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  1. Wow.. I always thought of them as nearly as makes no difference identical.. that is all amazing info.. thanks guys!! Eamonn
  2. Thanks for that Kevin, am looking forward to seeing this build progress.. see you in a couple of weeks, enjoy Eamonn
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Thanks TRJ.. Rome for 5 days
  6. 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
  7. I think your perseverance is beginning to pay off, I do hope things get easier for you. Eamonn
  8. Brilliant stuff, makes me want to go out and pick up the kit too.. Eamonn
  9. 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
  10. Wow, some serious equipment going on there... nice Eamonn
  11. Looks like a 'later' East India Company flag.. but don't quote me on that guys Eamonn
  12. Cracking good work Richard, there might be a Pickle in my future judging from your posts. Eamonn
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Could always add a little white to that red for a nice 'manly' pink hull ahem ahem E
  18. 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..
  19. 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'
  20. All that talk of Smoothness and Creaminess kinda makes me want a pint of Guinness E
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Wishing you nothing but the best of luck with this Bob and well done for persevering.. Eamonn
  24. I've just spent an hour rummaging about in the house looking for cogs to make a 'serving machine'... no luck, am even to the point of considering a pair of old 90 min cassette tapes linked together by a dowel (not as daft as it sounds btw).. now I'm trying to think of local shops that may have devices with cogs in that can be ever so gently tapped with a sledgehammer... nuttin!! Time now to clean the house after the 'rummage' Oh and to put the clocks back together... Thanks Andy! :mellow: Just kiddin with the sarcasm.. tis a brilliant suggestion, I think I'll have to go online for the bits though. Eamonn
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