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John Ruy
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Thanks Keith… I will give them a try. Found these on eBay https://ebay.us/m/62KBXb -
It’s a #11 x-Acto. I buy them in bulk on eBay. https://ebay.us/m/qxAnN5
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That’s the goal! Requires some very careful cutting. The Xacto kind… 😎
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I am taking the Klondike up to our DESMG 2025 Ship Modelers Exposition. If you are in the Neighborhood, Come see us in beautiful downtown Bath Maine. Should be a good time. 😎🍻 Here is an update on the build… Almost finished with the Main Deck. 1 of 5 wheels for the Paddle Wheel. Cheers 🍻
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Main Mast Futtock shrouds… One step at a time… Cheers 🍻
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Wow!😮 I am a FAN! Excellent!!!
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I am back… starting work on the Mast and Spar details. 🧐. Let the minute fun begin. LOL 😆 Iron bands were used to strengthen the lower masts. I used 1/32” vinyl tape to represent those bands. I will be back… Cheers 🍻
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Love the detail and weathering technics. Awesome work, Keith. Holds up to magnification and inspection. 🧐 John
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Best to stay on that schedule if it works for you and Maggie. John 👍
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Old habits die hard. Who needs sleep at our age anyway. LOL 😂
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Great job Keith, Paddle Wheels have got to be the worst part of building these steam ships. Not looking forward to building the Klondike’s Paddle Wheel. John
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Another fun fact… Mississippi River water was promoted as a healthy (full of sediment) and served with those fancy dinners on board the Robert E Lee as you cruise from New Orleans to St Louis in Luxurious Accommodations. LOL 😝
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I would say both, they were stripping natural resources and polluting the environment. Smoke was belched into the air ashes dumped into the river. The good old days.
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Just like the Robert E Lee, the SS Klondike was another deforestation machine.
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Not this one, Bob. Been there done that with The Robert E Lee.
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Doors and Windows continue… I have also started wiring for lights. @Kusawa2000 Mike, note the deck lighting in the last pic. 😉 Cheers 🍻 Steady as she goes…
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Thank you Bob… Favor? Anytime my friend…
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@Kusawa2000 Looks like winter must take its toll on her. She looks be in ruff shape requiring constant maintenance. John
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Thanks Mike, Great shots of the lighting. Good confirmation of the type of lighting. My research has shown the use of a Dyno for electricity on board. I will be placing an LED in those cavities along with the inside lighting and over cargo doorways, staircases, etc… John
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Keith, Amazing miniature work, steady as she goes… I am glad you could get some answers from your new provider. Continued Prayers my friend. 🙏
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Interesting research… Klondike II was launched in 1937 and was retired in 1952. The S.S. Klondike II by W.J.McBurney.pdf Cheers 🍻
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Mike, that was my thoughts as well. Some sort of flood light for the shore line makes perfect sense. Thanks for running it down. John
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