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  1. captainbob
    That took some mighty creative thinking to come up with the method to build those buckets. Well done. Bob
  2. captainbob
    Wow, such fast, yet beautiful and accurate work. Seven days ago you show us a bucket, and just look at all you've done since. Wow. Bob
  3. captainbob
    She's looking wonderful and the rag on top of the deckhouse is a master's touch. Bob
  4. captainbob
    Nice work on the deck. It will be beautiful when finished. Bob
  5. captainbob
    Hi Patrick, I'm not planning on making the props until near the end of the build so they do not get damaged. But this website shows the way I like to build props of any size. http://www.rideaunautical.ca/articles.php?article=propeller But for the small props of the ships boats I will cut notches in a flat sheet, to form blades, and twist the blades to shape. They will only be .125 - .156 inches (3 - 4 mm) in diameter. Hope this helps. Bob
  6. captainbob
    Good find on the figurines. They will make the KWdG come alive. Bob
  7. captainbob
    The location of the bunks looks strange. I'm used to them being placed athwart ship and a door to the deck as well as to the inner common room. Was this arrangement common, and when did it change? Bob
  8. captainbob
    Beautiful work, as always. Bob
  9. captainbob
    Looking so good it makes me want to build one even more. Bob
  10. captainbob
    Nice bucket. Too bad it gets used that way. Bob
  11. captainbob
    Absolutely fabulous. Bob
  12. captainbob
    Your detail work is amazing. Bob
  13. captainbob
    She's turning into a lovely lady. Russ. Bob
  14. captainbob
    Thanks for your comment, Michael. We worry when we don't hear from our friends often enough. We're glad you're having fun but don't forget to check in and say, "Hi"' once in a while. Bob
  15. captainbob
    As for the second question. Most of my boats have been built by adding the keel after the planking if finished. I place wood pieces across the deck and use rubber bands to hold the keel. Bob
  16. captainbob
    I've always liked the looks of that diorama. I hope you have fun building it. Bob
  17. captainbob
    Thank you all for the kind words. Yes, once I convinced myself that I could make boats that small. they were fun to build. Now all I have to do is convince myself that I can make the two props at .125" (3mm) diameter. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. Bob
  18. captainbob
    I decided to take a break from the Pequot itself and build the three ships boats. There were two launches which may have been alike, but I wanted to make then different, and one dory. The two launches which are 2.75 inches long will be mounted amidships and the dory is 2.5 inches long and will be at the port stern. Now it’s back to the Pequot. There’s still a lot to do on the main deckhouse, rails on the upper deck, and on, and on. We’ll just have to wait and see what Bob will do next. Bob
  19. captainbob
    I agree with Patrick, I like the full hull photos. Just a word of warning. You better watch out for the dog in the last picture. He looks like he wants to play with the brass you are holding. Bob
  20. captainbob
    I never would have thought of paint and sawdust, but it looks great. Bob
  21. captainbob
    How about aesthetics, or doesn't that count? When I was designing I always tried to make it look good. IMO a small bump of a curve on the upper deck would look odd. Bob
  22. captainbob
    That's just what I suspected, that grain of rice would feed the whole village. Bob
  23. captainbob
    How could anyone not like her. She is truly remarkable. Bob
  24. captainbob
    She's being built just like the full sized boat. Beautiful. Bob
  25. captainbob
    And all of it in less than a year. WOW ! Bob

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