John Allen
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John Allen got a reaction from Ryland Craze in It's a shame politics or the lack there of has to infiltrate hobbies
What can I say being a Yankee moving south now I'm called a damn Yankee because I stayed. Sadly narrow minded people abound multiply and swell the tide of ignorance.
If a wood model being built by a modeler & hobbyist is offensive to anyone than damn their torpedoes and full speed ahead. You should not be browbeat or intimidated by ignorance.
BUILD IT many museums would love to have it as a donation. Sea Quest a state of the art Museum just opened in Mobile and would love to have it. I am going to build a CSS Alabama and donate it. History even though ugly and perverse should not be rewritten or erased.
I've said to much.
Good Luck John
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John Allen got a reaction from Canute in It's a shame politics or the lack there of has to infiltrate hobbies
What can I say being a Yankee moving south now I'm called a damn Yankee because I stayed. Sadly narrow minded people abound multiply and swell the tide of ignorance.
If a wood model being built by a modeler & hobbyist is offensive to anyone than damn their torpedoes and full speed ahead. You should not be browbeat or intimidated by ignorance.
BUILD IT many museums would love to have it as a donation. Sea Quest a state of the art Museum just opened in Mobile and would love to have it. I am going to build a CSS Alabama and donate it. History even though ugly and perverse should not be rewritten or erased.
I've said to much.
Good Luck John
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in It's a shame politics or the lack there of has to infiltrate hobbies
What can I say being a Yankee moving south now I'm called a damn Yankee because I stayed. Sadly narrow minded people abound multiply and swell the tide of ignorance.
If a wood model being built by a modeler & hobbyist is offensive to anyone than damn their torpedoes and full speed ahead. You should not be browbeat or intimidated by ignorance.
BUILD IT many museums would love to have it as a donation. Sea Quest a state of the art Museum just opened in Mobile and would love to have it. I am going to build a CSS Alabama and donate it. History even though ugly and perverse should not be rewritten or erased.
I've said to much.
Good Luck John
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John Allen got a reaction from Jack12477 in It's a shame politics or the lack there of has to infiltrate hobbies
What can I say being a Yankee moving south now I'm called a damn Yankee because I stayed. Sadly narrow minded people abound multiply and swell the tide of ignorance.
If a wood model being built by a modeler & hobbyist is offensive to anyone than damn their torpedoes and full speed ahead. You should not be browbeat or intimidated by ignorance.
BUILD IT many museums would love to have it as a donation. Sea Quest a state of the art Museum just opened in Mobile and would love to have it. I am going to build a CSS Alabama and donate it. History even though ugly and perverse should not be rewritten or erased.
I've said to much.
Good Luck John
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John Allen got a reaction from PAnderson in It's a shame politics or the lack there of has to infiltrate hobbies
What can I say being a Yankee moving south now I'm called a damn Yankee because I stayed. Sadly narrow minded people abound multiply and swell the tide of ignorance.
If a wood model being built by a modeler & hobbyist is offensive to anyone than damn their torpedoes and full speed ahead. You should not be browbeat or intimidated by ignorance.
BUILD IT many museums would love to have it as a donation. Sea Quest a state of the art Museum just opened in Mobile and would love to have it. I am going to build a CSS Alabama and donate it. History even though ugly and perverse should not be rewritten or erased.
I've said to much.
Good Luck John
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John Allen got a reaction from Canute in HMS Druid by Krug - FINISHED - 1:48 - Hahn
scanned all-absolutely awe inspiring!
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Druid by Krug - FINISHED - 1:48 - Hahn
scanned all-absolutely awe inspiring!
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John Allen got a reaction from kruginmi in HMS Druid by Krug - FINISHED - 1:48 - Hahn
scanned all-absolutely awe inspiring!
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John Allen got a reaction from etubino in HMS Victory by John Allen - Mamoli - Scale 1:90 - 5th build
I was remiss in not posting a step by step progression log. Had gotten lost in the building. I used Grant Dales suggestion on the black tulle and found the diamond pattern. Will also use black line for the ratlines. Though I am having trouble matching the size with local sewing stores and the size charts from cm to thread gauge addled me.
I am still not happy with the skylight (4th rebuild) and have not attached, as stated before so many parts (wood,pins, rings, plastic for the skylight, cleats ,etc. were partially or totally missing.
Have finished the yards and masts and starting deck hardware for the rigging in preparation for stepping the masts.
John Allen
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John Allen got a reaction from kruginmi in HMS Victory by John Allen - Mamoli - Scale 1:90 - 5th build
Thanks,
Thought I was up on my knots. Googled (3 different variations) I think the one that should be used is where both lines end up in the inside?? Again good advice re:mainmast.
