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John Ruy

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  1. John Ruy
    Second staircase… Time to finish the lower deck lighting and painting… Cheers 🍻
  2. John Ruy
    Wow… I love your staircase, glad I popped in to follow this build can’t wait to see your paddle wheels on this build. I thought my 1/96 scale staircase was difficult, your work is certainly an inspiration. Well done. 👍
  3. John Ruy
    Thank you Jon, I am find challenges at every turn. I only post my final successful version. LOL 😆 This micro carpentry can be tough. 🤪 Merry Christmas 🎄 Thank you. Kieth… Merry Christmas to ALL CHEERS🍻
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    Thanks Kieth… Here’s a close up of the stair construction. Kinda shows the step by step method I use. LOL 😆 I have got to go look up your latest build and follow along on that one too. John PS… 1/96 is really close to HO Rail Roading. If you know what I mean. 😉
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    Sorry Ian… Not likely LOL 😆 Last time I did furniture at 1/96 was on my USS Constitution. Hasn’t been seen since I finished her.
  6. John Ruy
    Painted staircase and templated walls for second staircase… Cheers 🍻
  7. John Ruy
    Stairs to the Saloon Deck… 1 of 2 stairs done… Cheers 🍻
  8. John Ruy
    Thanks Mike I do appreciate you being my guy on the scene. You can keep an eye on my build and let me know how I am doing. I really don’t think I will need any more photos until maybe we see some progress on the restoration efforts, which I am sure won’t be until spring. Meanwhile a drive by would be sufficient, stay in your jeep. 🥶
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    As she should… No worries, I think I have the pics I need. Maybe next spring, when it gets up to Zero 😆 BTW… those pictures were great, they got me to this point. Thanks I have been in -40 degree weather on Indian Moutain in Alaska at an Air Force Radar site. What are your windchills? We had signs posted that said exposed flesh would freeze in 5 seconds. No body was making any yellow snow. LOL 😆 Frosted my bronchial tubes snow showing into a radio beacon shack. Fun times, stay warm my friend.
  10. John Ruy
    Back on the Klondike… Main Deck walls, windows and doors completed… Cheers 🍻
  11. John Ruy
    I like it too. Well done 👍
  12. John Ruy
    Hi Bob, Looks great… You have done that kit justice. Nice 👍 FYI… I’m building one of these kits for a friend who bought it 50 years ago for her father’s birthday. He never started it before he passed and she kept in the attic untouched until now. No pressure LOL 😆 I used Model Expo Hull Red… It’s a lot darker.
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    Mizzen Lower Shrouds continued… Mizzen Lower Shrouds Starboard completed w/ratlines. Cheers 🍻
  14. John Ruy
    Ian, just some vintage black thread from an old kit. (Sewing thread) Use single half hitch knots only and ‘fray check” to keep it from bing fuzzy. https://www.michaels.com/product/dritz-fray-check-liquid-seam-sealant-10112538 Cheers 🍻
  15. John Ruy
    Dare I say it, “Ratlines”… …and so it begins. Cheers 🍻
  16. John Ruy
    Looking Great Jon, I like leaving brass belaying pins brass, too. Helps highlight the details. Like rope coils. 😎 John
  17. John Ruy
    Great job Bob! Another great build under your belt. It’s been a pleasure watching you improve and mastering your ship building skills. Carry on , Sir. 🍻
  18. John Ruy
    Steady Bob, you know you get a bit ahead of yourself sometimes. LOL 😆 Take your time, looking really good. 👍 John
  19. John Ruy
    I have had those too. Pulled a bit too hard on the lanyard, tightening things up. John
  20. John Ruy
    Mizzen Lower Shrouds continued… Did you ever blow out a deadeye? Mizzen Mast Lower, Upper and top shrouds completed ✔️ Cheers 🍻
  21. John Ruy
    Nice work on the Bulwarks. I like your method of aligning the scuppers. Better than drilling them out, after planking is completed. 👍
  22. John Ruy
    Mizzen Lower Shrouds continued… …and then there were two of eight completed. Onwards 🍻
  23. John Ruy
    Mizzen Lower Shrouds… First 3/32”deadeye laced… Cheers🍻
  24. John Ruy
    May feel frustrating now, but that’s where the experience comes from. You’re doing a really great job on the rigging, Bob. I would say the best I’ve seen yet. 👍
  25. John Ruy
    Sold on eBay…

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