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Keith Black

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  1. Keith Black
    Congratulations on completing your Ranger build, well done. 👍
  2. Keith Black
    Vaddoc, I'm following along hoping that someone actually finishes a Tally Ho build. I think it's four builds (?) that I've watched start that have withered on the vine.
  3. Keith Black
    Gorgeous build, Yves. 👍
  4. Keith Black
    My guess would be by word of mouth. Cattle herd seen heading to such and such a place or a particular crop seen ripening near a certain community. Station agents probably gambled a lot on district knowledge and by keeping a close ear to the ground. I'm sure those station agents that were successful were duly compensated while those that weren't had to seek employment in other capacities like bank robbing and cattle rustling.
  5. Keith Black
    Please do so, Willi. I'm sure everyone would enjoy the opportunity to see your work.
  6. Keith Black
    Jacques, brass wire would be a much better choice.
  7. Keith Black
    Is the bottom deadeye supposed to be above or below the cap rail? Sorry, I'm a bit confused.
  8. Keith Black
    Eric, being new to this topic of how railroads actually run it's interesting reading as you peel the onion.
  9. Keith Black
    Lovely looking work, Jacques. You could pin the the frames to the keel to give more support than the simple butt joint.
  10. Keith Black
    Thank you, Craig.
  11. Keith Black
    Thank you, Bob. Unfortunately a HL is down the list a ways if at all. Psst, don't tell anyone but after this project is done I've got one more sternwheeler to squeeze in before getting back to the Tennessee. Eberhard, thank you for the comment. When working in larger scales I use the pads of my fingers, at 1:120 I work with my fingertips. With experience I've learned how much pressure I can apply when working with tiny objects. Material size and physical limitations are indeed humbling.
  12. Keith Black
    Cover looks fantastic!
  13. Keith Black
    Thank you, Jacques. I get so absorbed in the work that I lose sight of how small this build is. Thank you, John. Thank you, Glen. It's hard to believe (even for me) that If it could be folded flat it'd fit in your billfold. Thank you, Paul. The color is a mix of lime green and royal blue. Thank you, Eric. So much of this build is black that I looked forward to being able to add a wee bit of color. Thank you, Roel. For believability at this scale painting tight lines is an absolute necessity and I'm getting a bit better with weathering though I still have a ton to learn. I couldn't do any of it without my 6X glasses. Thank you, Ken. An accurate portrayal of the subject was mission critical from the start, I hope to be somewhat successful at the end. Thank you again, John. Weathering is fun but I still get too heavy handed at times though that's pretty hard to do with this particular subject. I am flattered by all the likes and these kind comments. I am an admirer of the works of each and everyone of you and of those who have hit the like button or posted a comment during this build. I stand on your shoulders! It's your work that drives me to try and keep up to the standard I so greatly admire.
  14. Keith Black
    if those triangular pieces don't have a proper nautical term let them be forever known as "cats ears"
  15. Keith Black
    Amen to that, Glen. To Roel's "I'm probably one of worst builders in this scratchbuilding part of this forum" I say, hold on, Nellie, don't be tryin' to take the one award I was sure to win.
  16. Keith Black
    Great update, Mark. Lots of continued nice work.
  17. Keith Black
    Thank you for the kind comment, John.
  18. Keith Black
    Thank you to everyone for the likes and the comments. I got the Myers water pump made and installed. It's been a long time since I've made a piece of any complexity that hasn't been under a roof. There are 7 pieces to the electric motor and 14 piece to the pump not counting the belt. The water pump pulley isn't a pulley per se but it's the only wheel I had that worked in scale. Those that followed my Tennessee build may recognize it as a sew on clothes snap. The electric motor is 0.10 inches W x 0.20 inches L. The pump is 0.275 inches W x 0,50 inches L. This is just a fun photo putting this little guy's size in prospective. Thank you to everyone for your kind support and for following along. Keith
  19. Keith Black
    Your first planking looks great.
  20. Keith Black
    Get well quickly, Bob.
  21. Keith Black
    That third photo is great work, Bob. I think I'd like to pick up a HL like yours and do a waterline model. NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  22. Keith Black
    You're slowing down in your old age, Bob. Is your Harriet Lane the old solid wood hull?
  23. Keith Black
    Good looking crew, Bob. River boat, huh, which one?
  24. Keith Black
    Thank you, Keith. That character is what drew me to this project in the first place. It's been fun trying to replicate that character from the original photos.
  25. Keith Black
    I'm in.

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