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Keith Black

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  1. Mike, you can look at Keith's build log and also his Terror build for a some great ideas.
  2. mcb, your Blairstown is looking ever so neat even in this unfinished stage. Really nice work.
  3. Eric, that looks so good, you're doing a swell job of replicating her.
  4. Too big, get smaller Expo replacements or source from your local hardware store or online.
  5. There should always be a reply box at the bottom, I've never had an issue where there wasn't. Are you holding your mouth right?
  6. Wayne, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
  7. Welcome back, Scott. Best to you on your Dory build.
  8. Bob, your Mayflower is a peach, she's beautiful. You've come a long way and it's been a pleasure to watch.
  9. Poly line is now being accepted by some museums. I've had poly line strung for over five years with no issue including stretch. If you're adverse to using poly line, I don't wanna see a drop of CA on your model.
  10. Johnny, Looking at what Rob has in his kit, it doesn't look like near the quantity of wood your kit had. One wonders how much Rob's kit weighs with current contents? Rob said he'd follow up with more photos, that will be helpful.
  11. Rob, after going through Johnny's build log I think you're missing the majority of the kit. This one may not be worth the custodial battle for space.
  12. Rob, welcome to MSW. I must say, the niche you've made for yourself in this hobby is a first for myself to watch. Best to you in your endeavors and as far as the empty tubes, my guess is blocks. Glad to have you aboard. You should check out the below build log as it shows what your kit is missing.
  13. Nic, I mentioned NOT selling it. I only brought up not selling it because of your comment "although if someone else fancied it that would be equally fine" which made me think you were considering selling it. As I said, it would be a shame if it got away from your family. I don't think you need a display case for the model unless there are wee hands and rambunctious animals about. It could easily be dusted with one and two inch soft bristle paint brushes.
  14. What the heck, Bob? Buddy, I'm praying that your surgery goes well and no further issues are discovered. Please take care and get back to us as soon as your recovery permits.
  15. Beautiful, Siggi. What are you using to replicate the door knobs?
  16. Nic, first off, welcome to MSW. As you're not a modeler my suggestion is to leave it as is unless you're willing to spend the next 5 to 7 years gaining the necessary skills to undertake completing your grandfather's model. Though incomplete, it's a beautiful model as is and it would be a shame to sell it and have it leave the family. In our throwaway society of today very little from the lives of our deceased family members gets passed down. Now, if you've got the itch to start model ship building, please speak up and you'll be directed on which first builds you should attempt and what tools you'll need to start with. Wood ship modeling is a deep deep rabbit hole and it takes years of commitment to reach a point where one starts to think they're finally getting it. I'm not trying to put you off by any means, I'm merely trying to share with you the reality of the situation. Don't be fooled by the little devil sitting on your shoulder whispering, "how hard can it be". Whatever direction you go, the very best to you. Glad to have you aboard. Keith
  17. Mimmo, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
  18. Wasn't that a Beatles song from the 60's? Looking dang nice there, Mr Bob.
  19. Johann, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
  20. When you have a question about your build, always check the other like build logs. That Syren rope he used looks spot on for size.
  21. That's unnecessary, use a needle threader. The below link is for the type I've had the most success with. https://www.amazon.com/Eketirry-threaders-Threader-Crafting-Knitting/dp/B094D8TG4S/ref=sr_1_18?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WmWq1dfkYPINCoqe51vXxcI77d9YnpUNxXvHU6Sw4M7xtDV_SNeFG11beW3fiDKYyLs5H6ZV7Z9N8jnhHCOqUKbSvPaKsxAkySsacbY8VEAKRBe-GyYso5OrsWJsLpUyyK-DKZzpYu0iJz3KnOzc2nmYT9dC0RpxCCRIbsCqsnLwwVaWnhkBWTf7QWPl670IfYyKlLxXdQQN1GSKs3ZIv1dGYbKghIKiyHmHArZQWYCvNnuT-rf9O2jLd209swRVHHWnplv2Hqx8UfOCSUsDkEUsPcX1xVGGzPGvTPDl_js.2xoQscZ0uS40L8bA_6NNR1tV8tPGXSRA_-5fJgouEOQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=657266239900&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1019476&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6013109834591860216&hvtargid=kwd-592617921812&hydadcr=12534_13529063&keywords=amazon%2Bneedle%2Bthreaders&qid=1710625129&sr=8-18&th=1
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