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Wow, Thanasis your work is absolutely superb and I love your paint job--it's stunning!

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Jay

Ah, that 3 hr soak time makes sense and a lot easier to shape the workpiece.

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Jay

Pete, the cockpit and combing really look fantastic! Was the 3 hours for the combing so that it could dry or did you need to just bend a bit at a time? I think shaping those combings are tricky as can be and yours looks great!

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Jay

Alan,

Here's a Worldcat listing for the work: http://www.worldcat.org/title/ship-models-the-collections-of-rogers-sergison-and-pepys/oclc/39685807&referer=brief_results

You may be able to arrange an inter-library loan.

The USNI has the work: http://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1938-11/ship-models—-collections-rogers-sergison-and-pepys

Viewing the work through them will cost $59 USD for a membership.

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Jay

Michael nailed it with "Rocket Pete!" Looks like you're off to a great start with another fine build!

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Very much enjoying your build, Maury--your commentary as you progress is exceptionally helpful and your work is excellent!

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Congratulations, Pete--she's a beautiful build!

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Looking really great, Mike--wow, you're making fast progress!

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Looking really nice--your turnbuckles are excellent, Pete! Likewise, the North Sails logos are awesome and a very nice touch! Did you print the North decals?

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Jay

She is absolutely stunning, Kees! Beautiful craftsmanship and loved the weathering--congratulations on your lovely model!

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Jay

Mike, thanks for sharing your approach for fairing your hull! I was thinking the same about curved blocks working better, but I wasn't thinking of using 4. What you said about using 4 blocks makes great sense, and I'll use at least 4 when I get to that step of the build--again, thanks for the tip! Am just starting on tapering to the bearding line.

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Jay

Looking good, Mike! Did you use a curved sanding block or etc. to fair the bow? I'm currently thinking that's the way to go with the bow but am not sure about how well it will work.

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Jay

Yea, Pete--now ya got a biggun' to work on! Seriously, congratulations--hope to see some action shots of you and Kate in 'er later this summer!

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Jay

Mobbsie, your restoration is cracking--beautiful 1st class work!

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Looking good, Mike! I'll probably be starting a Cheerful log in another couple of weeks, so it's nice to see how the build is going for others on MSW.

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I'm with Patrick--am very keen to see how the resin castings workout; never would have thought of that and think it's a great idea, Elia!

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Looks great, Pete--the Epifanes really provides a lovely finish!

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Thanks for sharing that about Sam, Bob! Have been rooting for Sam for quite a while and praying that all goes well for him.

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Your fairing looks great, Pete!

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Thanks, Pete!

That makes sense, Pete & the TB III will seal 'er well! Yep good to be back; been more of a lurker these past few months.

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Jay

That sucks about the blotching, Elia--hope your fix works! I've had the same thing happen...recently came across stuff called "blotch control wood conditioner." It works much better than pre-stain conditioners for getting more even staining on difficult wood.

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Jay

Looking great, Pete--your work with the balsa is excellent! Curious on why Epifanes vs. your usual West system?

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Jay

Clark, also consider Craigslist or etc. You can get some great deals there as well; I picked up an older model unused Hegner scroll saw, along with its stand and etc., on Craigs for a fraction of what one sells for new--it was an outstanding deal.

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Jay

Maury, thanks for your insight and feedback on pre-bevel ing--am nixing that idea! Also good to know that a spindle sander is a good-to-have tool for the build...been on the fence for awhile with purchasing one; looks like one will be my next major tool investment (have Jim B's disc sander--great tool).

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Jay