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    Papa got a reaction from Srenner in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    I managed to get the port side pram hung from the davits.  

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    Papa got a reaction from Egilman in Santos Dumont 14 bis (1906) by Greg Davis - FINISHED - Model Airways - 1:16 scale   
    Nice work. I am glad that I found this log as I am waiting for my own 14 bis .  This build log will be a great help.  
     
    Ron Gove (aka Papa)
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    Papa got a reaction from Canute in Santos Dumont 14 bis (1906) by Greg Davis - FINISHED - Model Airways - 1:16 scale   
    Nice work. I am glad that I found this log as I am waiting for my own 14 bis .  This build log will be a great help.  
     
    Ron Gove (aka Papa)
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    Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Santos Dumont 14 bis (1906) by Greg Davis - FINISHED - Model Airways - 1:16 scale   
    Nice work. I am glad that I found this log as I am waiting for my own 14 bis .  This build log will be a great help.  
     
    Ron Gove (aka Papa)
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    Papa got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Santos Dumont 14 bis (1906) by Greg Davis - FINISHED - Model Airways - 1:16 scale   
    Nice work. I am glad that I found this log as I am waiting for my own 14 bis .  This build log will be a great help.  
     
    Ron Gove (aka Papa)
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    Papa reacted to Greg Davis in Santos Dumont 14 bis (1906) by Greg Davis - FINISHED - Model Airways - 1:16 scale   
    The model is now completed!
     
    Overhead view:

    Three-quarter view:
     

    Another shot of the engine / cockpit region:

    I want to thank everyone that has been following the progress on this model for all of your support.
     
    All the best,
     
    Greg
     
     
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    Papa got a reaction from JacquesCousteau in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    My drill bits must be dull. It took about 30 minutes to drill a hole in the pulley at the top of each davit!   I am also adding detail to the prams which were simple castings. 



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    Papa got a reaction from Coyote_6 in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    My drill bits must be dull. It took about 30 minutes to drill a hole in the pulley at the top of each davit!   I am also adding detail to the prams which were simple castings. 



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    Papa got a reaction from Knocklouder in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    The rigging is about done. Next up are davits and the boats.  I learned the hard way on the Morgan that installing davits before rigging is an invitation to break the davits.  

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    Papa got a reaction from Srodbro in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    The rigging is about done. Next up are davits and the boats.  I learned the hard way on the Morgan that installing davits before rigging is an invitation to break the davits.  

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    Papa got a reaction from Coyote_6 in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    The rigging is about done. Next up are davits and the boats.  I learned the hard way on the Morgan that installing davits before rigging is an invitation to break the davits.  

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    Papa got a reaction from JacquesCousteau in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    The rigging is about done. Next up are davits and the boats.  I learned the hard way on the Morgan that installing davits before rigging is an invitation to break the davits.  

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    Papa got a reaction from Srodbro in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale   
    The Morgan is essentially finished.  One little line to trim when I get around to it.

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    Papa reacted to BikerMart in Anyone for a HobbyZone building slip?   
    This building slip is no longer on offer ☹️
    My wife suggested that it be retained for a grandson who has expressed an interest in ship-building.
     
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    Papa got a reaction from ccoyle in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale   
    The Morgan is essentially finished.  One little line to trim when I get around to it.

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    Papa got a reaction from John Ruy in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale   
    Thanks.  She has been done for a while. I just neglected to post a photo. 
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    Papa got a reaction from Rik Thistle in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale   
    The Morgan is essentially finished.  One little line to trim when I get around to it.

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    Papa got a reaction from ERS Rich in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale   
    The Morgan is essentially finished.  One little line to trim when I get around to it.

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    Papa got a reaction from John Ruy in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale   
    The Morgan is essentially finished.  One little line to trim when I get around to it.

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    Papa got a reaction from Srodbro in Charles W Morgan by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64th scale   
    Cutting stage built and hung

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    Papa got a reaction from Thukydides in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    We had an oopsie while rigging the main braces and knocked off the dolphin striker and associated rigging.  One step forward two steps backward. A new striker is in place and waiting for the riggers.  

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    Papa reacted to petervisser in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    Hi Papa,
     
    Just discovered your build log of the Gjoa. What a great model you have on the go. The reason I am writing is the fact that I visited Gjoa Haven (Uqsuqtuuk) back in 2003 when I sailed aboard the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Your model brought back some memories of the time I visited there and I thought you might be interested in seeing a few photos I took while I was ashore. I have also added a photo of a promotional poster the territorial government issued to entice some tourism.
    Amundsen must have been a pretty guttsy guy to take on the Northwest Passage in such a vessel as the Gjoa. All the best going forward with your model.
    Cheers,
    Peter
     



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    Papa got a reaction from KevinR in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    Boom and gaff are in.  Now I am tying ratlines, my least favorite part of rigging.

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    Papa got a reaction from KevinR in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    We had an oopsie while rigging the main braces and knocked off the dolphin striker and associated rigging.  One step forward two steps backward. A new striker is in place and waiting for the riggers.  

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    Papa got a reaction from Harvey Golden in Gjoa by Papa - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 5/32” = 1’ - old solid hull kit   
    We had an oopsie while rigging the main braces and knocked off the dolphin striker and associated rigging.  One step forward two steps backward. A new striker is in place and waiting for the riggers.  

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