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John Allen

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  1. John Allen
    Marc is about as close as you can get. Amati has a Black Swan not exact but maybe an updated version (morphing sounds good)
  2. John Allen
    I agree with Mark, hang, before I start I will use a camera pop pics of small details or large on steps that may cause a problem on all plans , then reduce or enlarge to view better to prevent hopping up and down, then place in order of plan # and have them at hand as I proceed. Sounds convoluted but works with limited space. Side benefit I learned from Mamoli Victory is some assemblies or rigging in plan 4 is added to in plan 6 and should have been addressed in plan 4, it avoids headaches later know this sounds off the wall but works for me.
  3. John Allen
    EXCEPTIONAL
  4. John Allen
    Is it possible to drill a hole directly under the mast cap? Probably a stupid question, if you have no other options.
  5. John Allen
    Marsalv, Exquisite, attention to detail phenomenal. It is now truth time, Darby O'Gill and the little people come out at night and have built all your furniture!! Please tell me where I can find him.
  6. John Allen
    Ken, Extremely fine build attacked with precision, that being said I immensely enjoyed the pictures you inserted along the way it made your build much more interesting.
  7. John Allen
    They also have a motorized lift kit that looks promising.
  8. John Allen
    Man, I never use alcohol as a reward but as a tool. When I am vexed by a particular assembly and my head is hurting, fingers and hands twisted in knots a good snokering makes things very clear. Or it seems so at the time!!
  9. John Allen
    Patrick, That's a mighty big ship to be so small your attention to details down to the smallest accommodations is amazing this Buds for you.
  10. John Allen
    Frank, Just ran thru your build, many excellent Skipjack builds on this site, from what I see so far it is going to top the list as the best Skipjack builds. KUDOS
  11. John Allen
    A googled language translator and a translator to translate the translator
  12. John Allen
    It just gets better, attention to details meticulus
  13. John Allen
    I have a great contact for a therapist
  14. John Allen
    That's pretty cool its a cut down version of a kitchen tool to make salad dressings etc. price is right have you tried it on paints that have totally dried sans liquid??
  15. John Allen
    Had received several bottles when buying a collection on craigslist. They were pretty old, before chucking them shook up pretty good stirred with a dremel very slow speed. Looked good I painted each color on raw wood checked a couple of days later, No separation or bubbling, or peeling so I kept all. Paints are expensive so I saved a couple of bucks.
  16. John Allen
    That's going to be one happy grandchild!
  17. John Allen
    First class, that says it all!
  18. John Allen
    I soak then use graduated cans heat with a candle do several planks at a time can bend or twist there completely dry and always holds there shape. Its very very fast.
  19. John Allen
    I believe OCCRE has a small selection of wagons and trams, they look good but no nothing of there quality. Looks good Danny!
  20. John Allen
    Mark, I Know you remember when I had to decide to redo all the ratlines on the Vic. I had several toddies wrote down pluses and negatives. With a clear head the next day I did the same. Was no help! But the old adage if the shoe fits wear it, well it didn't and I grabbed the scissors and cut. Made the right decision I would not have been satisfied leaving it. If it does not feel right change it then have the good luck your the master.
  21. John Allen
    Can download all nrg articles but this one-turned anti virus off but still blocked. My computer or some other problem
  22. John Allen
    It's amazing what pets know about our health, the Boss is just recovering from a major health issue knocked her down now for approx 14 months. The cat had not left her side except to eat. They do help with recovery, and you have to keep the right ATTITUDE, ATTITUDE, ATTITUDE. Our prays go with you. Syren is top notch!
  23. John Allen
    Scott, Thank you for your service, and sacrifices.
  24. John Allen
    Ed, Have to parrot what others have stated fantastic work.
  25. John Allen
    One more and I'll hush my mouth as they say in L.A. If ever I am shipwrecked, I hope its with you, I believe you could make a Riva Launch out of coconut trees and seashells as tools. am gone just cannot stop looking at it

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