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  1. yvesvidal
    We all love a nice mahogany runabout. My favorites are of course the Chris Craft and the Italian RIVA. Yves
  2. yvesvidal
    Beautiful deck. You are making very good progress. Yves
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    Kevin, you have so much imagination for getting new kits: frozen fingers, need to get back in shape on wooden models.... How about something for the dog to chew on? 🙂 Yves
  4. yvesvidal
    I love the contrast of colors in the wood. Fantastic details on the deck. Yves
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    Yes, on the CAF model Bellona, it is presented as a two layers parts, made of thin plywood. I first glued one against the hull and when dry I glued the second one after dipping them in alcohol and bending them with my fingers. So far, they have not come loose..... 🙂 Yves
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    Great model. I am currently building the Bellona from CAF Model and can see the similarities between the two kits (Bellona is POB, not POF). Apparently, the instructions are better in your kit than they are in the Bellona. Tom is excellent and answers very quickly to all your needs and request for help. He is a great asset to this company. Yves
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    Amazing !!!! Yves
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    Beautiful model Kevin. Once rigged, this will look amazing. Yves
  9. yvesvidal
    Shapeways is never inexpensive ... 😞 Yves
  10. yvesvidal
    What an incredible model. It is stunning. Thank you for putting together that very rare and complex model, for our visual and intellectual pleasures. Yves
  11. yvesvidal
    I suppose this kit calls for single planking (not double). You have done a terrific job and the symmetry between each side is excellent. Yves
  12. yvesvidal
    Another beautiful project. I love it as it reminds me of Dorade, one of my favorite boats. I know you will turn that one into a beauty and museum piece. Yves
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    Incredible shapes! I like that steampunk look. Yves
  14. yvesvidal
    Superb model and exquisite presentation of the ship. The stand by itself, is a work of art. Yves
  15. yvesvidal
    We all go through these mood swings.... 🙂 Yves
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    I love the artwork on the box cover. Yves
  17. yvesvidal
    And she said NO !!!!! You have way too many boxes !! Yves
  18. yvesvidal
    I wonder how did they squeeze that plane on the lower deck....
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    I think you have joined the coveted and very exclusive club of the "Assembly Manual Masters". You are on par with legends such as Chuck Passaro 🙂 Yves
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    Superb work that you did, Mark. I have to say that even on the CAF Model kit, the cheeks were a nightmare to build. Similarly, I have been postponing the building of the catheads but your implementation is helping me a lot. Thanks Yves
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    Your build log is worth 100 times the instructions booklet from Model Shipways.... 🙂 I remember seeing the real vessel in the harbor of Annapolis, during a sail boat show, years ago. Quite an incredible vessel. Yves
  22. yvesvidal
    Presenting an "Ironclad" on a piece of wood is a good way to create a nice contrast. Well done. Yves
  23. yvesvidal
    That model is gorgeous. It feels like looking at the real boat. Yves
  24. yvesvidal
    I would definitely get the SKU-0163 as it comes with both pressure hull ends. I also bought the torpedoes kit because I wanted to represent the tubes opened. Below is my build log, spread over almost two years. Yves
  25. yvesvidal
    Preparation of the Poop deck. The original poop deck in the kit (Session #5), did not fit at all. Tom of CAF Model sent me a replacement part that is better but will require some adjustments as we will see. The replacement part came in one single and enormous part. Because of the negative curve on the top of the hull, it is not possible to insert it directly. My first job was to cut it into two symmetrical parts (picture above). Then patiently, I adjusted each side to fit in the best possible way. All these attempts make me think that there are probably very few (if not none) modelers who have reached that stage in the construction of that kit. The front view of the upper deck, clearly shows that it is missing one beam, not provided in the kit. I will be offering a solution soon. The rear need to be reworked extensively to accept the rounded ceiling, above the rear balcony. Finally, an overall view of the model, showing that most details are now completely occult-ed: Yves

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