Keith Black
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hyw,sir. You are a driven man who obviously settles for nothing short of perfection. Your tools are beautiful, the quality and quantity (clamps in particular) is amazing. Your work space is to die for, gleaming industrial functionality. But what really impresses me is your tool management. If I had that many tools, I'd be spending half my day muttering "now where did I put that" It's an honor to watch a master at work, thank you for sharing. Keith- 257 replies
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BB, was there a trick to removing the original mast?
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BB, it's more of a caricature. BTW, I reached down to pet it and it followed me home.
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Rob makes his sails out of paper and does an amazing job. You can go through his build log on the Great Republic, see link
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BB, will the replacement pieces be painted/patinaed to match the model?
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And the masts appear to not be stepped. Not trying to beat a dead horse, just saying. I respect the decision but I'd love to know the history and see photos of the MAAS model. It may have been nothing more than a cottage industry making souvenirs for tourist. My searching thus far has come up dry.
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Was the argument made to keep the model original as possible including keeping the original mast? In the final one does have to bow to the wishes of the owner/owners but.....
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Wow, wonderful work as usual, Gary. Your post made my day, happy to see your work again and happy 4th to you and yours.....
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Here are a couple off eBay that probably also need to be saved.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-30-CIRCA-1800s-HAND-CRAFTED-WOODEN-LARGE-SHIPS-MODEL-IN-ORIGINAL-PAINT/324097417586?hash=item4b75b62172:g:II4AAOSwyWheWC2S https://www.ebay.com/itm/TERRIFIC-TALL-OLD-WOOD-SHIP-MODEL-WITH-LEATHER-SAILS/133415642880?hash=item1f10312700:g:cXEAAOSw-1texKS0#shpCntId
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If the model had been on eBay the description would have read, " Needs a good cleaning and some of the lines need to be replaced. Easy fix for someone who is handy" Thank goodness is was saved from that fate.
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Keith, the engine telegraph is especially superb! And the second picture down, if one didn't know better........ "The lawn tractor passing away at the age of 22" How many hours were on the clock? Mine has 370 and I'm kinda wishing it would go to tractor heaven.
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FM, thank you for answering. I assume it's a solid hull? The paint though worn doesn't appear to be flaking which speaks to the love and care it's received all these years. This is an exciting adventure of research and restoration, thank you for letting us share in the adventure.
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Richard, you're in. That makes six for the trip to Keith's house so far, anyone else?
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Michael, we're taking the Magic Bus. It'll cross the Atlantic with ease and because it's the Magic Bus we'll all have our hair again and the girls will find us beautiful and charming.
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Wouldn't we all.........ROAD TRIP! Mark Taylor could be the designated driver as he's on the west coast, he could pick me up here in Michigan (I'd be more than happy to chip in for gas) then stop and pick up Gary and swing north to get druxey and Michael. RG, where do you fit in on the map? Wouldn't want to forget you since this was your idea. Keith, you may wanna warn the Missus.
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