Keith Black

It looked very promising. From the bit I read it would seem that nail heads would not have been visible on a ship's hull due to being tarred and plugged. Is that the way you read that? I hope you do a review once received.

Unknown, the link is as it was when I came across it when I researched your request. They probably didn't want all the milk to be free?

Informative read; https://cbaisan.ltrr.arizona.edu/Florida/Florida_wreck_timber002.pdf A mere mention but a possible lead; https://forums.ybw.com/threads/pitch-in-bilges-and-iron-nails.96787/ Off topic but interesting; https://maritime.org/conf/conf-goodwin.php

You do have lots of bench top surface area. I'm working in a phone booth compared to your bench.

I love everything about the model except the windows, IMHO it's too much white. In the original photos I don't see white casings? I think the model looked more realistic in post #61photos. The fenders are spot on, she's a little jewel.

Jay, touchups are part and parcel. You can ignore doing touchups but you get too far along in the build and you'll forget where those needed touchups were/are. Ask me how I know.

I love Gutermann poly threads, great stuff. You're doing great, Tom. I sure don't see any issues.

Welcome to MSW, glad to have you aboard.

Thank you to all for the likes, your support is most welcome. Thank you, Jay. Eberhard, sometimes I'll miss a shroud and won't know I've missed till the thread is pulled through. It's a simple matter of doing it over as there's no glueing till all the shrouds have been woven successfully. Thank you, Phil. Several of us discussed the weaving process pages 16 and 17 but I never actually photographed the needle in action. I'll do so when I weave the starboard side. Thank you, Keith Thank you, Gary. I messed about a little last night seeing how difficult it is adding a figure climbing the rats and 'working' on the spars, tedious. It's going to be a challenge adding the figures in a meaningful manner. Understood and that's the mental process I'm currently going through. Thank you. Eberhard. Thank you, Rick. Thank you to all for following along, I wish I could sit with everyone in a group and chat over strong coffee and artery clogging donuts. God bless each of you, Keith

Whoa, I didn't realize you're working in a space the size of a telephone booth. I see some Gutermann thread on the bench, poly? How do you like it?

Being able to add 'wow' one time is not enough, Michael. Gorgeous work!

It sits on a table or bench top and is only 8 inches, not that much bigger than the third hand you're currently using.

Tom, I hit the like button because of your response to Chris not because of the third hand you're using for a table top vice. Order that Workmate off eBay or PM me your address and I'll buy it for you and have it shipped to you.

Now for some boat stuff. I got the port side House Centipede woven. The port side is the most difficult as I have to work right to left. Shrouds one and two don't get ratlines according to the photographs, only shrouds three through eight. Getting my right hand between shrouds eight and nine to start the weaving process was a challenge. I had to use needle nose pliers to hold the #12 beading needle to pierce shrouds eight through three. But I managed and here the ratlines are trimmed and done. The main shrouds took much longer than the mizzen. I'm trying to complete the actual build of the Tennessee before messing with the figures. But placing the figures where it looks like design and not by chance may require that I do so in unison with the actual building process. The figure below is not in his permanent place, he will eventually replace ole Bob on the starboard side. I did get a chance to to try Minwax Polycrylic flat and the sheen is acceptable. Next up, starboard side centipede. Again, thank you to each of you, for everything. Keith

Tom, I sincerely hope you're able to gracefully accept this. I can not, not at this time. I've thought of you and your post many times these past two weeks. Thank you so very much, Eric. Looking after Maggie is one of the tougher jobs I've had in this ole life. Thank you, Keith. Unfortunately I think Maggie's clicker maybe broke. I'm not giving up but I have resigned myself to life being what it is if things don't get better. Thank you, Mark. You're absolutely correct, it's one day at a time. Thank you, Pat. It befalls us all, I just wish I was able to accept it. Thank you, Glen. Thank you, Bob. That means so much. Thank you, Brian. Yes, having you folks, my MSW family, gives me endless joy looking over the shoulders of each of you as continue with your builds. Thank you, Gary. I carry forth because of my faith and you my MSW friends/family. Thank you, Rick. Your prayers mean the world to me. Thank you, George. Trying to choose the right facility is a difficult task because chances are the facility you choose is going to be it! A very heartfelt 'thank you' for you comments, the likes, and for following along. We journey together and I"m truly grateful for your support.

The ratlines look good, Phil. Did you use the weave method?

Brother Tom, those look great and that's a lot of work. Yes, do as much off model mast work as possible attaching the spars to the mast. It's so much easier, do you have a table top vice? My B&D Workmate bench top vice proved to be invaluable (thanks again to @rwiederrich) for doing off model work. Here's a eBay link for one at a great price. https://www.ebay.com/itm/326180611770?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20231107084023%26meid%3D68cd33138caa4d7284a621ac4a276bed%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D375500335234%26itm%3D326180611770%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3EmbeddedAuctionsCPCAutoWithCassiniEmbRecallManual%26brand%3DBLACK%2BDECKER&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A32618061177068cd33138caa4d7284a621ac4a276bed|enc%3AAQAJAAABgP9d%2BMZSXlztIfYFu3kI%2B7ft0VcQix7rTrUVdiJwc2upzwLfM%2B2UEqu0ZqdXqu2qWe6up6s9MSEY%2BWikIwEh4xLkizL%2BG%2Fyhg6cdW4xfkbb75erVQBYYISNxGN1au%2BE0eJ778JYYSAyLJRupNiZky3B2UHpMsaEp7JRgW9fuueOszPlG9eCPE4mSzJx4EejjZE0v1xx3s4HgKujjhEB3s6n3rVM74tXr%2F3IePxzpUMK1eP7655q8enVEHXpfbSIUTWQDNEZ%2BV3iSAOL1%2B1OEcY3M0wq4YZnJpkZbM0m2sUP8%2B6QHYeDmryoe8C1eNpvCBFz1Hv%2BdGYxWil5kGzBwyPNE3IOWbw65qbOzeYo8kHEj9NwAymyhJEpr%2Ffu%2B0fiXIOgNVbkzp2fkFUCvR%2BYm5NPIYGnDnE27NP4LWjW89G%2FIAxLXZCYGeqkG7ZVEPJJulLEQzib26iy92TGpXPJSbVXO3%2FovDTPspVyEML%2FXA7r6Pw%2Fwi3YP%2BQ2tZnB4NFVB0A%3D%3D|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2332490&epid=28030358934&itmmeta=01J1JSEP84HQ2KF40PA6QQHTQX

Very nice work, Paul.

Rob, it could well have been used to lower and raise the fore's main yard should it have needed repair or replacement.

Borrowing a remark from @mtaylor, "stairways to heaven"

Incredible work, Ian. Regarding coating, I used Minwax Polyurethane satin and it's some pretty shiny stuff. I recently tried Minwax water based Polycrylic matte and it's has some sheen to it. I then tried the flat and it has a lot less sheen but still a tad shiny but not bad. I was working out of the can (Polycryclic dries quickly) and started forming a skim on top within 45 minutes of open can use.. I've yet to test Polycrylic on top of Polyurethane to see if the two are compatible.

See @FriedClams (Gary) build. link below, page 13, post 387. Some clutter but not so much that it detracts from the model.

Welcome to MSW, glad to have you aboard.

Please

Please tell her 'welcome to SIBSPC' (SIB Suggestion Probationary Club) and that 2025 isn't that far off.