Always enjoyed the shrouds & ratlines it's actually the beginning of making a ship a ship enjoy the actual rigging more.
Again thank you for your sage advice.
Have prosperous and healthy New Year.
John (almost forgot) ROLL TIDE the big A
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John Allen got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HMS Victory by John Allen - Mamoli - Scale 1:90 - 5th build
Have completed forward shrouds and ratlines, not happy with futtock shrouds may reattach with a smaller line.
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John Allen got a reaction from kruginmi in HMS Victory by John Allen - Mamoli - Scale 1:90 - 5th build
Thanks
Jumped over peeked at your builds I bow to the master.
John
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John Allen got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HMS Victory by John Allen - Mamoli - Scale 1:90 - 5th build
All done ready to start rigging have received missing dead eyes and black line (Mamoli did not include in kit)
Have placed batting in netting some white some dingy. Flip flopping whether to include or remove.
Suggestions?????
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John Allen got a reaction from EJ_L in IF YOU HAD A CHOICE
Greg,
Drill Master 2" cuttoff saw by Harbor freight. $ 29.95. Sturdy little saw, clean cuts and angles. I have a problem with my knuckles popping when use a small hand saw and miter box. Get the extra saw blades.
Best little saw for the money.
Good Luck
John
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John Allen got a reaction from thibaultron in Rigging scissors
Micro mark has a 6" pair of rigging scissors (for tight spots)? $ 20.40 Has anyone used these is there better out there? are the finger holes large enough to be comfortable? I like my zap it but is to big to get deep inside the larger ships. I use broken old safety razor blade broken in 1/2 and glued into a thin wood strip when not careful tend to cut the line other than the one you want to -suggestions
John
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John Allen got a reaction from thibaultron in IF YOU HAD A CHOICE
Greg,
Drill Master 2" cuttoff saw by Harbor freight. $ 29.95. Sturdy little saw, clean cuts and angles. I have a problem with my knuckles popping when use a small hand saw and miter box. Get the extra saw blades.
Best little saw for the money.
Good Luck
John
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in IF YOU HAD A CHOICE
Greg,
Drill Master 2" cuttoff saw by Harbor freight. $ 29.95. Sturdy little saw, clean cuts and angles. I have a problem with my knuckles popping when use a small hand saw and miter box. Get the extra saw blades.
Best little saw for the money.
Good Luck
John
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John Allen got a reaction from Burroak in IF YOU HAD A CHOICE
Greg,
Drill Master 2" cuttoff saw by Harbor freight. $ 29.95. Sturdy little saw, clean cuts and angles. I have a problem with my knuckles popping when use a small hand saw and miter box. Get the extra saw blades.
Best little saw for the money.
Good Luck
John
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in occre r/c ulises
jan,
Sad thing it was water, next time I will omit the chaser
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John Allen got a reaction from mtaylor in occre r/c ulises
Augie & Jan,
I thought I left dumb at home but picked up dumber. I had that confused with another rc build I was looking at, had looked at the occre site numerous times. Drank to much water
Thanks for the replies
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John Allen got a reaction from Canute in occre r/c ulises
Augie & Jan,
I thought I left dumb at home but picked up dumber. I had that confused with another rc build I was looking at, had looked at the occre site numerous times. Drank to much water
Thanks for the replies
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John Allen got a reaction from kruginmi in HMS Victory by John Allen - Mamoli - Scale 1:90 - 5th build
Thanks Grant
Actually looking forward to the rigging it will be a nice challenge, do realize its not Rome and will not be built
in a day or 6 months???
Thanks again for your comments
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John Allen got a reaction from canoe21 in HMS Victory by John Allen - Mamoli - Scale 1:90 - 5th build
All done ready to start rigging have received missing dead eyes and black line (Mamoli did not include in kit)
Have placed batting in netting some white some dingy. Flip flopping whether to include or remove.
Suggestions?????
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John Allen got a reaction from keelhauled in HMS Victory by John Allen - Mamoli - Scale 1:90 - 5th build
All done ready to start rigging have received missing dead eyes and black line (Mamoli did not include in kit)
Have placed batting in netting some white some dingy. Flip flopping whether to include or remove.
Suggestions?????
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John Allen got a reaction from kruginmi in HMS Victory by John Allen - Mamoli - Scale 1:90 - 5th build
Thank Mark & Don
Your right about the hammocks when I quit flopping and decide to keep them batten is easy to cut and add rope as hammocks.
Thanks for the nice comments
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