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  1. captainbob
    The profile view shows what a lovely boat you're building and the ageing is just what I was hoping you would do. Bob
  2. captainbob
    As we build our models, the one we are working on should always be better than the ones we have finished. Bob
  3. captainbob
    Ah, what a beauty. Bob
  4. captainbob
    That engine has seen many hours of use. I hope the rest of the boat looks the same. Bob
  5. captainbob
    Yes, I remember a repair job I was sent on. I figured out a wire was in the wrong place. It took 15 min. to get the union man to do a 30 sec. job. Bob
  6. captainbob
    Probably has to do with the shipyards insurance. Bob
  7. captainbob
    Mario, thanks for reminding us. I just enjoyed your build all over again. Bob
  8. captainbob
    Sorry John, my oops. Bob
  9. captainbob
    But I don't see anyplace for blocks and tackle or oil cans. Ah well. Bob
  10. captainbob
    Floyd, that finish is beautiful. Bob
  11. captainbob
    Looks like a good time was had by all. Bob
  12. captainbob
    My wife's uncle lives on a small inlet at the south end of Puget Sound, I'm sure you will find someplace just as nice. Bob
  13. captainbob
    Hope you finish skipjack before the move. After my last move it was four months before I got set up to build. May the seas be gentile and the wind at your back. Bob
  14. captainbob
    She's coming along so fine. Once she's all dressed up with sails and the jewelry of fittings she'll dazzle them all. Bob
  15. captainbob
    Hi All, I'm sorry for not having more entries in this log but I've been in one of those slumps when nothing goes right. You know the type, where you say I do this and then this and then this, and then you do number three first and have to tare it out to do one and two. then to build part one you got out the material and tools and half way through the part breaks and you have to start over, and over, and over, . . . I know this will pass and all will be well once again, but not yet. 'til then I will be around reading other entries and making comments. Good building to all. Bob
  16. captainbob
    Build it straight, Popeye. We don't want to see a Halloween theme Titanic. Bob
  17. captainbob
    Wonderful detail. It looks fresh from the boat yard. Bob
  18. captainbob
    Yes, Isopropyl Alcohol. A few year ago I said Alcohol and the response was "Vodka?" Another trick was to use nylon stockings instead of fiberglass in the epoxy. It's not as strong as glass but it's plenty strong enough for models. It is also lighter, more flexible and easier to work with. Bob
  19. captainbob
    You say, "what the heck........I muddled through". What I say is that's some mighty fine muddling. Bob
  20. captainbob
    I used to mix up the epoxy and then thin it 50 / 50 with rubbing alcohol. That would thin it to about like water and it would soak into the wood but as the alcohol evaporated it would leave a thin layer of epoxy. Bob
  21. captainbob
    Hope everything goes well, we all want to see pictures of her in the water with sails full. Bob
  22. captainbob
    That profile shot looks like a speedboat from the '30s. No wonder they're fast. Bob
  23. captainbob
    You say, ". . . somewhat tricky." We say, "How in the world did he do that"? Great job. Bob
  24. captainbob
    Hope your eyes are enjoying the rest and all is well. Bob
  25. captainbob
    The spray as you built her is a fine boat, the story about Slocum is fun but the stopper takes the cake. Great job. Bob

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