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SaltyScot
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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.- 121 replies
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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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Because yesterday was a wash out, quite literally because it rained ALL DAY, I was able to get a bit of work done in the shipyard which was fun. I decided to start working on the gun ports: It was quite an ominous feeling knowing that I was going to have to cut into the side of my ship but, with chisel in hand, after the initial pilot hole was drilled, I pushed forward: The "rough cut" has been done on one side.The ports still need a bit of fine tuning but, thanks to a good tip from @Dr PR, I made what is pretty much a gap gauge to get the hole sizes all the same (thanks, Phil):
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Hey, Stephen, welcome from a fellow Scot! This forum will help with any questions you have, they are a great bunch of people. When you do start building, get a log up and running so others can watch your progress and assist where needed.
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Welcome to MSW, Steve. That copper plating looks good. As others have noted, you are off to a good start.
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Very nice work, Phil. What do you seal them with? I like your very technical stands there, they must have taken a while to assemble 😉
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You have a new follower, sir. What a fine build. I will be hopping aboard for the rest of the ride!
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