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  1. Keith Black
    I made this lantern from .250 inch dowel turned using a drill, jeweler's file, and X-Acto knife. The cage is 24 gauge brass wire, the bail is 22 gauge brass wire. I painted before adding the wire and completed the lantern before parting. The real tricky part was cutting the cage wire the correct length to press into the the top and bottom purchase points then used SG to secure. From base to top of bail is .650 inches, with bail collapsed the height is .500 inches.
  2. Keith Black
    Making progress, just about ready for rigging. Made a ship's lantern, not sure of final placement, I may run a line between the mast and hang it? Got the cowl vents made and galley stove smoke stack added. Still need to purchase two anchors and the water barrel/cask.
  3. Keith Black
    Very nice touch with the removable chain between the stanchions Rob. I was wondering how the flukes were going to clear and then saw that you had made provision for that very fact! The GR is so believable, in all the pictures you have posted in this build log, when I've reduce my size to scale I'm convinced I'm on the real Great Republic. Thank you for the journey.
  4. Keith Black
    Welcome fellow Michigander. Keith
  5. Keith Black
    Thankfully Paul, having had a stroke you're now in relative good health and have the manual dexterity to continue with the hobby. Both you and I are very fortunate compared to a whole lot of stroke victims. It's a fine looking ship and you should be proud!
  6. Keith Black
    Gabe was so very kind as to send me the kit drawing for the Swift which I received today. The NRG is a beautiful tapestry whose threads are woven by the hands of it's many wonderful members. Gabe, thank you..........Keith
  7. Keith Black
    Michael, quote is from the first post of this build log. The man's work is phenomenal but if he was that quick I would swear he had help from a host of wood fairies!
  8. Keith Black
    Knowing a little of what I speak, once metal has pitted, the only way to remove pitting is to sand to a level surface with whatever grit is required to get the job done. This WILL change the shape of the metal. My thought is to clean the surface by whatever means works, lightly oil, and leave/live with the pitting. I have antique firearms (small caliber) that have pitting, do I wish it wasn't there, of course but I'm not about to try to sand them out. I look at pitting as being a part of the history of an object. If it's a body panel or some such, that's why God made Bondo.
  9. Keith Black
    This is no longer available, thank you to all who viewed..........Keith
  10. Keith Black
    Chris It's not mid to late 19th century sail/steam combination, I wouldn't be the one to love it, I was thinking that Mark Taylor might be a match for various reasons. Shipping cost could be shared or wholly covered by someone here in the US if it was their cuppa. KB
  11. Keith Black
    Chris Tried PMing you and got a note stating you can't receive messages? ........KB
  12. Keith Black
    Grant But, do you have this one! No rabbit hole's decor is complete without at least one, possibly two, of each version offered by the manufacture. Such tiny little screws, drop one and it's a goner. You could pick up this kit to build or use for parts. The sirens from within the rabbit hole are calling, pull the wax from your ears and listen.................KB 🐇
  13. Keith Black
    No doubt but then one can get caught up and disappear if common sense isn't applied to any hobby. Unfortunately I seem to lack common sense when it comes to hobbies. God bless my wife's heart, it's she that drags me away from the edge when I get too close. Only recently have I started to listen to her, I dang near ruined us when antique cars was my drug of choice.
  14. Keith Black
    I have a Pocher Alfa Romeo Spider Touring Gran Sport 1932 Kit K 1/8 Scale Model I purchased from an estate sale that has had about 5% to 10% of the work done, kit is complete. I would like to trade for ship model as cars are no longer a part of my life. If there is any interest I'll post complete pictures so you'll know EXACTLY what you're getting..........Keith
  15. Keith Black
    This looks like might be useable and as are some of the others. https://www.etsy.com/listing/559404811/brass-gallery-bezel-wire-ribbon-45mm-24?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_b-craft_supplies_and_tools-string_cord_and_wire-wire&utm_custom1=fb7d1c1f-90d5-4496-9fef-fe1be4726bfd&utm_content=go_270947795_42253719300_190780227835_aud-318110574626:pla-295943621946_c__559404811&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlLvh2rTT4AIVRP_jBx3UFAJLEAkYDSABEgLFvvD_BwE
  16. Keith Black
    Progress to date, still need to make two cowl vents and other fiddly details to do to get her ready for rigging. I would never have taken the paint brush to her had her original build gone better but, instead of a model showcasing the builders talent, it looks more like a working ship, IMHO.
  17. Keith Black
    Incredible work Rob and incredibly beautiful.
  18. Keith Black
    The beautiful beastie has her wings.
  19. Keith Black
    Me thinks being daft is not optional, it's a prerequisite. 🤔
  20. Keith Black
    Hull painted, jury is out on this color scheme. IMHO the bowsprit needs to be longer or a jibboom added, as is, it's rather stubby looking.
  21. Keith Black
    Paul, sounds like that one has your name written all over it!
  22. Keith Black
    Jan Sorry, the vessel on the right with the leeboard and lowered mast made me think it was a Boeir........KB
  23. Keith Black
    A Boeir is clearly visible under the footbridge in the background. The Torensluis Bridge "completed in 1648 and is Amsterdam’s oldest bridge still in its original state. It was once part of a moat around Amsterdam, so it is also the widest bridge in the city. Look for the barred windows under the bridge that serve as a reminder of the former prison once housed there". Every photo of the Torensluis Bridge I click states "maybe copyrighted" so anyone interested in viewing will need to Google. The Torensluis Bridge ceiling height is more than the photo of the footbridge I posted. There are some 1,200 bridges in Amsterdam. An interesting hobby could be made of visiting and studying Amsterdam's bridge history.
  24. Keith Black
    I based my guess on this picture.
  25. Keith Black
    To lessen vessel height due to low bridges???

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