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  1. realworkingsailor
    Excellent job, your rigging looks first rate. Keep it up. Andy
  2. realworkingsailor
    Gah!
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    1975: Loss of the 730 foot lake freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald, with all hands. This marks the last large vessel lost on the great lakes. Andy
  4. realworkingsailor
    Thank you all, so very much.
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    Whew... I though for a moment that was the view from your house this morning.... note to self: read captions first....
  6. realworkingsailor
    Great work. The colours are excellent. Muted, not garish, but still brilliant. And they compliment your hull nicely. Andy
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    Once again, I can't thank everyone enough. And every time I show up, there are more of you to thank. Such a great community here. Andy
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    November 9 100th Anniversary of the great storm of 1913. In one afternoon, 12 ships where lost with all hands and another 30 where stranded. Over 250 sailors died in the freezing water. The twelve ships lost are as follows: Lake Superior: Leafield, 1892, 18 crew Henry B Smith, 1906, 25 crew Lake Michigan: Plymouth (barge), 1854, 7 crew Lake Huron: Argus, 1903, 28 crew James Carruthers,1913, 22 crew Hydrus, 1903, 25 crew James A McGean, 1908, 28 crew Charles S Price, 1910, 28 Crew Regina, 1907, 20 crew Isaac M. Scott, 1909, 28 crew Wexford, 1883, 17-24 crew (actual number unknown) Lake Erie: Lightship #82, 1912, 6 Crew For a full description of the storm see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Lakes_Storm_of_1913 Andy
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    Thanks, Mark and Sherry.
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    Again, thanks to everyone for your messages of condolences. I had a long chat with my sister earlier today, and we spent a lot of time talking about our fondest memories from when we were kids. There's going to be a celebration of my grandfather's life later this month and I'm trying to figure out something to say. I've started put some ideas together, but nothing concrete yet. I'll figure something out. Andy
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    Nice work on the spars, Sjors. And thank you and Anja for the PM this morning. Andy
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    Now that's a smart idea! Moving canons.... Very cool Andy
  13. realworkingsailor
    Thanks everyone for your thoughts and condolences. It's nice to have such a great group of people around here who truly care about each other. To be honest, there are times when I feel very much alone. Being able to see a few ships being built, and the great stories and laughs everyone has here helps a lot to make the distances shorter, and things a little easier. Once again, thank you all so very much. Andy
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    Hello everyone Sorry if I'm not my usual happy fun time self lately. We've had a sudden and unexpected death in the family, and it's hit everyone rather hard. You folks are a pleasant distraction for me just being who you are. Please keep it up, it does help. I'm hoping to get an early relief off the ship and be home by the middle of November. Andy
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    Well... I've been worried for quite some time.... Now I'm on to genuine concern..... Next step is outright paranoia.....
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    Yeah... headrails.... everybody's favourite head-scratching, how-the-he** moment. Nice work you've done. Although... that second canon.... sorry to say.. but...uh.... he seems to be aiming a bit low...... Andy
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    Popeye.... I'm starting to get concerned about you.....
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    You think you guys are eagerly waiting my return... Just imagine how I feel anticipating my own return..... It's been a long year on the lakes and I can't wait to get home, take it easy and do the things I want to do...... Oh yeah... And actually sleep the whole night for once! Andy
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    If it's not available at your local hobby shop, you can get it from Microscale: http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MI-2 http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MI-1&Category_Code=FINPROD&Product_Count=1 Andy
  20. realworkingsailor
    Decals... Ok... First off have you got any microset and microsol? Both of those will go a long way to helping sett decals down on uneven surfaces. The other thing that helps is having a glossy surface on which to apply them. Don't worry, when everything is dry over coat with dullcote to seal them in and hide all the edges. First off, I use tepid water, not hot or cold. Dipping a decal in for about ten seconds is more than adequate. The the decal sit for another minute or so before you try to slide it off the paper backing. While the decal is sitting, apply a dab of microset to the area you want to apply the decal. Bring the decal (still on the paper at this time) to the area a d gently slide the decal off the paper into position. The decal should almost float in the microset (almost!). With a needle nose tweezer, carefully position the decal into place. You can now dab up any excess microset (along the edges). Gently press the decal to the plastic with a damp paper towel. When dry, apply microsol. The decal will wrinkle... It can be startling to see... But don't touch it!! It will settle down before too long as the microsol dries. When it does, take a very sharp #11 exacto knife blade and look for any bubbles that may be trapped underneath. Gently prick them with the knife and dab on some more microsol. Repeat this process until you are satisfied. Give everything a good 24 hours to dry thoroughly and over coat the decal with dullcote. This will seal and protect it from handling and damage. Andy
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    Careful... you might become addicted... Looks great, stay warm...... -16 the first week of November....... brrrrrr Andy
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    Thanks for stopping by and your compliments, Kimberly Lawrence, yeah.. I'm still at work. I've got about another month (25 days maybe) to go before hopefully I get to go home. And I'm still only sailing on the great lakes. Andy
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    More pics! That should keep your critics silent.... Or make them talk more... hrm..... Andy
  24. realworkingsailor
    Pictures!! Woo Hoo! Although... your Lion figurehead seems a little sticky-outy.... should he not be resting against the bracket behind him? (Or is he just sitting there for looks?) Andy
  25. realworkingsailor
    Actually.. the DCC thing is not as expensive as you may think... The NCE Powercab for about $200 is about all you'd need. (As long as the total current draw is less than 2 amps) http://www.ncedcc.com/component/virtuemart/?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=3&category_id=1 That and if you happen to join a model railroad club using NCE, you can just take the throttle unit with you on club nights... Andy

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