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Getting the Courage to Start Fairing a Hull for the First Time
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HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat by Peanut6 - Artesania Latina Ref. 19004 - Scale: 1:25 - First build wooden ship
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Informative video about 18th Century Sailing Battleships
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HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert
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HM Cutter Alert by Thukydides - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - first build
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HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert
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I feel completely encouraged/pushed/urged/prodded/goaded/etc. I never ever thought that my endeavor with this very simplistic and unnoteworthy model could ever possibly be of any interest to anyone else and really only started by build log as a way of getting help for myself and possibly sharing my FUBAR's with others on what not to do. Now that the Boss is progressing nicely after her stroke in early April, I suppose that maybe now is the time to re-prioritize my available time to getting this mess of mine finished up. -
HHH, what a fantastic job and you should be very proud. If I didn't know you better, your comments about this being the slowest build in history and apologizing about the lack of progress could be subtle hints for me to get off my duff and finish up my little Jolly Boat. You've got a beauty to match your other builds and look forward to seeing in its deserved place along with the others.
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To say that I'm touched by all the kind words and encouragement would be an understatement. Thank you for your concern. All is good and I'll to spend more time here at MSW to be able to keep up with all your great work. This could give me the itch I need to finish my little Jolly Boat, who knows?
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I would like to humbly add a few suggestions to the excellent advice you've already received. There are many items one wouldn't consider a tool that I have added to my hobby tool box. I've found that if I don't have the ideal tool for the job I just start thinking "outside of the box" so to speak. I try fully understand what I'm trying to accomplish and start looking around for things I have available to do what needs to be done. In my little Jolly Boat build I found Lego building blocks were perfect to square my frame members to the false keel. I found a toothbrush is a must have. I have many where I've shaped the head or shortened the bristles to fit my needs. The flexible finger nail files are so versatile, you can trim them to exactly the width/shape you need. Take your time, be patient and learn that the only stupid or dumb question you have is the one you don't ask. As you can see, there are so many knowledgeable and experience builders here ever so willing to assist.
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Just doing my best to deal with life as it presents itself. I suppose I'm getting what I deserve for having such an "easy time under the circumstances" at the time when could/should have been much worse for the household. Getting back on top of things, if not a little bit better, and taking a very slow approach to insure we aren't setting any land mines for ourselves in the future. Hey, when all is said and done it all evens out and ones best hope is the lows don't force one to forget the highs that life presents. Thanks for reaching out and you concern.
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Glad to hear they have bad aim
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Good to hear you're having fun with your new toys, and the results look impressive. Even better to know you haven't maimed yourself in the process.
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Will be pulling out the last 1/3 of the sausage from the freezer for the weekend. If you happen to be in the area, I'm sure we get a well stuffed 12" sub out it and I'll give you half. That is if you don't mind tomatoes, onions, hot mustard, pepper jack cheese and spinach on it. I've learned to love spinach on sandwiches rather than iceberg lettuce. And it goes great with an iced mug of the "golden nectar" and good salty potato chips. Not a meal that allows one to keep their girlish figure or promote a healthy heart, but sometimes you just gotta' do what you gotta' do.
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HHH "you got some splainin' to do" (remember the reference?), first the antique drafting table and now the beautiful cabinet. You definitely scored aces on those purchases, so how/where are you able to come up with such finds? The Secret Vessel turned out fantastic and you found the perfect spot. At first I was really worried about the placement then I saw the books were a "boxed set" which allowed my heart to start beating again. Educate me on this finger plane thing you got. Looks like something I would want since I learned that X-Acto no longer makes replacement blades for the mini-plane that came with their hobby kit I got 35 years ago (and before anybody starts, the blades for the mini-plane were disposable, just like a #11 blade, and not intended to be resharpened). You talk about your poor eyesight and shaky hands yet you produce the tiny hinge side with eyelets that look fantastic. Love seeing your progress, thank you.
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Surfing thru Youtube I found this and thought it was fascinating and very nicely done, thought I would share. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nr1AgIfajI
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great job, a ton of work done on all those tooth picks
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IMHO, what matters most is that you are happy/pleased/accepting of what you are creating, regardless of historical accuracy, and that you're having fun doing what you're doing. As was brought up in my build log, "most people wouldn't know an udder from a rudder", so I don't think any historical inaccuracies would be noticed by anyone other than the most experienced modelers. Don't know what circles you run in but I'd hazard a guess that those who get an opportunity to view your work up close aren't experts in this little hobby of ours. Be proud of what you've done, learned and accomplished with this build because you know your next one will be better. Keep up the good work and I look forward to following this thru with you to the finished product.
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Everything is looking great and your fixes/work-arounds are impressive. IMHO the stain your using and the results are very nice, I really like the hue. Sounds funny to use a power tool in a manual mode but I've done it myself, the precision of the tool setup with the controlled speed of human power. The pump and the barrel turned out awesome . . . . but there was one thing I noticed in the close up of the barrel, and I'm sure I'm wrong here. But what about hitting the inside of the top ring with your marker trick (that also turned out good). Could be the lighting, or my old eyes without my glasses, but it appears to me that the inside of the "metal ring" could/should match the outside and top. I hope you're enjoying your progress as much as I am and thanks for the updates.
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Scotty, love your writing style. You're not to proud to share the difficulties you experience (which of course we all have during a build) and the resourcefulness in how you overcome them and lucky enough to pull things back from the nether. I go thru a lot of "Altoid" breath mints and found the tin they come in to be an excellent container for all those little pieces or even partially completed parts. A strip of masking tape on the lid lets me label what is inside.
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Those rudder hinges look exactly like those that came with my little Jolly Boat. I like how you added holes the holes to better fit the rudder and transom post, wished I had thought of that. Looking good.
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