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Have you tried fitting your bowsprit yet? (Even just the unfinished stump) it may give you a better idea of how things may look, and whether or not you want to make changes. Andy- 800 replies
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Sjors.... I think I was leading up to a David Bowie reference there.... Something about an oddity.... Andy
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David, you can hem and haw about what you could build, and settle for something close that may please you, but more likely to lose your interest, or you could just say screw it (that would be "screw" spelled with a capital "F") and build what you really want to build, and deal with whatever space issues you may have later on. Ray, nice job on your Diana. I've been quietly following along and enjoying all your nice photos. Keep up the good work. Andy
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Some of us are a bit odd... some of us are a bit more odd..... and then there's Sjors.... Sometimes we just need that push and the realization that "Hey I CAN do this!" soon dawns upon us... and when we know what we are capable of doing, there's no need to settle for second rate anymore... (unless it happens to be an 80 gun ship.... ) Andy
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No arguments there. To be honest, I think that trying to jig the old cast stern would have been like putting lipstick on a pig.... What you've got is much nicer. Andy
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A Bell is still required in the collision regulations as part of sound signals given while at anchor in reduced visibility: A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than one minute ring the bell rapidly for about five seconds. In a vessel of 100 metres or more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be sounded rapidly for about five seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession, namely one short, one prolonged and one short blast, to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel. A vessel aground shall give the bell signal and if required the gong signal prescribed in paragraph (g) of this Rule and shall, in addition, give three separate and distinct strokes on the bell immediately before and after the rapid ringing of the bell. A vessel aground may in addition sound an appropriate whistle signal.
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I have a copy of "The pre-history of The Far Side" and some of the stuff in there was just utterly insanely funny. A must have for any Far Side aficionado.
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Is it possible, James, maybe for a couple of weeks to pin John's log as a sort of book of condolences, so it doesn't immediately get lost in the shuffle?
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Out of curiosity only, not out of criticism, was there any way to salvage the original windows on the kit supplied transom? Your transom still looks good all the same. Andy
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Off to a good start! Andy
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**Walks in, has a look at the latest posts... gazes at the newest pictures...nods knowingly and walks away quietly, innocently, whistling "Let it snow, let it snow let it snow"**
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My condolences and sympathies to you and your family on this sad occasion Andy
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Way to go! That looks excellent Can't wait to see them on your model. Step one on the path to "The Dark Side" Andy
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I think it's safe to say that as far as the English speaking world goes, you'd have to have been living under a rock not to have heard of the genius of Gary Larson
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Ain't I a stinker!
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Ha! I knew it..... Just let us know when Sjorsie can come out to play again
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Just in case I've really piqued your interest: http://www.shipwreckworld.com/articles/shipwreck-explorers-discover-1780-british-warship-in-lake-ontario Andy
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This may not be a frigate, but what about HM Snow "Ontario"? I've seen kits of brigs, cutters and ships, but never a proper snow... I think the circumstances of her loss would be of equal interest to the British, Canadians and Americans. Just thinking out loud Andy
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Nice fix. And yes... Do take the dog out.... A nice sunny day and he's stuck inside..... Andy
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Quite the progress you've made there Popeye! Excellent planking so far Andy
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**nudges Ben** <whispered tone> ahem.... Gary, Gary Larson...
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