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Ratlines and lanyards if not initially tarred would have become darkened due to contact with adjoining tarred shroud lines, IMHO. They would never been white as there is no white colored hemp, natural yes, white no.
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Hummm....... I like humor, a lot. Laughter is the best medicine. But I get that the 'Them Old Jokes' thread could become a bit tiresome especially with off color postings, we are after all a family show. Heck, I even enjoy a good meme! But as I said, I get it. I really enjoyed the 'Cats' thread, I love cats. I'd frequently pass on posted cat funnies to my two sisters and they enjoyed them equally as well. But the thing I most enjoyed about the old Shore Leave forum, warts and all, was that it allowed me to get to know my fellow MSW and NRG members in a personal way that I would not have otherwise. I learned about their sense of humor and what they thought funny, I learned about their personal tragedies, the loss of a loved one or a recent physical medical condition, I had a chance to travel with them on their trips abroad and vacations here in the US, and projects they have going on around the house. I got to know my fellow members in a personal way that I might not be able to going forward. For some members, modeling has become a hobby that they can no longer be a active participant in because of physical limitations, eyesight gone MIA, shaky hands, inability to use sharp and heavy tools, and inability to remain seated at a worktable for extended periods. Yet those members still want to contribute to MSW. IMHO, them posting a funny joke or a cat post or a meme gave them the sense they were contributing in their small way to the MSW experience. All good recipes require spice, too much is too much without doubt. But too little makes for a dish bland in both design and taste.
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Derek, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Coffee mugs
Keith Black replied to bushman32's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
Kurt, I wasn't even thinking about coffee mugs in my previous post. I was thinking about NRG's current inventory and how it doesn't seem it fair that you and Mary are burdened storing those item. Thank you for your willingness to do so. -
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Keith Black replied to bushman32's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
I knew the NRG office was in your home so I figured that lack of space was the issue. I also assume that all NRG items currently for sale are stored in your home? if that's the case it's not right that your home has to be used as the NRG warehouse. I'm aware of the NRG's tight budget but having ample space to store NRG merchandise outside your home is something I feel is an issue that should be addressed and that we the NRG membership should be given the opportunity to financially support maintaining a space outside your home to warehouse all NRG merchandise and any non merchandise NRG items needing to be stored. I for one am sorry I never considered the sacrifice you and Mary have made over the years in this regard as it never crossed my mind. my apologies. -
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Keith Black replied to bushman32's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
Kurt, is it a lack of space to store the inventory or lack of money to procure the inventory? -
How much would an unbuilt Airfix St louis kit be worth?
Keith Black replied to shipman's topic in Plastic model kits
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I guess I'm a bit daft but why consider buying a ZHL model kit at all, directly or indirectly? Since ZHL doesn't offer a unique model kit just purchase the desired model kit from a legitimate manufacture. No matter the initial cost, taking the high ground always pays off in the long run.
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Ian, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Coffee mugs
Keith Black replied to bushman32's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
Marine Corp coffee could substitute as a meal when necessity required. -
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Keith Black replied to bushman32's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
Only when it starts to turn from liquid to solid. -
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Keith Black replied to bushman32's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
Grand idea, Ron! I'd love to have a NRG mug. -
Giorgio, congratulations. A very nicely done Swift.
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Dieter, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Barncave Shipyard by mbp521 - Scale 1:1
Keith Black replied to mbp521's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Brian, that looks great. Since the Chaperon takes up most of the shelf space it sits in, wouldn't it make some sense to just let the shelf space act as a case and front it with a piece of plexiglass? -
Congratulations, Rich. It's an amazing and pleasing model.
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FH, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Giovanni, welcome to MSW. glad to have you aboard.
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Rope hair like treenails would be impossible to see at scale.
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