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Very interesting. Am looking forward to more progress. Oh, and really nice! -
More like 'Everybody-knows-who' !
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Time for a small update. Didn't want Andy to sail off without some fond memories. We have ventured into the realm of running rigging (the brown stuff) with the installation of the spanker boom and gaff. Their addition has certainly filled out the stern. It was a little hard getting the right background but I think you'll get the idea. She has now reached her full LOA. Will be moving forward now with topmast halliards, etc. before we get to YARDwork .
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Power to the Paint!
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It was a very specific brand of suntan lotion as I recall Ben. But I'll never forget a suggestion that was offered up by Larry (?) that was perhaps the most unusual I've ever seen...... it involved subjecting the hull to a certain bodily fluid ! No photographic evidence of the trial was ever presented
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Very nice. Will be looking for the final position on the catheads!!!
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It looks as if your Lady is sailing through the remnants of a Tsunami! I trust your real-life voyage goes well and look forward to your return
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The fillers should handle that slight bend. No pictures of the sushi????
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Dan- CA glue does NOT fail over time unless it is not applied correctly to begin with. I have been using it for over 20 years on RC model aircraft which take a LOT more stress then our ship models and have never had a stress failure. In fact close scrutiny of the damage caused by unanticipated ground contact (AKA crash) indicates that the wood itself will fail before the glue joints.
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Looking fine! Yes, breaking out the old 1/4" drill for the rudder post is pretty scary as I recall. . Glad you got it right! Copper looks great. If laquer thinner doesn't work for you, try acetone. Dry CA removal is tough though. By the way, it's been a little over a year since I laid my copper and it IS darkening.......albeit slowly. Very well done.
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All top-notch Paul.
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Well done, Sjors!!!!! Lots of gold decorations make her look formidable to the enemy. You can scare them away ---- until they find out about the cotton cannonballs . Longboat looks great, much better on deck than sitting under the Dremel worktable. She's shaping up!!!!!!!!
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REALLY nice planking job. Take 5 minutes off and enjoy the result. Well done mate. OK, 5 minutes is over ------ back to work
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Good call Mobbsie. A little filler, 2nd planking and copper should bring her in (out) like a piece of fine furniture. Going to be spectacular. Nelson himself would be proud of you
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Now appears to have only one mast. Maybe the masts are 'floating' ..... I've heard some do this.
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Stick with it Andy. We've all faced the 'take the square stick, make it round, now turn 1/2 of it into an octagon' routine. It's part of the fun
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Don't worry about the linguistic barrier , Hrvoje. You're doing fine ! In fact a lot better then most of us native English language folks would do in any other language.
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Whew......glad you sorted that out
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Nice work on the windows, Popeye. No fingerprints!
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Sounds like you're barreling right along Wayne. Don't worry, MOST of us can wait for pictures.
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Mobbsie........ I'm not sure I see the dip but if I do, it's symmetrical. I'm sure you're happy the 1st planking is complete. But more importantly, congratulations on your promotion
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Hang on a second. In checking on the last photo update here (see page 4), I notice the distinct absence of masts. Now I'm still new at this, but I would think tying ratlines without masts would be a formidable challenge. Please advise
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RATLINES ......... I LOVE ratlines. As long as someone else is tying them. Don't forget that microscopic dab of glue on each one (x's 5-10,0000).
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augie replied to fnkershner's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Hey Floyd---- thanks for starting this thread. It's turned into a veritable tutorial! And more to come, I'm sure
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