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Rustyj

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  1. I am crushed. We conversed for many years trading so many ideas and ways to do things. He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace my good friend!
  2. Thanks Ben. Not a big deal. Just a little irritating when you think you've selected better. I built the ships wheel, binnacle and breastrail per Chuck's direction and placed them in their correct locations as well as the already completed capstan. Just take your time and follow the directions and all will be fine. I still have to add the pawls to the capstan and the companionway railings. I'm still toying with adding the rope to the ships wheel. I'll probably add some to see how it looks and decide from there.
  3. What is a perfect model? I have some I'm very happy with, but none are perfect!
  4. I too have ordered one and it's in route. Looks like a fun little build.
  5. Welcome aboard Aceso! I'm looking forward to seeing another Winnie come to life.
  6. The pear I used was all cut from one block into sheets and then strips from each sheet. I could see color changes from sheet to sheet and from one end of a strip to the other. They were sorted by color variation, marked and I still came up with differences in color. Next time I'll go the one step further and wipe them down with WOP or alcohol and see how that works. Then again 15 years from now I'll probably not see much variation as the wood ages.
  7. That is an excellent idea which I'll do next time around. Thanks Mike!
  8. Thank you Glenn. I chose each plank carefully trying to get ones close to the same color, sanded them and thought they were very close. I applied the WOP and boom the absorption as different for various planks causing both light and darker planks. Oh well I tried. Also thanks all for the likes.
  9. That is really great Chuck. I always have trouble trying to get those angles correct. Usually failing miserably.
  10. Hi all, Well the trip was wonderful, it's over and back to work. Progress has continued on chapter 10 with the quarter deck hatches placed and the deck planked. Pretty much a repeat of the fcastle. A lot of dust to clean up and paint to touch up though.
  11. At least you are dropping something into the hull never to been seen again intentionally unlike some of us! Looking forward to seeing the deck work commence.
  12. They say pain is good and in this case I agree! This is really going to be so good. I have the books and have wanted to build the Speedwell for some time now! Thanks Chuck!
  13. Wonderful job on chapter 3. You'll enjoy You moving inboard and I look forward to seeing it progress.
  14. Great to see you get the frames finished. I'm looking forward to the raising. 😁
  15. Thanks Matt and Glenn! Thanks bdgiantman2 we are on our way there today!
  16. Thanks Vlad! This will be the last post for about two weeks. We leave tomorrow for a vacation in the San Diego area. I've added the eye bolts, spanshackles and chimney cover boards. With chapter 9 completed now I've started chapter 10. As I'm leaving very soon I figured I do the hatches instead of starting on the planking. I'll see you all in a couple of weeks. Behave while I'm away! 😂
  17. For me, if I did it Navy board style you could keep the un-needed parts without altering the price. I just hate to have material go to waste. Anxiously waiting!
  18. My best wishes to you Bob for a smooth procedure and a speedy recovery!
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