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  1. David Chapman
    What a spectacular effort, Bruma. Just got through your log and have little left to add except... Unbelievable! I've got one going at the other end of the custom/stock spectrum. Yours is truly humbling. David
  2. David Chapman
    Darryl, Coming off surgery my self. While recovering I've had more time to read up on books and build logs including yours. Your build is beautiful. Hope you are back in the saddle again soon. All the Best! David Chapman Current build: Cuddy Sark 1/96 Revell beginner.
  3. David Chapman
    Thank you all.
  4. David Chapman
    Apologies, had a shoulder replacement on my birthday, yesterday. Will get back with you soon. David
  5. David Chapman
    Wow. Finally spent time reading through 2/3 of Bruma's log. He and his Cutty are brilliant! Just wow.
  6. David Chapman
    That's what I'm hoping. Still not sure.
  7. David Chapman
    So I spent 40 minutes hand painting these 216 blocks only to be half way done. Those air brushes are sounding pretty good right now.
  8. David Chapman
    Kevin, That EZE tissue looks intriguing. My goodness, how much time it must take you all to build a ship from scratch! I've got maybe 120+ hours into my plastic kit and haven't gotten off the deck! That reminds me. Back in college when my current bride Deborah was off doing an internship and I was going crazy I spend 120 hrs building the attached ship with only toothpicks, thread, tissue paper and elmers. It was really quite something with rigging and sails (furled)...until my best ever dog got a hold of it. Grr! Now it works well as a ship wreck. I guess I'm not a complete rookie?
  9. David Chapman
    Back on topic. Struggling with what to do about the sails. As you know, despite encouragement, I have been true to the stock Revell to date. My gut says to stick with that approach to the end. But others have suggested to reconsider that. My bride (of 49 years) is a bonified craftsman. She thought using the plastic sails as a form and cover them in in starch soaked cloth and trim them to fit might work. We plan to try a sample of that... but I'm still reluctant.
  10. David Chapman
    Yes, it can get cold. At the time we were literally frozen into the Saltwater harbor.
  11. David Chapman
    I get it Micha, We used to live on a boat in Gig Harbor, Washington. A classic 1959 42' Chriscraft Constellation. Finally moved back ashore when we had ice cycles inside the boat! Those were the days.
  12. David Chapman
    Kevin, I prefer Cruise Ship. We love Viking. No casinos, age restricted, free excursions at every port, amazing design and service. And no, I get no kickbacks... Ha!
  13. David Chapman
    Gotta luv That!
  14. David Chapman
    FYI, Just priced out a 132 day round-the- world cruise in a nicer room inc flights, and insurance and it came out to be $184,000. That comes out to roughly $552,000 per year. Ouch! But if we had the money I'd do it!
  15. David Chapman
    Living on a Viking Cruise would involve all meals, free excursions at each stop, and outstanding service, and views every day. "They" say it's cheaper to sell your house, get rid of all obligations and hit the high seas to explore the world than it is to live in a home. Still not buying it.
  16. David Chapman
    It's a massive library cabinet. 11'x9'. I was a carpenter but not a cabinet maker. The CS is all of 36" but the space is closer to 35". Do you think anyone would notice if I wacked off the bow sprit?
  17. David Chapman
    Now this Amsterdam event looks like a blast! https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fdernederlands%2Fpermalink%2F2138529289845865%2F%3Fmibextid%3DrS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v&data=05|02||050ecf7087274bad28c208dc5fb44d65|84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa|1|0|638490475201052143|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D|0|||&sdata=DfX2N8z2BiDgMyhYs3%2F7MgjaQXozuZPGOhGDumHF7yo%3D&reserved=0
  18. David Chapman
    Viking does offer 187 day round the world cruises for a small fortune. Some claim its cheaper to "live" on board but I'm not buying it.
  19. David Chapman
    I'm coming up quickly on the rigging phase. Quite daunting for sure. I would like to finish it in full sail but not sold on the plastic sails. Also considering it with the sails down. But it's the rigging that intimidates me.
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  21. David Chapman
    Noted. I finally measured the space I want to put this and it's literally one inch to long... Will have to figure out what to do.
  22. David Chapman
    Totally understand. With health issues piling up (4th shoulder replacement next Wednesday) I've become somewhat obsessed with traveling while I still can. Always been water people so we've signed up for 2 more Viking cruises by next February. Something to look forward to, for sure.
  23. David Chapman
    Kevin, Thanks so much. I kinda needed that. It's seriously challenging enough to try and do the stock, plastic version justice. Especially as a rookie. But I do appreciate all the amazing ideas and logs there are on this site. Pics to follow.
  24. David Chapman
    I agree. Just last weekend, I gave my 13 year old grandson his first model. Hopefully he enjoys it. 😀
  25. David Chapman
    Just a mere 70...

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