Jim Lad
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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
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Thanks Jeff. Yes, the extra light is really helpful. We had a stage where every time the electrician came past he'd say, "You f...... blokes can't f...... work in this f...... light. F...... hang on a bit and I'll f...... get some more f...... lights for you." He has a limited vocabulary, but a heart of gold!
John
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I love the old Baltic steamers. I'm really looking forward to your build!
John
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She's going to look pretty spectacular on the water, mate! Lots of ballast needed, as Bob says.
John
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Mac,
Your boats would be best built over a former on which the ribs can be laid down and then planked. The famous launch in which Bligh and his crew escaped was carvel built - have you researched the other boats that the Bounty carried?
John
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Nice going, Piet! Just watch out that your submarine doesn't bite you again.
John
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Gothenborg by Popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:100 scale
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750
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Nice to see a team back working on the 'Goth', Popeye!
John