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  1. cog
    Mick, That will be not much fairing, what I see from this side. Maybe a bit of "touching up" in your case touching down
  2. cog
    Well done .. it really looks very good, very crisp, and sharp
  3. cog
    More then interesting build Keith, when I look at the height, she seems to be a bit narrow in the beam, or is that an optical illusion ...? I like your framing a lot, and, as Patrick wrote, it would be a shame to hide it all. The windows would be a solution, will you be installing lights ...? Cheers
  4. cog
    That was truly a missing item. Your captain wouldn't have liked the absence of it!!! (Witchetty Grub ..) at least you've got your snacks nearby cheers
  5. cog
    Those boats are looking good, Bob, and must be fun to make too. cheers
  6. cog
    The hobby is strong in you Kees. I don't know about the incorrigable, you must have been driven (or bored). Modelling is a good way to keep the mind bussy. The doctors probably thought you strong enough. Good to have you back at the table!!! Cheers
  7. cog
    Piet, A humongous feet (could put that one in my mouth!!) feat, in such a microscopic diorama ... It's ... breath taking ... and nearly impossible to believe. You did it!!! Congratulations, it looks a zillion ... Cheers
  8. cog
    You stepped it up another notch, Clare. Interesting choice!
  9. cog
    Impressive rigging Gregg. Love the way she is coming together ... Murphy can be a pain in the hiney, always turns up when you don't want it Cheers
  10. cog
    On that scale it makes quite a difference, Johann. There is not something which comes to mind which has a finer weave. What kind of silk did you use?
  11. cog
    Mike, Whatever you do, you can't let us down. Build to the best of your ability, and improve. Have fun in your build, and tackle the challenges ... enjoy it !!! Cheers
  12. cog
    Good on you Mike. The first step is always the most difficult one. Beech wood ... Personally I like the colour, and structure, you can bend it easily when steamed, I don't know about the dry heating method. It is often used in kitchens, as it doesn't splinter (cutting boards a.o.) I don't know how thin you can get it or mill it, that's another question left unanswered, but it can be finished very smooth.
  13. cog
    A hughe change compared to your previous view. You like it or you don't, no middle road in this. I am looking forward to see the remainder of this metamorphosis!!
  14. cog
    Ah, to be on the safe side, Mike. Make a xerox copy when finished and use that one to transfer the markings. You could use carbon paper to transfer the markings ... if that is still available
  15. cog
    What will be visible of that ugly join, both a midships as length wise, once the walls and deck frniture is fitted ... If that is acceptable to you ... the decision is yours, as it is your build, Mike. If, however, you decide to plank the deck, make a template from your current one for the round and square openings. Put a piece of paper on top and with a soft pencil, 2B or higher, softly scratch over the openings. You'll see a distinct darker circumference of the opening. If you fixate it on one side you can lift the paper and look where the next opening is to be marked. You can then use the template to transfer the marked openings to the new deck.
  16. cog
    Mike, The thickness you can overcome (if to thin) by glueing it on top of veneer/ very thin plywood. To thick, that can be sanded down. The wood. It's merely a matter of preference, you can get most kinds milled to request. Mick (Yamsterman) has an address in the UK where he get's his wood. It depends also on the amount you care to, or can spend on it. If the decks get stained ... it's merely the quality of the "look" of the wood after staining ... Cheers
  17. cog
    Glenn, Magnificent ... Looking at her two question come to mind: 1. What's the "indent" from fore to aft on the topoutside 2. Looking at the mounted wheel, I get the feeling it is rather small compared to the housing you build around it, why such a height Cheers
  18. cog
    I'll PM you for it, we'll grab the bull by the horns ... give me a minute to write it down
  19. cog
    Piet, It looks like you can push the finished hull straight into the water for her maiden voyage, and finish planking the other one ... it's astonishing the detail you got on that little piece of wood, the size of a lamp bulb ...
  20. cog
    Mike, Quite a destruction you had to lay the deck. I might have planked the entiry thing not conforming to kit, but that would be me. Still you've made a nice job out of it ... A scale cow ... I would say black and white or tan and white ... probably off white like my Tryumph Dolomite was ... Cheers
  21. cog
    Murph comes in three doesn't he ...?
  22. cog
    Samwise, I would suggest sunny weather, a shaded chair, and some mead to prepare for your deep thoughts. P.s. Hold that thought about making mistakes faster and with great accuracy ... it may make the solution much quicker
  23. cog
    Mark, YOU don't have to grow up. It's better you stay the way you are Ah, jippie SURPRISES ... I love it when you start interesting things. Usually they turn out far better than the first hand you laid at it ...
  24. cog
    Kees, Van harte gefeliciteerd (happy birthday) I second what Pete wrote. Hope to see you soon finishing your trawlers. Cheers
  25. cog
    Little ... maybe, but lots of details though. What's the size of it?

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