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    It's looking really good, my friend! Please don't think in your wonderful work I will give up my following..... Yes, I am somewhat discouraged..
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    Well, for all americans out there, be advisesed that Colorado is a HORRIBLE place to live...
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    Hey Guys, my move is a ways away, but the first thing I need to do is organize the ships, the materials, and the tools. These are the most delicate parts of the move (except for us humans and the birds..!) This is why I stopped working on the ships. I will resume this summer in a better location (Lincoln, Nebraska). I may be here in Colorado for a few more months, but I am packing away the ships; I'll resume when I get to my home state. I'll try to keep in touch during this process, but its not the same when we were all working collectively. Best wishes to everyone, and happy modeling... Your Friend, ~Bob
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    I can't believe I'm so far from keeping up with everyone... You're progress has been fantastic.
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    .. and I think the test was a success... (Don't try this at home... )
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    ...and then another pin at the stern port side...
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    So, to dramatically show the rail strength issue, I place a belaying pin in the main rail in the starboard fore and tied a string (not my actual rigging line, just some thick fuzzy stuff of the Admiral's) ...
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    I also was concerned when it came to mounting the main rail that I would have to put reinforcing pins through the bulwarks to affix the rail. When all was said and done, with all the trim panels, topgallent rail, and what-nots installed, the whole bulwark/panels/rails structure proved to be incredibly strong. MUCH more strong than I would have guessed... I'm hoping the trend will continue with the deadeye assemblies....
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    Hello Alan; Good question. At this stage, the deadeyes are only temporarily positioned, so I don't know if the tension will pull them out. I am planning on CA glue at the base and at the rail level. I will probably do a mock up when the time comes, and subject a test deadeye/ chainplate assembly to increasing tensions until failure; and then I might have to adjust my strategy to compensate. I'll keep everyone informed when it's time. (At my speed, everyone will have probably figured out better methods...) ~Bob
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    You're doing a wonderful job, as usual, my Friend. I hope to get rid of my bitterness soon and join the real people...
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    Upon examination, some of the lower bowsprit stays are chains: and then again ive notposted in awhile
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    My college studies are in electrical engineering. but I have been working in the restaurant business for over 20 years. This corp. will probably transfer me without any problems... so no-need for a new job.......
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    Hello, my friend: once I get to Nebraska I'll start again... good to see your fine progress!
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    Wonderful work; My friend...Hopefully soon I'll get out this trashy state and get to one that counts!!!
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    I think it looks good; I've always been disappointed with my dark color scheme...
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    Wow. I'd never had thought Florida prices would be that reasonable. That's pretty much comparable to Nebraska prices. Here in the Denver metro area, $900 would get you a reasonable 500 sq ft. 1 bd. apartment. The sad fact here is that rent is going crazy everywhere. So, who's to say if I find a nice 1 bedroom apt. for $1100 here, another property owner could swoop in and purchase the property, throw everyone out again, and jack the price up to $1500.... I'm from Nebraska originally, so that's where I'm going. People say "eww,,, why Nebraska??" but Lincoln is far more cleaner, safer, friendly, and believe it nor not, more upscale and worldly than Denver. Despite being 11 times bigger than Lincoln, Denver is probably 20 years behind in everything else.
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    Bill; Never trust the kit supplied instructions. Find actual instructions from the real ship.
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    Larry; Florida sounds great; but what's the average cost for a 1 bedroom apt??
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    Hello, friends. The world won't end; and I won't die (yet)
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    Hello Everyone; I hate to post any "Non ship" comments; but I have to say that myself, and all my apartment neighbors are being thrown out of our homes when out leases are up. Henceforth, I will be moving back to Nebraska. If any of you are thinking about moving to the "Wonderful State of Colorado" think twice. It is horrible out here. America's experiment with legalizing marijuana is proving itself wrong. The pot-smokers are moving in; and the land developers don't give a rat's *** about anything but their money. Hope to see all of you soon when I get out of here. Bob
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    Brilliant! Questions, if you don't mind: Do you need support for the other end? What material are you using, and what is the diameter? Looks like 1/16". And at what speed are you running the rotary tool? Outstanding!
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    Mark, I was lucky enough to receive two vintage copies of Campbell's plans with my ebay purchase of an incomplete Billing's kit from the 1970's. I know these plans are currently available from the Cutty Sark Museum; but I'm not sure of the price or other details... Also, It would be very inspirational to see records of your previous builds! All the best, ~Bob
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    Hmm.. I'm not planning on sails, but i'll have to wait and see what you and Nenad come up with, I may change my mind.. As far as new tools go, aren't we all a little clumsy the first time? I'm still trying to tame my cheap scroll saw, and I've cut out about 10 of the Victory's bulkheads...(still not comfortable)
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    Hello, Mark; I'd suggest getting a good copy of the original ship's plans (G. Campbell is what I refer to; not "original" but he did the restoration plans in the 1950's) When you get the correct angle of the masts, you will still need the correct angle of the shrouds with respect to the mast angles, and this translates to the shape and angles of the chainplates. Campbell's plans show this quite well. Most of the kits on the market today are inaccurate, (IMHO) so I would take some time to research the actual ship and develop your own path, make adjustments, and make the CS your own. A little bit of thought that keeps me going: A slightly inaccurate kit that is finished in a display case has much more worth than an highly accurate uncompleted ship on a shelf... But, I don't make ships for a living; so don't sweat the details! (Unless you do make model ships for a living) Cheers, and all the best.. ~Bob
  25. rfolsom
    Very nice work. Cats are outstanding!

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