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Keith Black

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  1. My thoughts on being a member of MSW/NRG is, we're family. At times we may disagree, sometimes vigorously but we cheer each others success and we suffer as one when tragedy befalls one of us.
  2. Rshousha, I'm sorry for your loss, my condolences.
  3. I couldn't agree more regarding Cornwall, top shelf folks.
  4. I don't see why not and it comes in a multitude of colors, thank you for the link.
  5. Johan, welcome to MSW. Please do start a build log when you've made your decision.
  6. Nice job on the carving. I don't know how you're going to attach to a vertical surface? If you were applying them on a flat surface your life would be so much easier. I quit using tweezers on small pieces, they invariably fly off into space lost to the world.
  7. The way this piece is cut I'm not surprised, it's almost like it's asking to be broken off. I'm sure it's fixable but it is a pain in the backside.
  8. Pete, welcome to MSW. Having a MSW build log allows people to better help/advise when you have a problem.
  9. FS, welcome to MSW.
  10. SS, welcome to MSW. Stow your gear in a build log and join us for the journey.
  11. Olga, yes, congratulations indeed! Well done and to think we got to watch her being built here in MSW, what a treat.
  12. Do I see a kitchen table refinishing in your future? Good to see you making progress, nice job.
  13. Allan, I would think the longevity of masking tape would depend on several factors. Natural, exposed to heat, 20 years? The way I've used it, it's painted, CA glued at the ends, and poly encapsulated. I can't even hazard a guess how long it will last in that state. I know it's very hard to remove as I redid the bow gun tracks and it didn't want to be removed!
  14. Joe, I use one inch 3M masking tape for all my banding as I am absolutely the worst at metal working. I lay out a five inch piece on a piece of wood and then cut to the desired width. If the banding/tape is going to be the same color as the object I apply all natural. If it's going to be say black on white, I cut to width, pull up the strip of tape, set it back on the board away from the five inch piece I just cut from, paint it the required color, and then apply. I add a tiny bit of CA where the ends meet. I use poly so eventually the tape edges also get adhered by the poly. I use masking tape for all sorts of items as in the case of the gun tracks and the coal scuttles at the ends of the companionway , that's masking tape. This method sure isn't for everybody but it's saved my bacon
  15. Maliba, that looks nice, very pleasing to the eye.
  16. Pat, Brian, and Gary, thank you for your words of support and a sincere thank you to all for the likes. These two photos show my impatience to see the mast with all the spars attached even though the six are raw without their bits and paint. I've envisioned this moment for such a long time it's almost surreal to finally see this stage close to completion. Nothing is jumping out at me screaming "stop the presses" so it's on to getting the six tidied up. I promise better photos when the six spars are rigged and hung.
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