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  1.    bhermann reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by GGibson - Model Shipways - 1:76.8
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    Good to see you back in the shop, Elia. The mast hoops are fiddly beasts and your approach looks to be yielding some decent results, even with the troubles they cause. Bob
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    Nicely done, Rod, and so well documented. You've made a silk purse out of a sow's ear - congratulations on a fine job! Bob
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    I'm sorry the cloth sails aren't working out for you. I'll be watching with great curiosity to see if the silkspan turns out to be a better option for you. Bob
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    This has been entertaining to follow thus far, now that I've found it I'll pull up a chair and follow along. It's always nice to see a Bluenose (or two) actively being worked! Bob
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    It's great to see you back in the shipyard, Elia. You appear to be back to your fine level of work right out of the gate. I hope to join you back at work soon, my Bluenose has been sitting patiently for 12 years now. You are an inspiration to get back into it! Bob
  26. bhermann
    Hi, John. The Bluenose practicum is available at Bob Hunts site, Lauck Street Shipyard at https://lauckstreetshipyard.com/. I used it when starting out my Bluenose as it was my first wood model build. I hope you don't mind me jumping in on this. Bob
  27. bhermann
    I'm so sorry to hear about your many issues over the past few years and the loss of your father, and happy to hear about your new puppy. I have been thinking about you as the log has remained in a sort of limbo for some time. Looking forward to reading the finish of this "build book" and seeing her sitting in her place of pride. Bob
  28. bhermann
    Beautiful job, Tim! Your workmanship and attention to detail produced a fine finished model. The embellishments on the name plate are a nice touch as well. Congratulations! Bob
  29. bhermann
    I had the same thought as Ronald-V when looking at the last photo in your post, Gregg. It depends on where the hole for the spacer is on the left side of bulkhead 17 is to see if it will fit when flipped. If it is to the inside, as the right side hole is, then trimming the tab seems to be your only choice (unless you want to try cutting a square hole in bulkhead 17 to allow the tab to fit where it wants to go. Your fix for bulkhead 16 should hold just fine. Nice work and photos, as always. I love the kit design that supplies the spacers and places to put them, maybe other kit companies will take note! Bob
  30. bhermann
    Congratulations on a well-executed and well documented - and beautiful - model. Gregg. I have very much enjoyed watching her come to fruition and your thoughtful commentary along the way. With winter coming and more inside time I am hoping to finally re-start my effort, although I'll be thinking "Wish I'd done that as well as Gregg did". Also looking to see where you go next and will be following along there - I think I hear the Conny calling Bob
  31. bhermann
    Looks very good, Gregg. I like that you brought the gaffs down to the boom. So many of the sail-less schooners I see raise the gaff to where it would be with the sails installed which looks a bit strange to my eye. Actually seeing your rigging choice gives me yet another alternative to consider - this should add another couple of years to my analysis paralysis! If you would like to elaborate on the difficulties you had with the silkspan, I'd love to hear about it. I am convinced that this is the sail material to use, and I am almost decided NOT to sew anything. I can understand that you may not want to clutter your log with this info, so don't feel bad about not responding. Great photos and explanations, as usual! Bob
  32. bhermann
    That's an interesting thought. I suppose it's possible, but I think it would make adding the sails more challenging. Great, one more thing to mull over - this should hold me up another two years Bob
  33. bhermann
    That is some very nice work, Gregg! I can't wait to hear what you decide on the sails. My own debate on that has kept my Bluenose in limbo going on 11 years now. Sails? No sails? Cloth sails? Silkspan sails? Maybe your decision will inspire me at last! Bob
  34. bhermann
    That is a superb job of attaching the sails and making them look lifelike! You are really raising the bar with your fine work. Bob
  35. bhermann
    Agree on needing several coats. I hand painted using ME. The black took three coats, the red was 6 or 7! In the end, it all looked good. Bob

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