Jim Lad
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A very nice start!
John
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On we go with Popeye's multi-builds.
John
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Great to see you back at the work bench, Popeye!
John
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Thanks for the photos, Danny. She really looks the goods!
John
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you deserve one!John
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Welcome to the 'dark side', Eitan. This looks like it will make a very pretty little model.
John
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Gavin Menzies book are not regarded as serious history by professional historians.
John
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Hello Wayne, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'.
Have you had a browse through the articles in the database yet? There's a wealth of practical information there for you.
And, yes, planking in shorter lengths (just as on the real ship) is certainly the best way to get realistic planking.
John
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Very nice, Danny! Now all you need to do is explain to non Aussies how big a five cent coin is!
John
PS The five cent coin is 19.41mm in diameter!!
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I agree - looks pretty good to me, mate!
John
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Good to see that you've been able to get the deck completed, Stuart.
John
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I'm afraid I don't have any insights into kit manufacturers' mind, Zach, except to say that they will produce what they think will sell the most kits.
John
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Zach,
I think that a scratch build will be your only way to a model of 'Endurance'.
John
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It's great fun, Russ, but be prepared for the most common questions and comments - "Where are the toilets?" "You must have a lot of patience." "Do you build with Balsa wood?"
John
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Praying for her and for your family situation, Walt!
John
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USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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The finished deck looks excellent, Augie!
Enjoy the trip - we're already waiting for the photos!!
John