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GrandpaPhil

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  1. GrandpaPhil
    That looks amazing!
  2. GrandpaPhil
    I would recommend a ship with one or two masts such as cog, cutter, schooner or brigantine. My first completed actually planked model was an AL Bounty Jolly Boat. My first completed actual ship was an MS Sultana, a Colonial Era schooner.
  3. GrandpaPhil
    Welcome!
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    Glen, Looking forward to this one! Those early steam ships make interesting projects!
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    Welcome!
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    Excellent recovery!
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    Welcome back!
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    Welcome!
  9. GrandpaPhil
    Welcome! This is my favorite corner of the internet. Everyone here is super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Their examples, advice and experience are responsible for most of my models since 2018. I also build to chill out and relax. I’m also not super worried about the end result.
  10. GrandpaPhil
    Bienvenue! (Welcome!)
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    Welcome!
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    Bob, Looking forward to seeing this one! I have the Orel kit of the Wasa in 1/100 scale (card) in my stash and have it slated for sometime after I build de Zeven Provincien.
  13. GrandpaPhil
    Bob, The Harriet Lane looks amazing! Get to feeling better!
  14. GrandpaPhil
    Very nicely done!
  15. GrandpaPhil
    Excellent save! Very nicely done!
  16. GrandpaPhil
    Very nicely done!
  17. GrandpaPhil
    Congratulations! Nicely done!
  18. GrandpaPhil
    @Baker, Thank you very much! Working on rigging the cannons: I am about 40% complete with the tackle rigs. All breech ropes are done!
  19. GrandpaPhil
    Have you thought about mounting it to a nice base board after gluing it back together for strength and permanence? It would also make it look like an intentional display piece. I’ve done that before with extremely fragile models (I won’t tell you which ones, lol).
  20. GrandpaPhil
    Congratulations! Very nicely done!
  21. GrandpaPhil
    Welcome!
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    Welcome!
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    Welcome!
  24. GrandpaPhil
    It was a supply boat in the Gulf of Mexico tending the oil rigs. I helped the Chief Engineer and worked the deck as needed. I had an AB (Able-Bodied Seaman) license and was frequently utilized as an oiler. I learned a lot that year.
  25. GrandpaPhil
    I spent about a year working on a workboat 20 years ago. I spent most of my time working in the engine room. I am skilled at making machines work.

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