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    I'm following another hoy build and it is a powerfully built vessel. I look forward to this build, Mike. Extending those cant lines will certainly come in handy when raising those frames!
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    Been awhile since my last Speedwell update. David and I were hoping to have volume one of her construction in book form by the end of the year but I suspect it might be a tad later. I do envy you retirees!
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    Definitely one of my favorite books, with all color magnificent photographs of one of the most beautiful Navy Board models. If only every one of these priceless antiques could undergo similar restorations!
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    I have had my set for a couple of months and I can honestly say they are the best set of chisels I have ever purchased. They are honed to perfection and come in just about every shape or size one might need. I have made great use of them and my model looks all the better because of them. Well worth the investment!
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    That's a beautiful model, Frank, and I equally love the innovative yacht display stand.
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    Wonderful, Johann!
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    When I was little, my Dad would take me to see professional model train exhibits. Then I would return home to my puny train layout and take stock. Sometimes I would think why bother, but other times I would be inspired to do my darndest to make it look more like the professional version I had just seen. Your photos inspire me to take the later course. Your capstan...magnifique!
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    Did you get the Grant Walker private tour? He loves talking about the collection and knows every detail.
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    Exception work on those pumps, cranks, etc. Marsalv. Always look forward to your updates.
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    One of the things that stands out on the beautiful Builder's Models made in the last century is the quality of the brasswork. Your Altair model would meet the approval of those very talented ship model makers. By the way, with due respect to Nirvana, I have removed every type of bone from dogs in over 35 years of practice. Plus, the damage to their enamel can be quite significant. Other, safer treats, will keep her equally occupied.
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    There is no ideal way to do this Allan. It's easier to cut the sill mortises off the model but then re-raising the frame creates problems. In the end I find that the sill mortises are so shallow that, after fairing, they're virtually invisible. Any small gaps disappear by adding some glue into the space and sanding. Love the height transferring device. Is it self-made?
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    Love that little hold down tool, Johann. My little pieces want to fly away when brazing.
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    Bloody marvelous, Keith!
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    Congratulations on your pending retirement, Mark. We look forward to your updates. New MSW members are in for a real treat!
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    A brilliantly executed project, Chuck, from design to the model build. I'm sure that there will be many other Cheerful models to follow thanks to your log and products developed along the way.
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    Magnifique, Michel. Would love to see your build log here. The work translates itself!
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    Excellent topic, Gaetan. We are in the process of having our Swan class builds rendered as 3D illustrations, a step by step building log to be used in conjuction with our Swan class books. This should make the construction of one of these models significantly easier. Stay tuned...
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    Great job on the anchor, Chuck. What type of black paint (brand) do you use to paint them.
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    I use my OSS pretty much every day. The tilting table is a nice feature but not essential. My ten year old one has been discontinued and I'm about ready for a new one. Looking at the Jet - great reviews.
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    Bravo, Blue Ensign. One of the nicest Swans I've seen, scratch or kit built!
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    Yes, Danny, I did say that. And I really mean it after this model is completed! Your stagecoach is awesome. Glad you're back. Speedwell has a beautiful quarterdeck bulkhead (see NMM photo above) which I'm working on now. The arched door and molded frame has taken me almost two weeks to reach this point. Thanks for those who have commented. David and I are hoping to get the first volume of our Speedwell book into print this year (late, very late). It will give three options for building - plank on frame, plank on bulkhead and lift method. Volume two will cover masting and rigging.
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    Fabulous work Johann. Any photos of how you drilled the hole into the balls atop the tapered stanchions?
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    Nice job so far, Rich. I can't tell from your photos but have you lined out the hull. It looks like you're going to need some serious drop planks at the bow!
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    Back issues of Model Shipwright are usually available through ABE (http://www.abe.com). When I am too old and feeble to model and have sold all my tools and books I shall have just the complete run of Model Shipwright on my nightstand to relive my glory days.
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    That's what makes you you Keith. Most of us would have eye-balled that until we were close. Does anybody still remember geometry after high school?

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