Hello Robbyn,
I just re-joined MSW after a long hiatus and found a number of subjects within your build log interesting and easy to relate to. First and foremost, it is so great to see another person from Kansas in this hobby, I live in the Southeast part of the state and its interesting to discuss the reactions I get from members of my community when they find out what my hobby is, Yes, I like ships, the ocean, and I live in Kansas, so the point is?
I am in the middle of two builds, HMS Endeavor and Constitution, of which both got put on hold as of last summer because of an injury to my right index finger. I slipped with a screwdriver, yup, a tiny flathead screwdriver, which dig into the finger right at the knuckle and cut through two tendons and into the bone. After surgury, some rehab, and a rather large withdrawal from my bank account, I now have full use of the finger, which comes in very handy when tying up Ratlines and shrouds.
On the subject of stain, I have the problem when I apply it in that it is too light, too dark, too sticky, or just right. Your’s came out just right. I like the dark look.
Regarding dogs, I have four of them ranging from a Shitzu to a Labrador. Yup, they keep the floor very clean and they find that Basswood is quite palatable. Yet these dogs are not as dramatic as the cats, who do their best at keeping me busy with repairs and rebuilds. I leaned one thing building with cats, NEVER PUSH A LONG HAIRED CAT OUT OF THE WAY WITH SUPERGLUE ON YOUR HANDS! Almost needed stitches after that incident.
I look forward to seeing you work at fitting out and then rigging the San Francisco.
Regards,
Scott
Hello Robbyn, I just re-joined MSW after a long hiatus and found a number of subjects within your build log interesting and easy to relate to. First and foremost, it is so great to see another person from Kansas in this hobby, I live in the Southeast part of the state and its interesting to discuss the reactions I get from members of my community when they find out what my hobby is, Yes, I like ships, the ocean, and I live in Kansas, so the point is? I am in the middle of two builds, HMS Endeavor and Constitution, of which both got put on hold as of last summer because of an injury to my right index finger. I slipped with a screwdriver, yup, a tiny flathead screwdriver, which dig into the finger right at the knuckle and cut through two tendons and into the bone. After surgury, some rehab, and a rather large withdrawal from my bank account, I now have full use of the finger, which comes in very handy when tying up Ratlines and shrouds. On the subject of stain, I have the problem when I apply it in that it is too light, too dark, too sticky, or just right. Your’s came out just right. I like the dark look. Regarding dogs, I have four of them ranging from a Shitzu to a Labrador. Yup, they keep the floor very clean and they find that Basswood is quite palatable. Yet these dogs are not as dramatic as the cats, who do their best at keeping me busy with repairs and rebuilds. I leaned one thing building with cats, NEVER PUSH A LONG HAIRED CAT OUT OF THE WAY WITH SUPERGLUE ON YOUR HANDS! Almost needed stitches after that incident. I look forward to seeing you work at fitting out and then rigging the San Francisco. Regards, Scott
