Jim Lad
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Looking forward to watching the new build grow, Michael - but not at the expense of the cutter, I hope!
John
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All those windows - you must have nerves of steel, Andy!
John
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Ollie,
First planking done is a real milestone. Don't be in a rush to start the second planking - take your time to run your hands over the hull and look at it carefully from all directions to make sure that it's really smooth and even. Any short cuts at this stage will show up in the final job.
As others have said, cut the hole for the rudder head before you start the second planking. If the model will be in a case it doesn't matter whether or not it moves, but I like mine to be moveable.
John
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Sounds good to me, Tom!
John
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She's really taking shape now, Tim!
John
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most of these ships were fitted with side tunnels just below the main deck so you could make your way aft safely in any weather.
That's what I was wondering, Andy.
John
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Excellent work, Neal!
John
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Nice to see a team back working on the 'Goth', Popeye!
John
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Tom,
Your funnel has turned out really well. Don't overthink your escape valve - that ferry was built in the age of "we'll make as much noise as we damn well please". Many early steamers simply had an open pipe venting to the atmosphere, or a crude spring valve at the top of the pipe.
As for your eagle, I did a quick image search on 'Preiser HO Gauge Bird Figures' and turned up several possibilities.
John
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More lovely joinery, Danny!
John
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Well, Rear Admiral, I can't help you with your electronics, but the three 'boys' are looking just fine!
John
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Nice progress, Andy - she's really coming on.
By the way, you mentioned officers quarters forward and galley aft (been away for a couple of days so catching up) - did the officers have to tramp aft for their meals or did the steward have to cart it all the way up forward?
John
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Nick,
Have a look at this thread:-
http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4058-how-to-do-deck-edging/
John
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Love the birthday presents, Grant! What are you getting for Christmas?
John
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Piet,
If you were a sheet metal worker, then this will be a piece of cake for you!
John
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You're making excellent progress, Puckotred!
John
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Interesting discussion. Harold Underhill pre-bevelled his frames, and recommends it in his book 'Plank on Frame Models'.
John
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Keep it coming, Michael. I can't get enough of your beautiful work!
John
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Fankie,
With the photo enlarged, the seams in both sails are clearly visible.
Kester,
Yep, those dark patches are chafing mats - have a look at the photo enlarged.
John
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it's not much, but things are moving along
Just so long as you're moving in the right direction, Popeye!
John
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I can hear the little wheels in your head going round from here, Popeye!
John
Our Emblem ®
Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
in - Build logs for subjects built 1901 - Present Day
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Just catching up, Piet - that's very nice work on the anchor!
John