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Hey Frank, looks like I'm late... I hope I haven't missed the first act! Looks like a nice little build, and I'm sure you'll make her look as stunning as your Supply. Andy
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Thanks everyone! Tom, I'm heading back to the same ship I was on last year, the Spruceglen. Andy
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I know I've been absent from building for almost a month now. Been hanging around waiting for that all important phone call, which has been very late in coming this year. Ice on the upper lakes has proven to be a little stubborn to let go this year. I still had no idea when I'd get called back, so I didn't want to get too involved in any big projects. Having said all that, I did FINALLY get a call this afternoon and fit out starts this Saturday. A bit of a relief this time around. This extra long winter break was starting to get to me. Anyway, you can all look forward to season three of Andy's Maritime Adventures to start up in a few weeks time. Andy
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Your "to do" list appears to be getting shorter! You're sneaking up on that finish line quite nicely! Andy
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This is the fun part, watching her slowly take shape as you add more frames....(maybe more fun for us looking over your shoulder ) Andy
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Ed, regarding your comments about the shape of the tank, it all comes down to free surface effect. The easiest way to understand this is by taking a glass of water and a small flat Tupperware container. Fill each of them with an equal amount of water. Give each one a shove across a flat surface. The water in the flat container will slosh more than the water in the glass. A mass of water in a tank behaves like a pendulum with its weight acting about the imaginary swing point of the pendulum. This can result in a very serious loss of stability due to a virtual rise in the centre of gravity. This effect can be lessened by partitions in tanks (not necessarily divisions). I can dig up my stability book and give you the mathematical formulas that calculate the rise in the centre of gravity based on the surface area of a tank, if you'd like. Andy
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I was hoping he'd do a couple of robertsons.... just for badness (Robertsons = "square recessed" for those who don't know, also referred to as "robbies") Andy
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That's a nice parcel you got there! Best kind, full of useful toys for the man-cave.... Uh.... shipyard Have fun, and mind the fingers on the sharp cut-y bits Andy PS.... Whatcha plannin' with all them nice scatch builders tools anyhoo?
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Very nice build, congratulations. I would almost say it's a little early for beer... but then, any time is beer o'clock! Andy
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Definitely worth the effort! Excellent work on the headrails. Andy
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Congratulations on your completion. Your weathering really brings her to life. Best of luck on your next build, I will be following along Andy
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I remember reading somewhere early methods of anti fouling involved the use of lead (or other non-ferrous) nails. Andy
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I've used something similar in the past, but a different technique. One of these days I'll give yours a try, that gives a very nice antique glass effect (at least visible at scale). Andy
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realworkingsailor replied to hamilton's topic in Wood ship model kits
I ordered my Pegasus kit from that site. Things arrived in good order with no issues. I should add that when I ordered, he was out of stock and forwarded my order direct to his supplier (Ages Of Sail as it turned out), for shipment direct to me. So I would have to class that in the "good service" category. Andy -
They are a mix of kits, kit bashes, super detailing, and scratch building. Andy
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Some good news, the Toronto RPM guys finally updated their site with some photos from this years meet (including a couple shots of some large white ship thing... ). http://torontoprototypemodellers.wordpress.com Enjoy Andy
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Wow, one year and you're miles ahead of others who've been at it on their builds for far longer (and that's including all the kit bashing you've done).... Nice to have the end in sight, isn't it? Andy
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Sorry I've been a bit quiet lately on my build. I've been clearing the CA from my system. I have to do that from time to time I just got another batch of rollers, and with some more inclement weather coming, I'll get to them soon. Andy
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Very nice Augie (I think I may have said that before.... I'm not sure..... ) But seriously, she's looking really good. Andy
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Can't wait to see your log start. I remember an old Renommee log on the old MSW, it was an impressive model. Andy
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Lalalalalala.... I can't hear you... Lalalala...
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