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Thanks very much!!!

Very nice work you have created! To me your model looks as the real deal! Man, you are doing well!!! John

As always good man Mark, I thank you so very much!!! You are a continual source of inspiration and creativity for me! Thank you!

Man, what an awesome display of fine creativity and craftsmanship! Well done!!! John

Thank you Joe! Your presentation is phenomenal. Thanks for sharing! Hope to see more of your work. John

Well friends my build is slowly sitting aside for now. One thing I will mention is my greatest ambition aside from modeling is 2D and 3D CAD design of famous boats, yachts, and ships. I am working on a design for a Venice Gondola Venitienne. Tough work on the body section but my profile and half breadths are looking well enough to work with. Can anyone assist and advise the body section or is this allowed to even ask??? If so I can post what I have and be assisted. Looking forward to advice. Then back on the Lifeboat. Thank you dearly friends!!! John

What a beautiful work of art, design, and engineering you are crafting! Your build thus far is awesome! Congrats! John

Awesome!!! You have crafted quite well!

Thank you very much for your help and encouragement fellow members!

This model will be static for sure! I have plans for the next model, just have not decided the vessel I will build. Interested in 19th century paddle warships of Admiral Perry’s era.

I PM’d you Joe. Let me know.

Thank you Jim!

Thank you very much!

Yes, I like very much!!! Your imagery is quite nice, as well.

Thanks Roger Pellet. At this point I am not certain whether she will be an RC or static model. I like the challenges of an RC, but my first regards were to create a display. I would really like to have all working features on this vessel including lighting, mechanical, or anything else I can think of.

Thanks very kindly OC! I must as I have mentioned, begin anew. There is so much after 39 years of being away from modeling I do not know. You have been encouraging to me so I thank you. Now to peruse your builds. Have an enjoyable evening. John

I have much work ahead of me. I realize I have MSW protocol to follow and shall. I believe I saw a class in the news from NRG a photography class I will participate in watching. I am certain I will learn so much. Thank you for stopping by good people. John

What a wonderful gift you have for modeling this vessel! I have learned so much with you posting your pictures! I can see in my build where I may be wrong. You have a very interesting article via images and I am so intrigued. Thank you sir for sharing your creativity!

Hi Keith! What a remarkable build. And article features with images. My goodness but you have done well for yourself. Myself, I am beginning my world of model shipbuilding anew. I will certainly learn from you so much! Your USS Tennessee is a beautiful model. Keep up this fine work and craftsmanship you have created and be courageous with you creativity. John

Hello to MSW & NRG! My last twelve hours have been spent constructing the keel, deck & keel supports, bulkheads, and bulkhead frames. The images I will show demonstrate a rough hull beginning to take shape. I am certain glue and wood filler is very much visible in my attachments, but for me, I have constructed this manner for additional strength. The directions state epoxy or my choice of adhesives and all that was present for me beginning the hull was Tite-bond wood glue. Although the glue is water soluble I add epoxy at a later stage for waterproof qualities. I have also included a bow block to shape and begin planking within a day or so. I must state as well, my learning curve I have created goes beyond instructional materials. I love to research the adhesive qualities of various forms. I also love to improvise when necessary. At any rate, I am displaying three construction images that are rough, but I have begun. I am also including an image for a yachting model I am designing to build myself as another model for a personal appeal and goal. I welcome all friendly faces to see for yourself but please bear in mind, no sanding has been completed. There does remain much, much sanding to perform. To make the job easier I am using a Proxon modeling belt sander to sand all wood-filler and glue spots to a smoother finish. Upon completion of this I will be painting the heel, and bulkheads white glossy. This is an interesting model in the design features that the vessel does not sink in a rough sea state and resistance is minimal. I have always had a love for the Coast Guard lifeboats because they cut the water fiercely fine and the powerplant powerful enough to accomplish her mission of saving lives at sea, coastal areas, and even rivers. I will be engaging more and more into research of this fine watercraft vessel. A powerhouse of life-saving equipment and I want one for recreational purposes.

Good question, Bob! I will be constructing as a RC model. I will be searching cost for all components, but if it gets too expensive I will let this model go as static. Thanks for reminding me. John

Thank you Bob! Thank you for your dedicated 40 years! We sure need folks as you. John

Yes it is Mark. I am not sure where I should have posted. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you friend. John