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I have the following books for sale: The Naiad Frigate Vol 1 & 2 by Ed Tosti. Both volumes contain CD’s and plans. Volume 1 - $35 Volume 2 - $65 Young America 1853 Vol 1 & 2 by Ed Tosti. Both volumes contain CD’s. Volume 1 - $40 includes a separate book of plans Volume 2 - $40 includes Deck and Hull details Waterline Dioramas by Justin Camarata $55 Message in a Model by Ab Hoving $35 Caring for Ship Models by Rob Napier $40 All prices are US dollars and do not include shipping, which will be calculated for each transaction. I prefer payment via PayPal, and I will provide a phone number if you contact me via PM

When planning the rigging of my Paragon model, I decided to learn how to make my own rope. I tried a couple of versions of horizontal Rope Walks, but finally decided to use the Prozak vertical rope making machine. In using the Prozak I discovered that I needed to develop a couple of tools to make the rope, and also needed to develop techniques for dying the rope, setting the color, and waxing the rope. Since I no longer intend to make model rope, I’m offering the entire set of rope making tools and materials as a single item for sale. This includes the Prozak machine and the associated tools: The set also includes over 20 spools of DMC Cordonnet lace crochet thread in all gauges, and several samples of different size ropes made with these threads. The set includes the manufacturer’s instructions for using the Prozak, a worksheet showing the thread combinations for different sizes of rope and instructions for dying the rope, and a documented process that I developed for making rope. I have also included packets of the various dye colors used in rope making, and also included the rack I used for hanging the rope to dry. An overview of the rope-making process can be seen in the Build Log for my Paragon model. I prefer payment via PayPal. The complete rope making set is available for US $150, plus $31.40 for Priority Mail shipping. I will provide a phone number if you contact me via PM.

I have the following UPDATED Sherline accessories for sale (in Arizona): I prefer payment through PayPal. The prices are in US dollars and do not include shipping, which we will calculate when we discuss the item you're interested in. I will provide a phone number if you reach out via PM.

I purchased this single-action airbrush a few years ago and have not used it (I have several dual-action airbrushes that I prefer). Located in Arizona, US. Price is $65 US (includes shipping - within the US only). Payment via PayPal.

Hi Patrick. Looking forward to watching you create another one of your splendid models.

Hi David - thanks for looking in, I enjoyed this build. I used 2D CAD to develop the framing and some other components, but I don't do any 3D CAD work. Sorry to disappoint. By the way, County Mayo (especially the town of Westport) is one of my favorite areas in Ireland.

Hi Will - I've been off the site for a long time and just started checking back in. Nice progress on your Syren - looking really good.

Hi Rich - I've been off the site for quite a while and just saw your build. Great work so far. I'll be following along.

Very nice work and good progress. I plan to follow along.

Hi Rich I've been off the forum for a while due to moving to a new home. Glad to see you're finished your build, and it looks great. Bluejacket has a kit of the Spray. If you don't want to build from a kit, I think you could just buy the plans. http://www.bluejacketinc.com/kits/spray.htm

Hi Patrick. I've been out of commission from a modeling standpoint for quite a while due to moving to a 'new' home, and have been off the forum for over a month. I was happy to see your recent entry on my first time back - she looks great! Well done.

Hi Don - really nice work. When securing a knot, it's better to use matte medium or a diluted white glue to avoid the 'plastic' look. When I don't want any sheen from glue I use Scenic Glue from Woodland Scenics.

Hi Doug - very nice work on your Leon. I've been looking in now and then, and just saw your comment on the lumber hatch. One thing you might try is to mix some sawdust from the same wood as the planking with Scenic glue and use it as a filler. Scenic glue (from Woodland Scenics) is a PVA glue that dries without any sheen, so when you use it this way the wood dust visually blends in with the wood around it and flaws are covered really well. I've used this approach with small gaps between planks and it worked for me.

Nice work, Chris. Keep the updates coming - you're making great progress.

YT - Please send me a PM. I don't check MSW posts too frequently, but was alerted to your request by another member.