Keith Black
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Thank you to all for the comments, likes and for following along. Quick update. The main's channel shrouds are done. The little 3mm deadeyes (far left) are crazy small to lace and attach. I'm glad there are only two per mast. Other than weaving the main's channel shroud ratlines and attaching the main yard with both lifts and braces, from the main mast aft all the rigging is done. Thank you again to all of you for your thoughtfulness. Keith
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replacing plastic mast and spars
Keith Black replied to Frank Burroughs's topic in Plastic model kits
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Siggi, you've done such beautiful work on the Tiger. I'm somewhat sad the end is in sight, I wish this journey would never end.
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In the fisheries I'm familiar with ice for fish holding is flake ice. Block ice doesn't provide enough fish surface contact and crushed ice is too rough and dimples the skin/flesh of the fish. Flake ice is made at the processing plant and is normally provided free of charge to boats/skippers who fish for the processor.
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It's a very simple answer. You do your best, whatever your level of modeling achievement, you always give it your best shot. You should strive for perfection but you'll never get there because no one does perfect work though some get mighty close.
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Our old cat Amelia who passed away four years ago could have cared less about the Tennessee. I never worried about her doing anything untoward. Now, our new cat Emma (Emilia), I wouldn't trust that knot headed cat for a second. She is NOT allowed in the shipyard.
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Thank you, mcb. The main and fore channel shrouds are the remaining ratlines. I'm kinda looking forward to that surprisingly enough.
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Thank you, Keith I've thought about corrective eye surgery but if the chances of complications are one in a zillion, guess who the unlucky winner would be?
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Thank you, Rick. You're correct, my earlier mistakes are mostly forgotten but these new ones bug the snot out of me.
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Thank you, brother Tom. I got the shaky hand syndrome also, another reason to sally forth. It's a real challenge to reach into the midst of the center rigging with a tiny drop of CA to fix a shroud knot. I almost get dizzy watching the end of the needle.
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Johnny, in the photos of the Tennessee the deadeyes are dead straight and of course I was/am trying to replicate that. Thank you for the reassurance. "Good point, as I hadn't noticed the deadeye until it was pointed out and I looked again closely ('Just ordered new glasses because my prescription changed, but it will take 1 - 2 weeks to get them). 'Guess Keith and I share a couple traits, since on a Pennsylvania long rifle I made (and was showing to some new friends recently) - I kept pointing all the things I 'did wrong' (mostly small details). A man with some expertise in antique firearms said to forget real or imagined 'faults' - he thought it was beautifully done ... as is Keith's U.S.S. Tennessee !" Thank you, Johnny.
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Chris, what is the life expectancy for a paper model? I asked Mr Google but he didn't know diddly.
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Micha, tear it back. Remove the planking if possible and see how that goes. If you can't remove the planking maybe we can come up with something that will help you save the build. Off the top of my head, if the planks can't be removed, you might try building up the inside keel height. you could also remove rib notches and or make new notches. Isn't the keel covered? If so building up the keel hight wouldn't show. Glad to see you bought another Roar kit. Even if you manage to save Roar 1.0 it's always going to bug you. Building Roar 2.0 will go much better because this time you're aware of what you need to do and where the pitfalls lie. Proceed forth with great vigor......and have fun with it. That's what all this is about, finding enjoyment working with your hands.
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Chris, thank you for the comeback. The way you reworded the title is fine, I was curious as to the why of it, itch scratched.
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New member and brand new (Paper) modeller!
Keith Black replied to Marcel1981's topic in New member Introductions
I can't/couldn't build just one if I tried. I'm constantly amazed at you guys that can take two dimensional paper and create a three dimensional realistic object. I bet ya'll are great at putting up wallpaper! -
Johnny, I knew about the Madawaska's name being changed to the Tennessee before I started the build log. I did not to include Madawaska in the original build log title. That was added 6/8 weeks ago? I guess it's okay that it was but I think I should have had a say or at the very least notified. Just saying. In fact, see my post #634, page 22.
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My build log's name was changed not by me but by someone within the MSW organization. I kind of don't care but then I kinda do. I wasn't asked, notified or told why. One day I logged in and saw the log name had been changed. I follow builds where I see those log names have also been changed. It's been awhile since the name was changed for my build log but it's been gnawing at me so I thought I needed to ask.
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