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    You've created a beautiful model Elmir. Well done!
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    Thanks Mike. That was the problem. You may wish to post this in a general discussion so others may see it (if not already there).
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    Wonderful, Gary! Is everything silver soldered or did you use an adhesive?
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    Very sweet work, Maury
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    Gary - I tried to send you a PM but the error message says you cannot receive PMs. Send me an e-mail at dvm27@comcast.net. Greg
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    I agree, Mike. I used to live in the Philippines and ship models were amonth their exports. Unfortunately, the "craftsmen" who made them were paid extremely poorly and were exploited just like workers in other third world countries. Stil...it did put food on their table.
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    I can't remember what I had for breakfast but I do remember obscure references for some reason, Mark. Unfortunately, a search of the usual sources failed to turn up the reference to back up my statement. It might have been in one of the hundreds of journals in my basement. Or, the author could have been mistaken. It'll turn up, no doubt, five minutes after you've completed the beams.
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    Nice fix, Toni, and a very nice forrest of pumps. I too found those hexagonal openings difficult to get exactly right and actually cut the pump tubes to fit over and under the partners with an alignment pin drilled through to keep them properly oriented.
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    Perplexing, is it not Mark? I would certainly trust Ed's research but I I have read this is precisely the case. As I recall, each beam progressing aft has a slightly smaller round up as they approach the transom. I don't recall if this is the case in the fore section. I'm sure others can provide a more definitive answer with source references. I suppose one could place 5" round up beams aft then fay the others to a batten connected to the 8 1/2" beam fore. But I suspect you'll develop a table of offsets and do this more scientifically. Gary...Druxey...?
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    Looking good, Remco! I made a very convincing brick hearth for Druid some time ago but it is hidden in the bows of the model. Long lengths of 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" stock were prepared with vertical "mortar joints" slit in every 8". These lengths were offset and laminated over slightly inset 1" fillers to represent the mortar in between layers. After assembly, the hearth was painted with antique white (making sure to get into all the mortar joints), followed by dry brushing the surface with a brick red color. It's more of an assembly line approach but it worked well for me. I've no doubt, however, that your's will look amazing whatever technique you use.
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    Great start, Ben. It's all a cakewalk from here on.
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    Damn, Mark, I recognize that Preac blade elevating screw. Never thought of using it elsewhere. I'll definitely be using that one in the future.
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    If I was a teeny tiny person I'd want to live in your ship!
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    I used to feel the same way about painting only with wood, Alexandr. But, in looking at many Navy Board models, I see some were done precisely as Mark is doing and the overall effect is very pleasing. Getting the right shade and texture of red seems problematic but Mark and Druxey have it just right. As you say, it is a matter of taste, and mine has changed a bit recently.
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    Magnificent work, Mark! Your carling runs fore to aft are perfect. Happy New Year.
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    Bravo!
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    Stunning work, Doris! Best of health and ignore those who question your model making - they're obviously jealous. Greg
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    Looks wonderful, Gary. Look forward to your 2014 updates. Happy Holidays! Greg
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    Good luck with your project. For inspiration you may wish to check out the build by Narim on the Russian Ship Model forum. His build will either inspire you or cause you to give up ship modeling! http://forum.modelsworld.ru/topic8068.html
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    Great job, Rusty. Now could you come and clean my shop so I can work on my model this weekend?
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    I agree with your refit Michael. The lines of the narrower cockpit flow beautifully into the cabin structure.
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    At least you have Chuck's beautiful sculptures to fall back on. It's hard to imagine any kit produced chunk of metal complementing your skillfully done model.
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    Lovely work, as usual, Rusty. Any spring back in those main hatches after unclamping?
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    So true Michael. I love looking at old scales and scientific instruments such as Horace Harrison's maritime clocks. Sheer genius.
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    Congratulations on completing this important milestone, Remco! She's beautiful.

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