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Tigersteve

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  1. Quick update on the completed door handles. After drilling the holes deeper I was able to place the eyebolts through before bending and using marker to blacken them. The paint I have wouldn’t adhere. I am not completely happy with this result but it is tidy enough for this scale and I believe it will blend in when other details are added. The main hatches and upper deck planking is next. Steve
  2. Bulkheads are almost done. I just need to add the door handles, which have been a struggle. I purchased 3/64” cherry grating strips from Model Expo. You can see them on the Forward Cubbridge bulkhead. It’a interesting how much is not seen with the naked eye, but all shows on the macro photos. Steve
  3. Finally back to work on this project. Bulkhead construction in progress. You’ll see my new plank bending jig via Chuck’s design. It has been working well with the travel iron instead of a hair dryer. Steve
  4. Love this build! Not sure if you’ve addressed this, but have you considered the case design? Steve
  5. Thanks Dave! I’m looking forward to getting back to this project in the coming months. Steve
  6. That is pretty outrageous. Sorry to hear that. I noticed someone picking up my model to view it at one point. I thought that was a bit out of line as well. Unless you give permission that is not okay. Steve
  7. Prior to installing the boat on the display base, strips of brown felt were glued for a custom fit. Three days of rigging the buckets with handles and rope coils using Syren ULTRA scale rope completed the model. I did my best to tie sheet bend knots, although that detail is difficult to notice at this scale. This was an enjoyable project and I learned a lot. Thank you David for designing this kit and keeping an eye on the build. Ryland Craze and Mike Stuntflyer, our exchanges on paint strategies and finishes was invaluable. I hope the rest of you will continue to follow as I get back to the Mayflower- Model Shipways. Steve
  8. Yes, agreed. A drill will be necessary, but I don’t think she will need it for quite some time into her next project.
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