augie
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I empathize with you. It's a tough condition. Back in my professional life we introduced some of the first drugs to help treat the condition over 20 years ago. But they merely helped relieve the symptoms rather than curing the disease itself. Someday that will come to pass. -
Gee Popeye. I blink and you outfit an entire ship. GREAT STUFF!
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Different galaxy Robert. But somehow, by doing what we do we have true appreciation for what they do. Clumsy sentence but you get the idea.
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I apologize ---- I have simply run out of superlatives
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Just wanted to wish you luck with your little guy! I leave the advice on where the rabbet goes to those smarter than me (that's a lot of folks) !
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I think that bowsprit used to be straight. I'll have to check earlier photos
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'I'm ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille'. Yes these darned new 25 megapixel cameras don't forgive much! But from what I've seen, you're worrying WAY too much. Your lady looks fantastic! It was the late Donald McNarry, whom I admire greatly, who stated in his book 'Ship Models in Miniature' that it is most humbling to see a photo of your work enlarged during a full screen presentation showing all the defects (not a direct quote). This from a man who worked primarily at a scale of 16 or 32 feet / inch !!!!! You have the proper attitude........the next one will show improvement.
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Sorry I missed it but Happy Birthday, somewhat belated. I stopped celebrating mine about 20 years ago ----- and I still have too many
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Wow, very nice!!!! She certainly is impressive already. Nice work! Get those details finished then take a deep breath before you start the rigging. I have to say she's the first one I've seen big enough to need to be displayed on the floor. That Dremel is getting a workout
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USF Confederacy by Rustyj - FINISHED
augie replied to Rustyj's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Thanks for re-posting, Rusty. You did an incredible job. Something to take pride in today.....and for always. -
Hmmm...no responses yet. Hope you hear soon. Sounds like something you could try out off the ship though. There are so many different compositions of lines out there I'd certainly want to experiment. We have all sorts of heat shrinkable fabric and synthetic materials we use for airplanes. But every one reacts differently and at different temperatures so it's essential to know how your material reacts. Just one comment..... hair dryers usually don't get all that hot due to their intended use. Hobby stores generally carry a 'heat gun' used for airplanes that is somewhat adjustable and provides more heat. I'm not talking about 'industrial' guns that attain the temperature of the sun! They go for about $15. Just be careful because the amount of heat they provide is extemely dependent on technique. I'll be watching this topic as I'm interested.
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Better to find out now rather than a year down the line. Hope they provide what you need ASAP.
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Very nice to see your return! Thank you for reposting this fine build.
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How about hull formers, any applicable PE sheets and any cast or resin bits?
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Well done Bob. Thanks for re-posting. She adds a lot to MSW and provides inspiration for those of us following you.
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Just a hair off topic (Mark will probably send our the Post Police) but there's a new Lone Ranger movie coming out with Johnny Depp playing Tonto. I can't miss this . Jay Silverheels will be rolling over, as they say.
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Well done Sarah. She's a great little boat. Finish is spectacular.
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Straight! Nice. Very nice.
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To get the kinks out I stretch the line and leave it under tension for a while (hours?) then wax it with beeswax.
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Beautiful work on the longboat. I can't help you but I'm sure you'll get suggestions on the seizing....it will help us both!!!!
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I'll tell you, Kevin.....I've had and used the micrometer for years. But I just bought one of those digital calipers a year or so a go and it's a dream to use. And perhaps the best part is you hit a button and switch from fractions to metric to " instantly. Whatever 'floats your boat'
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Thanks Sjors. I was afraid it might be something like that. I'm looking forward to his return.
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How about a photo of the F-15 Popeye?
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