texxn5
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texxn5 got a reaction from lambsbk in USS Constitution by lambsbk – Revell – 1/96 - PLASTIC – With Fiber Optics
wow Dave....you are really getting the details down pat.......outstanding.
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texxn5 reacted to freewheelinguy in USS Constitution by lambsbk – Revell – 1/96 - PLASTIC – With Fiber Optics
Dave,
I typically don't comment and just click the like button, but your hook is the best formed hook I have ever seen.
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texxn5 got a reaction from jaerschen in HMS Leopard 1790 by jaerschen - 1/64 - POB - 50 gun ship
Very nice, looking good...
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Ferit, very nice build. I have been to Istanbul, and really enjoyed the city....it is dynamic, and one of my favorite cities in the world.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ferit in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Is this where we need to be????????
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texxn5 got a reaction from md1400cs in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Ferit, very nice build. I have been to Istanbul, and really enjoyed the city....it is dynamic, and one of my favorite cities in the world.
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texxn5 reacted to themadchemist in San Francisco 2 by lamarvalley - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
So how exactly do you catch the flies to tie, Mr Miyagi style with chopsticks or do you lasso 'em and isn't that kinda cruel to the flies. I mean I hate flies myself but I usually just swat them and put them out of their misery. So do you keep them as pets after tieing them?
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texxn5 got a reaction from realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Looking very good Andy. glad you liked my Swamp Donkey! Poor Augie, makes ya wonder how ever gets anything done....
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texxn5 got a reaction from trippwj in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Popeye,
We have had every bit of 3 inches last night and today, and it is still raining. We've been just fine, nice dry RV trailer and a good awning. I was outside cooking bacon this morning watching the people in pop-ups, trying to figurre out how to fold one up in pouring rain.....cold, wet rain.....they were miserable and soaked. It unfortunately was amusing to watch and not have to be doing it. I really felt for them, but couldn't help but laugh (with them not at them) at the unimaginable misery they were going through. They will have stories to laugh at forever with their kids. Just thankful that we didn't have to leave today. Western Maine is flooding.
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texxn5 got a reaction from gjdale in HMS Victory by gjdale - FINISHED - Mamoli - Scale 1:90
Hi Grant, why not turn it into a travel log???? When we can't be building, at least we can be traveling as our excuse....lol. Enjoy your trip, it sounds great. I love Hong Kong, sorry you didn't get to spend some time there.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Sjors in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Popeye,
We have had every bit of 3 inches last night and today, and it is still raining. We've been just fine, nice dry RV trailer and a good awning. I was outside cooking bacon this morning watching the people in pop-ups, trying to figurre out how to fold one up in pouring rain.....cold, wet rain.....they were miserable and soaked. It unfortunately was amusing to watch and not have to be doing it. I really felt for them, but couldn't help but laugh (with them not at them) at the unimaginable misery they were going through. They will have stories to laugh at forever with their kids. Just thankful that we didn't have to leave today. Western Maine is flooding.
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texxn5 got a reaction from edmay in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Thanks Rich and Larry. I hope these help eveeryone. After viewing the models in the museum, I have come to the conclusion that the MSW builders are far superior in building skills than the museum builders or donors. The models on MSW could go with great pride to any Maritime Museum hands down. Great job to everyone who participates...
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texxn5 got a reaction from Kevin in HMS VICTORY by Kevin - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1/72
Beautiful ship Kevin, nice job
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texxn5 got a reaction from edmay in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Good morning Sjors, it is good to hear from you. Yes, I shall continue to provide you a photographic tour of my travels. We have driven 3,000 miles since we left home. About 2,300 of those miles is how far we are away from home, with the balance being our touring miles in the areas we have visited. From here we go south to Boston, then to Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Anapolis Maryland, Virginia, and eventually down to Florida. It took us a month to get here in Maine, and will take at least a month or more to reach Florida. Break out the popcorn.....
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texxn5 got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Charles W Morgan Whaleboat by Salty Sea Dog - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:25 - POF - first wooden boat build - SMALL
Wow....I'm impressed. Scrimshaw.....what an ingenius idea especially at this scale....cool
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texxn5 got a reaction from hamilton in HMS Blandford by hamilton - FINISHED - from Corel HMS Greyhound - 1:100
really a nice build Hamilton.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
I think the scale on this model is either 5/16 or 3/8 to the foot...can't remember..
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texxn5 reacted to michael mott in Charles W Morgan Whaleboat by Salty Sea Dog - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:25 - POF - first wooden boat build - SMALL
What a cheesy photograph!
Michael
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texxn5 reacted to augie in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
A little progress to report (need to stay ahead of the buffalo herd ).
The 16 bulkheads were removed from the laser cut sheets:
Note the cutouts on the starboard side of the two near the top center. This will be an opening in the finished hull where the 'framing' will be exposed. The laser cutting on these pieces was quite intense. I lightly sanded them all around but have left some laser char as I find this helps me later during the fairing process. However, the slots on these bulkheads and also the bulkhead former were completely cleaned in order to obtain a secure glue bond. The slots were also just a tad 'tight'.
Here, the bulkheads have been dry fit into the former:
The last photo shows that the alignment is pretty good for a dry fit:
Now we will square and level everything as we permanently glue in the bulkheads. But the fish are calling so we'll be back in a day or so. In the meanwhile ----
STAY THE COURSE
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texxn5 got a reaction from lambsbk in USS Constitution by lambsbk – Revell – 1/96 - PLASTIC – With Fiber Optics
Hi Dave, I should be in Boston next week, and hopefully see Henry. I haven't heard from him yet, so I hope he will be able to show us around the Conny. Any particular pictures you might need send me a list and I'll try to get them for you.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Hi Larry, the sails should look real nice. I'll see if I can find more pictures with sails. Internet has been real "iffy" most of the time lately, and it takes about 6-8 minutes to upload 3 pictures which is all I can send at a time provided it doesn't kick me off and I have to start over. Some of the models at the museum had sails, and I'm sure I have some pictures.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Hi Larry, the sails should look real nice. I'll see if I can find more pictures with sails. Internet has been real "iffy" most of the time lately, and it takes about 6-8 minutes to upload 3 pictures which is all I can send at a time provided it doesn't kick me off and I have to start over. Some of the models at the museum had sails, and I'm sure I have some pictures.
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texxn5 reacted to trippwj in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Dinner looks great - and the start on the Confed is very nice as well!
Newly landed here in Maine this week - odds about 1 in 50 million of finding something like this (and no, I did not find it...). Live, but looks half-cooked! Donated to the Lobster Research Institute.
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Is this where we need to be????????
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