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    Wes, I rather suspect more a touch of 'Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog..' for that Special Red, than Winsor & 'Newt'on Eamonn
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    Wow.. I always thought of them as nearly as makes no difference identical.. that is all amazing info.. thanks guys!! Eamonn
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    Thanks for that Kevin, am looking forward to seeing this build progress.. see you in a couple of weeks, enjoy Eamonn
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    Hi Kevin Can I side-track slightly and ask a quick question? Why is the 'Lower' bow section missing/separate from the hull build? Love the detail on this kit, a much much smaller version of this boat was amongst my very first builds ever! Eamonn
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    Think I'm right in saying the first one sank a couple of hundred miles north of my town... Would love to have taken part in this, but Rome beckons! Eamonn
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    Thanks TRJ.. Rome for 5 days
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    Found it but I cheated am heading away shortly on holidays, so won't ruin others fun as I wouldn't be able to post a question myself, did I mention the cheating? Eamonn
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    I think your perseverance is beginning to pay off, I do hope things get easier for you. Eamonn
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    Brilliant stuff, makes me want to go out and pick up the kit too.. Eamonn
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    Clever photos there from Dave... same name connection (I just found the same photo, reversed mind you , on Marine Traffic web page for the vessel) Nice! Eamonn
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    Nice wee video montage of a nice wee build.. Eamonn
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    Wow, some serious equipment going on there... nice Eamonn
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    Looks like a 'later' East India Company flag.. but don't quote me on that guys Eamonn
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    Cracking good work Richard, there might be a Pickle in my future judging from your posts. Eamonn
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    Having never seen this boat built before I was wondering why they didn't just continue the 'flat' bottom pieces right up to the bow? if you follow me. I too like these smaller boats, there is something 'comforting' or 'personal' about them that seems absent on the large ships (to me anyhoo ) Eamonn BTW best of luck with the carving/sanding of the bow block piece. E
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    Jeez, Don9of11 I hope nobody is taking that video seriously.. looked like a complete spoof to me (same as my earlier reply! I even 'mis' quoted Monty Python ) Eamonn Watch out for those aliens though... LOL
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    Hi Andy, Re the serving machine, I couldn't pick up the model train cogs (easily that is) but did pick up a bunch of large LEGO technical cogs from eBay for a snip, should do the trick, probably even have enough left-overs for a Rope Walk should the need arise. Thanks again for all the help with it. Eamonn
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    I blame the aliens myself, or the Spanish Inquisition.. nobody ever expects the Spanish Inquisition! Great video.. empirical evidence too.. how could we possibly doubt it.. ahem ahem E Look at my avatar.. we aliens are amongst you.. LOL
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    Could always add a little white to that red for a nice 'manly' pink hull ahem ahem E
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    Hi Mick, Though I have never seen the boat I suspect you may not be so far off the mark with your thoughts on below the water hull colour (red oxide aka Red Lead) though some 'modern' anti-fouling treatments are pink so I expect your answer is there somewhere, if you were going for an old authentic look I would imagine Red Lead to be the colour of choice, as 'branded' anti-fouling was very expensive back in the day I found this site a few moments ago which may help (not sure if it is a 'live link' (I shall click on it myself as soon as I post this and see) but if not just copy and paste into Google it will hopefully get you to the site! pink antifouling colour | Scale Models Forum Eamonn Edit.. Have only just posted this reply, and the link is 'live' so just click on it..
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    This build is deffo an exercise in precision... I think you would need a 'bit-of-a-lie-down' if you saw my work station Albert (think 'explosion in a timber yard' and you'd not be too far off) Wonderful to watch the pinnacle of this hobby of ours! Eamonn aka 'let me just clear a space so you can actually see the Bounty.. ah there it is'
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    All that talk of Smoothness and Creaminess kinda makes me want a pint of Guinness E
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    Nice wee boat.. Everards were a huge company, I forget the amount of ships they had but it was substantial (at any one time, I mean) Great to see a build log of a different type of sail/work boat every now and again, keep up the good work (and the tips) you got me wondering whether that damp cloth approach would work for different fillers Eamonn
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    Wow Kester the furled sails look amazing (I'm not a huge fan of sails on models as they tend to look 'static' or limp, but yours look as I said amazing) in fact the more I look the more I think I shall do the same!.. what a wonderful build log! so sad that you don't have the very early stuff.. oh well ! BTW I like the 'name' on the cradle/stand. very nice touch. Eamonn Future Sherbourne builder
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    Wishing you nothing but the best of luck with this Bob and well done for persevering.. Eamonn

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