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    You shouldn't have said anything we wouldn't have noticed. I'm sure you'll be happier after the redo.
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    I like the idea some one should start that.
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    I apparently was being papparazzi'd by the Admiral while I was shooting the final pictures of the Santa Maria. I was so focused I didn't even know until she started posting things on Facebook. She took a great shot though so I thought I would share. Also one other update for those that wonder, still no bonsai tree yet. Apparently she knows a guy that grows awesome ones but he only comes out when it's warm and with all the snow lately he's been staying in. I'm sure I'll get it though. Once I do I'll post a picture and let you all decide if it was worth the trade.
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    Awesome. I love the wind shield wipers that's very inventive. Those ski's will be tricky. Especially since no one has done it before that I know of. Good luck.
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    I know a SIB builder that coats her lines in super glue to get them to go where she likes. She uses it to get the sail's full of wind effect with her ship. I used the same technique on the Santa Maria running lines to get the same wind effect. Not sure if that helps or not but thought I'd throw it out there.
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    You make metal work look as easy as wood work. I'm very impressed. She's going to be quiet the beauty will all those shiny parts. Congrats on the retirement!
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    Also it's hard to get a good look at the running lines but I wonder are you using thread blocks?
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    Al - Seems as though I've been running into you a lot today and I'm just now connecting the dots. I would love to see your Black Pearl that one has been on my list for a long time. Well as the old saying goes if it ain't broke don't fix it. I went back to my usual method of eye balling it. I forgot the crazy measurements and the careful calculations and followed my motto, "If it looks right it probably is." Strangely enough I have a more accurate hull and have had more fun building. Remind me not to think so much. That and I finally got time to sit down and build. Work has been crazy, kiddos have been up all night and into everything, then when that was all said and done the Admiral had me cleaning the galley and swabbing the decks. Still I got some build time in. Now I can go out tomorrow and do it all again. So here's the long awaited pictures. It still needs to come down a bit more but I am by far happier with this result then my last two attempts. After I get it just right I'm debating planking the hull as Al mentioned or doing what I did with the Santa Maria and scribing the planks. Got some time before I get to that so we'll see. Thank you all for your help and support. I have enjoyed and taken into great consideration all of the suggestions posted. Thanks,
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    Incredible work! I love the sovereign it's such a beautiful ship but it looks far to much for me at this point. You make it look easy. I love the little details you added as well. Definitely adds to the ship.
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    You could go crazy and throw in a wake board. Or really really crazy and put on a para sail.
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    Well I think that comment settles it. I won't get the micro mite. After some contemplation I'm thinking I may want to wait the one or two years it will take me to get into a house. Then I can buy a more full size table saw put it in a garage and do some real work. It's hard to be patient when you realize how nice building would be with a particular power tool.
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    Matt - You should submit one or two of the reflection photo's to the calendar deal. I think they have a good chance of making it. I sure wouldn't mind looking at one of those for a month.
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    That is a good thought. I'll see what I can find out.
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    With all these questions lately maybe you should start a thread called "Ask Augie". Your advice and support is great even for those of us not asking the questions.
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    So I've been trying to find ways to mill planks and small parts and could really use a table saw. Trouble is I live in an apartment with my wife and two kids so my work space is quiet literally a closet. I've heard of an attachment to turn dremel into a table saw and ran into the Mighty Mite while looking for it. The size is perfect it would fit my space. Most reviews I've read though say it's pretty weak but I imagine they are cutting bigger things then planking with it. Has any one ever used this? Or does any one have any ideas that would work better for my space constraints? Here's the link to the website in case you need more info. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-mighty-mite-table-saw-93211.html
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    Absolutely incredible! Every piece is perfectly done! Keep up the good work she's a beautiful ship.
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    Wait you have two lobster boats, the America, the Gothenburg, and an F-15?!?! I'm not sure how you keep up with it all but they are coming out great. Looking forward to more great pics.
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    Nicely done! I do prefer the poor mans drill lathe myself.
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    Wow I leave for a weekend and have a ton of posts to sift through. Bob- I agree narrower planks would work way better. They are actually half the size I started with but still not narrow enough. I only have an exacto knife so I had a hard time cutting them to much narrower with out them breaking apart or not cutting straight. I'll have to see if I can get some milled thinner to begin with. John - Thank you for your complements. You have a good eye there is an issue with some denting on that side. It comes from the planks being to wide. As Bob suggested Narrow would be better. One of a few reasons it's not up to par. I've been out of town over the weekend but hope to get into the solid hull tonight. I'll have photos soon.
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    Thank you all for the suggestions and encouragement. I will see if I can't get a hold of some apple, Pear, Holly or Box wood. Next time I will use a solid wood as well and not paper bulkheads. It worked for my other ship but that one is also half the size of this one. I'll have to get on one of the wood sites and see what I can find. Meanwhile I will work on the solid hull. There's a technique I've been thinking about using where you cut the bulk heads out of the plans and then sand down the hull to fit the negative so to speak. That way it's a solid hull but still to a more exact scale. Thanks again. I know I'll get it. It's only a matter of time.
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    Bass wood.
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    Michael - I think the planking of the fist helped me get the crisper planking of the second. Truthfully I quickly read through a couple planking tutorials and I think I need more practice on a larger scale before I try this scale. Augie - The planks are pretty thin. I may just give it a try and if it works it works if it doesn't I'll go with a solid hull. I'm going that direction any ways since I'm not liking how this is turning out. I decided to post plans so you can see what I'm going for, Since they are on line already I don't think I'm infringing on anything.
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    Food is fine so long as you clean it up after. No one likes a sticky forum floor. So I'm still not sure about this one. I think I'm in over my head with the planking method and I'm thinking of reverting back to my specialty in solid hulls. It's that or I'm to much of a perfectionist. Feel free to share your thoughts on this I really need honest opinions. Since the pirates are actually paying for this I want it to be my best work.
  24. DSiemens
    Excellent work! She's really coming together.
  25. DSiemens
    Looking great! I love the little lobsters. I agree with your son it's neat your using the start fish. It works very well.

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