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  1. Mirabell61
    Hi Ed, Thanks for your word... I`m preparing to complete the stern decoration next and then to make a break for this project , in order to finalize My HMS Pegasus project first Nils
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    Hi Don, thanks very much for taking an informative deep dive into the log, and for your Kind words, very much appreciated. Yes it`s right, I always have eyes open for "everyday things" that can be transformed into something that is just needed, or will be needed later on. For example, old candle holders from flea markets give nice pedestals for a stand-plate.... I Have luck that my wife easily understands if I tell her what I`m looking for in the Moment or for later on, and so have a second pair of eyes on the watchout... On the other side I love to find solutions for things that I thought could not be realized at first look. I`m glad the log is of interest to you, and that you had fun going through it Nils
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    Jason, lovely work, you are building a fantastic looking yawl ! Nils
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    thanks Dirk, Nils
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    Denis, thanks for pointing out the "frog tape" , I `m not familiar with it yet, but will Keep eyes open, if it Comes across my way, sounds interesting.... Nils
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    Many thanks to Denis and Mark, and all the "likes" Denis, it`s not airbrush I`m using, just an ordinary medium sized paintbrush (like used for watercoloring) Mark, thanks for your words and also for all the "likes" Nils
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    Hi Bob, thank you for your word.... props self made see my post #17 of this thread..... Nils
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    Thanks Greg, aha, is understood, removeable Ventilation Scoop, that`s good, makes sense, as shown is for exhaust, turn opening to front for fresh air, thanks for explaining Nils
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    many thanks Pete and Michael, Pete, surely , it will Keep that old brain on thinking ahead how the next sequences can be done and what material can be used..... Michael, I use the black paint : it`s a dull heat resistant thermo-paint on Silicone Basis used foe oven pipes Motor parts, and exhaust Systems. 125 ml can for brush application. I purchased this from my local Crafter The red paint : it`s a premium high solid Content resin based paint, Ral 3000, fire red, silk finish 125 ml can, for brush appllication Nils
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    Many thanks to Crackers and Pete, Crackers, herzlichen Dank, ein wunderschönes Kompliment ! Thanks so much Pete, I`m glad you like this build Pete, it probably will be the most challenging one I`ve started by now Nils
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    fantastic work Alexandru, Nils
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    thank you very much Patrick and Dimitris, for your appreciations, and the "likes" for the stern decorations I am still experimenting with the twisted brass chord, how to fasten it best. Some of the decoration is meanwhile mounted Nils here the different lengths of the propshafts are to be seen this is twisted brass wire cord diam. 1,6 mm, usualy used to hang framed pictures to the wall, but I must fasten it to the hull somehow. Probably with soldered in pins smaller that the ones for the first trial....
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    Many thanks to Grant and Dirk, and thanks to all the "likes" Grant, thanks for your nice words, much appreciated Dirk, thanks for your Kind comment, und...., kein Wunder bei dem guten tip, and that was really an "aha" effect Nils The KWdG way back in 1907 once lost it`s rudder during an Atlantic crossing on her way from NY back to Europe due to unsufficient strength of rudderpost and -heel. The officers guided the ship safely to Plymouth and even further to Germany with individual use of the propellors and continious rpm Setting of the two individual engines. The repair (new rudder) then took place in Hamburg at Blohm & Voss shipyard. Here I found an interesting pic showing the removal of the aft rudder-heel in the drydock. It was de-riveted from the Frames and ribs and drawn away backwards on Special made, greased wooden slipways and skids. The new part was slipped back in on the same way
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    beautiful work Grant, Nils
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    Good morning Denis, I saw that you took quite an extensive look into the build when catching up, and thanks for all the likes. After putting on the Stern decoration I`ll make a break though, so that my HMS Pegasus may be completed first. Stern name and depth-markings are on, but the golden colored decorations and the home-port`s name (Bremen) are still to be fitted, here some impressions of the "dry-dock" views.... I`m so pleased with the experience with the borderline (Black / red) painting, after Dirk`s suggestion, and in combination with masking, that I can only recommend this further on to fellow modelers Nils depth markings relation, figurine in scale 1:144 aft name in 3mm high etched brass letters
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    beautiful work Greg, very clean and accurate build, Looks great. Just a question : I noticed that on your plan (earlier Posts) the forecastle companionway opens to the aft side, also shown on your last pics, how is the Access to this side ? Nils
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    Fotos :) Nils
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    excellent Fitting on that Skylight Michael, a wonderful model work of wooden and metal parts Nils
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    Good work Dimitris, Looks like you`ve been quite busy these days... now comes the time where you probably determine what sequences must be done now and which later on for access when the masting and rigging carries on. Sorry that the pics are a bit "foggy", perhaps you can submit some more brighter ones with your next Posts, would love to see some Close ups of the ship...in it`s current state Nils
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    Bob, your deck is laid very nice and clean, Looks beautiful together with the Fitting out details ! Nils
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    thank you very much Martin, yes, it was quite a swift ride to date...., on 26th Nov. it will be 6 months since project start, and in the beginning I thought it certainly would have taken longer to achieve this stage. But now I have to (scale) draw and design every detail, such as superstructure, decks, platforms, boats, railings, vent-hoods, and... and...... so the "home stretch run" is by far not in sight yet. Here on a borrowed pic from the web, it shows the card version of the KWdG in scale 1:250, where you can see that even the fore-mast bears shrouds with ratlines, and there are many stays and backstays for funnels, etc...For the lifeboats and for the vent hoods I have a good solution in mind already.... I think I`ll do the stern decoration and then make a pause on this project and complete my HMS Pegasus first Nils
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    Nenad, very nice Job on the deck-houses, Looks good Nils
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    Good work Patrick, you have an eye for the technical goodies and to set those in scale, well done ! Nils
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    Hi Steve, that`s the right attitude and approach, first the inspiration, then the ambitious ideas and the challenge, then the fruits of it , ....and always fun along the way, any improvements will be a welcome spinn off during the learning curve anyhow... ...., and share with others... Beautiful work... ! Nils
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    Hi Steve, you technique in making molds from Silicone rubber, and casting low melting Point alloys has wakend my interest very much. Your work results are looking great Nils

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