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  1. Rustyj
    Very well done! So clean and crisp!
  2. Rustyj
    Great job Glenn. That's how I make them too. And don't worry you'll get more opportunities to make even more later on!
  3. Rustyj
    Hi all, Been a bit since my last post. Busy time of the year for me. I've moved on to the boarding ladders. I cut them on the table saw then used files and sanding sticks to finish the shape. The top step is wrapped in the frieze before placing on the hull. To determine the positions of the steps I cut some scraps to the desired width and tested the fit. I also clamped a strip to the hull to keep them in a straight line while testing the fit. And here they are glued in place. I've also weathered the swivel guns and started shaping the swivel gun stocks. More to come soon!
  4. Rustyj
    Beautiful pictures, just like your model work.
  5. Rustyj
    That's an excellent model and diorama Ron. Very well done!
  6. Rustyj
    I just caught up on your wonderful work Kevin. Well done! I'm trying to figure out how to work her into my modeling schedule. You are not making the wait easy!
  7. Rustyj
    Oh this will be lots of fun to watch!
  8. Rustyj
    Very nicely done Mike!
  9. Rustyj
    Outstanding work Chuck!
  10. Rustyj
    Everyone has used all the good words to describe your decking. I'll just say well done!
  11. Rustyj
    Well done Mike. That is some clean, tight joinery. I can't wait to see your approach to the frames!
  12. Rustyj
    Congratulations on finishing Mike. You have completed one fine model. Your build log will be a superb guide for all who follow!
  13. Rustyj
    Yes, those planks really do stand out. Remember there as a lot of stuff added to the deck that would obscure some of the planks. If I were going to do it I would use a sharp xacto or scalpel blade and cut just inside the seam/joint. Take the center portion out and then carefully work my way out to the seam/joint. Hopefully that would help minimize the damage to adjoining planks. A metal straight edge would help too. Good luck if you decide to do it!
  14. Rustyj
    Thanks Chuck. Fiddley yes but still fun!
  15. Rustyj
    I always knew you were very innovative but wow this is so next level!
  16. Rustyj
    Thank you, Glenn and Ben. Also, thanks for the likes. The deadeyes have been completed on both the port and starboard sides. On top of the anchor linings are the billboards. They are laser cut from cherry and required just a little sanding to get them to fit. Then the frieze was added to the top of the billboard. So, when you print out the friezes for the hull in chapter 3 don't discard them like I did as you will need them still in this chapter. After the billboards there were fenders and chesstrees. They are assembled in three pieces but prior to putting them together the center piece needs to be tapered. You can see the laser cut piece and with the one sanded and tapered. Once assembled I sanded the outside layer even a little thinner. The frieze was then added, molding trimmed and then glued in place. Now I was looking at the plans and realized I need to make 34 more eyebolts before I can start on the boarding ladder and swivel guns. Like gun carriages it seems the eyebolts never end.
  17. Rustyj
    Very nice work JJ. "Adjustments" are not an issue when you can make them look that good!
  18. Rustyj
    As all have said, that is one beautiful model. Your craftsmanship is excellent! Well done.
  19. Rustyj
    The planking is looking good! I'm glad to see you redoing pieces you're not happy with.
  20. Rustyj
    Wow ten wonderful years! Congratulations.
  21. Rustyj
    I've pinned all of the chainplates to the hull on the starboard side. I'm now moving to the portside chainplates. Once they are completed I'll start on the billboards, chesstrees, fenders and boarding ladders.
  22. Rustyj
    Thats some nice planking Frank. Slow a steady as Chuck says. You've definitely gotten the hang of it!
  23. Rustyj
    Thanks for the kind words Frank. Also thanks for all the likes. Update coming soon!
  24. Rustyj
    Congratulations Jim, You have made a beautiful model that you should be very proud of!
  25. Rustyj
    Wonderful job on the planking Glenn. Not that I'd expect anything else! Enjoy your trip, be safe and I look forward to seeing the new photographs.

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