popeye the sailor
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you started!!!! I knew you couldn't wait :D looks very good.......do what works best for you and take your time. there is one rule though regarding rigging...........taught, but not tight very nice indeed! -
sorry to hear that.........my best and condolences.
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:D I was going to do a shark's mouth on my lobster boat......but john talked me out of it. I have some decals from a P-51 Mustang model :D I wouldn't think there's a better way to get the proper camber for the structure.........that is a pretty sweet idea great update Tim.......she's looking swell. camo would look cool....but no.....they didn't all look like that.......did'em in the field, as they saw fit.
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that's why.........by the time I go to these places........I have a very long wish list as I mentioned before, I never liked to go to these places......the admiral used to drag me there. of course, I'd give her ideas as we went along, when the initial shock had passed. it wasn't until I got into this hobby, that my eyes were opened wide. so much potential, in the stuff I pushed aside
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so.......your going to do it......GOOD FOR YOU!!! with the amount of quality you have in this build, I couldn't see why not {I know you were debating whether or not to do this} gonna look sweet ..............as with you current progress. nicely done!!
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truly beautiful Doris........I aspire to have the imagination that you have!
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cool how you installed the eye bolt / shackles...........nice shape on them too.......love it !
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steady as she goes Den.......don't be worried about those knots. I'm not an knot expert either. one of these days, you'll do them without even trying.........but for now, just do what you know. your doing fine!! just set up a mock mast with a few shrouds and practice .....perhaps I'll even follow my OWN advice
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hey Kip! run {rum}.....................too much.????...........NAWWWWWW.......never enough!! my doctor always told me to drink plenty of fluids.... I told him "I do........12 & 16 oz at a time! "
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standing rigging first...........some of the running rigging lines will need to be tied to these lines in one way or another. a lot of folks start the rigging from the mizzen to the bow, I've had good luck going from bow to stern.....so it's probably not a hard rule. I guess it depends on what you want to do in that case. but yes.......standing rigging first, shrouds and ratlines second, and the running rigging last
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in actual ship construction, I think they would be called the keelsons.......but it would depend of how the ribs are made. that will dictate how they will be installed. I see that you have P.O.B. in the heading.......but are they solid, or are they shaped ribs? to me.....P.O.B. are plate-like ribs that form the frame.......P.O.F. are the shaped ribs and create more of a framed in look. the reason why I mention this, is that if it is a P.O.B.......then these would be called rabbits, cemented in between the bulkheads and sanded to shape at faring time. in P.O.F. construction, you could go the full length of the frame along side the false keel, after creating the groove for the garboard plank to sit in. I hope I read your question right
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add about ten more likes on your recent pictures for me! I wonder what you would see if they had a star rating here........you would probably see the sky!
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looks great Piet! you have really put some fantastic work and detail into this build....paint should really spruce her up!
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gee Mobbsie.........Barbie was out of town.......what's a poor sailor to do ?????? :D :D thanks Frank.......it was about time I got back to do this. it's really a bother to put a build on a shelf like this, knowing that something still needs to be done. well.....now it's done.......I can walk away now, and know that I don't have to think about it anymore. thank you both for you kind words
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that's the spirit Mark............don't let no moss grow under those wheels of yorn! hey.......whilst we're wait'in fer the festivities ta start, how's about we gits that Gallegar fella over there, ta put a whoop'in on that carcass afta ya done stripp'in 'er.....whaddya say??? {bet spell check hates me now........HUH!!!!!} :D :D
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thanks Adam.........it's not going as fast as I would like it too.......but I'll take any advancement I can get my hands on! Hobby Lobby didn't have too much in the way of kits......must be inventory time. if you go in there......go in with a fully locked and loaded imagination. then you'll see a ton of possibilities!
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I think the persons that came up with the phrases "wearing it on your sleeve" and "pulled by their coat tails", should be publicly flogged! ......I think you collared the repairs quite well :D I didn't go looking for that faded line you spoke of.......I was just happy to see how well you made the fixes....she looks like it never happened! I saw your little upgrades.......I like the red.......stands out well against the wood grain....what color were you planning for the other idea? decorative etchings around the ports looks sweet! nice!
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thanks Adam...it was indeed, a fun build.
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nice looking planking Augie.........clean and neat!
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I would love nothing more to spend the rest of my life, standing on a beach, counting waves
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.......chain saw may be a bit radical.......perhaps a reciprocating saw would be better. why use a 1/4 stick, when a firecracker will do
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it's going to save my butt Bob! Curly looks better already! :D I've already done some sanding.........add a little more. it really isn't that bad of a tweak job. oh.....I do Michael.........I nap! during the day, if I feel tired, I go to my recliner Gibbs loves it.........he sees me go in there, he grabs a chewie, and lays on the floor by my feet! he's a 'daddy's' dog I see where....and what....I should be doing. I was trying so hard to make the most of the planking that I have on hand, I kinda lost sight of the 'planker's etiquette'. when I begin on Larry, I will point out the problems and what should have been done. thank you for your kind comments and likes.........I appreciate your stopping by!
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sad to see what happened......you can fix it........I know you can!
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looks very nice Bug
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