popeye the sailor

give the poor man a chance to get one night's sleep in his own bed.........probably suffering from a case of SUV lag

OK.........meanwhile back at the Gothenborg............and now for something completely different I know I promised to get something up here last night, but I was so full of taco...I couldn't move so previously, I mentioned something about a pair of pulley assemblies that pertain to the catheads. I had cemented a pair of blocks to the catheads to accept this bit of rigging. the purpose for it, I think, is to counter the pull of the anchors {don't quote me on it}. I tied a couple of blocks to the lower eye bolt on the bow stem. I also created the eyelets for the futocks on the main mast top. a piece of rigging thread was tied to the port cathead block, and the pulley assembly was established I went to do it to the starboard side, but the block pulled out of it, so now I'm waiting for another one to dry....for a re-attempt. I took the dog across the street, to the field earlier........I know of a black rasberry patch that I have been raiding. I went out picking this morning......and now I'm going to take a break and make some muffins.......never a dull moment here at the wharf!

gee Adam........don't do that! you'll make it split a plank laughing...LOL! thank you, my friend.......you are like....so kind. oh dear.....my valley boy is coming out....your comment is like....totally awesome!

good grief........the admiral wouldn't be able to handle it........I think I'm diverse enough.......don't you think! AK-k-k-k-k-k! not to worry about that Bob.......I'm way too far from thinking about rigging the Half Moon. but yea.....uncovering the problem made it a real freak show. it's done now....just the messy clean up, which is half done already. I can set it aside and get back to what I was doing on the Goth. gee.........and I had a thought to assemble the gun deck for the United States and plank that....maybe not .....eh...LOL! you only get twins when you go too far with a build Keith.........or if the subject is salvagable. in this case, it was. that particular type of boat is so versatile, it could have gone any number of ways. the admiral has a hard time getting me to dress up........my dress code is pretty simple.......jeans and tee shirt. if the shirt don't have a pocket, I wraps me smokes up in the sleeve. I used to be able to differentiate between the two, but we'd go somewhere........I'd end up doing something or helping out, and I'd end up dirty. my signature says it all "I yam wot I yam.....but there's more: this is me.......there is only one of me, and I am he. you two are awesome....thanks for the good words and for looking in........always a pleasure to get a laugh

love the bow sheer.........nice touch! if all of the boats come out like this one is shaping up........they are gonna look cool!

I've never used Ebony before........I'm big on the use of flat black paint, so I wouldn't be much help. super job on your progress Mark! seeing her out of the jig like that........BOY!!! she's a big girl! I'm awestruck thinking about the amount of detail your going to be putting into her!

agreed! I don't see what your unhappy about.........the decking came out superby! I was going to suggest installing the bow spirit before you did it, but I can see that I was wet behind the ears. I really like the way you fitted it...neat and very tight to form....you did a really super job with it! nice accent with the outer knees.......I think they should be a bit larger.....main load bearer truly wonderful work!

NOW CLASS..........uhhhhhhhhhhhhh Jimmy...........Now give me that knife! KA...................................<THUNK> thank you! Awwwww, no need to punish yourself we've all done thing to try and speed up a process or two. sometimes it turns around and bites us, but if it works......all the better! I was thinking of your diorama..........I did look back in the thread as well.....figured I missed something. I did give thought to the actual model........but that was way back there, in the log. you know...it's funny, but for a long time, I never knew that there was more rigging to the cannons than met the eye. Revell never showed this added bit of rigging detail, they just showed the breech ropes. I come here.......and boy, my eyes were opened wide....the things I never saw. this is the reason why I like your build log here so much.......you expose so much to the light......shine on you crazy diamond!

glad to hear you may be heading in the right direction. be aware that your alergy may even be a certain soap your using.....there will be a lot of trial and error. was this diagnosis an observation that your legs were swollen? are they flaking, cracking {of course you scratch, causing the area to bleed}? I'm rather sheepish to go on........but......are you over weight? I ask this because my Aunt had a similar problem.......she was regimented in her life style........no excercise at all! she would never leave the house, and her foot steps could be counted less than 100. she would walk from her bedroom......to the kitchen table...that's it.........then perhaps fifteen or so steps to the bathroom. both ankles were greatly ammassed and were quite disgusting.......she was like this for many years. when the EMT's and fire dept. took her down fron the second floor apartment, she weighed in excess of over 400 pounds. I won't describe their diagnosis I know you don't fit this bill.........you work, you get out and do stuff around the yard........your an active person. I hate the word obese, it's a wrong lable for a lot of people.........at my last physical....'I' was even called obese! I was 207 pounds....and according to the doctor, for my frame, I should be around 190. my normal weight in my younger days was about 185....and I hovered there while eating everything I could get my hands on......made no difference. now that I'm getting older, I guess I have to watch it a bit closer. I'm going to be 57 at the end of this month.......and I don't even have a scale in the house......I'm looking to get one, because I have a feeling that I gained a bit more since the physical. I do three things........I cut my portions, cut my salt intake, and don't overdo it with the water. water and salt go hand in hand......together they equal water retention. a large percentage of our day is spent standing up, you can see where I'm going with this........ at the end of the day......my calfs feel very tight......to the point where they tend to ache. I've had surgery on my left knee........the right one is starting to go south, and I have reocurring gout in my left ankle. to me, it's all wear and tear.....and my work habits aren't helping the situation. I should slow down........but I can't....it's not in me. I'm sorry if I bored you with my ramblings.......I'm sure your doctor mentioned some of this.......they always do. my wife bought me an ankle brace {like an ace bandage looking thing}........but I ain't wearing that......what a bother!

