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    I agree with Pete--your work is wonderful and your fleet is very impressive! Cheers, Jay
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    She's a good looking build--congratulations and well done, Zoran! Cheers, Jay
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    Great start, Pete--everything looks spot on, and I agree with your wife about the Ausralia's sleekness! Likewise, good tip about moulded breath vs. breadth extreme...that one bit me once while drawing a body plan; needless to say I don't think I'll trip over that rock again (that teaching lesson resulted in re-doing that entire plan, ugh). Hope you have wonderful evening of celebrations with your family! Cheers, Jay
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    Looks like you had a brilliant day, Michael--and extra kudos for showing up for and teaching the kiddies (hook 'em on boats while they're young)! Thanks for sharing! Jay
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    Glad you all are OK! Thanks for the update, Tim--she really looks sweet! Cheers, Jay
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    Zoran, she's looking really sweet--very nice work!
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    Andy's right, Richard. You'll need a quality cutter for the material you're working with--you're easily looking at $20 and up cutters. Give Rio Grande jewelry a try: http://www.riogrande.com/Home . You can give 'em a call for recommendations & they're good about returns or etc. if a tool doesn't meet expectations. Cheers, Jay
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    She has some sweet lines, Pete, and it'll be great to see an America's Cup build that's unique--looking forward to following along as you bring her to life! Cheers, Jay
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    Wow, I never quite grasped how large she is until seeing her in the context of your living room!! She a big beauty, Michael!! Cheers, Jay
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    She passed with flying colors--well done, Pete! Looking forward to seeing her fitted out with rigging and sails! Cheers, Jay
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    That sucks, Pete--know the feeling when these little guys take a tumble. Looks like you were able to repair her--don't see any signs of the mishap--and she's looking sweet as ever! Cheers, Jay
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    Wow, she's looking very nice--really like all the fine details of this kit! Cheers, Jay
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    You're right, Pete the newer bow looks fuller; also looks like the the newer version has slightly more dead rise and a bit more rake at the stern. Always nice seeing manual draughts--lookin' good! Cheers, Jay
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    Don, thanks for sharing the link! That's great that Google has made this little work available for free; I have an older reprint that I picked up for a reasonable price--generally these can be a bit on the pricey side. Spot on what you said about the book as well--there's a wealth of good information in the book that's from a contemporary source. Another great reference is Tucker's "Arming the Fleet." While Tucker covers a broader spectrum of period armament, his information on late 18th and early 19th century US cannon is quite good. Both these works are very reasonable in price (can't beat free for Muller) and relatively easy to obtain in comparison to Caruana's epic cannon tomes. Again, thanks for posting this great resource, Don! Cheers, Jay
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    Wow, I really like your decking--it's a great effect! Also, your work is so clean and crisp--esp. where the planks meet the rails. Cheers, Jay
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    She's really looking sweet, and your trim works really nice, Pete! Looking forward to seeing the rigging and ballast go on! Cheers, Jay
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    Pete, that Epiphanes varnish is outstanding--it really makes your build pop and also highlights your skill as a builder! Next time I'm at Woodcraft or Rockler's, I'll see if they stock Epiphanes--am hoping it comes in a matte finish, too. Cheers, Jay
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    Just received my copy today, and it is a pleasure to work with; esp. in comparison to the SBR tables! The size in comparison to Steel is also very convenient (I have the Sim Comfort edition), though one needs to place Alan's work on a stiff, flat surface for easier use--it's an ~14"-long soft cover. I also like the drawings in the back of the book: They make for quick access and reference. Further, the font and fractional notation, which is very nice, and as mentioned by Alan, are very friendly on middle-age eyes! Haven't fully dived into the work yet, but my 1st impressions are very positive. Thank you for this fine work, Alan--it's a treat having all this data in one edition! Well done, sir! Cheers, Jay
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    Wow, thought those spreaders looked like they would be more tricky--glad they weren't a pain for ya. Thanks also for your pointers on the varnish, and I'll give Epiphanes a go on my next build--judging from your photos, it looks like a beautiful finish! Cheers, Jay
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    Your bosun turned out great--his line work looks very natural! In the photo, his coloring looks good so perhaps it will dim a bit more with time. Yikes, I've experienced the same with paints and definitely understand your frustration. Mmmm, looks like we'll be kept in suspense until this September or October about your new project, Kester! Cheers, Jay
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    She's looking sweet, Pete! I imagine getting those spreaders in & at 10 deg. was a challenge. What wood is your masting? I've had mixed success with varnishing masting--even with very light coats, I tend to get runs when they're drying regardless if they are vertical or horizontal--so would love to hear how you do it (all your finish work is gorgeous). Cheers, Jay
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    Beautiful planking--your hull looks fantastic! Cheers, Jay
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    Thanks for the explanation and additional photo, Pete; you're right, it is a cool effect...had me scratching my head and going, hmmm. While many of the large ships are great, I sure am fond of small boats with beautiful lines like these--the big girls just can't quite compete! Cheers, Jay
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    Pete, thank you for adding me as a friend! Your latest work is great! Do have a question on the seats: Do they curve downward at their forward ends or is that appearance due to the photos, shadows, & etc? If they curve downward, it's a very interesting feature! Cheers, Jay
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    Stunning work--she is a beauty! Like Mark said, I didn't realize how large she is until I saw the turret in your hand. Cheers, Jay

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