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  1. Keith Black
    Ian, those clips are the best, IMHO. I got mine from Amazon because we have Prime and it's free shipping. The supplier in the second link sells them for .40 but they want to charge $8.00 shipping for a $4.00 order. https://www.amazon.com/MEETOOT-Copper-Toothless-Alligator-Charging/dp/B0BZYC5CZ4/ref=asc_df_B0BZYC5CZ4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=674054935115&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3503930673234214746&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019476&hvtargid=pla-2202497765662&psc=1&mcid=05acb573e0433967bcda98aadb36d46c https://www.sciencepurchase.com/products/micro-copper-plated-alligator-clip-with-smooth-toothless-jaws-1-inch-overall-length?variant=43481218613485&currency=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=SP - Google Shopping&utm_content=Micro Copper Plated Alligator Clip with Smooth Toothless Jaws%2C 1 Inch Overall Length&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI29vhjZKrhQMVz3J_AB2ZPA5ZEAQYCSABEgJjLPD_BwE
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    Yes, being able to follow the restoration of the Vigilance and Andy's build in the same log is a real treat.
  4. Keith Black
    " Don't alarm the others but the latest scuttlebutt is, the Canucks are coming"
  5. Keith Black
    1:96 scale and smaller allows one to cheat a bit due to the small size. I strop my all my blocks with annealed wire instead of thread/rope. You can see the way I do my deadeyes by going to my Tennessee build log page 12, post #352, page 15, post #422, and page 14, post #550.
  6. Keith Black
    Richard, I love a poly finish no matter how nontraditional it might be. IMHO the pluses far outweigh the minuses.
  7. Keith Black
    Charlie, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
  8. Keith Black
    Siggi, I agree a 100% with Chuck, that is absolutely beautiful work.
  9. Keith Black
    Considering the cost of the carving sets I didn't think some of those prices were that out of line but then I'm not the one that has to write the cheque.
  10. Keith Black
    I'm out of me league so I have no idea if any of these would work..... https://www.ebay.com/b/Deckel-Grinder/258072/bn_7023242635
  11. Keith Black
    Great backstory and I'm sure the Jenny will live up to your past SIB builds and finally..............penguins! "Okay guys, volunteers for the Jenny SIB project proceed to the check point on your right"
  12. Keith Black
    See the below. https://www.amazon.com/Vasa-Archaeology-Maritima-National-Maritime/dp/9197465909
  13. Keith Black
    Aleksandr, are these the tools you have? If so many folks here ordered sets and may be able to provide advise on sharpening.
  14. Keith Black
    It seems to be more complete than I initially thought.
  15. Keith Black
    David, you're doing a good job thus far, nice clean lines. If I might make a suggestion, if you plan on keeping this model for many years to come once completed, were it I, I'd make my mast and yards from wood and order wood blocks. Because plastic mast and yards will be under a lot of stress once rigged, not many years down the road the plastic mast and yards are likely to snap. Wood mast and yards may in time warp but they're much less likely to snap. If you chose to go wood mast and yards, wood blocks will enhance your efforts.
  16. Keith Black
    Museums are very conservative in their approach to maintaining and restoring those artifacts in their care as well they should. As individuals we have much more latitude in what products we use on our models. Those modelers who are capable of creating museum quality work aren't second guessing what products they use on their models. For those of us that fall outside that group I dare say it matters not as nothing used on our models is going to destroy them in our lifetime. After we're gone it'll be wee hands and the family cat presenting the greatest danger to our creations for in the end, it all turns to dust.
  17. Keith Black
    Happy Easter, Bob. Great job on the rats.
  18. Keith Black
    It does look good.
  19. Keith Black
    Tim, thank you for your kind comment. Tim. I use a #12 beading needle for the ratlines. What size and type thread are you using? https://www.amazon.com/Beadsmith-English-Beadwork-Off-Loom-Stitching/dp/B002RT5PS4/ref=asc_df_B002RT5PS4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198071571252&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18312801332564015936&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1019476&hvtargid=pla-319559777651&mcid=10da84b3628836bb9e2a4ea40031476d&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIib654PmZhQMVnDbUAR3KPgP1EAQYBSABEgICmPD_BwE&th=1
  20. Keith Black
    It would be well worth every penny and one of those books that becomes worn rather quickly.
  21. Keith Black
    Tim Another method for creating ratlines is the weaving method. At smaller scales clove hitches often look too big. Please see my post # 694 in the below build log.
  22. Keith Black
    Michael, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
  23. Keith Black
    Gary, Mark, and Keith thank you for your kind thoughts and a huge thank you to all who have prayed for Maggie and myself. It's been a couple of weeks since I posted a Maggie update........Maggie had me put away her walker last week. She still kinda shuffles but she's getting around under her on steam, even the left side of her face is getting better and meal times are less messy. Her left hand is now her major rub and affects her spirits the most due to the fact she can't knit and quilt. Continued prayers are much appreciated. Our new life has developed a rhythm. I'm still busy what seems most of the day but I am now able to catch the occasional afternoon nap. Having just celebrated my 77th birthday naps are dang important! My cooking skills are improving, thank God for Google. It's like doing research for ships but receipts instead. Keith, I don't wanna get too good at this but for Maggie's nutritional needs I have to be somewhat accomplished. Thank you to each and every one of you my dear MSW family, Keith
  24. Keith Black
    Did he provide you with the backstory on how it wound up in this terrible state?
  25. Keith Black
    Simply lovely.

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