I don't know Daniel......another man's trash is another man's treasure. I mean.....you got a couple of capstans in there that are even making me envious. but I'm sure Kevin was exagerating. LOL!

beautiful planking work Sherry........ balcony would be a good word to use for that appiture, but it's all in part of the transom / counter, that makes up the stern face. love the color of the chosen wood a green thumb is a good traite to have........it's a lost art. with the way this world is getting to be.......with all the nut-jobs out there, it would be a good thing to pick back up on. you must LOVE your cherry tomatoes for them to grow like that.....NICE!!!

yes Frank........I cleaned up the table and got the Goth back into position. got to get that main mast set up so I can do the main stays, and continue the shrouds. don't know how much I'll get done........still feel a bit like Hoss Cartwright. thanks for the good word! exactly Robbyn! still a bit more to clean up......but she's got the shape I was looking for. thanks for the good word

I dunno......I was thinking about the diorama.......there really isn't that much deck there to do anything with....let alone gun carriages and rigging. you have me at a loss.......I'm resigned to sit back and watch all this unfold. it was kinda cool to see you make those blocks.....I have a small bin with a bunch of blocks from past 1:96 scale builds....I don't have the heart to throw them away

thanks Mark..........oh...man.....I'm feeling rather round right now. I told the admiral I'd do the dishes....great way to clean my hands I'll get something on the Goth as soon as possible...capt. Andy told me to.........orders is orders hi John......how did you get sandwiched in there? I looked to make sure I saw everyone I did some work on the Goth since you've been gone. I'll be back there shortly HAAAAAA! gottcha Sherry! thanks for looking in and the good word......it took a bit of doing {between the kit or me having a brain flatulation......I don't know what was worse}......but there she is. should be smooth sailing from here on!

I wish I was Sjors........then I wouldn't have to put up with this rual city noise.....frigg'in loud cars! I'll have to look into getting skype!

to me, it looks like they tied thread around the dead eyes and drilled holes through the crows nest. thread the dead eye through the holes with a drop of glue at the base of the dead eye. the excess from out the bottom will tie off to the eye bolts {I think you have that right Ferit}.........these are your futtocks

errrr......no problem Sjors.......I think I conquered that one thanks for the good word! there should be no more problems.....I don't know why I made such an observation........after all.......this is a scratch build kit

you know........I do believe your right Andy.......planking is such hard work....{whewwwwww} once I discovered the problem with the ribs, I guess it took my mind away.....and off on a tangent I flew. ....and I got so drawn into the correction.........your not buying this .....are you?!?! the hard part is over.......I will get back on task......but first, it is almost time for supper. tonight, I have been given the task to make tacos. the admiral finds it a bit messy for her taste, so I do the filler {meat} end of it, and she does the veggies and cheese. I do it pretty much the same way as foretold on the taco seasoning packet........but I also add several heaping tablespoons of med heat chunky salsa or picante sause. once cooked down, you'd never know I did it...and it pleases everyone......even the one that says he doesn't like spicy hot .....................................the lightweight! I shall begin to appease, soon after the repast. errrrr, how are you and the liliputians getting along?

the deed is done.........the hull is planked. not as 'well done' as I would have liked.....but I have the shape, and that's what counts. I did have to use a little filler on the bottom, but as mentioned, I'll be painting the bottom, so it will be unseen. there is still a bit of sanding to do yet. then the rub rails, wales and cap railings can go on.......in between staining the bulwarks and outer section above the waterline. then she was perched on her stand.......she sits well in her cradle of wood the decking and bulwarks survived........they didn't get cracked or broken....well......only one time, but it was an easy fix. now to smooth out the contours and get that roundness squared away.....I did it as I went along, so half the battle is already won I was to do this as sort of a diversion from rigging the Goth...........darn thing turned into a tangent. I still wonder if anyone who has done this ship kit, experienced this same problem. I have not heard....but it's of little importance now..........the deed is done

Adam: ...... thanks , but isn't being brave real close to being stupid?? :D Frank ......only if done without any thought to consequence G'day, Frank! Just say when - we did steak on the grill last night since you never showed up! you did steaks on the grill!!!??!! you must have scared the crap out of Bambie!

Frank has a good idea too.........water based??? I use enamels.....light sand would give the same effect

....or should I say......... ships

cool looking ship Ferit........

looks great Michael........more deck work! it will really shine when you get the hull painted

looking sharp Walter......good to see her with her skin on....Hee....Hee! the sheer is nice and the cabin looks awesome!