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  1. Tigersteve
    Excellent work! What's the link for the LED lamp you bought? Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    Great reference! The boat looks sharp! Sfeve
  3. Tigersteve
    Curious to see that illustration if possible. Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    Thanks guys! The paint is Tamiya flat black and flat red. Steve
  5. Tigersteve
    Chainplates, deadeyes, and remaining metalwork are done! I should rename this build log "That was Harder than Expected". I didn't expect drilling holes in the tiny brass strips would be possible so my solution was to use eyehooks instead. I should have been more selective with the deadeyes as the holes are drilled better in some. It's not perfect but hopefully it won't be noticeable after the lanyards are tied. I'm going to work on the display stand next. I have a new presentation planned that I haven't seen on MSW before so hopefully it comes out as planned. Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    I think you should be proud of this ship. It looks great. Doesn't look like an easy one to build. Steve
  7. Tigersteve
    Good thing you're back. There aren't enough builds of this one. I'll follow along too. Nice job so far. Steve
  8. Tigersteve
    What, no engine? Looks great. Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    Nicely done! Steve
  10. Tigersteve
    Maybe match the finish of the boat? Not sure which color stain you used. Good to see you back. Steve
  11. Tigersteve
    Good to see you back, Mike. Everything seems time consuming on the longboat so I'm not surprised it's much different for the pinnace. It's coming along nicely. Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    I know this is not much of an update for you folks, but this took me a long time to complete. Here's the work after the snapping of 5 drill bits, 1 broken mast, and 3 productions of gaff jaws. The jaws are made from one piece of wood and could still be a little thinner, but I'm hoping it won't look out of scale on the model. Drilling the tiny holes has been a challenge throughout the project for me. Ironwork and chainplates will be fabricated next. After that I will construct the display base before the rigging. Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    Good work! Steve
  14. Tigersteve
    It looks very sharp and clean. Don't stress the areas that are bugging you. Your "mistakes" are an illusion. Lol Steve
  15. Tigersteve
    Bob, I second that. It was exciting to come across your build of this when I started my longboat and then to get to see you work through completing it. I assure you that we who are still working on it are "borrowing" some of your innovations and techniques. You make me want to start over! Haha Congrats!! Steve
  16. Tigersteve
    Nice! What brand drill press do you use? Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    Yes- well done! Steve
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    Superb! Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    3rd round of gaff jaw production now. Really hating basswood at the moment. I am determined to succeed though. Wood keeps splitting near the holes. Not purchasing better wood until the next project. Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    It's getting better and better. What are you using to blaken the metal? I'll be looking in. I am using black paint for my current project but will use some sort of blackening agent for the next. Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    Looking forward to your painting of this one. Regarding painting by hand vs airbrush/spray- if you can get the surface sanded well, then you should be able to get a good finish by hand on the paint. On my longboat, the finish of the paint inboard was not as smooth as the exterior because i was not able to sand the area well. Sorry- can't offer advice on the spray paint or airbrushing. Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    Nicely done, Karl! Looks great. Congrats. Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    Thanks again everyone for the likes and support. I hope all my fellow longboat builders are progressing with their builds. Mine is moving at a snail's pace at the moment. Shaping the mast, boom, bowsprit, and gaff with my drill as a lathe was an easy task. However, crafting the gaff jaws has been tricky. I'm on my second round of it. Below is a rough photo of this work since it may be a while before this stage is complete. Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    This looks like a cool project, Mike. I will follow along. I see a lot of ongoing projects going on for you. Don't stay away from Niagra for too long! Lol Ship building procrastination. Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    I have to agree with this. You have the cleanest build following Chuck. I know when Erik catches up with you his will be clean as well. Steve

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