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  1. Keith Black
    There were many varied styles of dredgers which I didn't realize till I started researching them a couple of months ago. If one likes workboats they can make a nice model. Eberhard, you should start building one. I'd love to see your work on one, Would you do 1:160? Thank you to every for your kind comments and the likes. It took me all day to get one engine done, it fought me the whole way. This is what I was attempting to replicate. This is the most delicate piece I've ever made. I couldn't clean it up as much as I wanted to because it is so delicate, consequently it's pretty rough. The only consolation is even though the engine room is open it's tucked away. Any detail is lost in that field of white. The details should pop once I had some grease and grime. It's a short space between the cylinder and the pitman so those pieces are really bunched up together. If I can make another one that looks close It'll be okay. Thank you to everyone for following along. Keith
  2. Keith Black
    Lovely sail work, John. The transformation is remarkable.
  3. Keith Black
    Congratulations on getting the rigging done, Bob. The sky above the Duchess's deck is filled yards and yards of line and it looks great. Again, congratulations.
  4. Keith Black
    Neat Jacob ladders, Glen. How was the model show? Were your SIBs well received?
  5. Keith Black
    Beautiful. Valeriy, I don't know what you get for your work but I have a feeling it's not enough.
  6. Keith Black
    The planking looks so nice, Siggi.
  7. Keith Black
    Congratulations, Roel. A very neat little SIB.
  8. Keith Black
    Up till now wood, some paper, and brass have been my materials of choice. I've used very little plastic but if I want to up my game I've GOT to start using styrene. I've resisted but after viewing your pumps my not going to styrene is just being a stubborn ole fool.
  9. Keith Black
    Dan, yesterday I went through Gary's 1940 Auto Repair Shop diorama build seeking inspiration for some work I'm doing. I came away inspired as I always do when viewing Gary's work.
  10. Keith Black
    Thank you for sharing those memories and the image, Chris. For whatever crazy reason there are numerous photos of early sternwheeled dredgers and snag boats. Below are just a couple. This is a link to a great model, the build starts in earnest on page four, the photo is from page five. https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/index.php?topic=3143.45
  11. Keith Black
    Thank you, Gary. I do have another in mind, a dredger would fit in nicely with Lula and the pile driver.
  12. Keith Black
    I agree 100%, LJP. I'm following the trail Eric blazed and now I have you to follow as you lead forward.
  13. Keith Black
    Thank you, Lynn.
  14. Keith Black
    Congratulations, Valeriy. Another gorgeous model, your client should be well pleased.
  15. Keith Black
    Peter, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
  16. Keith Black
    Safe journey, Lynn. Have a good time.
  17. Keith Black
    LJP, those pumps are fantastic! Using corsage pins was pure genius.
  18. Keith Black
    That's really cool, Roel. The cloud turned out great, very realistic.
  19. Keith Black
    Keith, don't know if you saw this? https://modelshipworld.com/topic/37909-185-fram-occre/#comment-1084747
  20. Keith Black
    Leave it to a bloody American. I've always associated side wheelers as passengers first and cargo second vessels. With few exceptions sternwheelers were just the opposite, cargo first and passengers second. I guess because of the dirt under my fingernails background I've always been more attracted to those gritty little get it done sternwheeler workboats.
  21. Keith Black
    A superb job of single planking, Jacques.
  22. Keith Black
    Thank you, John. I'm not enamored with side wheelers for whatever reason? Please don't get me wrong, there are numerous great side wheeler builds and their history is fascinating but they're just not my cuppa to devote the time and energy to build one.
  23. Keith Black
    Thank you, LJP. Given there's enough sand left in the glass I'd like to do another working sternwheeler. It would be shame to have gained a little knowledge to only use once. Thank you, you're much too kind, Eric. I feel privileged to be able to stand on the shoulders of giants such as yourself in trying to model Lula. Without your numerous builds to reference and learn from I'd be deep in tall grass.
  24. Keith Black
    Thank you to everyone for the kind comments, for the likes and for your generous support. Lula finally has her wheel. The only way I could think of to attach the bucket planks was to CA Midwest Products 1/32 x 1/32 inch basswood strips to both sides of each spoke of the yacht's wheel. When I built Lula's hull I raised the stern too much. The bucket planks don't go below the water deep enough. I couldn't move the wheel any more forward than where it sits because of the clearance necessary for the rudder post. As is, the clearance is less than a tenth of an inch. Note, I repainted the coal bin roof white. I have no clue why I painted it black in the first place? Nothing else is painted black except the trim around the engine room and pilothouse. The cylinder timbers are stubby due to the engine shed length. The cylinder will fit okay but the rest is going to be a tad squashed and I can't shorten the pitman arms. Alas, it is what it is. Valuable lessons learned should I have the opportunity to make another sternwheeler. Now that the wheel is completed the pace should pick up a bit. Thank you for following along. Keith
  25. Keith Black
    No kidding. When you're wrist deep into all that line the last thing that needs to happen is any sudden movement. Like sneezing or a bug landing on your face. Looking better with every post, Bob.

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