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  1. popeye the sailor
    you'll have to pardon Augie, Frank........he doesn't understand how hard it is to paint all those coconuts different colors....let alone the tinsel
  2. popeye the sailor
    you sure have me fooled then......you sure know how to clean it up. the worse I ever got in a kit, was for the AmericA build........the stuff looked like it was cut with a dull blade :D I guess we both know how to whip wood into shape!
  3. popeye the sailor
    your planking is quite beautiful Augie..........good quality wood! I envy you for such an enormous build.......it must be a joy to work on
  4. popeye the sailor
    that's some sweet looking planking Larry! no matter what side it is, it's definitely a big step! really looks as though you've put some thought into it
  5. popeye the sailor
    thanks Larry....I hope to have an update on her soon. planking has been taking up most of my time. when I can get the lower shrouds in finished, I can start to do the ratlines and the second set. I also need to get on with the yards as well. the stern is going to get some extra detail as well.......still a lot of work to do stay tuned and thanks for the good word! happy Holidays to you and yours.......hope the new year holds good things for you!
  6. popeye the sailor
    I do wish you luck with the freeing ports........your adding in detail that is very easily dismissed in most kits. a friend of mine in Canada sent me a bunch of dental drill bits. I haven't found an opportunity to use them yet, so I really can't tell you how they work. have a great holiday, and hope to see more of your fine work in the coming year!
  7. popeye the sailor
    nice to see the tower framed in........your going to sheet it with flat stock, I'm guessing. with the grain running vertical, it should cover nicely. I notice your using the Testor's red tube......how is that working for you? it does work on wood, but the green tube is better. the guns look great......are you going to add additional detail? have a great holiday....your work is impressive!
  8. popeye the sailor
    happy holidays to you as well....good sir!
  9. popeye the sailor
    have a great holiday Frank! I hope your feeling better
  10. popeye the sailor
    it's not hard Shawn........just develop a system. my primary build is the Gothenborg.........I've done a bit of work to the Boulogne......now I'll probably jump to the Half Moon. I'm also planking the trio, which is getting to be more like an assembly line. I'll just bounce back and fourth. #2 is looking great Pete.........the way you've framed in the fish boxes in very nice. the blonde wood is a nice touch.....wood grain is always an eye pleaser! I thought you were giving your sis one of the other ones?
  11. popeye the sailor
    thank you Vivian....more to come soon.
  12. popeye the sailor
    looks real good Bob.........sweet looking frame!
  13. popeye the sailor
    coming along great!
  14. popeye the sailor
    I as will Larry..........happy holidays to you ! looks forward to the update!
  15. popeye the sailor
    coming along quite nicely............a nice composition of woods......looks sweet!
  16. popeye the sailor
    your getting there........once you do get the masts up on her.......she gonna take on a whole new look! Happy holidays to you and yours, and may you find something good in the new year.......even if it isn't Obamacare! :D :D
  17. popeye the sailor
    thank you........I hope to get back to her soon. one more day, and I'll be on vacation till the new year!
  18. popeye the sailor
    that what we're doing as well......kids are all grown your build looks fantastic Mark........hope you have a great holiday season as well !
  19. popeye the sailor
    just a quick update........the first hull frame {dubbed Larry} is about half planked. I was going to do them one at a time, but another frame seemed to appear {Curly being impatient}, so I've started on that one as well. hopefully I have enough planking......I working it in a way, that I make the most of it....use as much as I can. I will have some pictures for you soon Happy Holidays!
  20. popeye the sailor
    thanks Frank.......got the other side done. getting a good head start on the huge planking job I'm doing. Happy Holidays to you and yours as well!
  21. popeye the sailor
    he just got ahead of himself......he meant to do the other side
  22. popeye the sailor
    wonderful update Wayne..........she's looking great! yepper! rigging can be a lot of fun good to see you've made some progress!
  23. popeye the sailor
    it happens Mick........it's all about the process. whether to reduce the amount of CA, or use something different. what matters is what you arrive at in the end. your doing a fine job
  24. popeye the sailor
    she looks great Tom.........you've done some really nice detail work to the pilot house. funnel looks really nice as well
  25. popeye the sailor
    looking very nice Nenad......I have a 'helping hands' similar to the one you have.......I find it very useful happy holidays to you!

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