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captainbob got a reaction from Eddie in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
Yes, the wood in the scrap bin is heaver than the finished boat. Been there many times.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Eddie in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
"I guess wood likes a good massage."
And why not? I like a good massage too.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Eddie in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
Glad you're having fun. That's what it's all about.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from PeteB in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
Model building is like all other arts in that it is a matter of, "now how do I make it as my mind sees it?" I so enjoy watching you go through this process and Know that what you finish with will be beautiful. Don't rush, it all takes time.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Eddie in Endeavour 1934 by Julie Mo - Amati - Scale 1:35 - America's Cup UK J-Class Challenger
Just finished reading your build log. I love listening to your thought process as you go from one Idea to another. You are doing a wonderful job.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from aviaamator in SS Mariefred by captainbob - 1:96
Hi All,
I have to move away from research for a while to build a little more. Or I will know everything there is to know about the Mariefred and never build her. The Mariefred is a very early (1903) steel boat. So like Nils (Mirabell61), I had to plate her, rivets and all. Maybe I shouldn’t say so but it was a lot easier that I thought it would be. The main problem is finding the right foil for the job. Most of what I found at the hardware store was too thin and doesn’t look right. There were four or five brands where us non-professionals find what we want. But walking down to the end of the store where the contractors go, I found the heaver foil that is needed. I found an old clock gear that I made into a ponce wheel and with just a little practice . . . here’s the results. I’ll accept it as a first try. Now paint and on to the rest of the boat.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Eddie in USS Choctaw by Canute - Heinkel Models - 1/200 scale - CARD
Your model is coming along nicely, very interesting.
I am fascinated by the riverboats that were converted into gunboats. As packets, the boats went in one direction on the rivers to the last stop and then went all the way back. But as gunboats they had to be where the action was. Yes the lower Mississippi river is wide but can you imagine turning around a floating football field sized boat in some of the smaller tributaries?
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from aviaamator in SS Mariefred by captainbob - 1:96
Thanks Patrick, it was a fun learning experience. So I guess I'm not too old to learn yet.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Eddie in Louise by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Constructo
Fine job, she looks great, you should be proud.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Eddie in Louise by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Constructo
Beautiful woodwork, your detail work is fantastic.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Eddie in Louise by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Constructo
I would not cover planking that looks that good with another layer.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Eddie in Louise by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Constructo
Louise is a nice looking boat. It will probably be a fun build.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Boulogne Etaples by popeye the sailor- Billing Boats - 1:20 scale kit
Are you sure that's not a picture of Santa's workshop?
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Boulogne Etaples by popeye the sailor- Billing Boats - 1:20 scale kit
Sawdust, hadn't thought of that, Andy, good move.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Boulogne Etaples by popeye the sailor- Billing Boats - 1:20 scale kit
Good job on the planking. Looks like you're having fun.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Boulogne Etaples by popeye the sailor- Billing Boats - 1:20 scale kit
Popeye,
Good start on another fun build.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from aviaamator in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
It's nice to see more of such a beautiful boat.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Piet in Bristol Pilot Cutter by michael mott - 1/8 scale - POF
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
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captainbob got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in SS Mariefred by captainbob - 1:96
Hi All,
I have to move away from research for a while to build a little more. Or I will know everything there is to know about the Mariefred and never build her. The Mariefred is a very early (1903) steel boat. So like Nils (Mirabell61), I had to plate her, rivets and all. Maybe I shouldn’t say so but it was a lot easier that I thought it would be. The main problem is finding the right foil for the job. Most of what I found at the hardware store was too thin and doesn’t look right. There were four or five brands where us non-professionals find what we want. But walking down to the end of the store where the contractors go, I found the heaver foil that is needed. I found an old clock gear that I made into a ponce wheel and with just a little practice . . . here’s the results. I’ll accept it as a first try. Now paint and on to the rest of the boat.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Angarfather in SS Mariefred by captainbob - 1:96
Hi All,
I have to move away from research for a while to build a little more. Or I will know everything there is to know about the Mariefred and never build her. The Mariefred is a very early (1903) steel boat. So like Nils (Mirabell61), I had to plate her, rivets and all. Maybe I shouldn’t say so but it was a lot easier that I thought it would be. The main problem is finding the right foil for the job. Most of what I found at the hardware store was too thin and doesn’t look right. There were four or five brands where us non-professionals find what we want. But walking down to the end of the store where the contractors go, I found the heaver foil that is needed. I found an old clock gear that I made into a ponce wheel and with just a little practice . . . here’s the results. I’ll accept it as a first try. Now paint and on to the rest of the boat.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Eddie in Jolly Roger by KAT
Looks like a good start. There are not many who design the boat and then build it.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in SS Mariefred by captainbob - 1:96
Hi all, I finally got a little more done. The deck is planked, the front and rear walls to the main cabin are up and I finished the little deck house, which was the smoking lounge, it was removed when that deck was enclosed.
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from Julie Mo in SS Mariefred by captainbob - 1:96
Thanks, I guess, Lawrence. These two showed up. They are the foremen? Right?
Bob
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captainbob got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in SS Mariefred by captainbob - 1:96
Mariefred
The coal-fired steamship Mariefred was built in 1903 for the trade-Enhörna Stockholm-Mariefred. She has sailed under the same name and with the same steam engine ever since. The vessel has been owned by the same shipping company, Gripsholms-Mariefred Ångfartygs AB since 1905. All this makes Mariefred one of the worldwide unique ships and an indispensable part of Sweden's cultural heritage!
Built at South wharf in Stockholm in 1903. Length 32.84 m, width 6.33 m. Coal-fired steam boiler. Speed 10 knots. 230 passengers.
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captainbob got a reaction from wefalck in Proportional Dividers
I've had a set of proportional dividers since my drafting days. I look at them once in a while. Never use. If I need to resize a plan I find it much easier to have it scanned in and reprinted.
Bob
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