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Russ, I'm enjoying seeing your work and reading your thought process as you move forward with the build. Love what you paraphrased from Underhill...I'm learning that it's spot on for this hobby! BTW, did you keep or chuck the hawse lips? Will look forward to seeing the scarph work you do when you install the final rail. Oi, are you in the trenches for the summer session? -
Russ, those lips look like a difficult call but you'll make the right choice that works for you! Jay
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Michael, I'm totally blown away by your work--you sir, are a master craftsman and then more! Jay
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Beautiful work, Russ, and your research and source material access is fantastic! Really am happy for you that you're getting some time in to work on your build--must feel good getting back into your shop. Jay
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Glad your time freed up a bit and you were able to get some build time in--she has lovely lines, Russ. Looking forward to watching the clutter!
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Well done, Robbyn--it's looking really nice!
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Just caught up on your build, Robbyn--she's lookin' great! Removing the BHs and sanding down the frames and a bit of the keel looks like it was a bit tricky--good thing sanding is a meditation for you... Yeah, these smaller boats are a challenge because of their size but they're also a lot of fun. Looking forward to seeing your progress on your build! Jay
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USS Constitution - Model Shipways vs. Mamoli
CAd My Fingers replied to rtropp's topic in Wood ship model kits
Another thought about the price-point differences is that the Mamoli kit price is also likely higher due to currency differences (and currency exchange fees) between the Euro and Dollar; also there are associated import costs as well (shipping expenses, customs, and so forth). So what I'm throwing out is that for the Mamoli kit, you're paying for those costs if you purchase the kit (that goes for any imported kit as well). While a firm will usually buy in bulk to increase their per-item margin and to help offset those per-item expenses, those costs are still associated with imports and are passed on to a consumer in an item's pricing. Oi, it's the accountant in me... Jay -
Your planking looks great, Robbyn--well done! Can relate also about basswood fuzz--running into the same problem. Stay safe--more weather is moving through Denver tonight & may be heading your direction.
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Looking forward to watching your new build, Robbyn--it's looking great! Hopefully the storms have moved through your area (we didn't get much today, but yesterday was another story). Jay
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Beautiful restoration work, Russ--she's a stunner! Since I'm a huge schooner fan (love their lines), methinks I'll do some research into the similarities and difference between Biloxi and New England schooners (am guessing hull geometries and sail rigs). Question: In one of your posts, you mentioned schooner races. Were these races similar to the Nova Scotia Fisherman's Races of the 20s and 30s--Gulf Coast working boats and crews?
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She's a nice build with great lines, Russ--thanks for re-posting your build again!
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I just scrolled through your build and wow, Russ really nice work! When I'm ready to move onto more advanced stuff, I'm coming here for visual pointers! Also, I'm partial to the look and lines of schooners--they've always appealed to me, so there are few kits of these waitin' for me under my bed (storage area--with kits and etc. there, I can't see the hidin' dust bunnies ).
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She's lookin' good, Brian--nice build!
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