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I believe it is what as known as "The rule of 2 square feet" No matter how hard one tries to keep clean and organized, every hobby space will inevitably reduced to an area of 2 square feet. I've tried to be clean... but honestly it just doesn't work. Can't do it. It's only clean when I'm gone away to work. Andy -
Glad things worked out for you Looks great! Andy
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I've found one thing that helps with the respiratory issues of CA is air flow. I have a ceiling fan that I keep running when I'm doing some major CA work like coppering. There are many different grades of CA, most of the cheaper ones at hobby shops or hardware stores are more volatile and allergy inducing. I've heard (but can't confirm) that the surgical grades of CA are better for people with allergies. Of course you could take Yon's approach and go with a full on respirator and rubber gloves. Andy
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Give him a link to the Ashley Book Of Knots... That would really keep him busy Andy
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Wefalk, there really is no true "G" Scale, not like O, OO or HO Etc. There are actually many scales that use the same #1 Gauge track. The reason you may not have heard of 1:29 is that it is a scale put out by an American company USA Trains, and may not be common in Europe. Andy
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Wow.. that looks brilliant. I realize now more and more as I build myself inexorably towards that point on my own ship... I'm in for it! Andy
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So time for a real update at last. I think I'm finished eyebolting the hull... I hope. A few of those little bu**ers may have been missed, but I'm sure I got most of them. Also set up the hammock cranes. I have some mesh material to fill in, I just have to figure out how to put it in.. oh yeah... got to paint it too... And the big news... started the sparring process. Got the lower masts and bowsprit cut to length. I'm planning on first getting the chains done, then moving on to shaping and the rest of the spars and what-not. I hope that will buy me a couple days of peace from you-know-who Andy
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Sorry.. Dry bowl of Shreddies and a large glass of O.J. (I know... I'm weird ) Andy
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Ok... That was just bad...... LOL Andy
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I left my opinion on the other thread, I think it has merit..... And should be given a place of distinction around here (the story, not my opinion ) Andy
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Oh yes.... That was the intent of my query I recall the enjoyment and laughs that everyone had with it, and although nothing was done at the time, it would be great for it to become a permanent part of MSW. Andy
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What can I say that has not already been said? She's looking real nice... And huge! Everyone who's slobbering over Chris Watton's Victory project should bear that in mind... I imagine she'd be "huge-er" Looking forward to more updates in the future, Andy
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Speaking of figures....Kester, you didn't happen to keep any of that great story about the demise of the Royal Caroline's Captain, did you? Andy
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I'll just keep in mind that Sjors would like photo-documentation of the minutiae of our lives.... Save having this "miss-understanding" in the future Andy
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Or 1:32 depending on the manufacturer. Andy
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Have you tried model railroad figures? Look for "G" scale figures (1:29 or 1:32). You'd probably have to do some surgery, like Dafi did, only a little larger. Andy
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I was thinking a nice piece of plexi glass with a cutout shaped like her hull at her waterline, where she could rest. Would give the appearance of floating... Plus the "sea floor" could be scenicked as well. Andy
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Wow... Impressive. She really looks like a working ship. Any thoughts on how you're going to display her? Andy
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Very nice. I found with my rudder, the rigging lines for the tiller do a pretty good job of holding it in place, while providing enough spring so that should it get knocked about, no damage will be done. Andy
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Just a short update today. No photos yet because what I've been doing hasn't much changed her external appearance. Eye bolts..... Dozens of them... And dozens more yet to go. Every time I look at the plans I find more to put on. And it's a lot of fun reconciling the locations indicated on the plans with where they are going to end up going on the model... And then trying for consistent symmetry. Andy
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I agree... Take all the time you need... Make him wait Andy
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Well... I did make it home friday evening... Just taking a brief reprieve... I'll be back up an building soon.. one thing about these winter meetings, although the day is dedicated to seminars and other stuff... the evenings are predictably.... um... well... let's say "lubricated" Once I get my head back in it, I'll be going full tilt again Andy
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I think it depends on the goal you are striving for (and yes I think everyone should try it at least once). If you are striving for an accurate replica of the vessel as it appeared at a specific time, and at that time it was coppered, then for the sake of accuracy it should be coppered. If, however, you are showcasing your abilities as a master planker (or whatever), then the option presents itself of foregoing the copper. But the most important caveat is simple: it's your build, do it as you see fit. Andy
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