Keith Black
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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"
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See the below. https://www.amazon.com/Vasa-Archaeology-Maritima-National-Maritime/dp/9197465909
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Aleksandr, are these the tools you have? If so many folks here ordered sets and may be able to provide advise on sharpening.
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It seems to be more complete than I initially thought.
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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.
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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.
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It does look good.
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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
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It would be well worth every penny and one of those books that becomes worn rather quickly.
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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.
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Hello from the Scottish North Coast
Keith Black replied to Scottish Guy's topic in New member Introductions
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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
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Simply lovely.
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Mike, you can look at Keith's build log and also his Terror build for a some great ideas.
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mcb, your Blairstown is looking ever so neat even in this unfinished stage. Really nice work.
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Too big, get smaller Expo replacements or source from your local hardware store or online.
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The African Queen. My First Listing and First build here.
Keith Black replied to a49kid's topic in New member Introductions
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The African Queen. My First Listing and First build here.
Keith Black replied to a49kid's topic in New member Introductions
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Welcome back, Scott. Best to you on your Dory build.
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Hard to believe that's paper, nice stuff.
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Bob, your Mayflower is a peach, she's beautiful. You've come a long way and it's been a pleasure to watch.
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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.
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