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  1. captainbob
    Well I did start on the main deckhouse but then I got sidetracked by the butterfly vents. There are two that mount between the two upper deckhouses. I took a page from Kees de mol’s modeling book and decided to make them out of Evergreen styrene. This is a first in working in plastic since I was a teenager. It’s nice to know I now have a different material to work with. Don't wory about the top on the small vent, it's not glued yet. Bob
  2. captainbob
    I use the water based Elmer's. The first thing I do is put some of the Elmer's into a small jar and add water. Add the water slowly until it is the consistency you like. I usually make one jar the consistency of thin paste and another thin enough to paint with a brush. I also like some imperfection and do not work for a glass finish. Even so it may take two or three applications to fill some areas. Bob
  3. captainbob
    It's always a design challenge when adding radio equipment. You're doing a fine job. Bob
  4. captainbob
    Your work, as always, is fantastic. Bob
  5. captainbob
    The weathering looks great, I love the barnacles on the below water hull. Bob
  6. captainbob
    Looking good Frank, that should really stabilize things. Bob
  7. captainbob
    What fine detail. I'm ready to step aboard and let's go fishing. Bob
  8. captainbob
    The figurines are fine. Instead of being 1.83 m (6 feet) tall they are 1.68 m (5 1/2 feet) tall. Bob
  9. captainbob
    Thanks Walter, I guess the soldiers were thought to be necessary or they wouldn’t have been there. Frank come on up any time, you’re welcome anytime. Just bring the Dunbrody with you. John I don’t know how the command went but reading from the plans the quarters attached to the wheelhouse was divided into three areas. The Master had one half immediately behind the wheel house and had inside access. The other half was devised in half and only had access by going around the outside. The CO had completely separate quarters with all the necessities so that he never had to leave his rooms. Thanks Patrick, but the intricacies are not up to your level yet. Thanks Nils, Yes I had to put in the drainpipes. Now it’s on to the main deckhouse that these two are mounted on. Bob
  10. captainbob
    We will leave the vents while I build the parts the vents mount on. Finally back to wood. The forward deckhouse, attached to the wheel house was living quarters for the Master and the first and second mates, in three separate rooms. This deckhouse, about twice the size of the other, is living quarters for the Commanding Officer. I do not know the history of the Coast Guard during WWII but I find it interesting that there were two each, sleeping quarters, heads, galleys and mess, on the plans, one marked crew and the others marked soldiers. Was the Coast Guard not considered a fighting unit at that time? Anyway, here is the CO's quarters. Bob
  11. captainbob
    The basket is beautiful. I'll have to remember how it's done. Bob
  12. captainbob
    The shrouds and fastenings really look good. Bob
  13. captainbob
    That's what I do. But then I forget to look. Bob
  14. captainbob
    Beautiful work Frank. And if it gets too hot in Phoenix you can always get a summer place up here in Prescott. Bob
  15. captainbob
    Thank you Lawrence. Glad to see your work on the Bounty. Bob
  16. captainbob
    Beautiful build. Bob
  17. captainbob
    She's really coming together and looking good. But that's to be expected from such a fine builder. Bob
  18. captainbob
    Thanks for making the video. Bob
  19. captainbob
    Well done. The section is really taking shape. Bob
  20. captainbob
    If you Google "wooden lifeboat" you might find lines. Bob
  21. captainbob
    You're right. It's not hard but I was wishing I had someone to ask questions of. So if you get stuck or just need reassuring feel free to ask. That goes for anyone. Bob
  22. captainbob
    The boiler finish is great. Bob
  23. captainbob
    Utterly fantastic. Bob
  24. captainbob
    Very nice, she has a fine looking hull. She'll be a beauty. Bob
  25. captainbob
    Thank you all for looking in. Now it's back to the wood. Let's see where was I. Bob

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