FriedClams
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I see that you are not only a master in brass, but in wood also. The wheelhouse is very clean, crisp and precisely made. So too is the hatch and decking. Excellent! Gary -
Wonderful progress on Peerless, Eric. I too agree - very convincing results from your canvas method. Gary
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I turn my head for a few moments, and you've completed half the lightship. Breakneck speed and very nice workmanship. Keep it up Nils. Gary
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HA! Whenever I see such a vehicle, my natural instinct is to recoil in horror. To spend 6 hours cleaning it, attests to the level of affection for your daughter. I hope she appreciates how fortunate she is to have such a father. Masterful work on this rudder frame, Keith. Carefully thought-out process and expertly executed. Gary
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Yes, what is it with white paint? It's not just the light color and I've read it has something to do with the titanium dioxide. Whatever it is, it's irritating. But as Keith has correctly stated, in the end your hull painting has turned out very well. Looking good Vaddoc! Gary
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Ouch and danged! Self-inflicted wounds just hurt a bit more don't they? Oh, how I know. Amen, but the lure is irresistible. Gary
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Good to hear of Maggie's continuing progress, Keith! Putting away the walker seems a huge milestone. Stay strong my friend. Wishing the very best for both of you. Gary
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Nice progress on the station bulkheads, John. During these first hull building steps, one really starts to get a feel for the size and eventual presence of the model. This is going to be larger than I first imagined. Gary
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Good progress, Ken - looking very nice! Gary
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Hey Paul, good to see some movement on this model! Easy to do - I know. I think model building should always be about enjoyment and just doing the best you can, rather than the rate of progress. And your sharpie is coming along very nicely. Gary
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Indeed - coming along beautifully. Gary
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Nice update on the dories, Richard. That last photo shows how identically you're building them. Excellent! Gary
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Good progress on the rudder post manufacture, Keith. Gary
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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 temporary 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
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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
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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
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Mary of Norfolk 1790 by KenW - Pilot Boat
FriedClams replied to KenW's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Nice work, Ken. The sails look great. Look forward to seeing your crew creation. Gary -
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
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Brig Le FAVORI 1806 by KORTES - 1:55
FriedClams replied to KORTES's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Rich, warm color and so precisely built - beautiful, Alexander! Gary -
Excellent work, as always Wefalck! Will miss this build when it's finished. Good tip, Dan - thanks. Gary
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Nice work on the plug/jig, Richard. A good set up for accurate repeatability. Gary
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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
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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
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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
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