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Terrific work Brian. I especially like the rivet trick and I must try that sometime. Gary

The tensioners are a nice detail - wonderful work Keith! Gary

I watched the entirety of your presentation last night Eric and thoroughly enjoyed it. A nice overview of the subject and does what all successful lectures/talks do in that it stimulates the desire to learn more. Your passion for the topic is palpable and the organization and pace of your presentation I thought was just excellent. I also appreciate that you did not tip-toe around the catastrophic damage caused to the native tribes and environment by this activity. I have attended more than one historical presentation where the speaker has cherry-picked information to give less than a complete account on the subject. Great talk. Thanks for sharing your presentation with us here on the MSW forum. Gary

Very nice Steve, so sleek! I really like the way the base echoes the hull. Gary

I love little nuggets of information like this Keith. Small seemingly insignificant tidbits of function can really add so much historical interest to a model. I have always found rigging to be difficult work, but it seems you’re pumped and ready to go. I’m sure it will turn out great! Gary

Nice to see you back with an update on your Bluenose Richard. Great work on the chainplates, eyebolts and such. Really like those clamps too. Gary

Well, my gob has been smacked almost beyond recognition. Sweet work Michael - Bravo! Gary

I just found and read through your log this morning Paul. You're doing a really nice job on the Pauline and progressing nicely. I like that you provided a historical summary of these carriers as it breathes life and interest into the model. I have always found these old carriers to have remarkably graceful hull lines and I'm sure your model will turn out great, as did your Red Baron (sitting pretty on the mantle). Keep at it. Gary

Fabulous work Valeriy - the hatch and chain both. The photo at #484 nicely shows how extraordinarily clean and precise your work is. I like your process for making chain and it provides a great result. Thanks for showing how. Gary

Just catching up Keith. Beautiful work on the cowl and stanchions, which I have naturally come to expect. And the netting your wife is making is lovely and mind boggling. I can't imagine why. There is something oddly comforting about knowing ones place on the list. Sometimes it's comfort enough just to be on it. Gary

Love the work that you're doing here Ekis! Your landscaping, details and photography set the village into a dream-like atmospheric state. Not only are your modeling skills wonderful, but you have the eye of a true artist to understand what needs to be done to achieve that desired effect. Very nice. Gary

Simply wonderful work Michael. Gary

Wonderful, perfectly executed modeling as usual Johann. Gary

Beautiful work Gary, she's looking really smart! I really like the color and tone of the model and your finish work is excellent. The 3rd photo down on post #122 really shows the goods. Nice. Gary

Been reading through your log Chris and you're doing a great job. I've never tried stitch & glue but it produces a really nice result. It's coming together very nicely. It has been said that the amount of enjoyment a boat provides is inversely proportional to its size. I believe that statement to be true as there is no craft more enjoyable than a solo canoe. About 25 years ago, I built a 14' solo stripper from plans I found in the back of a Wooden Boat magazine. It was made of Western Red Cedar, glass cloth and polyester resin. It looks decent enough in the photo, but close inspection reveals the hand of an inexperienced builder. But it floated and could take a beating. Because it weighed so little (like all solo canoes), it could be carried down trails even over difficult terrain back to quiet and secluded waters. Ponds of a couple hundred acres, alive with waterfowl, beavers and dragonflies and where the backwaters are a tangled mess of dead-fall and primordial mud. No motorized craft, no cabins, no other people and no noise. Wonderful. I don't have that canoe anymore and I sure miss it. Reading your log gives me the itch to build another one (minus the mistakes I made on the first one.) Sassafras is looking terrific Chris and I'm sure you are going to love paddling your local waters. If you're new to canoeing, developing strong and efficient paddling skills is important even if you decide to avoid fast rivers. Strong winds blowing across flat water can be a challenge for even the strongest paddlers. And my experience has been that wind develops unexpectedly and will always blow you back away from your take out point. Bring a dry-bag with a change of clothes. And Deet. Look forward to seeing the completed craft. Have fun. Gary

Just catching up Vaddoc and I see you are progressing nicely. Very meticulous and careful work. Excellent. Gary

Good to see you back posting again Michael! I have always admired your work be it boat, loco, etc. Look forward to updates on your projects. Gary

Wonderful brass work Keith - practically perfect! Gary

Just catching up Keith and you've made some fine progress. I admire your attention to details, like removing links one-by-one to achieve symmetrical swag for the rudder chains. Like Wefalck stated "a thing well-done needs time". Nicely done Keith and looking good. Gary

You're off to a great start Jean-Paul. I have no doubt this model will turn out wonderfully. I've pulled up a chair. Gary

Looking great Keith! I must try your opaque window technique sometime. Gary

Once again - splendid workmanship Keith! Gary

Superb work Ekis - I love it! Gary

Extremely nice work Dan! I find the water/waves very convincing and of course the vessel itself is great and has a wonderful authentic feel. Congratulations on its completion. Gary

Superb work as always Johann. Gary