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  1.    Freebird reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Sphinx 1775 by brunnels - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
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  9. Freebird
    A truly magnificent model! Thank you Glenn for sharing your journey with us, I’ve been following since the beginning and your Winnie is a go-to for when I have a question about how something could be accomplished. Congratulations again! Best Regards … Rick
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  16. Freebird
    Jeff, Hope that this just a temporary setback and you quickly recover. Best Regards .... Rick
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  19. Freebird
    Very nice Steve. I’m looking forward to getting restarted on my Speedwell soon. Best Regards …. Rick
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  23. Freebird
    Ian, I couldn't understand your jig and plug thoughts, and before I looked at your pictures the light bulb went on! Very clever idea for making the planking easier to make it even. I'm going to file that idea for future reference. Speedwell is looking awesome! Best Regards .... Rick
  24.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
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  26. Freebird
    I can see that it would be very easy to break that part off. If/when I break mine, it’ll stay off until needed. I’m a few weeks away from getting started again. BTW - my daughter and her family live in Spruce Groove. Love it out there! Best Regards …. Rick
  27. Freebird
    Thanks for the info, Chuck. I already have the wood kit from Joe. Looking forward to getting back in the shipyard. Best Regards …. Rick
  28. Freebird
    Chuck, I know I'm far off for chapter 3 parts, but when will they be available and cost? TIA! In November I'm going to be recovering from knee surgery so I'll have a lot of time to get back in the shipyard. Best Regards .... Rick
  29. Freebird
    Ian, wonderful effort and an excellent example of craftsmanship! But I do have a question, what happened to the top of the stem? there appears to be a segment missing? Best Regards ... Rick
  30. Freebird
    Awesome build and display B.E.! I also love that Corvette on the shelf behind you! Best Regards …. Rick
  31. Freebird
    Chris, what is the length of the hull? Best Regards …. Rick
  32. Freebird
    Wonderful! Best Regards …. Rick
  33. Freebird
    Looking really good Rusty! I’ve been picking at mine on the frames. With work, yard/house upkeep and honey does, doesn’t leave much modeling time. Once cooler weather comes around I’ll be back at it. Keep up the great work! Best Regards …. Rick
  34. Freebird
    Let me add my 2 cents. I've been a modeler for decades of R/C airplanes and this I feel has given me some skills that have helped me to transition over to model ship building, so keep this in mind. After reading many build logs and seeing some of the awesome and inspiring builds on MSW, I decided to start with Chuck Passaro's Medway Longboat. It ticked off a lot of boxes for my first build. It was of a nice size, the instructions were very detailed, no guns, limited rigging, learning to single plank a hull and a fair amount of scratch building even though it was a "kit." Plus, the subject matter had a tremendous amount of appeal for me. Best of all, there were several build logs and the designer was available to answer questions and give advice - priceless! My Longboat came out very nicely and I attribute this to the well thought out design and available help. Chuck has a way of building confidence and making you think that you can build anything. For me, anything that Chuck has designed would be a great choice, Model Shipways has a few of his designs with very nice instructions. Chuck also has some offerings at his own company "Syren Ship Model Company". Check it out! Best Regards .... Rick
  35. Freebird
    Non-perfections?!?! I didn't know that was in your vocabulary. LOL! I can't wait to see your next steps. Summer is going well, working a lot and honey do's hasn't left a lot of shipyard time. I have started Chuck's Speedwell and have the keel and some frames built. I really like your choice of a longboat, really have a fascination about them; Olha's example at the convention was amazing. My Admiral got me Pavel's kit for Xmas and I'm chomping at the bit to start it but can't until I really make some good progress on Speedwell. Best Regards .... Rick
  36. Freebird
    Thukydides, I’ve been following your build and I’m extremely impressed with your level of attention to detail. I have only one question: how did you shrink a real cutter to 1:64 scale? Congratulations on a truly impressive model! Best Regards …. Rick

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