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I am happy to read that your eye issue resolved itself, Tom. Let's hope the after effects of this latest surgery go the same route. I found your sticky tape solution ingenious! That is what a lot of this hobby is about, solving tricky issues like that. Nicely done. -
Mensch sieht das aber fein aus! You did a fantastic job on the hull, Wolle!! The deck looks amazing too, love that color tone. Haste gut gemacht
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That is an impressive setup, sir. You had mentioned using a piece of tubing on the seizings. I take it that it doesn't stay in place once done and is only there to help hold the two ends together before you seize them? I was a little confused about that.
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Nice fix, Roland. I have found that in situations like this a wooden tooth pick works well also. Yes, they may need to be stained a little to match the wood but, as they are tapered at the ends anyway, I found them very useful for plugging holes.
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Congratulations on reaching the finishing line on this one, Phil. Your build log, and now the added notes at the end of the blog, will continue to be an inspiration for me as I begin my journey into the world of schooners. We are apparently going to have a few very rainy days here this coming week. If that is so, I will leave my (real) boat and fishing poles at the dock and get back to my Lynx build
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I am a little late coming aboard but I will be staying for the rest of the journey. What a great build and a very interesting model. I really do like the look of her! Nicely done.
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I have missed that wit, Trevor!
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Welcome aboard, Andreas. This link may help you out with your rigging. Peter did a great job on his Virginia build and an even better job of explaining the rigging. You will find that info in his build log. Enjoy!!
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Welcome to MSW, Wes. All I can say is, do not be afraid to ask questions once you get your build log up and running. Everyone here is so helpful and the willingness to share experiences and answer questions is more than commendable.
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Very nice!
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This is one to be proud of. Well done, sir!
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I could not agree more, Glen. I had only ever heard the quote and didn't think to look up the whole poem. What captivating words.....
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I am slowly coming to the conclusion that one should go into a build with the expectation that this will eventually happen, then it won't be such a shock/surprise and can be taken in stride. Easier said than done though, I am sure.
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Your attention to detail and resilience with regards to getting this just right is commendable, Glenn. Hat off to you, sir.
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Now THAT is a great idea! I will tuck that wee bit of info away for future reference.
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Glen, I too just sat and watched your video, quite touching really and a fine example of true workmanship. When one considers what she looked like 8 months ago: You have done her more than proud, Glen, and what an honor to have your name on the plaque alongside her original builder. You are a master, sir, and don't let anyone convince you otherwise. As Robert N. Rose once said: "Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made, for somewhere deep in their oaken hearts the soul of a song is laid.”
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Well they certainly turned out nicely, didn't they. Nice work there buddy, very nice.
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Mark, what impressed me the most about all this (apart from the incredible workmanship) was the fact that you didn't give up! You are right, banging your head against the wall solves nothing, walking away and returning at a later date on the other hand gives one a whole new perspective and this is a prime example of that. Nice save, sir. It would have been a crying shame to see this build shelved because of that. Enjoy Crete and please convey our birthday wishes to your good lady too (my dear wife has her birthday at the beginning of July so not long for me either).
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Well if you don't, Phil, I doubt there are many out there that do!
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You really did make a grand job of that sheathing, Phil. The end result here looks quite elegant. I enjoyed reading your comments on what the different areas of sheathing are actually for, a nice insight into a "working boat" design.
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You are too kind, sir. They are not quite uniform enough yet so that the wee gap gauge slides into each one smoothly. A bit of fine tuning is still needed but thank you for that mate.
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I second that.I have to remind myself to shut my mouth which falls open in awe when I see this kind of workmanship
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A masterpiece to be sure and one that continues to inspire me.
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