
  8. Excellent work, as always Wefalck! Will miss this build when it's finished. Good tip, Dan - thanks. Gary
  9. Hello George, Been reading through your log and you've selected an interesting subject and are off to a great start. Here's a couple of on-line sources for scale basswood lumber. They mainly serve the model RR hobby, so their offerings are in "O", "HO" and "S" scale, but they also carry limited fractional dimensional sizes as well. Because you're working in 1:72 you'd have to do the conversion math to find what will work as a close substitution. I planked my current hull with wood from Northeastern. In my situation, because I'm working in 1:48, I converted their "O" scale sizes (1:43) to find a close match. I purchased the planks for the hull in the thickness I wanted, but in a width that was wider than I needed. I used a miniature plane to trim down each plank individually for width and taper. I feel the Mt. Albert product may be a higher quality, but it all gets filed and sanded in the end. Mt Albert Scale Lumber Mt. Albert Scale Lumber Information – Fast Tracks (handlaidtrack.com) Northeastern Scale Lumber O Scale Lumber - Products (northeasternscalelumber.com Good luck on your first scratch build. Have fun. Gary
  10. I like the gantry/frame alignment jig - your own design and construction I presume. Oh, please don't speak of these things Andy as I have a growing list of unpleasant chores awaiting my attention. Arrgh! Gary
  11. A great subject and choice, John. Best of luck on this project - your first scratch build. Looks like a nice comprehensive set of plans. I'll follow along. Gary
  12. Great work on those frames, Andy! Authentic natural coloration also - like the real deal. Very cool marking gauge set. Gary
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