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Another thought... what about 1/2 round styrene like Bob's Constitution? Andy -
I've got to say, she looks really good... But I must agree with some of the other comments, that she'd look a whole lot better weathered up to match the pots. Andy
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Geez I forgot about this one... I swear you must have some sort of hobbyist's ADD Keepin us on our toes Andy
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There are commercial products available: http://www.micromark.com/patina-it-4-fl-oz,7268.html I've used similar stuff to good effect on a model copper roof. Andy
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Congrats, she looks great! Looking forward to your next build. Andy
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Yeah.... Being around ships and then having them as a hobby..... Some kind of sickness I think.... BTW if you have any technical questions about the real thing, don't hesitate to ask..... I relish the opportunity to haul out my old text books Andy
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I have to agree with the others, you've been doing a real nice job here. You're obviously not afraid to experiment, or bring in techniques from other hobbies to get the effect you desire. Here's looking forward to you first scratch build, whenever that may be Andy
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Isn't that the definition of insanity? Repeating the same thing over and over expecting a different result? Andy
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Maybe..... But they're nuts.... Andy
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Water skis?! North Atlantic's a bit cold for that, don't you think? Andy
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Nice job with the second planking I always say, when you're not sure about a certain finish (paint or stain or whatever), make a sacrificial square of the same material so you can test the outcome...before putting yourself through what you just went through. Hope you get her all remedied to your satisfaction nonetheless. Andy
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How have you managed to keep all this straight?! Not one, but two lobster boats...the America, the Gothenborg (am I missing anything?), and now this! You're keeping us all busy following along Andy
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Is that some sort of a hint that you have a few tugs lined up for me? Andy
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Thanks Rusty, Pat and Jason It will be a little while yet befor I am able to do another proper update as I am currently half way through a company sponsored training course half way across the county...... To be followed next week by the annual winter meeting.... So as always... Work finds a way to interfere. Luckily this time only for a short while, but the season is fast approaching... The Seaway opens March 22nd... Andy
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Ahhhhhh nuts! Andy
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**snicker** I hardly feel like I'm racing along here... but if you think so... that's ok Andy
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"And so, dear readers, the third Sjorsian war began" Andy
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Hey Aldo! Same to you my friend Good to see you are also hitting the ground running. Andy
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It's got to be a real proverbial pain-in-the-you-know-where to not have to redo this one time, but twice. But then again you did such a fantastic job the previous times. And now we'll get to see the whole thing in fast forward. BTW congrats on the completion of your doctorate. Andy
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Good to see you found your way home. Andy
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Thanks John, There was too good a thing going on here (MSW in general) to let it all go to pot. Andy
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Thanks Frank I do the same thing with your "Supply" build. Coming from a model railway point of view, I can appreciate the hard work you put in to weathering her so nicely. Andy
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I take it you have been there? I'm not the only one with the "speed log" thing going, at least it's getting things up and running again....even if it is a bit chaotic on the boards right now. I'm sure that when we've all got ourselves back to where we were, things will settle down.... I hope Andy
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And here we go... I don't know if this is the first log to officially post progress, as opposed to just playing catch up... (not that it really matters) I think the biggest hit for me was the loss all the old logs of completed builds. There was so much information out there to enable me to double or triple check how certain pieces went together. Up until this morning I felt like I was about forge on into the dark alone.. :mellow: ..but I see a couple other recovered Pegasus/Fly logs... which is not altogether discomforting. To keep it short, a brief summary of everything completed since the last photos. I've installed the gallows and pump handles. (I also made sure to install the blocks and eyebolts around the base of the main mast before hand so I don't have to dive in there later. Started work on the stantions around the ladders. Also have finished the gunport lids and channels. And while I was waiting for the paint to dry, I stropped all the deadeyes (just for something tedious to do ). I figure I'll work on the snaggly stuff from the inside out. So I have to go after a few eyebolts and get them installed, before I finish off the hammock cranes. The only unfortunate thing (as far as model building goes) is my company is sending me on a training course next week, in Newfoundland... and because of crappy weather, I'll be leaving tonight (ahead of the winter storm). And then the week after is the winter meeting in Montreal. I'll be around on occaision, but building will be on hold ... again... Andy
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So many new people following along.... Hamilton.. Who were you before the crash? I'm seeing a few people modifying their usernames (just to add to the confusion ) Joe and Adam: thanks so much for stopping by again. Sjors.. Call it Dutch stubbornness if you want... Far be it for a little thing like a server crash to keep us from forging on ahead Patrick: Egad no:P I was just referring to Anja's remark about following along with her IPad... Sherry, thanks for stopping by. I quietly followed your Mayflower log, you did a good job on her. What part of the province do you hail from? Anyway, I'll be taking some photos of my progress shortly, and will have a proper update soon after. Andy
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