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    There sure seems to be a consistent way how governments maneuver an event to achieve an outcome
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    Great story on the USS MAINE mast at Arlington. I am hoping to see that in person and visit someday. While building any model ship you become attached to its story. Passion for something makes you want to share that experience with others. 124 years ago the loss of this ship was a huge event in the U.S. The model has already brought historical awareness to the terrible tragedy this was. So I love telling the history.
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    Here are a couple updated photos of the MAINE. Plenty more to do of course ...Hope everyone is doing well out there!
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    Thought I would add some new photos of the build. Getting the masts built and booms attached. Thanks for stopping by!
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    Those are fantastic models! Thank you much for the links to those models. Truly fantastic pieces. I really appreciate members here that provide feedback and inspiration. The USS MAINE came from these design changes in warship design from Italy and Europe when I researched the ship. I am hoping to have her finished this next year.
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    I wanted to update the build. I've got a few more things done. I did a rusted patina with a flat red oxide paint on the lower hull. The topside of hull will be in her signature white with some rusting aging appearance. The gun turrets actually turn. Happy Holidays!
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    Thank you and I appreciate your interest
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    That sounds awesome!
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    I would certainly like to see your build Michael since metal ships aren't as common. I never thought my ship would get this far but trial and error is part of the process. Metal work and woodwork are totally different worlds!
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    Hi Ras...I don't have an English wheel or rolling machines. I used 16 gauge sheet metal and basically pounded sections of plate as I went along. Just using dollys and hammers. I have never made a ship in sheet metal before so I learn as I go. Schooling myself in construction methods and what works well. Future ships will only get better is my goal. My next builds will have frames and keels much like a real ship. So glad you would like to try this as well and I am liking Cuban history has REMEMBERED the MAINE
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    THANK YOU!
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    Hi friends, I have a few updates to the build. I have bow scrollwork on and the mid section superstructure has a deck and wheelhouse. I'll be starting the smoke stacks and the smaller fittings and masts next. Stay tuned!
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    Main decking completed.
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    Thank you!....I have plans to continue building other steel ships in the future. The LUSITANIA being one of them. It will be a one of a kind steel version. I just got hull plans and a book on the liner.

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