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  1. Glen McGuire
    I think you are fixing to be an expert at coppering hulls! Great job so far!
  2. Glen McGuire
    Nice work with the brush. Your paint job looks great!
  3. Glen McGuire
    Great idea! This is such a unique rigging job. Very cool to watch and see you pull it all together.
  4. Glen McGuire
    Thanks for the diagram and explanation of all the wiring. That really helps to understand what I'm looking at in your model. Back to your original question about keeping that thin thread in the shape you want, rather than wrapping around itself. The thinnest thread I use is Uni fly-tying thread 72D, 8/0. To eliminate the natural curves and loops it has from being wound around the spool, I will cut a piece, drag it thru Aleene's Fusion Fabric Glue, pull it taut, and let it dry (the glue dries flexible so the thread is still workable). See pic below where I did all of that and then lay the thread on a piece of paper with a couple of smooth curves. It is just resting on the paper, not glued to it.
  5. Glen McGuire
    This is such a unique ship, I'm having a hard time figuring out what parts of the ship you are referring to. Is this the anchor hoisting wire you are talking about?
  6. Glen McGuire
    Lovin' the bling!! Bling it on!!
  7. Glen McGuire
    Nice recovery! Impressive work.
  8. Glen McGuire
    It's fascinating to watch your problem solving skills put to the test with each step! Such an interesting project.
  9. Glen McGuire
    Totally agree with Chris. The carving skills on display with the small parts are particularly impressive. Well done, John.
  10. Glen McGuire
    Hey O.B.one, sorry I'm way late to the build log. Just stumbled upon it today. That is a well-crafted ship. Looks very nice inside the bottle. I'm anxious to see how your sails turn out (I prefer fabric ones myself). I hope you are saving that polka dot material for your next build!
  11. Glen McGuire
    Beautiful work, Ian. I love the look of the X pattern.
  12. Glen McGuire
    Third time's the charm? I would say those booms are way more than acceptable. They look great and the uniformity of all three is superb.
  13. Glen McGuire
    Fantastic job, Bryan. A real work of art!
  14. Glen McGuire
    Lookin' good, Steven.
  15. Glen McGuire
    Sooooo true! If I had a dollar for all the times I've said to myself, "It's GOT TO be around here somewhere..."
  16. Glen McGuire
    Nice work on that helicopter, Bob! And your priorities are in good order - kiddos first!! Keep that ticker in good order too! If he ever changes his mind, the longhorns here will welcome him to the herd.
  17. Glen McGuire
    I agree with you. I like the look. Very nice work so far!
  18. Glen McGuire
    That is a beautiful model, Jason. Congratulations on your fine work.
  19. Glen McGuire
    Amazing work, Ian!!! This has been fascinating to follow!
  20. Glen McGuire
    ... and the hits just keep on coming!! "You fancy a bite?" 🤣🤣🤣
  21. Glen McGuire
    Blue-footed boobies doing a mating dance?!?! OMG! Not sure how anyone will ever top that!
  22. Glen McGuire
    Welcome, Giuseppe!!
  23. Glen McGuire
    That planking looks really good, Bob. I can't believe how fast you got that done. As for this comment, however... Capt Marvin is welcome as long as he doesn't say those B words around my cows! They are very sensitive!
  24. Glen McGuire
    Thanks to each of you for all the kind words! That made me laugh!! And it will probably be the last time. Unless maybe @Keith Black or @Knocklouder or someone else gets a penguin in their pen. Whoa! 1400 done. Now THAT is cool! Thanks for sharing that info, Chris. What an amazing place this is! Thank you so much, Pat. I keep working on it, trying different things (most are suggestions from y'all), and trying to get better. Thank you, John. I have learned a lot (ok, stolen/borrowed 😃) from looking at your work!! Thank you, Thukydides. You had some really good suggestions along the way. Now if I could just figure out how to say your name! Thank you, Keith and Grant. And thanks for your helpful ideas during the build. Not sure what the next project will be. I don't have anything in mind yet, so I'll probably just sit back for a while and enjoy everyone else's work.
  25. Glen McGuire
    Your Albatross is a beautiful ship, Paul! I hope you will reconsider doing build logs for your future efforts. I'm sure some of us could learn some things from you!

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