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  • Birthday 09/12/1948

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    Lanesboro, Massachusetts
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  1.    Glenn Cook reacted to a post in a topic: Hello from USA
  2.    RVB reacted to a post in a topic: Calypso by mandolinut - Billing Boats - 1:45
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  8. RVB
    Finally almost to the rigging stage. I think I am going to rig it with standing rigging vs sails. I feel that sails will take away from the deck detail. Any opinions would be appreciated.
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  10. RVB
    Sorry I haven’t been posting. Here are the photos as it progressed to the present.
  11.    RVB reacted to a post in a topic: Hello from USA
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  16. RVB
    welcome and enjoy all the builds! Best RVB
  17.    Keith Black reacted to a post in a topic: First time modeler
  18. RVB
    Beautiful work and Welcome!!! All the best RVB
  19. RVB
    When I look at the decking it drives me crazy. It appears to have a plastic coating. I plan on covering it with 0.5 x 4mm cherry decking.
  20. RVB
    Correcting and finishing the planking progressed smoothly. The planking by the previous owner will need filling in some areas. I use Model Lite and modeling paste for fill before sanding. I also fabricated a dry dock to hold the hull after planking.
  21.    Keith Black reacted to a post in a topic: Hi All
  22. RVB
    Welcome I am retired and single and permanently use the dining room table as my hobby shop. It’s great to not having a wife forcing me out and having to pick it up every night. I am sure all other modelers (female or male) know exactly what I mean. Best Rick (RVB)
  23.    Rich Sloop reacted to a post in a topic: Motivated Newbie
  24. RVB
    I first started the repair of the false keel which went well. I used where the keel was punched out as a template and made a pattern which I glued to a piece of basswood. I then trimmed it on the disc sander and glued it to the broken part .
  25. RVB
    I found the kit is still for sale by Premier Ship Models.
  26. RVB started following Bluenose by by RVB - Amati - Scale 1/100 - license-manufactured Model Shipways 2008
  27. RVB
    This was an abandoned kit for sale on EBay. It appears to have been abandoned after a planking attempt. As you can see from the pictures it has broken and missing parts. After a very low offer it was accepted. The kit arrived 2 days ago. After cataloging the contents it appears to have a broken false keel with a section missing. Most other parts are with the kit. The attempted planking will require some filling. The deck planking was done well but the color and vanish is atrocious. Any suggestions on correcting it short of sanding it down 1/32” and replanking it will be highly appreciated. Since numerous Bluenose histories are on MSW I will only post the limited history that’s is on the front of the box.
  28.    Keith Black reacted to a post in a topic: Hello
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  30. RVB
    Welcome and enjoy!! I agree 100%. When I am building a kit time gets distorted and an hour goes by in what seems like a few minutes. The downside is that it is a great way to shorten your life. Best Rick (RVB)
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  32.    JacquesCousteau reacted to a post in a topic: Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff by RVB - Midwest products - 1/20
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  34. RVB
    Great build. The history of the smack was not only informative but also very impressive. Will fallow the build closely. Best Rick (RVB)
  35. RVB
    Welcome and enjoy Best RVB

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