Prowler901

I'm with you.  I really like the cutters and twin masted schooners myself.  I'll be following along.

Todd

This looks like a fun little kit.  Looking forward to your progress.

Todd

This is gonna be fun.

Todd

Super.  Thanks for the details, Paul.

Outstanding start on the layout.

Is that build board of your own design?  Could you share some details about it? Thanks.

Todd

Outstanding work!  And, your rope looks superior to the kit supplied rope.  Is there a thread here on the forum with details about the 3D printed rope walk?

Todd

Cool.  I recently bought the Ender 3 Max.  Upgraded to dual z axis.  I'm pretty happy with it. Still dialing it in.  My first printer was the Anet A8.

Todd

Looking Good!  I've never used the tree supports before.  I may have to look in to giving them a try.  What printer are you using?

Todd

King Derelict, out of curiosity, what is the layer height you are printing at?

Nice!  Very interested in this.  One of my old adversaries from my fast boat days.

Thank you all for the warm welcome.

I shall post my progress on the sails and running rigging.

Todd

Howdy folks! 

Wanted to introduce myself.  I'm Todd.  I live in Gunnison, CO.  I'm a longtime modeler.  I grew up building plastic models and HO train layouts with my Dad.  I like to operate RC craft of all types.  I'm a hobby machinist and am currently working on a live steam locomotive project.

Served 8 years in the US Navy in both aircraft and submarines.  And, now I'm a project manager at a glass company.

I'm glad I've found this forum.  I've been amazed over the last few weeks at the skills and dedication of the folks here and the models that have been built.  My own project is the AL Bluenose II.  Believe it or not, but I bought the kit in August of 1993 while I was stationed in Groton, CT.  I took many trips to the Mystic Seaport and caught the ship modeling bug there.  They have the most incredible museum there.  I started the kit soon after I bought it.  Completed the first hull planking, and half of the second.  Then as it often does life had me focus on other priorities.  And, it wasn't until summer of 2018 that I could again turn my focus on modeling.  Since then I've finished the assembly of the wood parts and the standing rigging.  I'm currently finishing sewing the last four sails.  And, I'm looking forward to putting on the running rigging and sails.  I hope to have it done before the model's 29th birthday. 🤪 I'm also currently designing and building the display case that she'll rest in.  Following that I have the AL "King of the Mississippi" and "Virginia 1819" waiting in the wings.

Looking forward to learning more from the Masters here.

Todd

This is absolutely stunning!  Amazing attention to details and weathering.  Very well done, Sir!